Sermons on Honest Prayer:

The Law Of Prayer

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 18, 2011

Even though there isn't step by step requirments of prayer,but there are examples that Christ gave each believer.

The Law of Prayer Matthew 6:5-14 5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 But you, when you pray, go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Persistent Prayer

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 17, 2012

Prayer is our privilege and our duty.

Persistent Prayer January 7, 2009 Wednesday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Prayer is our privilege and our duty. Focus Passage: Luke 18:1-8 Introduction: In his book Why Prayers are Unanswered, John Lavender retells a story about Norman Vincent Peale. When ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Alert By Prayer Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012

The role of prayer in being alert for spiritual battle.

Introduction We come to the end of the “practical” half of Ephesians. The first half – well, the first half was filled with glory! Chapter 1, verse 3 introduced the theme well: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 12, 2012

Daniel was a man of prayer and thought prayer to be vitally important. We see that through his willingness to pray even though it meant being thrown to the Lions! Let’s learn about Daniel’s prayer life and see how we might grow in our prayer life to be

The Power of Pray Prayer that has Power Daniel 9:1- 11:1 (excl. 9:24-27) Slide Good Morning. We are going to be finishing up the final 4 chapters of Daniel over these next 2 weeks. There are 2 more visits that Daniel has with messengers of God to give detailed prophecy regarding events that are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Principle Of Prayers

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 19, 2012

Prayer is a privilege given to us as a result of our relationship with God.

Prayer is an important Christian discipline. But how do we pray? The disciples requested to the Lord Jesus Christ to teach them how to pray. When it comes to prayer, Christians were reminded not follow the ways of the religious people like Pharisees nor the way of the pagans. 1. Pray ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Promises Of Prayer

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 19, 2012

Let us be encourage to pray because God promise to answer our prayers.

INTRODUCTION Prayer is one of the reasons people turn away from God. When their prayers are not answered, they would doubt the existence of God. But prayer is also one of the reasons people turn to God. When their prayers are answered their faith in God is strengthened. Let us find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Wrestling In Prayer.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 30, 2014

A brief outline on which to build a prayer-night sermon.

WRESTLING IN PRAYER. Genesis 32:24-29. Jacob's wrestling, whilst factual and historical, is nevertheless a metaphor for prayer. 1. The place name, Jabbok, means pouring out, or emptying. This reminds me of the self-emptying of Christ (cf. Philippians 2:7-8). It also reminds me of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer For The Church

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 21, 2015

The church and our nation don't seem to be in a good spot and need much prayer. The church in Ephesus was in a similar spot and Paul knew that they needed prayer desperately. Have we been focusing on praying for the church in our nation?

Opening illustration: A friend told me about a neighbor who years ago spent most of his spare time planting trees. The man seldom watered the young trees because he thought that too much watering spoiled them. (He came from the “no pain, no gain” school of plant care.) Pampered trees, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Angel Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 23, 2014

The children of God that see and hear, hold visions in their hearts know of the angels' presence and know of the spiritual realm---what happens in the spirit and WAIT for the manifestation here on earth as we wait for the harvest of God.

Angel Prayer by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 23, 2014) “Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing not see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-58

Denomination: Friends

Hypocrite's Prayer Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Jul 24, 2014

Dangerous for you to pray this way, specifically talking to men.

Dangerous Prayers Part 4, By Pastor Rob Ketterling Well, we are continuing our series today that we are calling Dangerous Prayers. And I want to let you know that today is the only prayer that really is a dangerous prayer to pray. Or I would say that it's dangerous to pray this one way. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer For Sinners Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 26, 2014

God heals us respectfully so, in the grace of Jesus so that we too know of a forgiving heart so that our hearts might heal too.

Prayer For Sinners by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 26, 2014) “And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them” (St. Luke 15:2, King James Version [Jesus with sinners]). “Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:44-48

Denomination: Friends

Prayer And Joy Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 28, 2014

Following the theme of joy in the book of Phillippians, this message deals with the connection of prayer and joy

02 LIVING JOYFULLY IN LIFE Prayer and Joy Philippians 1:3-5 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4  always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, 5  in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now. INTRODUCTION: WELL, TODAY, WE MOVE SLIGHTLY ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer For Fear Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 29, 2014

Fear overshadowing God's love threatens darkness but Jesus raised us up so that God might deliver us each day.

Prayer For Fear by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 29, 2014) “LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me” (Psalms 3:1, King James Version [David prayed when he fled from his son Absalom]). Greetings In The Holy Name Of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Friends

The Spirit Of Prayer

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jul 30, 2014

A sermon that highlights four things that suppress, subdue, quench, or limit the Spirit of Prayer that dwells in believers.

Introduction In Zechariah 12:10, the prophet Zechariah prophesied that a spirit of prayer and supplication would be poured out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. We can deduce from this scripture that there is a Spirit of Prayer. When we look at Romans 8:26-27, we understand ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 12:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 30, 2014

Let not the substance of our faith not bear fruit at all, no matter how strong the test in darkness, we must stand and hold the blood stained banner for Christ Jesus.

Prayer Of Faith by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 30, 2014) “That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world” (St. John 1:9, King James Version [Jesus, the light of the world]). Father, bless your Holy Name in you do I trust. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-51

Denomination: Friends