Sermons on Fervent Prayer:

Persistent Prayers Prosper

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 25, 2003

PENTECOST 10(C) - Believers learn that persistent prayers prosper as Abraham pleads and pleads and the Lord hears and listens.

PERSISTENT PRAYER PROSPERS GENESIS 18:20—32 AUGUST 17, 2003 DEUTERONOMY 18:20-32 20Then the LORD said, "The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is so great and their sin so grievous 21that I will go down and see if what they have done is as bad as the outcry that has reached me. If not, I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Great & Mighty Prayer

Contributed by Richard Crow on Sep 2, 2003

Do you want to see the true "Power of God" within your prayer life? His Promises of answered prayer are Great and Mighty.

Great & Mighty Prayer Jeremiah 33:3 Great things are coming for this church. Above everything else, we should pray for the Power of God. A missionary on furlough told this true story while visiting his home church in Michigan¡K"while serving at a small field hospital in Africa, every two weeks I ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Baptist

#3 A Prayer For A Graduate Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Jun 1, 2003

Using Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21, we have an effective model for praying for what we need.

What would you ask for if you found a genie-in-a-bottle and were granted three wishes that were bound to come true? Graduates, if you could have three wishes fulfilled, what would you ask for? Have you heard the story of a young man who found a genie-in-a-bottle? This young adult is walking down ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

In A Little While-Prayer

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jun 1, 2003

This sermon is about the necessity of prayer in our lives.

“In a Little While” By Rev. A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church Scripture: John 16:1-24 I yet believe that like the Psalmist that I too shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” That is what faith is. Faith is simply believing that one day we will see the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer And The Call Of God Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 22, 2003

#9 in the series "Patterns for Prayer." Uses the call of Saul and Barnabas as an example of how prayer makes us available to the Lord.

In the eleventh century, King Henry III of Bavaria grew tired of court life and the pressures of being a monarch. He made application to Prior Richard at a local monastery, asking to be accepted as a contemplative and spend the rest of his life in the monastery. "Your Majesty," said Prior Richard, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:23, Acts 13:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Changing Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 27, 2003

The changing power of prayer in the life of the Christian.

Today is the final sermon in our series of messages entitled, "If My people pray..." Today is also the end of the prayer challenge, so today we will be focusing on the changing power of prayer. The first thing that prayer changes are circumstances. It is vital that we tell God all of our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A House Of Prayer

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Our churches should be powerhouses of prayer before the throne of God.

Becoming A House of Prayer John 2:13-16 I remember the early days of being here at Britton Christian Church. The very first Sunday that I ever stood in this pulpit I confessed to you that I didn't know a thing about being a pastor, but that if you would pray for me and if I would earnestly seek ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Position Of The Elements Of Prayer

Contributed by Richard Bane on Oct 18, 2000

Sermon On Prayer

II CHR 6:21-42 THE NINE ELEMENTS OF PRAYER FOR YOUR LIFE INTRODUCTION: LAST WEEK I PREACHED ON THE POSITION OF PRAYER IN YOUR LIFE FROM II CHR 6:12-21. TODAY WE WILL LOOK AT THE ELEMENTS OR (CONDITIONS, FACTORS, ENVIRONMENT) OF PRAYER FOR YOUR LIFE. BEFORE SOLOMON BEGAN TO ASK GOD FOR ANYTHING, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:21-42

Hannah's Prayer Of Praise

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The way God delivered Hannah is characteristic of the way God rules his world.

Thesis: The way God delivered Hannah is characteristic of the way God rules his world. Intro.: 1. Everyone loves to see an underdog win! (cf. two recent children's movies-- "Angels in the Outfield" and "Little Giants"--predictable films where the underdogs win.) 2. Hannah's story (1 Sam. 1) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-11

The Prayer That Was Filled With Pride

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

Luke 18:11-12 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men [are], extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

Luke 18:11-12 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men [are], extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. We have the blessed promise in God’s Word that He will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:11-12, Luke 18:11

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer For Spiritual Enlightenment

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WE NEED THE ENLIGHTENING WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FULLY UNDERSTAND AND RELATE TO GOD 1.

WE NEED THE ENLIGHTENING WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FULLY UNDERSTAND AND RELATE TO GOD 1. Motivation for this request for spiritual enlightenment -- The Reality of their Spiritual Life = cause for both thanksgiving and pastoral concern a. "for this reason" these Gentile believers genuinely ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Powerful Prayer Heals

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why do you suppose that so many believers live as if they are unbelievers in Godâs power? Perhaps, this is one of the saddest ironies of life. In this passage, Peter gives us two examples of a person who confidently prayed for God’s power to accomplish wh

1. Why do you suppose that so many believers live as if they are unbelievers in Godâs power? Perhaps, this is one of the saddest ironies of life. In this passage, Peter gives us two examples of a person who confidently prayed for God’s power to accomplish what appeared to be impossible. Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Phases Of The Disciple's Prayer

Contributed by W Lonnie Herndon on Oct 18, 2000

1.Person of Prayer  2.

1.Person of Prayer  2.Position of the Person  3.Praise of Prayer  4.Power of Prayer  5.Purpose of Prayer  6.Provision of Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

A Prayer For All Seasons

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

His name was Victor, but he felt like a loser.

His name was Victor, but he felt like a loser. He didn't do very well in school a when he was 16 years old, a teacher advised him to drop out of high school and get a job. He didn't do much better in the working world so that, by the time he was 32, he had failed at 76 different jobs. But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Daniel: Man Of Prayer

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

Have you ever noticed how the cereal companies market their cereals.

Have you ever noticed how the cereal companies market their cereals. First of all theirs pictures on the box that tells you who their target audience is. If the target audience is young children you without a doubt know that somewhere on the box a little blurb has been written especially for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist