Sermons on function of prayer: showing 721-735 of 100,824

Childlike Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 28, 2016

A lot of people think if they just had the right "formula" for praying that God would hear them. But that's not true. God's not impressed with your form, He's impressed with your childlike faith in prayer. So, how can I have that kind of faith in prayer?

I'd like you to recite the Lord’s Prayer with me: Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Fundamentals Of Prayer" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 1, 2016

Built around the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 6 regarding prayer.

“FUNDAMENTALS OF PRAYER” Matt. 6:5-15 INTRO – “God has strategically chosen to establish & utilize prayer as part of His sovereign plan for us. It is like oxygen to our spiritual lives. It provides the needed wind in our sails to propel everything we do as believers, & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer And The Cynical

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 25, 2010

Prayer emphasis fall 1987: common wisdom is that we will never change, and the cynic believes that. Like Koheleth we can lose hope for everything. But the Christ who will come gives us hope, life, companionship, and is at work in all things for change a

One of the rules you learn when you study the discipline of marriage counseling is that you must try to help young people preparing for marriage to know at least this much: that whatever he or she is now, they will be more of it in fifty years. Whatever he or she is now, they will be more of it in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Forcefield Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 29, 2010

Put on the first 6 pieces of the armor of God (BBSSSH) before praying, then talk to God, worship Him, and ask for anything in accordance to His will!

Today is known as Palm Sunday because about 2000 years ago Jesus Christ entered the City of Jerusalem and the people worshiped Him with palm branches! We read in Matthew 21:7-11, Jesus entered the City of Jerusalem on a donkey and the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Breakthrough Prayer Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 25, 2010

Message about how to pray breakthrough prayer

**Note: I used the book "Breakthrough Prayer" by Jim Cymbala as a reference. Title: Breakthrough Prayer Theme: Showing the Next Level of Prayer Text: 1 Samuel 1 - 3 1Sa 1:9-20 So Hannah arose after they had finished eating and drinking in Shiloh. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat by ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Understanding Prayer

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014

Prayer is the panacea for the world situation today.

“Ask, and it shall be given you,seek and ye shall find, knock,and it shall be opened unto you; for everyone that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth;and to him that knocketh it shall be opened” (Matthew 7:7-8) “Ask, and you will be given what you ask for. Seek, and you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Hindrances To Prayer

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014

The Children of God should always know the things which hinder their prayers. When they are avoided, results are guaranteed.

The Children of God should always know the things which hinder their prayers. When they are avoided, results are guaranteed. Many factors are contributory to an unanswered prayer by God. Some of them are; 1. LACK OF HUMILITY “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Anglican

Prayer: A Warfare

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 23, 2014

One of the prescribed weapons to destroy the recrimination of Satan is prayer. As you stand in holiness,whatsoever you decree shall come to pass. You should bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.

“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Anglican

The Priority Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

A mature disciple makes prayer the first response, not the last resort.

A couple of months ago our dog, Susie, was apparently chasing some critter near our pool equipment, which resulted in several wires that are required for that equipment to work properly being broken. So I got my tools and equipment out and re-spliced all those wires and my equipment was working ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Of Agur Series

Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Aug 28, 2014

Daily, we all ask for one thing or the other from God. Yes, we are free to ask because He said we should ask. Dear Pilgrim on earth, were for God to come to you as He did to Solomon, and that you should ask whatever you want! It behoves you, and the rest

Daily, we all ask for one thing or the other from God. Yes, we are free to ask because He said we should ask. Dear Pilgrim on earth, were for God to come to you as He did to Solomon, and that you should ask whatever you want! It behoves you, and the rest of us, to follow in Solomon’s footstep ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Foursquare

Committed To Prayer

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 1, 2014

The Bible is full of verses that say that we should be praying. How many believers are praying? Prayer is communication between you and God, and when you are not involved communication Is broken.

Committed to Prayer Colossians 4:2-4:6 Introduction- This morning I would like to talk to you about prayer. It was the topic of Tuesday night small group and I have not been able to shake it since. The Bible is full of verses telling God’s people to pray. Jesus by example in numerous ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Priority Of Prayer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 18, 2022

Paul began chapter 2 with a command to all people to make prayer a priority and to do so by praying for everyone with all kinds of prayer. Then in verse 8, he gave a specific command to the men to lead the congregation by lifting up holy hands in prayer.

Introduction: A. I want to begin today with a wonderful story that the late Peter Marshall, who was the chaplain of the U.S. Senate, used to love to tell, called: “The Keeper of the Spring.” 1. Once there was a quiet forest dweller who lived high above an Austrian village along the eastern slopes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8, James 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lords Prayer

Contributed by Matthew Cox on Jan 26, 2014

This bible study will look at the three things we see in the Lords prayer

What three things do we learn from the Lords prayer? 1. We learn that our father is in heaven. 2. We learn that we can ask God to forgive us of our sins. 3. We can ask God to protect us from the attack of the devil. May God bless you all who read, study and pray about his word Amen! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: *other

What Is Prayer? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 30, 2014

What is prayer? Why is prayer important? How do we pray? Preacher, I don't know how to pray about this situation in my life, can you help me? Prayer is about intimacy with God and transparency of the soul...join me in a journey to KNOW prayer &how to pray

This is NOT a full sermon, but a lesson/devotional on the basics of prayer that serves as an introduction to the Model prayer given by Jesus in our Scripture. It is a launching off point for a study on prayer that will last several Wednesday evenings and will be coupled with our congregation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Kingdom Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 7, 2014

The Kingdom of God is a kingdom of prayer. Prayer that releases us to walk in freedom with Christ and with others. In the series RED we look at the teachings of Christ found in Matthew 5-7.

This morning we will be continuing in our series RED: Teachings From the Words of Christ. Today we will be looking at Matthew 6:5-15 If you do not have a Bible the Scriptures have been printed on the insert located in your bulletin. (ME) The story of my first prayer - did not know how. But have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God