Sermons on Fervent Prayer:

Praying With Power Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2011

God's power is unleashed when we pray.

Praying With Power Romans 15:30-33 Rev. Brian Bill 4/3/11 In a small Texas town, a bar began construction on a new building to increase their business. The local Baptist church started a campaign to block the bar from opening with petitions and many prayers. Work progressed right up till the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

Life-Changing Intercession Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Apr 4, 2011

This sermon discusses intercessory requests that can change the life of the one interceded for.

ETS: The Apostle had a very special prayer for the Colossians. ESS: Effective intercessory prayer is specific in its requests. OSS: Believers will use this Biblical model for intercession. PQ: How do I pray intercessorily for others? UW: Requests INTRODUCTION: A – This prayer was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To Know God Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 16, 2010

This series is to make the church more aware of the importance of practicing the biblical discipline of prayer. Last three weeks adapted from a sermon series by Greg Groeschel called Prayer.

Introduction Last week- started a series on prayer- continue today. Goal- encourage, inspire, ignite- our interest in prayer. Questions- How many feel inadequate/guilty about lack of prayer? How many would say their prayer life could be better? How could it be better? Arthur Pink- made- ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Where Is God When I'm Sighing With Despair

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2009

A look at David and the sighing that he lifts up because of his difficult circumstance.

WORST WEEK EVER: When is God when I’m sighing with despair? - Psalm 5:1. - Most of us have faced times when problems and difficulties and struggles leave us with little more than a heart-heavy sigh. - It’s almost like the latest blow knocks the wind out of us yet again as we exhale a sigh of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Without A Sense Of Failure

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Sep 6, 2009

When it comes to prayer most of us feel a sense of failure and some of us give up. This need not be. There is no one-size-fits-all method. You can be encouraged and enable in your prayer life.

COLOSSIANS 4:2-18 ’Devote yourselves to prayer’ PRAYING WITHOUT A SENSE OF FAILURE INTRO One of the great discoveries we make as Christians, particularly when we begin to read the early chapters of Genesis, is that we were created by God, NOT to go it alone -- not to live a life disconnected from ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-18

Denomination: Baptist

Favor Called And God Heard

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 28, 2016

To show that when we pray and call unto GOD, GOD always hears and answers our prayers.

I. EXORDIUM: Hannah or "channah" in Hebrew meaning "favored". The ALEPH-TAV, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last, the ALPHA and OMEGA's signature was placed after the word "called" giving it emphasis and special meaning "invite, preach, pronounce, proclaim, publish, read". Samuel or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pray Without Ceasing!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 8, 2014

We need this knowledge about our God from whom we expect answers for our prayers, miracles and much more; we would persevere, pursue and keep asking continuously when we know that God listens to our pleas and will answers our prayer. Amen.

Not leaving until I receive! 1 Thessalonians 5:16, 17“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing…” It was hectic and peak time of the day after the morning assembly for prayer at our School, four year old deaf and dumb kid Krishna of our Abide Angel Home watched the other kids come ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

19) Praying For God’s Provision – Physically And Spiritually. Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 17, 2022

Prayer is often the means through which God provides for us. In fact, we are instructed by God to make our needs known to Him so that He may provide for our every need both physically and Spiritually.

TEACH US TO PRAY Part 4 – 4) Ask for God’s Provision – Physically and Spiritually. TEXT: Matthew 6:9-13 RECAP Turn with me to Matthew Chapter 6 please brethren. And while we are all turning there... Our weekly Bible Study today remains firmly focused on discovering ... “Those things most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

In This Manner Pray

Contributed by Doug Houck on Dec 27, 2020

How we pray depends on our concept of God. God is personal, and knows us better than we know ourselves. Prayer brings us into harmony with God.

INTRODUCTION When I was in college, I was required to take speech class. As a shy person, I dreaded it. It’s all about public speaking. Some would rather die than speak in public. To pass the class, we had to give a 5-minute speech to our classmates. Here are some pointers for giving a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18, 1 Kings 18:25-39, Psalm 139:1-4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Pray!!! Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2017

Prayer is easy to neglect due to pressing cares and responsibilities of life. However, prayer is our lifeline to heaven for the resources to effectively discharge those responsibilities and live in the strength of the Holy Spirit.

Pray!!! Luke 11:1-13 Richard Tow 11.15.15 My assignment this morning is to encourage you toward prayer. In 1 Thess.5:17 Paul told the church to “Pray without ceasing.” Don’t stop praying. Keep on praying. The easiest thing in the world to neglect is prayer. Daily cares and responsibilities of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1, Ephesians 6:18, Mark 14:33-42, Isaiah 56:7, Luke 11:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 11, 2024

The Lord's Prayer is an integral part of our prayer life and its so easy to take it for granted - to say it without thinking what we are saying or thinking. The Lord's Prayer was the result of the disciples asking Jesus to teach them to prayer.

Sometimes we have unpleasant things we have to do. Awkward situations we would rather avoid. People we would rather not meet. Tasks we put aside and hope that they will go away. One such task is writing a difficult letter – to a friend or relative who has recently been bereaved. Where do you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4, Matthew 6:7-13

In The Morning

Contributed by James Bryant on Sep 12, 2001

With the tragedy our country has faced during WTC & Pentagon attacks, when will judgement come?

IN THE MORNING Psalms 49:1-20 (1) Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world: (2) Both low and high, rich and poor, together. (3) My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding. (4) I will incline mine ear to a parable: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Triumphal Entry: Embracing Jesus As King Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 18, 2024

This Palm Sunday, let us reflect on the pivotal moment when Jesus entered Jerusalem triumphantly.

The Triumphal Entry: Embracing Jesus as King Introduction: Today is Palm Sunday, and we are going to reflect on the pivotal moment when Jesus entered Jerusalem triumphantly. Palm Sunday holds profound significance as it sets the stage for Jesus' ultimate sacrifice on the cross. Let us ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9, Psalm 118:25-26, Matthew 21:9, Matthew 21:5, Philippians 2:5-8, Mark 10:45, Matthew 21:15-16, Psalm 8:2, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Last Speech To The Apostles And Intercessory Prayer - Part 3 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 8, 2019

The Scottish Reformer John Knox had this prayer read to him daily during his last illness. But you would benefit by starting now to read it and meditate on it. What a treasury of truth it is!

Date: Thursday P.M.—The last week of His life Location: Jerusalem Title: Last Speech to the Apostles and Intercessory Prayer Scripture: John 17 We now come to what is known as the High-Priestly prayer of the Lord Jesus. In this prayer, He made intercession for His own. It is a picture of His ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating Unreasonable Demands Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 20, 2004

When facing impossible situations that seem to have no answer, we need the "ultimate outsource" of prayer.

Sermon Notes Defeating Unreasonable Demands Daniel 2:1-28 (Third in the series Dare to be a Daniel) Introduction: Have you ever faced an impossible situation for which there seemed to be no answer? How we deal with unreasonable demands depends on the source of our strength. Proposition: Daniel’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ