Sermons on High Priestly Prayer:

Nehemiah: The Process Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Jan 22, 2008

Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible that made a difference and how prayer truly is the difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

The Process of Prayer. Nehemiah 1:1-1:11 I checked my notes and realized that it’s been a long time since I gave you a Bible quiz. Here’s a new test for you. I’ll give you a hint ¬all the questions have to do with the Old Testament. Who was the greatest comedian in the Bible? Samson. He brought ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Three Lessons On Prayer

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Sep 15, 2015

A description on three different people in Luke and Mark that show us three essentials in prayer. The Tax Collector teaches us to pray with simplicity (humility), the blind man teach us to pray specifically, and the widow teaches us to pray persistently

Three Lessons on Prayer Introduction: A little boy told the minister that his mother prays for him every night. The minister seeming impressed said “So your mother says your prayers for you each night. What does she say?” The youngster replied, “Thank God he's in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer That Pleases God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 8, 2015

Prayer that pleases God: 1. is humble prayer (vs. 9-13). 2. is heartfelt prayer (vs. 13). 3. is helpful prayer (vs. 14).

Prayer that Pleases God Luke 18:9-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 9, 2014 INTRODUCTION: *Have you ever prayed a prayer that seemed kind of silly looking back? Steve Brown told about a little girl who was praying when her dad walked into room. And he heard her say over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of A Depressed Saint

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 30, 2014

Psalm 13, for instance, presents the prayer of a man in deep depression. I’ll bet that most, if not all of us are depressed from time-to-time. Today, we know that depression may be the result of many different factors.

April 25, 2006 Title: The Prayer of a Depressed Saint Scripture Reading: Psalm 13:1-6 Introduction: The Psalms gives us a record of the life of God's people, Israel. It tells us of their dealings with our heavenly Father and with other nations. In the Psalms, we find great worship ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Abc’s Of Prayer

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 27, 2019

Finding peace during a struggle, is like trying to find calm in a hurricane. But just like there is calm in the eye of the hurricane, we can find peace and calm right in the middle of our struggles.

Illustration by James Chandler It started as a slip up during a prayer before a church softball game. The minister was leading everyone in prayer. As he closed in prayer he accidently said, "In Jesus’ name we play." That phrase caught on and soon others were praying before softball games ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prayer For God’s Will

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 6, 2022

When it comes to praying for God’s will, we often find ourselves at a loss for words. Perhaps, the way to make the greatest impact is to ask for a blessing; to pray for the spiritual and material resources we need to enlarge the kingdom.

I’ve entitled our message this morning “A Prayer for God’s Will.” When we think of God’s will we often have in mind how the Lord wants to use us for His glory; how God wants to include us in His plans and work through us to make an impact for the kingdom. But when it comes to praying for God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Pray? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 27, 2021

David, the former king of Israel, writes a poem of praise to God. He tells us in verses one through four that God is worthy of our trust and He is worthy of our praise. David praises God for hearing our prayers.

Americans are on edge. Our stock market has taken a tremendous beating over the past two weeks. The Dow Jones Industrial average plunged 513 points on Thursday and gyrated violently on Friday. The recent debt ceiling negotiation of this past Tuesday has caused Standard & Poor to lower the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Effective Prayer

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 19, 2010

As his child, we can come boldly to the Father through the Son by the power of the Spirit.

The Secret of Effective Prayer Matthew 6:5-8 INTRODUCTION A. E. Y. Mullins, “Now there is nothing clearer in the teachings of Jesus than the reality and efficacy of prayer.” B. Committee on Progress and Prayer. 1. In 1881, they reported to the Southern Baptist Convention. 2. Their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel - A Man Of Prayer

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 14, 2009

The key to Daniel’s success was that he was a man of the Word and a man of persistant prayer

DANIEL – A man of prayer The book of the prophet Daniel isn’t a book that we read very often. I don’t think I have ever preached from it in my life If you were to ask the average Brit who Daniel was, he either would not know or remember him as being the man who was thrown in a lion’s den and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Anglican

Take It To The Lord In Prayer

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019

THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER

TAKE IT TO THE LORD IN PRAYER PS. 86:1-4 1. INTRODUCTION. WE AS A PEOPLE HAVE A TENDENCY TO TELL OTHERS ABOUT THE THINGS THAT ARE TROUBLING US BEFORE WE TELL GOD ABOUT IT. WHILE OTHERS MIGHT LISTEN, OFTEN TIME THERE IS VERY LITTLE THAT THEY CAN DO. I’M NOT SUGGESTING THAT WE DON’T SEEK COUNSEL ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1

Denomination: Baptist

Inside The Prayer Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 22, 2021

Entrusted to the Son by the Father.

INSIDE THE PRAYER OF JESUS. John 17:6-19. Jesus was aware of the power invested in Him to bring “all flesh” (John 17:2) under the sound of the Gospel (Matthew 28:18-19), and to give eternal life to such as the Father gave Him (John 17:2). This is a great mystery, wrapped up as it is in what we ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Prayer In Gethsemane SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

Exploring the Garden of Gethsemane, we delve into the profound strength of prayer as demonstrated by Jesus. This sermon aims to help us appreciate the gift of prayer that God has generously given us.

As we examine the Garden at Gethsemane, the place where Jesus prayed, let us recognize the incredible power of prayer that God has graciously given us. The Garden at Gethsemane holds various images in our minds - images of prayer, agony, and betrayal. It is a beautiful location, and tourists ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Topics: Gethsemane, Prayer

Perseverance And Humility In Prayer

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Jul 14, 2025

Most of us are familiar with the parables of Jesus. What does the parable in Luke 18 mean?

PERSEVERANCE IN PRAYER AND HUMILITY Key Scripture: Luke 18:1-14 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always prapy and not give up. He said, “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about men. And there was a widow in that town who kept ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Aaronic Blessing Revealed - My Benediction

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 28, 2025

The Aaronic Blessing reveals the heart of our Heavenly Father—who delights in HIS children, places HIS Name upon them, and speaks HIS peace, presence, and pleasure over their lives.

2025.12.28. A Message in the Night Watch. The Aaronic Blessing Benediction William Akehurst, HSWC Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27 Topic: God’s Blessing, Priestly Blessing, Aaronic Blessing, Benediction, Father's Love, Joy of the LORD BIG IDEA The Aaronic Blessing reveals the heart of our Heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Prayer For The Ephesians

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 17, 2001

Paul prays some specific prayer requests for these Christians... same for us.

PAUL’S PRAYER FOR THE EPHESIANS EPHESIANS 1:15-20 INTRODUCTION We have seen Paul describe to the Ephesians blessing after blessing and promise after promise. Now, Paul reveals what sort of things he has been praying for. Paul does the same thing in his letters to the Philippians and Colossians. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ