Sermons on Fasted And Prayed:

Hallowed Be Thy Name Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 1, 2007

3rd in the series...When we pray "thy Kingdom come"; we are not asking for a geographical kingdom. This message also looks at the difference between the Lord’s Prayer as recorded in Matthew and in Luke

In Jesus Holy Name April 29, 2007 Text: Luke 11:1-4 Easter V - Redeemer “Thy Kingdom Come….” 3rd in the Series: “Prayer: Connecting to Our Father” When you and I pray: “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven,” the word kingdom immediately brings to mind a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer Of Protection

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 11, 2006

In Jesus’ final prayer for His disciples, He prays for their protection, that they will remain faithful, joyful, unscathed, and sanctified. If this were His concerns, these must also be our prayer concerns for one another today.

One of the most encouraging experiences as a Christian is to be prayed for by someone else. • When someone prays for you, especially in your presence, something special happens in your heart - you feel cared for and encouraged. • I believe for those of you having exams this week, and knowing that ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ambassadors Of Christ Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

Stand up as ambassadors of Christ, gladly sharing the good news with those who haven’t yet heard. And pray that those who hear the gospel will respond today while the opportunity is there.

I guess everyone knows that home ground advantage can be a significant factor in a game of football. Sydney is much more successful at the SCG than in Melbourne. Brisbane is close to unbeatable at the Gabba. But what is it that gives them that home ground advantage? It can’t just be the football ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Paul's Prayer For His Loved Ones Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 27, 2008

Introduction While Paul loved all of his brethren, he seemed to have an especially warm spot in his heart for the church in Philippi. Here he prays that they might have three things.

Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Part 10 - Matthew 10:8-10 - Now That Would Make My Mothers Day! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 11, 2010

"I think it was partly that experience that prompted me to start praying for dead bodies to be raised back to life - just to be sure that it was really their time. Jesus gave His disciples authority to raise the dead."

Part 10 - Matthew 10:8-10 - NOW THAT WOULD MAKE MY MOTHER'S DAY! I was working as a funeral assistant and it was the first time I had ever touched a dead body when it happened. We had been called to a house to transfer the body to the hospital or funeral home. "THE BODY" - that sounds so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2011

In Matthew 14:22-33 we learn that in our life’s storms God leads us into the storms; prays for; comforts us; teaches us and brings us out of the storm

Jesus And The Storms Of Life Chuck Sligh January 2006 TEXT: Matthew 14:22-33 – “And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

This Advent Come Into Our Lives

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 3, 2014

WE invite God to render the Heaven come down and shake the mountains that we might hear, that we might pray, that we might become vulnerable, because we are so desolate or empty.

Isaiah Chapter 64 “This Advent come into our Lives” 1. The gist of this reading is an appeal to God for help and mercy for a worshiping community that finds itself in dire circumstances. • The Text Begins with the mighty works of God 63:7-14 Great acts in Egypt of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

A Woman Of Faith - Hannah

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 11, 2012

Hannah faces a problem but she prays and experienced God's provision. When in hardships, watch how you respond. Hannah believes in prayer and eventually saw the miraculous work of God in her life.

1 Samuel 1:3-20 A Woman of Faith ES 13 May 12, 2095 Today is Mother’s Day, so I thought we would take a look at Prophet Samuel’s mother Hannah. • She is a woman of faith. Despite her very difficult situation, she did not lose faith in God. • She frequented the house of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:3-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Open Your Heart To The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 27, 2012

It is more than education we need, we need the illumination of the Spirit. It is more than planning we need, but the leading of the Spirit. It is more than praying we need, but listening to the Holy Spirit.

Christianity is hopeless without the Holy Spirit. He is God’s agent on earth today. • Without Him, there is a disconnection with God; the line is cut off. We won’t fully understand God’s will. • The Holy Spirit reveals the will of God. He reminds us of the words of Jesus; he guides us into all ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15, John 14:25-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Right Before...

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 29, 2024

Are you connected to the source? Let me pray for us. “-Lord, help us to stay away from temptation and close to you, so we can do your will in Jesus name, amen.”

Right Before... Are you connected to the source? Let me pray for us. “-Lord, help us to stay away from temptation and close to you, so we can do your will in Jesus name, amen.” Lent is meant to be a time of repentance. Lent occurs 40 days right before the miracle. Common day duties are set aside ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46, John 15:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are We On God's Team?

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 4, 2021

Jesus was concerned about the current generation of disciples then and every generation of disciples that would follow. That is why He prayed this prayer in John 17:20 – 26 with both a present tense and a future tense.

ARE WE ON GOD'S TEAM? (May 15, 2010) Text: John 17:20 – 26 Just recently there were many who celebrated in the National Day of Prayer. This was the 59th annual celebration of the National Day of Prayer. There were some who were opposed to the observance of this day. Keep ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Does Prayer Even Work

Contributed by Jeff Poor on May 11, 2017

Prayer isn't a wish list. Prayer isn't a formal conversation. Pray is a vulnerable, honest, and raw conversation with God. God doesn't want the information, He wants the conversation.

Title: Does Prayer Even Work? Text: Matthew 6:5-13 Bottom Line: Prayer isn’t a wish list, it’s the foundation to a relationship. Intro A couple years ago I was asked to be in a wedding in Iowa. An other buddy of mine was also in the wedding and we decided we would fly out a day or two early and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13, Psalm 22:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nature Of Prayer Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2019

Prayer is relationship. Essence of Christianity is our relationship with God. Prayer was a defining necessity of Jesus. He prayed at all times, in all places, with all methods, about all topics, for all reasons.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prayer is commanded, “Men ought always to pray, and not to faint” (Luke 18:1). 2. Jesus’ example of prayer. “Christ . . . is your example, you must follow in His steps” (1 Peter 2:21, NLT). 3. Disciples wanted to learn prayer from Him. “Once Jesus was in a certain place ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1, 1 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

"The Intersection Of Faith And Doubt"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2016

We know from previous passages of scripture that Jesus had given them the authority to heal and they had been successful many times. But this time they seem to be in over their heads. They pray and nothing happens.

"The Intersection of Faith and Doubt" Mark 9:14-24 We find in the scripture that nearly 40 times Jesus performed an act of healing. Water to wine. Fed 5000 without very little food. He healed the blind, the deaf; the lame. And the reason was simple: it was never just about the healing…it was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-24

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