Sermons on Effective Fervent Prayer:

The Model Prayer Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 6

THE MODEL PRAYER Matthew 6 v. 1 - 18 God’s warnings - against hypocrisy " take heed " and God’s will - how to work, fast and pray The Marks of the Christian life There are duties:- (1) To others . v . 1 - 4 Almsgiving or good deeds (2 To God v. 5 - 15 Praying (3) To ourselves and God v. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

The Signifigance Of Prayer

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 27, 2001

The Neglection of prayer is a sin.

THE SIGNIFIGANCE OF PRAYER LUKE 18:1 INTRODUCTION: OF ALL THE THINGS THAT ARE OF SIGNIFICATE VALUE IN OUR LIVES, PRAYER SHOULD BE CHERISHED THE MOST. HOWEVER, MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS, I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT FOR MANY OF US PRAYER IS OFTEN RELEGATED TO THE BOTTOM OF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 12, 2001

An inspiring study of Jesus’ high priestly prayer uttered on the eve of His crucifixion.

Jesus prayed this prayer while on His way to Gethsemane. His words are dominated, even in His (humanly speaking) darkest "hour", by a spirit of high reverence for His Father and a loving concern for His then-present and future followers - I.Prayer for Himself: Glorification, Vss. 1-8 "Glorify ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Position Of Prayer

Contributed by Richard Bane on Oct 18, 2000

Sermon Outline About Prayer

2 CHR 6:12-21 - THE POSITION OF PRAYER IN YOUR LIFE INTRODUCTION: PRAYER, IS THE METHOD OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE INNER MAN AND THE RISEN SAVIOUR. PRAYER GIVES HEAVENLY ACCESS TO EARTHLY CREATION. PRAYER REVEALS THE TRAIL TO THE CROSS FOR A SINFUL MAN, AND SHINES A GREAT LIGHT OF ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:12-21

Intercessory Prayer

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: To intercede for someone is to want more for them than it is in your power to give.

Thesis: To intercede for someone is to want more for them than it is in your power to give. Intro.: 1. In Richard Foster's book, Prayer, he says: "If we truly love people, we will desire for them far more than it is within our power to give them, and this lead us to prayer. Intercession is a way ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13

Intercessory Prayer

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY DEPENDS ON INTERCESSORY PRAYER 1.

SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY DEPENDS ON INTERCESSORY PRAYER 1. We Need Others to Support Our Ministry With Their Prayers (:30) a. The Motivation for Intercessory prayer b. The Effort involved -- "strive" c. The Partnership -- "together with me" 2. We Need Intercessory Prayer to Protect Us From Opposition ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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 Apostle's Prayer

Contributed by Greg Adams on Aug 6, 2002

Paul’s prayer for the people in the Ephesian’s church was one that should challenge our own walk today.

The Apostles Prayer Ephesians 1:15-22 Intro: The apostle Paul was pleased and thankful for the faith in Christ and love for each other he had heard of at the Ephesian church. Now he would pray for them to be further enlightened in their understanding of God and themselves. What did Paul pray ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Commitment To Prayer Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 13, 2001

How do we receive God’s blessings?

I’d like to begin this morning by giving something away. It’s a $20 gift certificate for Applebee’s, and it’s available to anyone who wants it. [Hold out the $20 bill and wait until someone comes up and takes it] What did you have to do to receive the gift certificate? * Believe the gift ...read more

Scripture: John 16:24, James 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

A Sinners Prayer

Contributed by Joseph Sykes on Apr 14, 2001

The only case in biblical history of death bed salvation is rendered to a crook on a cross.

A Sinner’s Prayer Luke 23:39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. 40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, 1 Corinthians 2:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer For Disappointment

Contributed by James Groce on Apr 19, 2001

Should have seen the look on the devil’s face when the next morning the cell was empty!

Prayer For Disappointment PSALMS 17:12-13 Elder J.L. Groce Calvary Tabernacle Molino, FL 1. God is the only all-knowing entity. 2. He knows the end from the beginning. 3. Eyes are as a flame of fire—nothing is hidden from Him. 4. Man, at best, can only make educated guesses. (Except what we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer And Relationship

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 6, 2002

Why does God desire us to pray? Because He wants a relationship.

Today is the first Sunday of the year 2002. It’s also the beginning of our third year worshipping together as a church. And for the benefit of those who haven’t been keeping careful track, this is also the 100th sermon I’ve preached from this pulpit (or music stand, or whatever it is). So in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Prayer?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 20, 2002

Prayer is a means to establish, deepen, and sustain our relationship with God.

In the book, Steps Toward Spiritual Growth, the story is told of a man who was opening an adult bookstore in a small town despite the objections of many people in the community. A group of Christians from a neighboring church decided to gather for an all-night prayer meeting to ask to somehow block ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 24, 2002

Learning the unlimited access to the Presence and Power of Almighty God.

The Prayer of Jabez 1 Chronicles. 4:9-10 Are you living the life God wants you to live or you just living life? God wants you to live a life of blessing. In the Old Testament we discover a man who moved beyond living a life of everyday blessing, to living a life of abundant blessing. His name is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer And Peace

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 27, 2002

Life is hard. Prayer is our pathway to peace.

This morning, I’m going to begin by openly acknowledging a fact of life. It’s something each one of us knows to be true, something we’ve all learned by personal experience, but which we usually try to avoid admitting publicly. And here it is: life is hard. For everyone. Ever since Adam and Eve took ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist