Sermons on Honest Prayer:

The Sinner's Prayer Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 30, 2003

Jesus: Friend of Sinners, Part 6 of 7

THE SINNER’S PRAYER (LUKE 18:9-14) Famed Holocaust novelist Elie Wiesel tells the story of the great rabbi Haim-Gedalia of Upshpitzin, who interceded fervently with God for an innkeeper who was notorious for his many sins. “Very well, I forgive him,” said the Almighty. The rabbi was pleased with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer Is Seeking Our Needs Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 26, 2011

Even with all that we have in America, I want to show you why it is still important to ask God to provide our daily needs. When we ask God for something, we are acknowledging that He is the source of what we need and that He owns everything.

Purpose: To explain the importance of asking God to supply our daily needs. Aim: I want the listeners to see how dependent they are on God for everything. INTRODUCTION: Today we are looking at the first of three requests for personal needs in what we call the Lord's Prayer. The first personal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Prayer For Power Under Pressure Series

Contributed by Jan Arthur Lee on Jul 30, 2010

In order to become the unified church that builds something together, we need to pray and rely on the power and strength of God the Holy Spirit.

A Prayer for Power Under Pressure Text: Acts 4:23-31 Introduction Good morning! This morning, we’re going to be looking at one of the greatest recorded prayers in the bible. There are many great prayers in the Scriptures, but what sets this one as unique is that it is prayed by a church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: *other

40 Days Of Prayer And Fasting

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 31, 2007

I went to a conference where Elmer Towns spoke on 9 different types of fasts. This sermon was inspired by his presentation.

Introduction 1. Email Funny (top 10 women drivers) Read Text: Isaiah 58:6-8 2. 9 Fasts in Scripture1 Here in these 3 verses, we see 9 different types of fasts… I’m going to try to hit each one real quick… Because some of you need to fast; but for different reasons… I am indebted to Elmer ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Prayer Matters (Selected Scriptures)

Contributed by Stanton Winder on Feb 7, 2014

The key to healthy prayer is more than a technique; it is a healthy attitude. Let's look at six attitudes that lead to a satisfying and effective prayer life.

Prayer Attitudes J. C. Ryle once wrote, "If I know anything of a Christian's heart, you are often sick of your own prayers." You go to pray but you can't think of what to say. Or you tell God he's awesome, and a second later you recall that the Honda needs an oil change. You promise God that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Dialogue -- Perspective On Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018

First in a series on Prayer dealing with a proper perspective of prayer.

“Divine Dialogue” Part One Prayer is one of the most talked about topics in the Bible. It is also one of the most misunderstood and mysterious topics of the Bible. Prayer is probably the least practiced discipline among God-followers. At its simplest level, prayer is talking with God rather than ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Turning Tragedy Into Triumph?

Contributed by Frank Piszczor on Sep 20, 2001

Looking at September 11 as an honest and devoted follower of Christ.

Sermon "Turning Tragedy Into Triumph?" December 7, 1941 and September 11, 2001 are two days that will forever live in infamy in American history. This Tuesday, 19 men changed the world in which we live. From this tragedy, as people who are seeking to be honest and devoted followers of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Through Prayer Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 20, 2019

Prayer is an act of our faith and demonstrates a relationship with the Lord – It shows we are connected together – it’s a natural reaction to a deep and trusting relationship with the Lord. Truth is when we are so connected to the Lord we cannot help but talk to Him and listen to Him!

Opening Video: The power of prayer – a baby healed! Series: Find joy in the journey through Prayer! Scriptures: Romans 12:12 “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Matthew 6:9-13: “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12, Matthew 7:7-12, James 1:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Real With God

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Mar 21, 2002

We have to be honest with God, especially about sin.

Getting Real with God 1 John 1:8-2:6 Jeff Armbrester 8If we say we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and refusing to accept the truth. 9But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from every wrong. 10If we claim we have not sinned, we are ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Empowering Our Activities With Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Prayer will not change the fact that you live in a fallen world where the news will be filled with sin and folly of man. You won’t be able to pray that away, but you can by prayer make sure you are not a part of the bad news.

Bernie May, the United States Division Director of Wycliffe Bible Translators, for many years tells of his conflict with other Christians in a major book publishing deal. Chet Bitterman was shot to death by a terrorist group in Columbia, because they wanted the Bible translation he was doing to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

The Seven Extraordinary Powers Of Prayer

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 4, 2024

Prayer gives us access to God's throne, to enforce God's will in this world, to overthrow Satan, to surpass the laws of nature, enlist angels, move mountains, and to bring blessings on people.

THE SEVEN EXTRAORDINARY POWERS OF PRAYER Ex. 17:8-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Children’s Prayers. “Dear God...” 1. "Could you please give my brother some brains? So far he doesn't have any." Angela, 8. 2. "Thank you for the nice day today. You even fooled the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13, Hebrews 10:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer And The Real Patriot's Act

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jul 8, 2007

We can only love our government as much as we love God. Our most patriotic duty would be to pray that the two never conflict.

Title: Payer and the Patriot’s Act Text: Romans 12:18 – 13:7 FCF: Because Governments derive their authority from God, we ought to pray that they don’t set up themselves up in opposition to him SO: We cannot love our country more than we love God, because God is the means by which our country is to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

So Many Thoughts On Prayer

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 16, 2021

Learn to pray persistently more with right motives to our Heavenly Father who answers with goodness.

SO MANY THOUGHTS ON PRAYER LUKE 11:1-13 #prayer INTRODUCTION… preceptaustin.org/prayer_devotionals_and_illustrations David Jeremiah is a Southern Baptist minister and you can hear him on the radio on ‘Turning Point’ and he has also written a few books. He has a 2004 book called “Prayer: The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Prayers Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 4, 2022

In this text Paul tells the Colossians how he prays for them. There is power in prayers that focus on who Jesus is and what He has done.

Paul's Prayers (Colossians 1:9-23) Colossians 1:9-23 (ESV) In our last lesson we talked about the first section of Paul's introduction of his letter to the Colossians. We saw that the introduction can be broken down into three sections that introduce the themes that Paul develops ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Answers Prayer, But Not Always.

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 10, 2010

We all know the reality of unanswered prayer, but do we know the why of unanswered prayer?

God Answers Prayer, But Not Always Lends a whole new meaning to “I’m praying for you” doesn’t it? Prayer helps us feel closer to God, more connected to the church and extremely guilty if it is perceived that we don’t do it enough or correctly. And this is one of the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Wesleyan