Sermons on Devotedly Pray:

Played Out Or Prayed Out Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 27, 2001

We are given to frenetic activity, most of it characterized by wrong priorities, a lack of partnerships, and the failure of power. We get played out unless we are prayed out.

Is there a lawyer in the house? Somebody who can give me a little legal advice? I need to know what the statute of limitations is on destruction of church property. Can somebody tell me, is it possible to prosecute fifteen years after the crime? And especially, is it possible to prosecute a pastor ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Tough, Pray Hard!

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 9, 2002

Based on the prayer of Jabez, though life was tough, he was able to rise above the pain of his life. Here are the 4 aspects of his prayer.

Life is tough, pray hard! The Prayer of Jabez Citation: The Prayer of Jabez by Bruce Wilkinson 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 9 Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez saying “I gave birth to him in pain.” 10 Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 6, 2002

The Lord’s Prayer was not given to be just be recited as a ritual. It is actually given to us as the Lord’s blueprint for prayer that is acceptable to God.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 28 “Lord Teach Us to Pray” Luke 11:1-4 Almost all of our prayers begin by rushing into a series of request in which we pour out to God our problems, our needs, our irritations. This only tends ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4, Joshua 16:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Until Something Happens

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

We need to be persistent in our prayers.

There’s a magazine cartoon that shows a little fellow kneeling beside his bed for his bedtime prayer. He says with some measure of disgust, "Dear God, Uncle Jim still doesn’t have a job; Sis still doesn’t have a date for the social; Grandma is still feeling sick - and I’m tired of praying for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying For Workers; Listening For The Call

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 4, 2004

We are told by Jesus to pray for workers because the harvest is plentiful. Beg God to send workes for the field but be willing to listen for God’s call on your life.

Asking for workers and listening for the Call The week started off normally for Southern Baptist missionary Lisa Wagner and her family, who minister among the urban poor in the Dominican Republic. On their monthly bill-paying day, they spent the entire morning in traffic, trying to pay bills at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray More Strategically

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 2, 2002

How to Pray More Strategically - Matt. 21:21,22

How to Pray More Strategically - Matt. 21:21,22 Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not ony can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ’Go throw yourself into the sea, and it will be done. If you believe, you will receive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Specific Place And Time To Pray Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Nov 15, 2006

As we read Daniel 6, we find out that Daniel had a specific place and time where he prayed. He allowed nothing, absolutely nothing to interfere with his prayer time. No wonder they could find no corruption in him. He was very close to God and the fruit

A Specific Place and Time to Pray Daniel Speaks to Us Today Series By Greg Johnson http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Daniel 6 Have you ever been placed in a situation where you knew that your obedience to God would bring you trouble? Daniel chapter 6 describes to us a situation that Daniel was ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Pray For A Significant Life

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Nov 20, 2006

We can have a siginificant life by praying always, relying on the Spirit, appealing for others and yearning for God’s glory.

This morning, I believe millions of people, not only Filipinos and Mexicans but boxing fans all over the world, will be closely watching the final bout between Erik “El Terible” Morales and our very own Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao in the Thomas and Mack Arena, which is said to be the biggest show ever ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

How We Should Pray

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 22, 2006

Example of how the Pray

W.Maynard Pittendreigh A few years ago I was in a conversation with some folks and we started talking about Sunday morning worship and each of us began sharing what was his or her favorite part. One person said it was the Apostles’ Creed, because it was at that moment that he was able to stand up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

Praying For The Sick (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Jan 24, 2007

Jesus did the works of the Father and has now commissioned His church to do the same in His name.

Kingdom Authority Praying For the Sick (Part 1) Pastor Rex E. Faile, Sr. Lakewood Christian Church Introduction: Throughout the Scriptures we see the mercy of God extended for salvation and deliverance. We know that trust in God’s Word is the only way we will please God and is also the only way ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: *other

Praying For The Sick (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Jan 24, 2007

Jesus did the works of the Father and has now commissioned His church to do the same in His name.

Kingdom Authority Praying For the Sick (Part 2) Luke 4:18 18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: *other

Think Before You Pray

Contributed by Mark Adams on Oct 15, 2006

This sermon looks at Matthew’s account of the Lord’s exemplary prayer; specifically in light of what it requires of us to pray what Jesus prays.

NOTE: When I list a verse number or passage, it is intended for you to read the indicated verse aloud ______________________________________________________ (OPEN BIBLES TO Matthew 6) In my lesson tonight, I do not expect that anything I say to you will be new and different than what you’ve heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Feb 14, 2004

The Lord’s teaching on prayer.

LORD TEACH US TO PRAY Text: Luke 11:1; Matthew 6:9-13 Introduction: Teach us to pray. Why do you suppose they asked this? They had seen Jesus pray and the results They knew they needed to know how. They were shown the don’ts first. Don’t seek to be seen of men. v 5 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Pray When You Are Discouraged

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 5, 2005

When we are most discouraged, we need all the more to pray, because it is the time we needed Him most. God is faithful and will come to our aid, and very often providing us with both our present and future needs.

Chap 18 - Elijah did a wonderful job - he challenged the false prophets and triumphed. • 450 prophets of Baal at Mount Carmel • God answered Elijah’s prayer with a holy fire (18:38) • Elijah slaughtered all the false prophets Now Queen Jezebel wanted to take Elijah life - within 24 hours. • Great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Prays For Our Unity Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Mar 10, 2005

Jesus looked far into the future and prayed for us, that we would be unified as believers. In a world of thousands of denominations we must do what we can to promote this unity.

Who Is This Jesus? 16. He Prays for our Unity John 17 Don Jaques March 5/6, 2005 MAIN IDEA: Jesus looked far into the future and prayed for us, that we would be unified as believers. In a world of thousands of denominations we must do what we can to promote this unity. OBJECTIVES: The audience ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational