Sermons on Fervent Prayer In Trying Times:

Pray Persistently Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 12, 2006

This odd parable about a widow and a judge shows us why we’re to pray persistently as the end approaches -- so we won’t give up!

¡§Pray Persistently¡¨ (Luke 18:1-8) Who knows what this picture is? Yep, you guessed it ¡V it is my fire pit! [SHOW PICTURE] And if you recall, a few months back I taught you how to pray (from Luke 11) and I used this fire pit as an example, remember? You¡¦re saying, ¡§Who could forget!¡¨ The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Ask, Seek, Knock Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 10, 2009

A Look at Jesus teaching on Prayer in Matthew 7:7-11.

Sermon-10/28/07-Matthew 7:7-11 This morning we will look as Jesus continues teaching on our relationships in the Kingdom of God,specifically our relationship with our Heavenly Father-because Christ knew that it is only through God, living in total dependence on Him (being poor in spirit) that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: *other

What Is The Proper Way To Pray?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 30, 2007

What Is the Proper Way to Pray? 1) Persistently 2) Confidently

Some people hold their hands up to heaven when engaged in this activity. Others get down on their knees. Most fold their hands and close their eyes. Yes, I’m talking about prayer. While prayer has many postures there is only one proper way to pray. Let’s find out from Jesus what the proper way to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Curious Case Of A Man Named Philip

Contributed by Shane Hargrave on Aug 4, 2009

A look at the story of Philip in Acts 8. This message is one that focuses on God’s timing and takes a look at how God can bring something good from something bad.

The Curious Case of a Man Named Philip Acts 8 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – Story of a man who was born old and grew young. That’s not such a new concept. Have you ever heard the statement… Youth is wasted on the young? I never really understood that until I got a little bit older. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does God Say When People Pray (Part 3)

Contributed by James Wilson on Mar 2, 2001

How Does God respond to our prayers?

What Does God Say When People Pray (Part 3) 2 Cor. 12:8-9 “Concerning this I entreated the Lord three times that it might depart from me. [9] And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Pray For Revival Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Aug 8, 2008

Pray for a revival in our land and world.

Pray for Revival: 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If My people…will humble themselves…” 1. We need to pray that we as Christians would bow down before our Lord each day, so that we may receive His grace daily to live as we should. James wrote, “Submit therefore to God, resist the Devil and he will flee from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Petitioning God For Our Needs Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 25, 2005

Fourth sermon in a series on the Lord’s Prayer based on booklet by Partners in Ministry.

THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST June 19, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 6:11 "Petitioning God for Our Needs: Supplication and Divine Providence" After receiving a scolding from “old Miss Watson,” Huckleberry Finn recounts, Miss Watson she took me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Prayed For Future Believers Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012

We will see how Jesus prayed for future believers. These are those who would believe in Him from that moment to the end of the world. What He prayed is a precious thing for believers, but it is also an indictment against believers of every generation.

We are in the third segment of Jesus’ prayer in John 17. He first prayed for Himself, then He prayed for the disciples. Tonight we will see how Jesus prayed for future believers. These are those who would believe in Him from that moment to the end of the world. What He prayed is a precious ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed Life #5: Heavenly Rewards Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 2, 2008

God has given us three keys to receiving heavenly rewards in our lives: Generous giving, powerful praying, and faithful fasting. Let’s give, pray and fast for spiritual breakthrough in our lives. (Matt. 6:1-18).

THE BLESSED LIFE #5: THREE KEYS TO HEAVENLY REWARDS THE BIG IDEA: God has given us three keys to receiving heavenly rewards in our lives: Generous giving, powerful praying, and faithful fasting. Let’s give, pray and fast for spiritual breakthrough in our lives. (Matt. 6:1-18). OPENING ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: *other

Unwarpping God's Intimacy Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 9, 2004

God desires our intimacy with him. Steps for building intimacy with God are praise, prayer and enjoying God by spending time in his word

“Four Christmas Gifts Worth Unwrapping” Unwrapping God’s Intimacy Psalm 34:1-8 December 12, 2004 Intro: Last week we began looking at gifts worth unwrapping. We started with God’s love and how it is unconditional, limitless, and available. Today we are going to look at another aspect of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Falling In Love And Enjoying The Sacred Presence Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 5, 2019

The time we give in contemplative prayer or reading the Scriptures in quiet faith is a wonderful preparation for an eternity in His presence, in the arms of Jesus Christ.

Tuesday of 26th week in course 2019 The best part The experience of falling in love is an unmatched moment of one’s life. When you see clearly “the One” and know that your whole life has been a preparation for this moment of encounter, you never forget the place and circumstances of that awesome ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Haman's Plot PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore God's sovereignty, faithfulness, and the power of prayer during difficult times, using the story of Mordecai and Haman in Esther chapter 3 as an example.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're going to dive into the book of Esther, specifically chapter 3, and explore some deep truths about our God. We're going to examine His sovereignty over human plans, His faithfulness during difficult times, and the power of prayer when adversity comes ...read more

Topics: Providence, God

Attacks From Within And Without Lesson 13 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

What to do after a great answer to prayer.

A. THE INNER SIN OF ISRAEL RETURNS – EXODUS 17:1-7 1. Some problems come from circumstances. “There was not water for the people to drink” (17:1). a. Time of year. b. Hadn’t God led them? c. Weren’t they in a desert? 2. What was their past sin? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

When You Pray, Never Give Up

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 3, 2007

It is good and important that we not give up. God is greatly glorified when we do not give up.

When You Pray, Never Give Up Luke 18:1-8 My goal in this sermon is very simple. I hope to convince you of the importance of persistence in prayer. I want you to see that God is greatly glorified when we continue in prayer over a long period of time. Or to say it another way, I want us to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Day God Came Near

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 27, 2006

(1) In prayer, we are engaging an active God who respond. (2) In prayer, do not limit the way God respond to you; and (3) in prayer, God converse with you as His friend.

[I’ve take most thoughts in this sermon from John White’s book People in Prayer.] Last week we look at one of God’s promise when a person prays: • Heb 11:6 “...anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” • God gives us a promise, that if ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible