Sermons on Devotion To Prayer:

Devoted To God's Wisdom Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 5, 2020

With God’s help, we can be faithfully committed: doing what we said we would do.

Devoted to God’s Wisdom James 1:5-8, 22 With God’s help, we can be faithfully committed: doing what we said we would do. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • Today we will tackle a subject that seems to be in short supply these days. • Given the subject matter of last week, standing firm amid trials, what ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8, James 1:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer And The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 24, 2014

The Lord's Prayer is not a 'carved in stone' set of words that we must use, but is a good guide for how to talk to God, Who wants us to pour out of hearts to Him, but not to try to impress others by our long and fancy words and 'super-spirituality'.

Matthew 6 verses 5 – 13 PRAYING and THE LORD'S PRAYER Jesus based his teachings, and advice, and especially his parables on things, events and situations, that would be instantly recognisable and understandable to the people He was addressing. So, when He said ‘When you pray, do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When A Prayer Is Not A Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 27, 2012

Prayer is one of the greatest gifts God has given us - but it's also one of the most forsaken by today's Christian. Jesus gives us an example of how to pray and then goes on to show us three attitudes / behaviours that hinder our prayer life. Also inclu

When a Prayer is Not a Prayer - Matthew 5:5-15 - February 26, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #19 We’re going to start, this morning, with a deceptively simple question. The question is this: What is prayer? … What is prayer? We know we’re ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: *other

Prayer - The Disciples' Prayer

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 14, 2013

A short talk, second in a series on prayer, in which I look at aspects of the Disciples' Prayer also known as the Lord's Prayer, or the Kingdom Prayer

Do you ever feel as if life is just too busy? Would you like to be able to slow down, focus on what’s important in life, and consider some of life’s big questions? Upon retirement I don’t think there are many people who say, “If only I’d spent more time at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Anglican

"Prayer Paryare Prayer"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 30, 2015

James tells us to pray, prayer does things to us.

“ Prayer Prayer Prayer ” James 5:13-20 The Psalmist tells us when we should pray: • Daily In the morning Psalm 5:3In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Prayer Of Agur - The Prayer Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction discusses the Prayer of Agur from Proverbs 30, a chapter in the Bible written by a lesser-known figure, Agur, and emphasizes its significance as the only prayer in the book of Proverbs.

How many were here last week? How many remember the name of the quirky character who wrote just one chapter in all of Scripture...Proverbs 30? How many – since last week – went home and read all of Proverbs 30 including verse 7 – 9: The Prayer of Agur? How many sincerely meant to read Proverbs 30, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Topics: Ancient Wisdom, Discovering Contentment, Prayer Of Agur

Sermon Series: The Prayer Of Agur

Occupying In Prayer And Warfare Series

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Apr 27, 2018

Prayer is not a mere routine or ritual. Prayer is actually a spiritual confrontation with the kingdom of darkness. When we pray, we are wrestling; we are engaging in a fight, a battle or warfare with forces and powers of darkness.

Introduction In Luke 19:13, the King of Glory gave us a guideline to follow until Christ returns. This verse tells us what to engage in or spend our time on until we meet with the Lord. We are told to occupy till Jesus comes, to put what God has given us to work, to make profitable divine ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Should We Live? With Devotion.

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Oct 29, 2003

Finding the one thing that God wants us to do.

38Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. 39And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. 40But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With Persistence

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 3, 2004

We are called to pray and continually ask, seek and knock. A devotional for our monthly Cottage Prayer meeting.

Praying with Persistence Matthew 7:7-8 Cottage Prayer Meeting Devotional January 31, 2004 7 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Extravagant Love: The Alabaster Jar Of Devotion PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024

Explores expressing daring devotion to Christ, defying societal norms for Him, and understanding the profound impact of our dedication to Him.

Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and minds in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here today to reflect on a passage of Scripture that is as profound as it is poignant, a narrative that unveils a depth of devotion that is as daring as it is divine. Before we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Topics: Lent, Preparing, Surrender

The Enemy Within The Gates

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013

The need to continue to devote ourselves to prayerful preaching.

THE ENEMY WITHIN THE GATES! Acts 5:1-16; Acts 6:1-7. There was opposition to the gospel from the very beginning of the post-Pentecostal phase of the life of the church. After all, Jesus warned us that if there were those who hated Him, there would also be those who hate us, His followers (John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What It Means To Be A Fully Devoted Disciple

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 18, 2006

There is a difference in the life-style of a fully devoted disciple and one who is not fully devoted.

What it Means to be a Fully Devoted Disciple Luke 9:23-26 Luke 9:57-62 There is a difference in the life-style of a fully devoted disciple and one who is not fully devoted. When I think of my life as a new Christian I was like a roller coaster. I was up and down in my spiritual life. I had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To Scripture Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 3, 2008

God changes us through our devotion to the apostles’ teaching so that the church can awe and bless the world.

Scripture Introduction At a previous pastorate, one of our church member applied to teach at the local Christian school. He interviewed for the job and they accepted him. Then they gave him a statement of faith to sign. Much was what you would expect: do you affirm the virgin birth, the deity of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

True Value: Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 17, 2008

As Christians, prayer is our number one responsibility.

True Value: Prayer Text: Nehemiah 1:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: Knowing that intercessory prayer is our mightiest weapon and the supreme call for all Christians today, I pleadingly urge our people everywhere to pray. Believing that prayer is the greatest contribution that our people can ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Michal's Tragic Life Of Wasted Devotion Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014

This is the sixth message in the series on the life of David.

DAVID—A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART 06—MICHAL’S TRAGIC LIFE OF WASTED DEVOTIONS TEXT: 1 Samuel 18:17-23; 18:28; 2 Samuel 6:16 1 Samuel 18:17-23 KJV And Saul said to David, Behold my elder daughter Merab, her will I give thee to wife: only be thou valiant for me, and fight ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:17-23

Denomination: Pentecostal