Sermons on Hinderances To Prayer:

Prayer Failure Lesson 7

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

There is a time to stop praying and act.

A. INTRODUCTION “Joshua sent his soldiers to spy out the small village of Ai. They returned saying, ‘It is a small town, only send two or three thousand soldiers.’ They went and were defeated; they ran from battle and 36 soldiers were killed” (Joshua 7:2-5, ELT). 1. Six weaknesses of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayers Of Paul Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025

Thanksgiving precedes prayer.

A. INTRODUCTION KEY WORD: Preeminence (1:17) WRITER: Paul includes Timothy because he pastored the church (1:1) But only Paul signed the letter. “The salutation by my own hand Paul” (4:18). FOCUS: Prison Epistle. “Remember my chains.” CONTENT: Similar but shorter than Ephesians PURPOSE: To ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer In The Life Of A Believer Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 11, 2025

Prayer is the spiritual lifeline of every believer. It is not just a religious routine, but the believer’s direct communication channel with God.

THE POWER OF PRAYER IN THE LIFE OF A BELIEVER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 5:16-18 – “Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Hard Prayer For A Hard Time Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 23, 2025

In the difficult but necessary words of Psalm 58, we learn how to cry out for God's intervention when it feels as though corrupt rulers and injustice have completely taken over the world.

A Hard Prayer for a Hard Time: Crying Out for God's Justice Introduction: A Difficult Psalm Some psalms are like gentle streams; they comfort and refresh our souls. Others are like a roaring fire, speaking of God's majesty and glory. And then there are psalms like Psalm 58. This psalm is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Exemption Through Prayer And Intercession Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 5, 2025

Through fervent prayer and intercession, believers secure divine exemption from evil, judgement, and satanic plots.

EXEMPTION THROUGH PRAYER AND INTERCESSION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezekiel 22:30 Key Verse: “And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.” – Ezekiel 22:30 Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Broken Vine: A Prayer For Revival Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 15, 2025

This psalm is a desperate prayer for national revival, using the powerful metaphor of a broken vine to teach us that true restoration comes only when we cry out for God to turn our hearts back to Himself and restore His favor.

Introduction: When the Blessing is Broken There is a special kind of pain that comes from seeing something that was once beautiful and thriving fall into ruin. We see it in a family that was once close but is now fractured by conflict. We see it in a business that was once prosperous but is now ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Activating A Sustainable Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Era Eternity on Oct 28, 2021

Knowledge is a revealer of secrets. Seek true knowledge, for until you know you'll remain ignorant. Ignorance is a careless attitude of life. ...those who know their God - will be strong and do exploits..(Daniel 11:32b). Knowledge is life

Key Text: Luke 22:31-32 [31]And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. [32]But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.” _________________________ From our key text ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37, Luke 18:1, Proverbs 23:26, Job 22:21, Matthew 26:40-41  (view more)  (view less)

Captivity Turned By Intercessory Prayer

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 4, 2023

“And the Lord turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends.” Our own deliverance may hinge on how we pray for others. This is a rewrite of Charles Spurgeon's great message.

CAPTIVITY TURNED BY INTERCESSORY PRAYER Job 42:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Evan, 5 year old, told his daddy he'd like to have a baby brother. “If you pray every day for two months for a baby brother, I bet that God will give you one!" 2. Evan prayed every night for a whole month, ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David’s Prayer Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 17, 2023

Here we are just days from our national day of Thanksgiving. I am saddened that history is being rewritten and the first explorers that had the goal of taking the Gospel message to a needed people are be portrayed as conquerors and white supremacy.

“David’s Prayer Of Thanksgiving” Psalm 138:1-8 Here we are just days from our national day of Thanksgiving. I am saddened that history is being rewritten and the first explorers that had the goal of taking the Gospel message to a needed people are be portrayed as conquerors and white supremacy. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer, With Thanks, Brings Peace

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 21, 2023

A Thanksgiving sermon focusing on prayer, with thanks, which gives peace - in Christ Jesus.

11.22.23 Philippians 4:6–7 (EHV) 6 Do not worry about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Prayer, With ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Strength In Surrender: The Prayer In Gethsemane PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024

Explores Jesus' humanity, obedience, and perseverance in the face of adversity, as exemplified in His prayerful preparation in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Welcome, dear friends, to another beautiful day of gathering together in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. I am thrilled to have you all here today as we gather to reflect upon the Word of God. Today, we're going to be focusing on a pivotal moment in the life of our Savior, a moment that is as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Topics: Prayer, Obedience, Submission

Keep The Prayer Wheel Turning PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024

This sermon explores the power of prayer, emphasizing its role in promoting peace, procuring power, and providing provision in accordance with God's will.

Welcome, beloved friends and family, to this blessed gathering where we come together under the warm embrace of God's love and His word. We gather here not by chance, but by divine appointment, each one of us carrying a piece of God's grand puzzle, a piece of His wonderful plan. We are here, united ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Topics: Praying Confidently, Walking Closer With God

Prayer Moves God's Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of prayer, the victory found in devotion, and the healing that comes through confession, as guided by God's will.

Hey there, friends! It's so good to be with you today. I hope you're ready to open your hearts and minds to the Word of God. We're going to be looking at a passage from the book of James today, specifically James 5:13-16. It's a passage that speaks volumes about the power of prayer, the victory in ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Topics: Victory, Devotion

The Power And Importance Of Intercessory Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025

God seeks ordinary people willing to pray and stand in the gap, using their faithfulness to bring hope, healing, and change to a broken world.

Some of the greatest moments in the Bible begin with God looking for a person. Not a celebrity. Not a committee. A person. A shepherd with a sling. A teenage girl with a “yes.” A fisherman with a net. Heaven leans over the balcony and asks, “Who will stand? Who will say yes? Who will carry My heart ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Topics: Intercession, God's Agents

The Prayer Of The Humble Pierces The Clouds

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 21, 2022

Paul had prayed all his life, as we should. “The prayer of the humble pierces the clouds.” God always hears our prayers.

Thirtieth Sunday in Course 2022 It’s helpful for us, two thousand years since the events, to consider some background on this story, this parable, of Jesus about the Pharisee and the tax-collector, sometimes called the “publican.” The word “Pharisee” comes directly from the Greek. It means ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-18, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Catholic