Sermons on Earnestly:

Oh, To Be Blessed

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 4, 2022

Undoubtedly everyone has heard the story of Jabez. We are not told anything remarkable about Jabez other than that he prayed. The only way for anyone to be truly great is by seeking God's will, and to do that one must pray earnestly and fervently.

Undoubtedly everyone has heard the story of Jabez. There have been countless sermons, articles, opinions stated, and books covering the topic of the prayer of Jabez. I am not wanting to add to that list but as I was researching for a sermon out of the book of 1 Chronicles, I landed upon this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ezra's Prayer

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 6, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a prayerful person? Do you pray earnestly? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the model of New Testament Grace Prayers that gets answered. IV. TEXT: Ezra 7:27-28 (New Living Translation, Sec

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a prayerful person? Do you pray earnestly? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the model of New Testament Grace Prayers that gets answered. IV. TEXT: Ezra 7:27-28 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Praise the Lord, the God of our ancestors, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:27-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deceptive Gold Works Its Penalty – God Is Not Mocked Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 24, 2022

Sin has consequences. It always returns to hurt the sinner. A farmer set out to deceive with gold and over time, became a mental case. We must stand on the ONE solid foundation and contend earnestly for the faith that is under attack. We have a common salvation we must defend vigorously.

DECEPTIVE GOLD WORKS ITS PENALTY – GOD IS NOT MOCKED In 1960 Arnold Long, a missionary to the people of the Australian outback, wrote “The Bushman’s Guide. It contains stories of the outback and of people and was used in outreach. I did meet Arnold once. He was a remarkable man. This is one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:13, 1 Timothy 1:9-11, 1 Timothy 1:10, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Jude 1:3, 2 Timothy 2:15, Philippians 2:27, Exodus 17:8-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon: If The Foundations Be Destroyed, What Can The Righteous Do?

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 4, 2025

If all earthly things fail, and the very State falls to pieces, what can we do? David suggests that the righteous, if necessary, can (1) suffer joyfully, (2) hope cheerfully, (3) wait patiently, (4) pray earnestly, (5) believe confidently, and if they do, they will triumph finally.

Sermon: If the Foundations be Destroyed, What Can the Righteous Do? Psalms 11:1-7 “I trust in the Lord for protection. So why do you say to me, “Fly like a bird to the mountains for safety! The wicked are stringing their bows and fitting their arrows on the bowstrings. They shoot from the shadows ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7, Psalm 55:5-8, Psalm 82:5, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Ephesians 6:10-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Food And Water Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

One of the challenges this passage lays upon us is to trust in God to provide for the little things. To pray just as earnestly that God would ‘Give us this day our daily bread.’ And we’re to look out for God working in little ways in our lives.

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings It’s good to be back, after our little trip to Queensland. We had a great time away, visiting family and enjoying lots of fantastic weather. I can’t say we’ve returned well rested, as Micah & Joshua decided that since the sun rises sometime around ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13, Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Anglican

Psalm 5

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 31, 2016

If more of us would: cry out to a merciful God who wants to hear from us; desire a relationship like we see David having; earnestly seek after God instead of what we see around us... Could we not see a change in our life like the one in David's?

Psalm 5 The Psalms are excellent sources of encouragement for us EX: When things are bad, when life becomes difficult, the Psalms can help Sometimes we don’t take the time to appreciate how valuable they can be FACT: We are faced with many difficult decisions on a daily basis More so, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elijah And Prayer ! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James in teaching a lot on the subject of prayer, now brings up the great example of Elijah and some of his prayers and from which Christians are exhorted to pray with the fervency that Elijah prayed.

INTRODUCTION #37 1. Open your bibles to James 5:17&18. 2. In a previous study we studied James 5:16. In James 5:16, James teaches that prayers can be effective and will avail much (that is have great force and provide benefits over and over again) when they are prayed with fervency and by those ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Core Values -- Prayer Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

Core Values: A House of Prayer – James 5:15-18 15 And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him. 16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be ...read more

Scripture: James 5:15-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Prayer Power Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 12, 2002

This sermon demonstratest the power of prayer, showing how God can and will do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine if we just PRAY!

Prayer Power Acts 12:1-25 July 7, 2002 Intro: A. [Traveling On Your Knees] Last night I took a journey to a land across the seas. I didn’t go by ship or plane I traveled on my knees. I saw so many people there In bondage to their sin, And Jesus told me I should go, That there were souls to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Earnest Prayer Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

The power of earnest prayer is amazing. We should not be surprised when God moves.

The Power of Earnest Prayer Acts 12:1-16 Acts 13:1-12 Intro Acts 12-13 offers interesting glimpses of two congregations at prayer. The Jerusalem church is described in Acts 12 and the Antioch church in Acts 13. These chapters show the relationship between prayer and come crucial concerns in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Of Christ-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 8, 2020

7 of 7. The apostle Paul maintained the significance of the Church's being the Body of Christ. What is exhibited by that entity known as the Body of Christ? The Body of Christ exhibits...

The BODY Of CHRIST-VII—1Corinthians 12:12-31 The Body of Christ can suffer under the burden of individual & even gathered lusts that are couched in pride. For some weeks we’ve looked at God’s design for Unity within the Body of Christ, which is the Church. All the local-to-global ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:29-31, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority Of Prayer

Contributed by John Newbaker on Jan 26, 2016

Where do you turn to when difficulty, sickness, hardship comes into your life? Where do you turn to for wisdom, guidance, comfort? The first place we should turn to is pray.

The Priority of Prayer 1 Thess. 5:17 Where do you turn to when difficulty, sickness, hardship comes into your life? Where do you turn to for wisdom, guidance, comfort? The first place we should turn to is pray. read text This is not the only time in scripture that we find this command. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

The "Faith" Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 28, 2005

Do we today need to contend for The Faith? In the first century Jude instructed the church to contend. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep open, your Bible to get full benefit.

The Faith Jude v 3 3 Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints. NKJV Introduction Several Churches say they are the only ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3

Denomination: *other

Comparing Prophecy And Tongues Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 14, 2012

In today's lesson, we learn that spiritual gifts build up the church.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of spiritual gifts. Let’s learn about more about that in a message I am calling, “Comparing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Thing Called Faith Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

What is faith?

Tonight I want to talk about this thing called faith! I mean, what the heck is it? We hear it talked about all the time. Married couples are supposed to remain faithful. Church tells us to be men and women of faith. Even the Boston Red Sox motto for the year is, “Keep the Faith.” But do we really ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational