Sermons on Desirable Prayers:

A Request For Prayer Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 11, 2013

Paul needed prayer. He asked his readers to pray for him. God delights to hear the prayers of His people on behalf of others, especially pastors and missionaries.

ROMANS 15: 30-33 A REQUEST FOR PRAYER [Acts 20:22-25; 21:10-11] Paul's ministry plan was to go to Jerusalem to deliver an offering sent by the Gentile churches to the needy Jewish congregations. After completing the relief offering, Paul hopes at last to be free to pursue his mission to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

Seaweed Prayers Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 15, 2009

Part 3 of a 5 part series. Jonah’s plea for help.

Jonah 1:17-2:10 Seaweed Prayers July 26, 2009 Have you ever been involved in what I’ll call a situation? You know, it’s when life is getting pretty messy and you are trying your best to resolve that mess. You work at it and work at it, until finally, you realize there is no way out, and as a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

People Of Prayer

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2010

God works wonders through people of prayer.

God works wonders through people of prayer. • Why? Because people of prayer knows God’s heart; they understand His will, and they trust Him. • People of prayer have faith in God, because they have been spending time with Him. They have an intimate relationship with God. This ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Michael Brown on Jun 2, 2015

Prayer is a powerful part of all of our lives. In my sermon Power of Prayer I give examples of how prayer changes lives.

Power of Prayer: The most well known verse in the entire Bible states, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son…” God only has one begotten Son but he has many, many children. Jesus Christ serves as a link between God the Father & mankind. When ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer And Patience

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 23, 2020

When Jesus told the Apostles and Mary and his brothers to wait for the coming gift of the Holy Spirit, they had no idea how long they had to wait for. A sermon on Prayer.

“It’s alright for you thinnies” Boris Johnson apparently told the cabinet as he explained his desire to start a new campaign against obesity once the Covid crisis is over. “It’s alright for you thinnies” Boris has come to see the fact that he is overweight as one of the reasons why he suffered so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Anglican

Thankful Prayer

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018

Thankful prayer brings divine peace, guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus, and brings right thinking…biblical thinking.

Introduction Fear is a human emotion that is triggered by a perceived threat. Fear is a basic survival mechanism that signals our bodies to respond to danger with a fight or flight response. As such, it is an essential part of keeping us safe. However, when people live in constant fear, whether ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4

Denomination: Church Of God

Prayer Is The Igniter PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the power of prayer, using Nehemiah's example, as a first response, a pathway to progress, a means of purification, and an act of praise. Key

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is such a blessing to gather together in this sacred place, to share in fellowship, to lift our voices in song, and to open our hearts to the Word of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. For God has a message for us ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Topics: Prayer, Rebuilding

Jesus Prayer Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

The prayer of Jesus

Jesus prayer John 17 It’s good to know that God is always there looking out for us. A little boy once prayed, "Dear God, I hope you’ll take good care of yourself because if anything should happen to you, we’d be in an awful fix." I heard a story ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prayer Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

The prayer of Jesus

Jesus prayer John 17 It’s good to know that God is always there looking out for us. A little boy once prayed, "Dear God, I hope you’ll take good care of yourself because if anything should happen to you, we’d be in an awful fix." I heard a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Weapon Of Prayer

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

The vital place of prayer in spiritual warfare.

READ: Ephesians 6:10-20 (Text: v18) Ephesians chapters 4-6 are all about “Spiritual Warfare”. It seems unfortunate to me that these days, because of the influence of popular books and seminars on the subject of “Spiritual Warfare”, the term has become loaded with a fairly narrow meaning. I know ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Impossible Prayer

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 27, 2004

To make us believe that God is still working in our lives today. That we cannot place the Lord in a box and give him commands.

THE IMPOSSIBLE PRAYER FOCUS: THE ACCOUNT OF THE ARREST OF PETER AND HIS DELIVERANCE BY THE HAND OF GOD. FUNCTION: TO PROMOTE A STRONGER FAITH IN THE WEAK PRAYERS OF CHRISTIANS. TEXT: ACTS 12:1-17 INTRODUCTION Eddie from the Brown Trail Church of Christ in Bedford, Texas pulled me aside ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dangerous Prayers

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 28, 2013

Did you know that prayer can be dangerous? Dangerous prayers are prayers with consequences. Prayers that we ought to pray but that we also need to realize that that prayer which we pray might just be answered by God. Prayers that will change you.

Dangerous Prayers Matthew 7:7-8 Did you know that prayer can be dangerous? Dangerous prayers are prayers with consequences. Prayers that we ought to pray but that we also need to realize that that prayer which we pray might just be answered by God. These prayers are prayers that will challenge ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Sep 9, 2010

Prayer is one of God’s greatest gifts to his people yet it is often reduced to blessings at meals and praying for our health and the health of our family and friends. Someone has said, “Many people pray as if God were a big aspirin pill; they come only wh

Play Video “I Prayer from Blue Fish” How is your prayer Life? How often do you pray? Why do you pray? Questions like these force us to examine our prayer life. If you are like most people you wish you could be better at communicating with God. Prayer is one of God’s greatest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Prayer Of Praise Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 30, 2009

Habakkuk’s prayer is a pinnacle of praise. It is the mountain top destination of a journey that began in the valley of distress & doubt. It is for God’s power & involvement in the world.

Habakkuk 3:1-7 A PRAYER OF PRAISE [Psalm 77] Habakkuk is a beautiful gem of a book written by a prophet who started out wrestling with God and ended up worshiping Him. The distressed prophet who complained over the unchecked sin of his country in the first part of chapter one, was amazed at ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Knight Of Prayer

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009

Sermon on prayer

“A Knight of Prayer” August 31, 2008 "When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Holiness