Sermons on Devoted To Prayer:

Paul's Prayer Request

Contributed by Robert Travis on Dec 19, 2001

Have you prayed for your pastor today?

BRETHREN, PRAY FOR US “Brethren, pray for us.” 1Th 5:25 “Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:” Col. 4:3 “Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Persistent Prayer Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 20, 2001

Learning to be persistent in our quest for a deeper, more personal, intimate relationship with God through prayer.

THE STORY WAS TOLD OF A LITTLE BOY WHO HAD BEEN MISBEHAVING AND WAS SENT TO HIS ROOM. AFTER A WHILE HE EMERGED AND INFORMED HIS MOTHER THAT HE HAD THOUGHT IT OVER AND THEN SAID A PRAYER. "THAT’S WONDERFUL," SAID THE PLEASED MOTHER. "IF YOU ASK GOD TO HELP YOU NOT MISBEHAVE, HE WILL HELP YOU." ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Need For Faithfulness In Prayer Series

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002

God wants His people to be faithful in their prayer life.

COL.1:7; 4:12 "THE NEED FOR FAITHFULNESS IN PRAYER" * Some of God’s choicest servants are unknown to us. * There are many unsung heroes of the faith. * Tonight I want us to look at the example of such a man. * His name? Epaphras * As we think about the need for faithfulness, I hope that we’ll ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:7, Colossians 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

7 Laws Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 31, 2002

The are some spiritual laws regarding prayer.

I again Ponder. Today I ponder prayer. I love to pray. Prayer is my way of releasing faith and submitting my heart to the Divine plan for me. I think good prayer is talking, and praying in the Spirit, and praising. But I have learned good prayer takes time to be still and allow time to listen. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1, James 5:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Private Prayers Of Reconciliation

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Apr 1, 2002

Easter 2002

Private Prayers and Easter Expectations, Easter message Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ March 31, 2002 We all have private prayers and regrets about our lives. We look back on a certain incident when we in our human nature did the wrong thing. And it eats away at our soul. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Prayer With Fasting

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

Godly prayer with fasting releases breakthrough spiritual power.

READ: Mark 2:18-20 (text: v20) Note Jesus’ words - “Then they will fast”. Jesus knew there would come a time when He would not be physically present any longer with His disciples / with the church. Perilous times would come when supernatural strength would be needed. “Then they will fast IN ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:20, Matthew 17:1-21, John 17:9-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prevailing Principles Of Prayer

Contributed by Martin Wickens on Apr 20, 2002

A look at five of the prevailing principles of prayer Christians need to employ in their prayer life.

I. Entire dependence on the merits and mediation of the Lord Jesus Christ as the only ground for any claims for blessing. i. We may only enter the presence of God, to lift up praise and thanks giving to God and to make supplication, by the merits of Christ. 1. John 14v13-14 2. John 15v16 ii. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Bored With Prayer Meeting Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 21, 2002

God calls us to pray together.

BORED WITH PRAYER MEETING Matthew 18:18-20 S: Corporate Prayer Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: GOD CALLS US TO PRAY TOGETHER. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Scripture, three reasons that demonstrate why we should pray together. The _____ reason why we should pray ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer At New Year's

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Jan 2, 2002

Even in tumultuous times God’s people have every reason to offer a prayer of praise and thanksgiving to God for all of the gifts he pours out on us daily!

“We Will Never Forget.” Like never before that phrase has a chilling significance. Perhaps that phrase crystallizes the events of the year 2001. While it is a year that we’ve vowed never to forget, strangely it’s also the one we wish we had never experienced. So we look forward to a new year ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:7

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus' Baptismal Prayer

Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 12, 2002

study about prayer

JESUS’ BAPTISIMAL PRAYER Luke 3: 21-22 INTRODUCTION: A. The first public act in Jesus’ ministry was to be baptized 1. Jesus was baptized for a different reason that we are 2. Why we are baptized: a. To show in picture form what Jesus did to save us-- His death ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Fix Your Prayers Series

Contributed by David Salisbury on Jan 16, 2003

Lesson 9 in a series, this sermon covers the Lord’s Prayer. It is one of my favorites.

Fix Your Prayers Matthew 6:9-15 Intro. Have you ever had the opportunity to use room service in a hotel? I can’t say that I have, but the principle sounds wonderful. All you do is pick up the phone and somebody is ready to bring you breakfast, lunch, dinner, a chocolate milkshake, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experiencing A Life Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 26, 2003

1. Prayer is an act of worship. 2. Prayer is an expression of the soul. 3. Prayer is a relationship.

In the Scripture we have just read, Jesus tells the story of two men who went to church to pray. One was a well known sinner, and the other was a well respected religious leader. Jesus interjects some humor when he says that the religious man was praying “about” himself. Another way to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Intercessory Prayer

Contributed by Gary Smith on Feb 14, 2003

This sermon offers encouragement to all who are praying for the salvation or for the healing of a loved one.

“The Power Of Intercessory Prayer” TEXT: John 4:46-54 Introduction: At first glance this may seem like a strange text to use with the subject of “Intercessory Prayer,” but I think that there arefew scriptures that do a better job illustrating all the elements involved in intercessory ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Church Of God

Restoring Confidence In Prayer

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 17, 2003

This sermon seeks to encourage believers to renew their confidence in prayer with emphasis on Petitionary and Intercessory prayer.

Would you believe that a Christian could lose confidence in prayer? Well, I contend that a Christian can. Now, for most of us we would not want to admit that we’ve lost confidence in prayer; that is perhaps because of our piousness or human pride. But a person can lose confidence in their ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Prayer Life

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 25, 2003

Discover the 17 passages in the Gospels that reveal Jesus’ prayer life as well as why, where and when we should follow Jesus’ teaching about prayer and praying.

The Prayer Life of Christ… Rev. Bruce A. Shields DD House of Faith Ministries 401 East Franklin East Tawas, MI. 48730 www.PS127.org There are approximately 17 references in the Gospels to Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church