Sermons about Effective Prayer

The Lord's Prayer : A Model For Prayer

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

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This sermon is a simple and clear exposition on the Lord’s prayer and is an excellent guide to prayer patterns.

THE LORD’S PRAYER : A MODEL FOR PRAYER Matthew.6:9-13. I SALUTATION: The Lord Jesus taught us how we should begin our prayers. 1.THE PERSON: "Our Father". Our prayer will be most effective when we come to God as His children and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

How God Answers Prayers

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

based on 230 ratings

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To prove that God hears and answers the Christian’s prayers.

HOW GOD ANSWERS PRAYERS Text: Matt. 7.7-11 Thesis: To prove that God hears and answers the Christian’s prayers. Introduction: (1) Prayer is one of the most lacking practices of a Christian. (a) Typically, we pray before meals and when we are called upon to pray. (b) Sometimes, we pray when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer - If Two Agree

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 23, 2002

based on 58 ratings

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The importance of small group prayer

Prayer – If Two Agree Prayer is one of the foundational practices in the Christian life, yet is probably the most neglected aspect of the Christian life. A Christian who has a weak prayer life has a weak spiritual life or will have a weakening spiritual life. There is no way to achieve the kind ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Mark 11:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of Unoffered Prayer Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 20, 2019

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The greatest tragedy of life is not unanswered prayers but unoffered prayer. It is those who travail in prayer that will prevail in life! God is calling us to pray. Get ready to be celebrated.

THE TRAGEDY OF UNOFFERED PRAYER Genesis 25:21. "Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. The Lord answered his prayer, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant." 1 Samuel 12: 23 (NKJV) “Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:21, 1 Samuel 12:23, James 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of Prayer Is Prayer Of The Heart

Contributed by Michael Cariño on Sep 6, 2017

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Prayer that truly touches the heart of God and changes the world comes from a heart that is passionately dependent on God. Prayer is a great privilege and a great responsibility for believers.

The of Heart Prayer Is Prayer of The Heart Matthew 6:5-15 Prayer that truly touches the heart of God and changes the world comes from a heart that is passionately dependent on God. Prayer is a great privilege and a great responsibility for believers. While it is true that God is in-charge of what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Pray To Change Lives Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 25, 2001

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Effective praying Can change our lives as well as the lives of those that we are praying for.

HOW TO PRAY TO CHANGE LIVES COLOSSIANS 1:9-14 “Prayer Changes Things.” That is a statement that many of us are familiar with. This series of messages on prayer will help us to learn how to pray prayers that will change lives. Learning to pray can change our lives. However, for that to happen, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Giving Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

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Message 24 from 1 John dealing with the prayer that God promises to give life to the one sinning.

Life Giving Prayer 1John 5:13-17 Last week we talked about the power of faith. This is the victory that overcomes the world ¡V our faith. Faith and prayer go hand in hand. We trust God to hear and answer our prayer. Prayer demonstrates our dependence on God. Another one of the marvelous marks ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Does Prayer Have Power?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 11, 2017

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Is there power in prayer or in the one that is prayed to?

Many people think that prayer ‘works’ because there is ‘power’ in it, when in actuality the ‘power’ is found alone in the Creator God we pray to and who steps into every life circumstance to work it out for our best (Rom 8:28). Prayer is not some tool to move God or a weapon to use against the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 100:4, John 10:27-28, Luke 17:21, Philippians 4:7, Malachi 4:2, Psalm 4:8, Psalm 61:4 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Prayer (Part 1) Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 6, 2011

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Examines the first three petitions in the Lord's prayer - that are concerned with God’s glory.

The Lord’s Prayer Part I Matthew 6:9-10 Almost all of our prayers begin by rushing into a series of requests in which we pour out to God our problems, our needs, our irritations. Unfortunately this only reinforces the focus of our attention on what is troubling us and our inability to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham's Prayer: A Prayer For The City Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 21, 2015

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If you want God to answer your prayer listen to Him first; then ask for things in accordance with his character and with a humble confidence in Him

In the movie, Bruce Almighty, Bruce (Jim Carey) is a reporter who made a fool of himself on national television, lost his job, was attacked on the street, and had an emotional blow-up with his girlfriend, Grace (Jennifer Aniston). With his world falling apart, Bruce takes a midnight ride to clear ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Moses' Prayer: A Prayer For Mercy Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 3, 2015

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If you want your prayers to really make a difference, then remind God that His interests are at stake and ask God to remember His people, His purposes, and His promises.

There was once a small town which had no liquor stores. Eventually, though, someone built a nightclub right on the main street through town. This so upset the members in one of the churches that they conducted several all-night prayer meetings. They asked the Lord to “burn down that den of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Prayer Power & Spiritual Warfare Unveiled Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2020

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The incredible power of prayer and it's effect on the Spiritual Battle is unveiled. How can we make a difference in the spiritual battle?

One of the most intriguing, mysterious, ignored and probably abused topics in all of Scripture is the matter of spiritual warfare. One of the most important but puzzling issues in all of Scripture is prayer and spiritual breakthrough. It’s puzzling because we all have questions about prayer. How ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-19

Denomination: Bible Church

Discipleship: Dependent In Prayer

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 14, 2021

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'Dependent In Prayer' – Luke chapter 11 verses1-13 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The priority of Prayer (vs 1). (2). The Pattern for Prayer (vs 2-4). (3). The Persistence in Prayer (vs 5-8). (4). The Promises for Prayer (vs 9-13). SERMON BODY: Ill: • If you are a fan of Disney ad Pixar movies, then keep an eye out for “A113” • Because it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Prayer: Companions Of Pray-Ers Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 29, 2004

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Learn how prayer works and pray.

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) How many people have appliances or software at home you don’t use, because you don’t know how they work? I know some people with VCRs, and they don’t know how to program ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: *other

Prayer 3- 'unanswered' Prayer Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 10, 2003

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The talks from a Seeker Service on "’unanswered’ prayer". The three ’talks’ were spread over the whole of the 1 hr service, which included video snippets, drama etc.

“If only prayers were answered” Jas 4:2b, 3 WBC 12.1.3 am Seeker Service You do not have, because you do not ask God. 3 When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. 1 Intro- does prayer work? What’s amazing is just how ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

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