Sermons on Earthly Intercession:

Stand In The Gap

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Nov 6, 2008

This sermon challeges those of us who are Christians to stand in the Gap and intervene with God for the United States of America.

Title: Stand in the Gap Text: Ezekiel 22:23-31 Date: 11/2/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: In October of 1997 I had the opportunity to be a part of something that I will never forget. Bill McCartney, the founder of Promise Keepers had a vision to bring men from all ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Even Great Faith Needs Godly Fellowship

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 16, 2009

you want to know how to be a loyal Christian friend?

Even Great Faith Needs Godly Fellowship Job 6-7 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is a friend that “sticketh closer than a brother”, you must be a loyal friend. I. Intercede for others through showing sympathy! Job’s appeal to his friends for mercy– show more sympathy! A. Job desires ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Four Steps To The Safety Zone

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 20, 2011

SPIRITUAL EXHAUSTION---Prayer is a very vital part of recovery

02/01/09 FOUR STEPS TO THE SAFETY ZONE 2 Chr 7:14 14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. (KJV) INTRO. SPIRITUALLY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mother That Sought The Lord

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 16, 2009

Do we seek the Lord in prayer on behalf of our children?

Intro. Please look at the person sitting on your right. Notice his or her size, build, and length of arms. Now, imagine what that person looked like moments after birth: Messy - Wrinkled skin - Eyes squinting - Head out of shape -Rolls of fat in the legs -Short little arms that can’t reach to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Leave God Alone

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Jan 15, 2009

Prayer will provide a way

Don’t Leave GOD Alone Exodus 32:1-14 Prayer: Focus Text: Exodus 32:9-11 And the LORD said unto Moses, I have seen this people, and, behold, it is a stiffnecked people: 10 Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Many Names

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2014

Learning Christ's Many Names

A. WHY LEARN CHRIST’S MANY NAMES? 1. As the basis of our salvation. “There is no other name under Heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). 2. For more effective worship. “Hallowed (Holy) be Thy name” (Matt. 6:9). “Holy and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons On Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 8, 2017

We have many lessons to learn about living an "incomparable faith" from the words and actions of a Roman Centurion."

FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY FEBRUARY 5, 2017 Luke 7:1-17 “Lessons on Faith” INTRODUCTION We learn in different ways. Some of us learn by reading, others by hearing and still others by hands on experience. There have been countless books written on the topic of faith. These have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Lady Of Lourdes

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 17, 2018

On February 11, 1858, Bernadette begged to be allowed to accompany her sister and friend to gather sticks to be used for firewood. She fell behind the other girls, and then “it” happened.

Feb. 11 Lourdes On February 11, 1858, Bernadette begged to be allowed to accompany her sister and friend to gather sticks to be used for firewood. She fell behind the other girls, and then “it” happened. “I raised my head and looked towards the grotto. I saw a Lady dressed in white, wearing a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Solving Sticky Situations With Steady Supplications Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018

Message 2 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This message explores Nehemiah's response to the bad news from Jerusalem.

Chico Alliance Church "Solving Sticky Situations With steady Supplications" REVIEW You are a citizen of a tiny middle eastern nation. You enjoyed the supernatural protection of God for many years. You took that protection and relationship for granted and ignored the covenant you had made with ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I Taught You To Pray Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018

You can do much after you pray, but you accomplish nothing spiritually without prayer

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. PRAYER WAS FOUNDATIONAL TO MY MINISTRY 1. I had so much to do in ministry that I spent time in prayer before, during and after. 2. I had pressure from the crowds, satanic opposition, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12, Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

I Taught You To Pray Lesson 7

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2019

Jesus said, "Prayer reflected my relationship with My Father."

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. PRAYER WAS FOUNDATIONAL TO MY MINISTRY 1. I had so much to do in ministry that I spent time in prayer before, during and after. 2. I had pressure from the crowds, satanic opposition, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22, Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Wrestling In Prayer

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 2, 2020

There’s more than one kind of prayer; relational prayer, praise prayer, thanksgiving prayer, etc. But there’s also a deeper level of prayer few enter – into the office of intercession for the lives of people, the well-being of the Church, and the destiny of nations!

WRESTLING IN PRAYER Col. 4:12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR - Crazy Kids Prayers 1. One boy was asked to pray for the dinner meal, and after closing his eyes he began: “I pledge allegiance to the flag…” 2. Brett Lutz tells that when he was growing up, his church beside train tracks. The same kid ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Politics Of Prayer: Interceding For Those In Power

Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Oct 18, 2025

The Apostle Paul, in this passage, emphasizes the importance of approaching our leaders and the challenges we face through a lens of faith and supplication.

In moments of political tension and societal unrest, we are called not to retreat into division or despair, but to rise with purpose and unity. 1 Timothy 2:1–7 urges us to lead with prayer, an act of strength, not passivity. It reminds us that our greatest influence begins not in the halls of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Lifted Up

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025

Looking to the crucified Christ does not erase every snake, yet it drains sin’s poison and gives real, resurrecting life.

So close, and yet so far. That phrase has a sting to it, doesn’t it? When your destination is right there. When what you’ve longed for is finally within sight. When you can feel the finish line in your bones… and suddenly the road you’re on dissolves beneath your feet. Israel knew that ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:14-16, Galatians 3:13, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Prayer

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 10, 2022

Many verses about it

What is prayer? Intercession, an act of mediation or mediation, pleading on behalf of others Why do it? 2 Chronicles 7:14, Matthew 21: 22 and 1 John 5: 14, 15 When should we pray? Always - pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5: 17, Acts 6: 4) Early (Mark ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Vineyard