Sermons on Fervent Prayer In Trying Times:

The One Prayer That Disturbs Hell

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 21, 2013

When the world tries to shut us down, we should pray for strength to bear persecution, for boldness, for a demonstration of the miraculous, and a new filling of the Holy Spirit.

THE ONE PRAYER THAT DISTURBS HELL Acts 4:23-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A Baptist Dog 1. A Baptist preacher and his wife decided they needed a dog. Ever mindful of their congregation, they knew the dog must also be Baptist. They visited an expensive kennel and explained their needs to the manager, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer Brings A Nation To Repentance Series

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on May 10, 2002

Ezra’s prayer resulted in a whole nation in repentance. We need this kind of prayer in the world we live in today.

EZRA’S PRAYER FOR HIS NATION By : Ng Wah Lok Text : Ezra 9:1-9 Introduction. The book of Ezra is set in the period where Israel was in captivity for many years because of their sin. God raised Ezra to return back to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple and restore worship in His house. In this ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-9, Genesis 19:14-16

Denomination: Charismatic

An Open Heaven Thru Prayer Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2005

This is part one of a three part series on praying in the spirit and tongues. A church that experiences miracles signs and wonders is a praying church. It?s a spiritual church that is sensitive to spiritual things. You want to see miracles in your life

"They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles? teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. 44 And all those who had believed were together and had all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

National Day Of Prayer, Guide

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 10, 2008

The Best way to pray for our nations is to pray according to the written Word of God.

National Day of Prayer, Biblical Guide Praise: “Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the LORD is good and His love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer Of Jesus - Part One.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 5, 2023

I Pray for Them. Revised.

THE PRAYER OF JESUS - Part One. John 17:1-11. In the midst of His last pre-crucifixion discourse, Jesus left the upper room with His inner band of eleven disciples, continuing to talk along the way (cf. John 14:31). Then He prayed a very public prayer on behalf of the Apostles, and of the whole ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying For Revival Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 2, 2012

our expectation for God to work in our midst can only be as high as the amount of time we have been willing to give to prayer. We may plan for a revival but only God can make revival happen. Revival is a GIFT FROM HEAVEN. We don’t work it up. God send

As of this morning we are two weeks out from our planned Revival. I shared last week how our expectation for God to work in our midst can only be as high as the amount of time we have been willing to give to prayer. We may plan for a revival but only God can make revival ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Paul’s Prayer For The Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 10, 2022

In this passage of scripture we are going to deal with a prayer that Paul prayed for the Ephesians. This prayer is considered by some as the second most important prayer ever prayed.

Folks have some strange ideas about prayer. Some folks do not have the slightest idea of what prayer is. Illus: This reminds me of Karin Wotten of Ocala, Florida who tells about the opening exercises of their Vacation Bible School, when they asked for volunteers to pray. One morning, a first ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Day Of Prayer For The Persecuted Church

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Nov 12, 2004

This is for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

[[A word about this sermon. This was a message for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. This sermon was preached in four movements, or parts. We gathered. We read Psalm 23 responsively. We sang 2 songs. I then preached Part I. We sang 3 songs. I then preached Part II. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

How God Answers Prayers

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

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

Improving Your Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Tom Boerma on Feb 7, 2003

An exhortation to have a powerful prayer life.

Intro. Eph. 6 is best known for the armour of God. Yet, we see an exhortation to the christian’s prevailing practice. As we see and recognize the opposition we have as God’s children and examine the equipment God has provided for us to defend us. We find an important instrument that enables us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

Bring On The Trumpets Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 24, 2013

When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound and time shall be nore more, then what?

“The Great Unveiling: Bring On the Trumpets” Revelation 8:1-13 The sound of trumpets is uplifting. It revives our spirits, our toes start tapping, and sometimes we want to get up and dance. Growing up I was never sad when I heard Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass or Louis Armstrong. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seven Prayers Of David And Of Asaph

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 26, 2013

A journey through scriptures of law and the gospel to discover Jesus Saves and the importance of reflection from Christmas to New Year to improve your love connection to God.

Seven Prayers Of David And Of Asaph by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (12/22/2013) “He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment” (Psalm 72, verse 2, King James Version [David prayed for Solomon]). Greetings in the Holy Name of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:1-20

Denomination: Friends

7 Components Of Asa's Prayer

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 27, 2014

To show that we need to acknowledge GOD in everything in our lives for He is the author and finisher of our faith.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you acknowledge the LORD JESUS in everything? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to acknowledge GOD in everything in our lives for He is the author and finisher of our faith. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 14:11 (Contemporary English Version) Asa ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Failure Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 4, 2017

All our failures are prayer failures

A. INTRODUCTION “Joshua sent his soldiers to spy out the small village of Ai. They returned saying, ‘It is a small town, only send two or three thousand soldiers.’ They went and were defeated; they ran from battle and 36 soldiers were killed” (Joshua 7:2-5, ELT). 1. Six weaknesses of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:2-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Many Hues Of Personal Prayer Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 8, 2018

Prayer is conversation with God. By examining and implementing the various hues of prayer, we can add variety, interest, and intensity to our prayer lives. Let’s look at some prayer terms, grouping them into families.

Note: I only made it through point 3 in my 30 minutes slot. I will do part two next week, but will probably post it as a separate sermon. I intend to add more illustrations to what is here points IV to VII. So you might want to look it up. The Many Hues of Personal Prayer (topical) 1. What ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible