Sermons on Effectual Prayer:

Our Father Who Is In Heaven

Contributed by Amanda Wilson on Apr 21, 2008

A meditation on the Lord’s prayer as it is presented in Matthew.

Note: If you are not familiar with the Lectio Divina/ meditation style of preaching PLEASE LISTEN to the mp3 FIRST before reading the script. Today we are going on a journey to be with Jesus. And I want you to use your thinking and your imagination; to involve yourself in the journey. So take a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Called To Pray

Contributed by Mark Baker on May 10, 2008

In today’s political climate, many are turned away by all the negativity and are disgusted with everything that is going on. So much so, that they just want to throw up their hands, close their eyes, and hope things will just get better by themselves...

Over the centuries, there have been many great revivals and moves of God. Yet, before each great move of God, there was always a move to prayer. The Lord will raise up many to pray and seek after Him. Right now men and women of God are being called to begin to pray and seek His face. There is an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

They Heard Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on May 11, 2008

The people of God heard the voice of the enemy as a threat to their existence. when they heard that voice they gathered together and prayed...

When they heard Acts 4:23-24 . 24 When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. “Sovereign Lord,” they said, “you made the heaven and the earth and the sea, and everything in them. Jesus left them, they received the power to minister and saw the miracles in their life. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Watch Ye And Pray

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Apr 20, 2010

This is a sermon that calls us to prayer.

“Watch Ye and Pray” Text: I Peter 4:7 “But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.” Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:41; Mark 13:33 “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7

Denomination: *other

The Secret Of Real Revival; Part 1 Series

Contributed by Chris Layton on Apr 25, 2010

What does it really take to have a real revival in our church. The blueprint is found in the first two chapters of Acts.

The Secret of REAL Revival Acts 1 & 2 To find the secret of a great revival we need to turn in our Bibles to the place where it all started, Acts 1 & 2, the Day of Pentecost. Have you ever wondered why preachers always use this scripture when dealing with revival? That is because we have here a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Real Revival; Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chris Layton on Apr 25, 2010

What does it really take to have a real revival in our church. The blueprint is found in the first two chapters of Acts.

The Secret of REAL Revival; Part 2 Acts 2 Last Sunday we talked about what it would take for REAL REVIVAL to happen here at FBC Runnelstown. I said that many may want the meetings but that very few want REAL REVIVAL. I said that there were three “P’s” of REAL REVIVAL with the first being Prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:5-41

Denomination: Baptist

A Need To Know

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Thanksgiving & Prayer. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Ephesians chapter 1 verses 15-23. Ill: On January 6, 1822, • Heinrich Schliemann was born. • He would one day achieve world renown and great wealth. • When Heinrich Schliemann was seven years old, • A picture of ancient Troy in flames captured his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Brethren

When The Church Prays, Something Happens

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Dec 8, 2010

A look at prayer in the church

When The Church Prays, Something Happens Intro: Prayers in the Bible 1.Jesus in Gethsemane 2.Jesus prays for the disciples (Jn 17) 3.Jesus on the Cross (Father, Forgive them...) 4.Stephen stoning (Forgive them...) 5.Moses prays on Mt. Sinai (10 Commandments) Explanation: Ch. 15 Jerusalem ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Ought To Pray

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Apr 21, 2009

THE WORD WE LIKE TO USE SO MUCH AS PREACHERS, OUGHT, THIS IS A SERMON THAT SAYS OUGHT BUT ALSO HOW!!!!!!!!

OUGHT TO PRAY LUKE 18:1 INTRO: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO PRAY? 1: PRAYER A) ADDRESS TO GOD B) SPOKEN OR UNSPOKEN C) EXPRESS PRAISE, THANKSGIVING, CONFESSION, OR A REQUEST POINT: WHAT EXACTLY DOES IT MEAN TO PRAY TO GOD? SIMPLY IT MEANS TO SPEAK TO GOD!! 2: PHILLIPIANS 4:6 A) BE CAREFUL FOR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Denomination: Other

The Praying Church Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 21, 2009

The church did not pray for the easing of persecution, but for greater courage and more miracles. They recognizes God’s sovereignty and pray for God’s will to be fulfilled.

CONTEXT • Peter and John healed a crippled beggar in Chapter 3. It drawn the attention of the crowd. • Peter took the opportunity to preach Jesus and forgiveness of sin in Jesus’ Name. At least 5000 men were saved (4:4). • The priests and religious leaders were not happy that they were preaching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Great Is Our God

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Sep 15, 2008

How great is our God? How can this world we live in say there is no God? Go outside at night and look at the stars. Look at the moon, how did they get there? Some people believe in the “Big Bang” theory. I believe in the “Big God” theory.

How Great Is Our God Psalm 14: 1-7 1.The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. 2.The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God. 3.They ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Pray For Others Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 28, 2008

65th in a series from Ephesians. Paul’s prayer request helps us learn how to pray for others more effectively.

In his book, Everyone’s Normal Until You Get to Know Them, John Ortberg tells the story about a man who wanders into a small and cluttered antique shop. As he walked up and down the aisles browsing, he saw the usual furniture, lamps, vases and oil paintings common to every antique store. Then he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

I Can See Clearly Now Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011

Closing message in a series through James dealing with the power of personal prayer.

OPEN: What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, all because we do not carry, everything to God in prayer. So here we are, the first Sunday in a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pray Correctly Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 25, 2012

Use the principles in the prayer Jesus taught as we pray.

God knows everything right? God already knows what we’re going to say before we say it, right? Then why pray? What are some of the reasons why we need to talk to God when He already knows everything?? We pray because: We are commanded by God to pray. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 tells us to pray ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Listening To The Right Voice Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 8, 2008

Learning to know and listen to God’s voice over all others.

BIG LESSONS IN SMALL PACKAGES Part 3—Listening to the Right Voice I Kings 19:9-18 Sunday, September 14, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee One of my favorite stories is about Chippie the parakeet. Chippie was a happy little bird, content every day to sit on his perch, swinging and singing to his little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Wesleyan