Sermons on Fervant Prayer:

Prerequisites For Prayer

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 29, 2008

Prerequisites for prayer related to our walk.

Continuation for a message on prayer related to prerequisites. B. Requirements for prayer related to the WALK OF CHRISTIANS Access, standing and kinship deal with Christ’s work for us. The following elements deal with our side of the equation, our walk with Him. These things do not prevent ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Prayer And Fasting

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 29, 2008

Message in a series on prayer dealing with fasting

VI. PASSION OF PRAYER A.Devotion to prayer rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, Romans 12:12 Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Courage In Prayer

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 25, 2009

God’s people have found courage through prayer throughout history. There is no time like the present to reach up and be recharged with God’s blessings through prayer.

Courage in Prayer How do you handle being hated for your Christian faith? What do you do? In a minute we will look at Acts 4. We’ll see what God tells us about courageous praying here. (Acts 4 records how opposition arose during the early days of the church and how the early disciples handled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

House Of Prayer

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Jan 26, 2009

The main focus of the Church is to connect people with God.

House of Prayer Grant van Boeschoten January 25, 2008 I heard a great joke this week about a man who himself had a great joke to share. He was in a dimly lit restaurant and he leaned over to the lady at the table next to him and said, “Hey, would you like to hear a very funny blond joke.” The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:10-17

Barriers To Prayer

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

What things in our lives stand in the way of our prayers?

WE HAVE TALKED A LOT LATELY ABOUT THE NEED FOR THE CHURCH TO ARISE TO A PLACE OF WARFARE AND BATTLE AGAINST THE WORKS OF DARKNESS THAT PREVAIL IN OUR SOCIETY. THE ALARM OF GOD IS SOUNDING LOUD AND CLEAR TO RALLY THE TROOPS TO THE BATTLE AT HAND. OUR GREATEST WEAPON AS BELIEVERS IS PRAYER. IT IS ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Maturing Prayer

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 6, 2009

Prayer provides the opportunity for us to have conversations with God that will transform our lives. We must increase our prayer lives: individually and corporately if we want to obtain the promises that God has made us. We will be intentional about

Maturing Prayer Kitten Prayer - The story is told of a young girl who was saying her bedtime prayers while her parents knelt beside her. “Dear God, bless Mommy and Daddy and my little brother, Tommy. God, I would really like a pony, but if You can’t get me a pony, a kitten would do. Amen.” Get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Call For Prayer Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 20, 2009

Do you want to know how to practice prayer as a way of life?

A Call for Prayer James 5:13-18 PROPOSITION: Because Christ practiced a dependency upon prayer, you must practice a life-long dependency on prayer. I. Prayer must be practiced as a way to meet your needs! v. 13-15 A. Show your dependency on the Lord through personal prayer(13)! ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Aug 8, 2006

We talk about prayer, study about it and state how we should pray. But how many of us - practically speaking - have untapped the power of prayer?

The Power of Prayer Theme: what makes prayer so powerful INTRODUCTION A. Satan knows… 1. If he can afflict the people of God… 2. Or somehow weaken their faith… 3. Then they (God’s people) will be distracted from using their most powerful weapon against him: prayer. B. God knows… 1. If we place our ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Power Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2006

This sermon contains some observations about effective prayer and a discussion of healing prayer.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who went and made a sales presentation to the leadership of a church. 1. When the presentation was over, one of the men in leadership when into the auditorium, knelt down and after a minute of silent prayer, returned and announced in a solemn tone, “The ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Because Of Prayer

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 25, 2007

Lets look at prayer. Its power, its purpose, its effect, its availability and its simple beauty as a means of communicating with Almighty God.

Because of Prayer I feel I need to spend some time reviewing prayer. I want to look at its place in the life of a Christian. Its power, its purpose, its effect, its availability and its simple beauty as a means of communicating with Almighty God. Im sure there are many instances in your life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Priority Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 25, 2007

Life would be so much easier if we would only pray.

THE PRIORITY OF PRAYER Text: Joshua 9:1-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: The roof of the church hall of a little Swiss church, at the turn of the 20th century, was falling down. So the members of the church held regular prayer meetings in the hall after the service to pray for funds to repair ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Methodist

A Call To Prayer

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 26, 2007

Jesus told this parable so He might teach us to pray and not faint. That word faint means to lose courage, to lose heart or hope. It means that you won’t want to give up, which speaks of discouragement. The Lord’s only answer for discouragement in life wa

Subject: “A Call to Prayer: The When, How and Why of Prayer” Text: Luke 18:1-8 Introduction: Jesus in Luke 17 concludes the chapter by making the disciples aware of the turbulent times ahead. Jesus describes those days as the days of Lot when sin and sorrow would greatly increase. In verse 32, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Powerful Prayers

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 31, 2007

A sermon that precedes bringing the church to a new level of focused prayer. Text, outline & audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

Have you ever seen somebody try to use a tool that they had not used before? They are clumsy and awkward at best, and they certainly do not get as good of results as someone who knows how to use that tool. Too many people go into prayer without giving any thought as to how they should pray. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: *other

In Prayer God Is

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 1, 2007

Some the things of Christ seem odd to the world, but through Prayer God is:

In Prayer God is Ephesians 3:14-21 Monte T. Brown October 7, 2007 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction Tell the joke about the man whose last name was Odd. How that all his life he was kidded about his last name. Before he died, he requested that his tombstone be left blank. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Nov 13, 2007

This is a sermon based on a simple prayer that we teach our kids, but each one of us can apply to our lives.

“A Prayer of Thanksgiving” Psalm 95:1-8 11/10/2007 Rudyard Kipling, who was the author of “The Jungle Book”, was so popular that his writings were earning him about $ 10 per word. A few college students however didn’t appreciate Kipling’s writings, so they sent him a letter, enclosing with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-8

Denomination: *other