Sermons on Fasting And Prayer:

May Rupture Under Pressure Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 10, 2008

John’s followers were fasting. The Pharisees were fasting. So why weren’t Jesus’ disciples fasting. This message examines the inability of a rigid religious system to adapt to change brought about by the fullness of Jesus Christ.

May Rupture Under Pressure Mark 2:18-22 Mark 2:18 (HCSB) Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. People came and asked Him, “Why do John’s disciples and the Pharisees’ disciple fast, but Your disciples do not fast?” The Question of Fasting * John’s disciples * Fasted to show ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confidence And Hope

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jun 14, 2013

HOLD FAST WITH CONFIDENCE AND HOPE

CONFIDENCE AND HOPE INTRODUCTION: HEBREWS 3:1 ADDRESSED CHRIST AS AN APOSTLE AND HIGH PRIEST. EVERY BELIEVER MUST PLACE CONFIDENCE AND HOPE IN CHRIST, YOUR APOSTLE AND HIGH PRIEST. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: HEBREWS 3:6 (NKJV) BUT CHRIST AS A SON OVER HIS OWN HOUSE, WHOSE HOUSE WE ARE IF WE HOLD ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did They Kill Jesus? - Mark 2:6-3:6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 29, 2023

Mark uses five conflicts between Jesus and the religious authorities that show how the animosity began and grew.

Five Conflict Stories Does Jesus Christ strike you as a likeable guy? The type of guy most people would look up to and respect, even if they disagreed with his teachings? Most people would say “yes,” but think about how his life ended. It ended in his early 30’s with the crowds in Israel begging ...read more

3 Admonitions For The Church

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 4, 2024

Series from I Thessalonians 5

Title: 3 Admonitions for the Body. Script: I Thes. 5:19-22 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 5-5-24 Intro: What should I do? We ask ourselves this question a lot, from eating breakfast in the morning (“What should I eat?”) to driving to the store (“What road should I take?”) to choosing a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Pre-Conditions God Sets For Us In His Mercy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 22, 2023

God turns away from our fasting unless we are getting our behavior together

Saturday of the First Week in Lent Today’s reading from the prophet Isaiah is the second part of a very late prophecy, one that appears to have been written down years after the Babylonian exile. The prophet Zechariah tells us that in this late period, there were fasts in the fourth, fifth, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32, Psalm 86:1-6, Isaiah 58:9-14, Zechariah 8:18

Denomination: Catholic

Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025

Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus

Galatians 5 v 1 - 12 Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus The Stand A Stand in Liberty - 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty A Stand in Loyalty - wherewith Christ hath made us free, and A Stand in Legacy - be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Horatius Bonar On merit not my own I stand; ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Dust To Dust Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Feb 23, 2026

Lent begins with an honest look at who you are. You are dust. God knows it. And He still says, "Even now, return." That is exactly where this sermon starts.

Dust to Dust Joel 2:12-14 Morning Lent Prayer, Day 1 INTRODUCTION There is something striking about beginning a season of prayer with dirt. Not metaphorical dirt. Real, physical, elemental dust. The kind the priest traces across your forehead on Ash Wednesday and says, "Remember that you are ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12, Genesis 3:19, Psalm 103:14, Psalm 103:13-14, Romans 8:26, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Joel 2:13, 1 Samuel 16:7, Ezekiel 36:26, Matthew 6:17-18, Lamentations 3:22-23, Romans 2:4, 1 John 1:9, Psalm 51:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defeating The Spirit Of Egypt

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Aug 15, 2005

People go to Egypt mainly because of ignorance, unbelief or pressure from others.

Isaiah 19:3-4,14: And the spirit of Egypt shall fail in the midst thereof; and I will destroy the counsel thereof: and they shall seek to the idols, and to the charmers, and to them that have familiar spirits, and to the wizards. And the Egyptians will I give over into the hand of a cruel ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 19:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Seven Extraordinary Powers Of Prayer

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 4, 2024

Prayer gives us access to God's throne, to enforce God's will in this world, to overthrow Satan, to surpass the laws of nature, enlist angels, move mountains, and to bring blessings on people.

THE SEVEN EXTRAORDINARY POWERS OF PRAYER Ex. 17:8-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Children’s Prayers. “Dear God...” 1. "Could you please give my brother some brains? So far he doesn't have any." Angela, 8. 2. "Thank you for the nice day today. You even fooled the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13, Hebrews 10:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Encountering Jesus In The Garden Of Gethsemane.”

Contributed by Dr. Addanki Raju on Mar 6, 2026

Standing with Jesus in the night of Prayer

________________________________________ “Encountering Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.” ________________________________________ 1. Introduction: Standing with Jesus in the Night of Prayer My dear brothers and sisters, During the sacred season of Lent, the Church invites us to walk slowly and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

63 Words: Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 16, 2008

Prayer is a great tool. Prayer doesn’t have to be long. One man prayed 63 words then came the fire, then came the needed rain.

63 WORDS --- THE POWER OF PRAYER --- THEN BURN FOR GOD... Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a candle and I light the candle and let it burn. We know several things about the candle. The candle gives itself for the light. The darker the night the greater the light. We discuss the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Real Sinner's Prayer"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 21, 2004

In the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, we see that you can’t impress God. Having "religion" doesn’t impress God. The Publican gives the REAL "Sinner’s Prayer".

“The REAL Sinner’s Prayer” Luke 18:9-14 INTRODUCTION: Jesus loved to speak in parables. They grabbed people’s attention. If Jesus said, “Once upon a time, there was a man who ….”, then everybody stopped to listen to the story Jesus was about to tell. It’s like … when I stop to tell a joke … ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Will Keep Us Together

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 19, 2021

“Love Will Keep Us Together”. Some of the words are Love, love will keep us together. Stop, I been thinkin' of you. Look in my heart and let love keep us together.

Prayer will keep us Together By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Protocol: - Prayer: - OPENING: - When I was asked to be a part of this revival and heard the theme Prayer will keep us together, I immediately went to the song by Captain & Tennille titled “Love Will Keep Us Together”. Some of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6, Matthew 7:7, Philippians 1:4

Denomination: Apostolic

Prayer For The One You Love Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 19, 2016

How do you pray for one you love dearly? Paul demonstrates a prayer for abounding love, knowledge, insight, discernment of excellence, purity without offense, righteous fruit and glory to God.

7 It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me. 8 God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. 9 And this is my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11

Denomination: *other

Seven Points Of Serious Prayer Series

Contributed by James Groce on Dec 18, 2001

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray,

Ezekiel 22:30-31 I. First, learn three things about prayer’s functions: Ezekiel 22:30-31 30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. 31 Therefore have I poured out mine ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Pentecostal