Sermons on Discursive Prayer:

Prayer: The True Calling Of God's Church Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jun 18, 2008

Becoming a church that is devoted to prayer...

Prayer: The True Calling of God’s Church I used to have a picture hanging in the back of my youth room in Ohio. It was over the doors that we came into and out of so it was the last thing that you saw as you left the room. It was a picture of Christ. It was a beautiful picture. He was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Supernatural #12: Passionate, Powerful Prayer Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 18, 2009

Like Peter, many people today are bound in prisons: of worries and fears, addictions and compulsions, hopelessness, grief, bad relationships or poor finances. But just as Peter found freedom through passionate prayer, so too can we.

SUPERNATURAL #12: PASSIONATE POWERFUL PRAYER INTRO TO TOPIC: • Today’s message is important because it can encourage you in so many areas of your life: • It is the story of someone who experienced a supernatural deliverance from prison. One of the most eminent features of the early church in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-16

Denomination: *other

Hearing God's Voice - Prayer & The Bible Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008

Part 4. How God speaks to us through prayer and the Bible.

If you haven’t been with us, let me catch you up to speed. We are in a sermon series looking at how we know God better and experience God working in our life. If we are not experiencing God’s abundant life right now we need to ask ourselves why? We are looking at three issues: 1) We might have a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Methodist

Bad Reception - Unanswered Prayer #2 Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 28, 2008

"Wrong doing" (sin) can block our prayers... but so can "wrong thinking". What kinds of attitudes could undermine our prayer time and create "bad reception" between us and God?

OPEN: Charlie Brown. Lucy. Schroeder. Snoopy. Where do we know those characters from? (The cartoon series: Peanuts) And who was the artist who created “Peanuts”? (Charles Shultz) Charles Shultz was something of a theologian. He tried to communicate his view of God through his cartoons. And he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Get Your Prayers Answered Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on May 2, 2008

Key Verse: John 15:7, “If you abide in me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.”

How to Get Your Prayers Answered Key Verse: John 15:7, “If you abide in me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.” What are some reasons why we sometimes don’t get our prayers answered? 1. You do not ask, so you do not receive. 2. We sometimes fail ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost: A Day Of Prayer, Praise And Proclamation

Contributed by Judith Hand on May 5, 2008

Pentecost explained as a festival celebration pointing to the time of the Spirit’s coming to empower believers to bring forth a harvest of souls.

Pentecost Sunday A DAY OF PRAYER PRAISE AND PROCLAMATION Scripture texts: Acts 2:1-21 I Cor 12:3-13 John 7: 37-39 Probably most of you realize that in our church calendar year this is what is known as PENTECOST Sunday. And of course the prefix “pente” has something to do with the number “5” as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Mary, Pentecost And Global Day Of Prayers

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 12, 2008

Mary, mother of Jesus is an example to us all in obedience, prayer and being filled with the Holy Spirit

Luke 1:26-38 Pentecost, Mother’s Day, 2008 Mary, Mother of Jesus Mother’s day, Pentecost, Global Day of Prayer Mary mother of Jesus - deified by the Catholics, ignored by the Protestants – both wrong And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-24

Denomination: *other

Consider The Lord's Prayer Forces Us

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 17, 2009

We have looked at the basis of prayer, the types of prayer, and the use of prayer. Even the apostles struggled with the use of prayer. They even asked our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to teach them how to pray.

First preached this message 12/26/2001 Grace Southern, Goddard, KS Introduction This morning I want us to turn to and keep our place there as we look at the Lord’s Prayer and consider that, the Lord’s Prayer Forces Us to Consider; 1. Our personal need 2. Our principle need 3. Our physical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To God's People (Corporate Prayer)

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 22, 2009

This message should be seen as a Biblical call for the need to return to true "Corporate Prayer." Greg Frizzell’s material was used extensively for this.

A Call to God’s People 2 Chronicles 7:12-16 * I’m troubled! There exists unsettledness in my spirit. I want to ask you to let me share my heart with you tonight. We are in trouble. As a nation, as a society, as a community, and as the church, we are in trouble. Sadly, few people see it because ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Prayer From The Christian Heart

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 6, 2009

As the Apostle Paul prays, his heart goes out to his fellow Christians. What can we learn for our prayer-life from the Apostle? Parts: A. Remember the deep bond of fellowship in Christ Jesus. B. Pray that love overflows in knowledge.

Text: Philippians 1:3-11 Theme: A Christmas Prayer from the Christian Heart A. Remember the deep bond of fellowship in Christ Jesus B. Pray that love overflows in knowledge Season: Advent 2c Date: December 6, 2009 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

7. The Hidden Power Of Prayer And Fasting Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 22, 2005

All believers can multiply their effectiveness in prayer by utilizing the discipline of fasting.

BIG IDEA: All believers can multiply their effectiveness in prayer by utilizing the discipline of fasting. Key scripture: Matthew 6:16-18 Why should we fast? 1. We fast in obedience to Jesus’ teaching. (Matt. 6:16-18) 2. We fast to demonstrate our dependence upon God. (James 4:10, 1Cor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Acts 14:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Experience Of Daniel (#5 Of Series On Prayer) Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 25, 2005

The blessing of being in the inner chamber of God’s Presence through prayer.

The Experience of Daniel Text: Daniel 6 Intro. A. Why is prayer essential? We have learned four points in our last lesson about the essentiality of prayer. 1. Prayer will draw us near to God; 2. Prayer will allow us to experience God’s Power; 3. Prayer will unlock the storehouse of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:16-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hindrances To Reciving An Answer To Your Prayers

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 15, 2005

I want to start by saying this morning that Prayer is the most important thing in our lives today!

HINDRANCES TO RECIVING AN ANSWER TO YOUR PRAYERS Sunday 04/16/2000 am I want to start by saying this morning that Prayer is the most important thing in our lives today! We need to look at it this way, Jesus was born into this world totally without Sin in His life, yet He spent most of His time ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3

Denomination: Church Of God

The Conditions Of An Effective Prayer (Series #3) Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Mar 3, 2006

This sermons searhes the Scriptural conditions of an effective prayer.

Topic: The Conditions of an Effective Prayer Text: James 5: 16-18 Intro: 1. Biblical Examples of an Effective Prayer. a) The Prayer of the early believers for Peter’s release (Acts 12: 1-5) -King Herod seized Peter and put him in prison. He planned to kill him the next day for the pleasure of the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prayer-Hearing God Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 6, 2006

Believers can be certain that their sincere prayers of faith are heard by God.

A Prayer-Hearing God Part 1 (Reworked from a sermon preached by Jonathan Edwards in 1735) Psalm 65:1-2 Mar. 5, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Clip from "Meet The Parents" (DVD Chapter 5, Start @ 24:27-26:16 1 As Greg’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-2

Denomination: Baptist