Sermons on Early Prayer: showing 946-960 of 114,081

Alert By Prayer Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012

The role of prayer in being alert for spiritual battle.

Introduction We come to the end of the “practical” half of Ephesians. The first half – well, the first half was filled with glory! Chapter 1, verse 3 introduced the theme well: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Intercessory Prayer Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 16, 2017

You may have heard this term before but were not sure what it meant. In the simplest of definitions it's praying for someone else or on someone else's behalf. We should be interceding to help others both in our everyday lives and in our prayer lives.

INTERCESSORY PRAYER INTRODUCTION: You may have heard this term before but were not sure what it meant. In the simplest of definitions it's praying for someone or on someone's behalf. When we intercede for someone we are advocating for them. Intercession happens in life. If someone we know is in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Emotions In Prayer

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017

There may be souls of spiritual depth who presume in themselves a meager capacity for prayer because they find interior silence unachievable.

“Clearly, then, the idea we have of God can make prayer difficult, if not impossible. We block our way to God by every wrong notion of God. That can happen if we dwell too much on God’s transcendent mystery, if we look upon him as distant and remote, as a God without eyes. A God unavailable to our ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Prayers Of Desperation

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 7, 2017

when we are desperate for God; God begins to do amazing things in our lives.

Prayers of desperation 1 Samuel 1:1-21 Introduction- I have titled the sermon today Prayer desperation. Illustration- Jim Symbala (Pastor at Brooklyn Tabernacle) was in a prayer meeting when he noticed a women praying aside of him. He noticed her because in her prayer she became a little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Prayer As An Investment

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 31, 2018

Come let us rebuild the altar of a holy God. Often prayer can seem like an obligation and a chore. Prayers do not have to be long, one Preacher prayed 63 words and had a victory.

PRAYER AS AN INVESTMENT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com AS A YOUNG MAN I OFTEN MISQUOTED SOME BIBLE VERSES. IN IGNORANCE I SAID: THE GOOD OL’ BOYS CAME TO JESUS AND ASKED JESUS: LORD WILL YOU TEACH US HOW TO PRAY? This is not at all what the boys ask the teacher to do? THEY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1, John 16:24, 1 Kings 18:30-36, James 5:16-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer Prescriptions

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 3, 2018

In the following verses, James is like an expert doctor giving a medical prescriptions. He is introducing the most powerful medicine ever invented - the Prayer Medicine.

PRAYER PRESCRIPTIONS James 5:13-18 In the following verses, James is like and expert doctor giving a medical prescriptions. He is introducing the most powerful medicine ever invented - the Prayer Medicine. I - It is the antidote for suffering and other problems 13Is anyone among you suffering? ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Parable On Prayer

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 3, 2020

What does persistence in prayer really mean?

Title: A Parable On Prayer – “Always Pray” Text: Luke 18:1-8 Subject: (Does prayer work?) How do we commit to Prayer when injustice seems to rule? Complement: (Wait and see...) by faith in Christ’s coming kingdom Big Idea: Without Faith We Will Fail – With Faith We Pray And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conditional Prayer? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 10, 2020

We must never pray to God with conditions!

Let’s continue to worship our Lord by continuing to learn from the Book of Judges; open your Bibles to Judges 11……… I’ve asked Janet Hansen to read for us this morning…….. We will note today a very sad ending to a young girl……. Let us summarize the story and highlight notes for us. v1: Jephthah ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Battle For Prayer

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 13, 2020

There are a lot of things that keep us busy, but we should never be so busy that we do not pray.

The battle for prayer Introduction- I want to talk about prayer this morning and then I want us to pray together- that might bring fear to some hearts, guilt to others, and for some, a look like a deer in the head lights because they do not know what to do with that. Most people don’t want to talk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

A Prayer For The Church Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 20, 2020

A sermon examining how we should pray for one another.

A PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH II Thessalonians 1:11-12 Leonard Ravenhill once said "The pastor who is not praying is playing; the people who are not praying are straying." He also said "As poverty-stricken as the Church is today in many things, she is most stricken here, in the place of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Prayer!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 20, 2021

'Effective Praying' Psalm 40 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: To be effective in prayer…you need to be saved (vs 1-2) To be effective in prayer…you need to be sharing (vs 3,5 & 9) To be effective in prayer…you need to be submissive (vs 6-8) To be effective in prayer…you need to be sanctified (vs 11-15) To be effective in prayer…you need ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Prayer Power Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 27, 2021

James has mentioned prayer several times in his letter. In chapter 5, James focuses on prayer's power and place in the life of a Christian, especially as it relates to our need for healing.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a five year old boy who told his daddy that he’d like to have a baby brother and that he was willing to do whatever he could to help bring that about. 1. The boy’s father paused for a moment and then replied, “I’ll tell you what, if you pray every day for two ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Julia Cramer on Oct 30, 2021

Prayer - the whisper of the soul, has four dimensions. The mystery of Prayer connects us to God; it is the glue that fastens our heart to God and focuses our mind on Him. Prayer is the breath of the soul in sync with the song of the Savior.

How many of you are inspired by Art? Motivated by music? Stirred by a poem? Touched by colors, patterns, and designs? Moved by nature? Changed by Relationships? In a very similar way – we should be inspired, motivated, stirred, touched, moved, and changed by our Prayer Life. Prayer – The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, John 14:3

Denomination: United Methodist

Shameless Prayer! Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 10, 2021

Are we persistent in petitioning God? Or do we give up in frustration that he doesn’t answer our prayers?

Scripture Reading: Mark 7:24-30 Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. In fact, as soon as she heard about him, a woman whose little daughter was possessed by an impure spirit came and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prayer For Rebekah

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 23, 2021

Intercession that's rooted in love can triggers divine intervention.

A PRAYER FOR REBEKAH "21 Now Isaac pleaded with the Lord for his wife, because she was barren; and the Lord granted his plea, and Rebekah his wife conceived. 22 But the children struggled together within her; and she said, “If all is well, why am I like this?” So she went to inquire of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:21-24, 1 Timothy 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational