Sermons on Hindrances To Prayer:

Preparing The Way For God’s Visitation-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 27, 2011

1 of 2. John the Baptist was instrumental in preparing the way for the Lord’s visitation. God’s visitation received adequate preparation. How has God’s visitation received adequate preparation? For God’s visitation We must lose the...

PREPARING The WAY For GOD’s VISITATION-I—Luke 3:1-10 Need: Do you feel as if you don’t experience God’s power? You see Him work in others but not in or thru you? John the Baptist was instrumental in preparing the way for the Lord’s visitation. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Danger Of Unbelief

Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 18, 2011

In this sermon we briefly examine the greatest hindrance to God's plan for our lives.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, God has a plan and a purpose for each one of us in this room. God doesn't choose, call and save a soul JUST to leave him/her sit it out on the sidelines to just attend Church every week. No, He has a plan for each one of us, young or old. We, the Church, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Stopped From Enjoying The Full Blessings Of God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 29, 2009

Actions that will stop us from enjoying the full blessing of God include unbridled tongues, unrepentant hearts, unbelieving eyes, unlistening ears, unwilling hands, and unmoving feet.

STOPPED FROM ENJOYING THE FULL BLESSINGS OF GOD PSALM 95:7-11 Introduction: God called Israel out of Egypt with the intent of leading them into the Promised Land and of showering His bountiful blessings upon them. Their actions stopped them from enjoying the full blessings of God and from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Just Be A Bush Be A Tree

Contributed by Ramil Olalia on Oct 14, 2016

Many Christians settles at mediocrity of Christians life. Contented with the common activities that common Christians does but I thank God for the few that decided to be more than that. Christians that are decided to go extra mile.

Introduction: Most of the bush stay as bush, they are contented for how tall they can be. But mustard can grow more than a bush, it can grow into a tree. Even ordinary bush could grow into a tree but it will go through tough painful process. As Christian we often become convenient for what we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Dividends Of Life Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 21, 2018

Following His encounter with the rich, young ruler, Jesus discussed the difficulty of salvation for those distracted by pleasures. We are making an investment in something that eventually will pay dividends. Invest wisely!

The Dividends of Life Mark 10: 23-31 Our text today reveals the benefit of expositional Bible study – considering the Scriptures verse by verse, line by line. While it would be possible to grasp the truth of this text without such an approach, it bears more weight when considered in the context of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Why Can't I Sleep? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 28, 2024

From a biblical perspective, sleep is a gift from God, but there are hindrances that can prevent us from experiencing sound sleep.

Sleep is a fundamental aspect of human life, essential for physical and mental restoration. However, many people struggle with sleep, unable to get a good night's rest. From a biblical perspective, sleep is a gift from God, but there are hindrances that can prevent us from experiencing sound ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:2, Psalm 4:4

The Recipe For Revival

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

The Recipe For Revival

The Recipe For Revival 2 Chronicles 7 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Holiness

Taking Time To Pray

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

Our lives are so busy that often times we neglect what is most important like our times of communication with God.

A great help to gain more incite into this sermon would be Bill Hybels’ Too Busy Not to Pray Take The Time to Pray Introduction: Some years ago a young man looking for work approached the foreman of a logging crew and asked him for a job. “It depends,” replied the foreman. “Let’s see you take this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Prayer For Missions

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Nov 28, 2005

What can we do for ourselves, others in our church, and those who are serving the Lord overseas on Missions? One thing for certain is we can PRAY. This sermon teaches us specifically what we can pray .

A Prayer for Missions Colossians 4:2-6 Intro.: A. This year’s Penny Crusade (our annual Mission focus and appeal) theme was about taking a Cruise and visiting the places where AC ministries are working through World Missions. We boarded the US Sonship for our cruise. We have visited some ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Adventist

How To Keep The Fire Of Revival Burning? Revive In 2005 Pt 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 9, 2005

Today we are seeking to learn how to keep the fire of revival burning in our hearts. In other words, how do I stay revived in 2005? We do it by prayer, persistence in the faith and staying in His Word.

How to keep the fire of revival in our hearts burning for the Lord? Revive in 2005 part 5 Thesis: Today we are seeking to learn how to keep the fire of revival burning in our hearts. In other words, how do I stay revived in 2005? We do it by prayer, persistence in the faith and staying in His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Introduction To Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 12, 2024

Prayer is communicating with God. It takes different forms, but basically it occurs when man talks with God and God talks with man.

TOPIC: AN INTRODUCTION TO PRAYER - LESON 1 INTRODUCTION You are about to begin an exciting spiritual adventure. In this school of prayer, you will learn about a powerful supernatural resource available to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:8

Unanswered Prayers

Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 22, 2009

Why are your prayers not getting answered? Scripture is very clear why...

Unanswered Prayers Psalm 66:18 Have you ever had something on your mind, you pray and pray over it and nothing ever comes from it? That can get frustrating… We say we pray and sometimes we even pray in earnest but for the life of us we can’t understand why God id NOT answering our prayers. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:18

Denomination: Baptist

Prayers For Leaders

Contributed by Michael Brown on Nov 6, 2024

I wrote this to give at the church evening Bible study the day after Election Day to show how Christians are called to pray for government leaders

Prayers for Leaders The last few months the political world has been all over the place in America. We’ve seen accusations made & heard so many promises that if we vote for a particular candidate, they will do this or that. Politics often reveals our selfish nature. We want what is best for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Romans 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

Breakthrough Prayers Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 18, 2025

Breakthrough prayers are intense, focused prayers that seek to release God’s power into difficult or stagnant situations. They are prayers that move the hand of God, pushing through barriers and opening doors to God's promises.

BREAKTHROUGH PRAYERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:19 "Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert." Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Luke 11:9-10, Matthew 7:7, 1 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19, Jeremiah 29:11, Luke 11:9-10, Matthew 7:7, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, Hebrews 11:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord's Prayer : A Model For Prayer

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

This sermon is a simple and clear exposition on the Lord’s prayer and is an excellent guide to prayer patterns.

THE LORD’S PRAYER : A MODEL FOR PRAYER Matthew.6:9-13. I SALUTATION: The Lord Jesus taught us how we should begin our prayers. 1.THE PERSON: "Our Father". Our prayer will be most effective when we come to God as His children and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal