Sermons on Godly Prayer:

Witness And Prayer

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 10, 2023

Prayer is essential to witnessing. Only God can change other people's hearts. Only God can give us the strength and courage we need.

This was a fairly short talk in the context of a family service Back in March I got an email through our church website. It was from an American called Tagg Wolverton. He works for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Tagg Wolverton explained that Billy Graham’s son Franklin would be ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41, Acts 1:14, Ezekiel 37:1-10, Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025

The sermon calls us to sincere generosity, prayer, and forgiveness, rooted in God’s love, seeking His approval over others, and living as beloved children.

Some of us arrived today with hearts that feel hurried, hands that feel heavy, and hopes that feel thin. The week may have been loud, and your soul may feel a little quieted by weariness. If that’s you, you’re in good company. Jesus meets people like us—people with a pair of tired eyes and a prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-15

Topics: Forgiveness, Prayer

Powerful Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2025

The sermon emphasizes honest confession, community prayer, and faithful living as the pathway to experiencing God’s healing power and transformative presence together.

Friends, I’m so glad you’re here. I don’t know what kind of week you’ve had—messy or marvelous, hurried or hopeful—but I do know this: God meets us where we are and loves us too much to leave us there. He meets us in living rooms and hospital rooms, in traffic and in tears, in quiet corners and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Topics: Prayer, Effectiveness, Importance

Persistent Prayer Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Prayer is an important part of our faith, and Jesus encourages us to pray more like the widow in Luke 18 who was patient, precise, and persistent.

Today, we're gonna talk about something important in our lives as Christians - prayer. You know, that thing we do when we talk to God. Sometimes, we might feel like our prayers aren't being answered, or we just forget to pray altogether. So, let's dive into a story Jesus told about a persistent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Topics: Faith, Spiritual Discipline, Divine Communication, Prayer Life

Devoted To Prayer Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Prayer is a vital practice in our relationship with God. We can pray individually, together with others, and with power. Jesus demonstrated these three ways of praying in His life.

You know how sometimes you just need some alone time? Well, Jesus did too. He would wake up super early, find a quiet spot, and just talk to God. It's like charging your phone at night. You wake up with a full battery, ready to tackle the day. So, try it out. Find a quiet spot, and start your day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Matthew 6:5-15

Topics: Spiritual Practices, Community Worship, Divine Intervention, Faith Healing

The Prayer Of Agur Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Seek truth, ask for a balanced life, and find contentment in God's provision. Trusting in God and using our gifts for His glory leads to a fulfilling and purposeful life.

First off, Agur asks God to keep him away from lies. He knows the world is full of fake news and he doesn't want to fall for it. He wants God to keep his ears clean from hearing lies and his mouth from speaking them. He knows God is all about truth and he wants to be on Team Truth. He knows God is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Topics: Prayer Application, Agur's Wisdom, Biblical Prayers, Spiritual Understanding

A Prayer Of Thanks Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Nov 13, 2024

The main idea is to learn to be grateful for what we have and find contentment in it, rather than constantly wanting more.

Hey guys, let's talk about something we all struggle with - always wanting more. You know, that new phone, the latest sneakers, or even more followers on Instagram. It's like we're stuck on a treadmill, always chasing after the next big thing. But have you ever stopped to think about what you ...read more

Topics: Materialism, Consumer Culture, Mindful Living, Simplicity

Prayer In The Jailhouse

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 17, 2025

What about those times that you are doing everything you know to do...and things are not going the way you planned.

Jailhouse prayer Acts 12:1-12:19 Good morning everyone, Please turn to the book of Acts chapter 12 Have you ever prayed a jailhouse prayer? We have all prayed desperation prayers when we were in a jam. Lord it is me again! Lord if you get me out of this jam… I will… But what about those times ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Thanksgiving And Prayer.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 26, 2024

We do not lack knowledge, but need rather to tap into that which we already have.

THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER. Colossians 1:3-12. After introducing themselves, and acknowledging that those to whom they are writing are true Christians [i.e. 'saints and faithful brethren in Christ' (Colossians 1:1-2)], Paul and Timothy next “give thanks… praying always for you” (COLOSSIANS ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leadership- Prayer Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 7, 2024

This is the 205th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 3rd sermon from 1 Timothy.

Series: Action [#205] LEADERSHIP- PRAYER 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Introduction: I was reading the story of Joseph M. Scriven. He was an Irish immigrant to Canada, who wrote a famous hymn in 1855. Because his life was filled with grief and trials, he often needed time with the Lord as described in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

An Awesome Prayer Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 8, 2024

This sermon examines Paul's prayer in Colossian 1:9-14.

“AN AWESOME PRAYER” Colossian 1:9-14 FBCF – 7/7/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Author Kevin Halloran – "When Prayer is a Struggle" – discovered one of top answers as to why people struggle to prayer – “I don’t know what to pray.” Many people feel like they’re stuck in a rut, repeatedly praying ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14, 1 Chronicles 4:10, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Bold Prayers

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Jul 13, 2024

Today, we will explore the power of bold prayers through the stories of Joshua and Hezekiah. Their faith and courage in prayer brought about miraculous interventions from God.

Praise be to the glorious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. God is good, and His mercy endures forever! Turn to your neighbor and say, "It is wonderful to be in the house of the Lord this evening." There are many people who have prayed in the Bible, but there are very few who have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:13, Exodus 33:9, Exodus 33:11, Joshua 1:1-5, Joshua 10:11-14, Isaiah 38:2-8, Joel 2:31, Matthew 27:45, Genesis 1:3, John 8:12, Revelation 21:23  (view more)  (view less)

A Time Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jul 19, 2024

How important is prayer in your life?

“A Time Of Prayer” Acts 3:1 We will just look at one verse today. How important is prayer in your life? Is it important enough to set time aside so that we may pray? Or is prayer just something we do when there is an urgent need like and accident, sickness, distress, or any on a number of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Dec 9, 2024

Prayer is an expression of sincere desire including praise, thanksgiving, lament, confession and requests. Prayer is our unique opportunity to talk to God, to converse with him which means that Prayer also is a way of God talking to us. Every believer needs the prayers of other believers.

It is the year 44AD. Around 12 years from the death and resurrection of Jesus. So we can perhaps conclude that the growth of the church has already span 12 years and believers now included a vast number of Jews and Gentiles. With growth comes challenges, strife, arguments and even misunderstanding ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:7, Matthew 10:29, Luke 14:11, Romans 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Effectiveness Of Prayer

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 1, 2025

How can a person make their prayers more effective?

Effectiveness of Prayer Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 11:1-4 1 It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, when He had finished, one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John also taught his disciples.” 2 And He said to them, “When you pray, say: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist