Sermons on Honest Prayer:

The Priority Of Prayer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 18, 2022

Paul began chapter 2 with a command to all people to make prayer a priority and to do so by praying for everyone with all kinds of prayer. Then in verse 8, he gave a specific command to the men to lead the congregation by lifting up holy hands in prayer.

Introduction: A. I want to begin today with a wonderful story that the late Peter Marshall, who was the chaplain of the U.S. Senate, used to love to tell, called: “The Keeper of the Spring.” 1. Once there was a quiet forest dweller who lived high above an Austrian village along the eastern slopes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8, James 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Plans And Prayers

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 26, 2022

A month ago I saw a plaque that had a different take on Robert Frost's poem. It said something like this: “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by. Now where in the world am I?

Alba 7-24-2022 PLANS AND PRAYERS Romans 15:22-33 In determining the purpose in the will of God for us, sometimes we just don't get it right. There once was a middle-aged farmer who had been desiring for years to be an evangelist. He was out working in the field one day when he decided to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Passionate Prayer

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 19, 2023

We have access to resources far more powerful than the internet. Yet, we choose instead to trust our wisdom and our ability.

Technology can be an amazing instrument when we need help. I needed to install a new cabin filter in my car and I wanted to make sure I did it correctly. So, I searched YouTube and it gave me step by step instructions of how to do it. Through the internet, we have pretty much a direct line to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:13-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer Of Praise Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 23, 2023

Do you remember the last time you offered a prayer of praise? Perhaps it’s been a while, but the Bible teaches us that it’s good to lift prayers of praise to God

A Prayer Of Praise” Psalm 92:1-15 Do you remember the last time you offered a prayer of praise? Perhaps it’s been a while, but the Bible teaches us that it’s good to lift prayers of praise to God. God does so much for us and to us yet the real reason to praise His Holy Name is because He is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Practice Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 19, 2023

This message is the first in the teaching of Jesus on prayer as recorded in the Sermon on the Mount

THE PRACTICE OF PRAYER MATTHEW 6:5–8 “AND WHEN YOU PRAY, DO NOT BE LIKE THE HYPOCRITES, FOR THEY LOVE TO PRAY STANDING IN THE SYNAGOGUES AND ON THE STREET CORNERS TO BE SEEN BY MEN. I TELL YOU THE TRUTH, THEY HAVE RECEIVED THEIR REWARD IN FULL. 6BUT WHEN YOU PRAY, GO INTO YOUR ROOM, CLOSE THE DOOR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Of Hannah Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 18, 2023

As we continue to look at prayers from the Bible, we arrive and look at the life of Hannah. The prayer is in verse 11 but the events previous and post to her prayer draw to me great interest

“Prayer of Hannah” 1 Samuel 1:9-11 3-19-2023AM As we continue to look at prayers from the Bible, we arrive and look at the life of Hannah. The prayer is in verse 11 but the events previous and post to her prayer draw to me great interest. Elkanah (el-kaw-naw’) by name lived in a city on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer Of David.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 11, 2023

The LORD is a very present help in time of need.

A PRAYER OF DAVID. Psalm 86:1-10, Psalm 86:16-17. PSALM 86:1. Whatever troubles the Psalmist was facing, he recognises two things: the greatness of the LORD (YHWH), and his own smallness. Such is his humility when he asks the LORD to “Bow down (His) ear” to such a one as is “poor and needy.” The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-10, Psalm 86:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Importance Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 30, 2023

This is the 10th Sermon in the Series "Jesus' Half Brother- James". This Series is from the Book of James.

Series: Jesus’ Half Brother- James [#10] IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER James 5:13-20 Introduction: It is interesting how people think. They believe that just because they do something good that God owes them; or just because they show up to Church means that God gives them bonus points; or because they ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Witness And Prayer

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 10, 2023

Prayer is essential to witnessing. Only God can change other people's hearts. Only God can give us the strength and courage we need.

This was a fairly short talk in the context of a family service Back in March I got an email through our church website. It was from an American called Tagg Wolverton. He works for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Tagg Wolverton explained that Billy Graham’s son Franklin would be ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41, Acts 1:14, Ezekiel 37:1-10, Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

Petition Prayer Series

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Aug 14, 2023

Prayer is very broad; in this series, we will study the dimensions or elements of prayer.

Petition Prayer Petition: Request Appeal Psalms 20:5: “We will rejoice in thy salvation and in the name of our God, we will set up our banners and the Lord will fulfill all thy petitions.” Introduction: A petition is presented when one needs justice over certain matters. Daughters of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:6, Psalm 20:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Paul demonstrated the power of a thankful heart to overcome enormous negative circumstances. Prayer is not the dark garment of despair. Prayer is a bright garment of praise that will dress up the soul even on the dreariest of days.

My earliest childhood memories of being in church are of the rope that I could ride. The thick rope hung down through the ceiling in the church entry way. I was so little that when the rope was pulled to ring the bell in the belfry, I could hang on to it and get a ride as it would pull me up off ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

The Altar Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 20, 2021

The Altar Series: how to pray. Teach how to pray. Model prayer. A.C.T.S. prayer. Goal is to take prayer to the next level and change how people think about prayer.

The Altar of Prayer Matt 6:5-15 Intro Last week – we learned about what it means to “Come to the Altar” It means to approach, to acknowledge, to respect God And if you recall, last week I said there were 2 primary ways of doing so. Both modeled in Scripture. Prayer and Praise Today I want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 26, 2023

The name Jabez means, ‘he causes pain’. But Jabez defied the testimony of his name and believed in the power of God because Jabez identity was found in God.

The Power Of Prayer. 1 Chronicles 4:10AMP The power of prayer is all about humility. Prayer isn’t about length, it’s the sincerity behind prayer. God doesn’t look at the length of our pleas and requests, or how perfectly prayers were created. He doesn’t look at a person’s status in society, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer And Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 11, 2023

The following sermon is going to review the opening of Paul's letter to see why he called the Philippians his joy and crown and review the beautiful prayer he had for their ongoing faithfulness to the Lord!

Paul’s Thanks and Prayer for Philippi Philippians 1:3-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “An older couple had trouble remembering common, day-to-day things. They both decided that they would write down requests the other had, and so try to avoid forgetting. One evening ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Breath Prayer

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 9, 2021

Breath prayer is a form of prayer that is invading the progressive church. Is it Biblical? Is it what God desires? Where did it come from? Should we make it a part of our devotional practices? May the Lord give us discernment.

Breath Prayer Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:13-15, Matthew 6:6, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, 1 Samuel 1:9-14, Luke 18:10-14, Ephesians 1:15-16, Psalm 17:6, Ezra 8:23, 2 Samuel 24:25, Genesis 25:21, Malachi 1:11, Genesis 3:15, Matthew 6:7, Matthew 6:5-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene