Sermons about How Prayer Works

How Does Christianity Work?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 14, 2001

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The question isn’t, "Does Christianity Work?" The important question is "How?" What is there about Christ’s teachings that make a real difference in our lives?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Thanksgiving Day is over, & if you have been to the mall, you know that the Christmas shopping season is well on its way. But let me ask you, "What gift can you buy for people well up in years who already have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Have A Relationship That Works Series

Contributed by Allen Patterson on Aug 21, 2006

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How to have a healthy relationship - scriptural principles of interaction, with bulletin/sermon notes.

Sunday, August 13, 2006 Marriage: How to Have a Relationship That Works Ephesians 4:25-32 Also see Colossians 3:12-13; Phil 4:8; Prov 17:9; Prov 25:12; 18:13; 23:12 A husband expressed his frustration by saying, “Mary, you’re not the woman I thought I married!” She looked at him with a slight ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Evangelism Should Work Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 11, 2010

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many times the mistake we make is to present the gospel so that it turns people away, Philip presented the truth simply and trusted Jesus with the result.

How Evangelism Works John 1:43-49 US Census Bureau 2000 There are about 5000 households in this zip code alone with about 2000 families with children, do the math and there at least 7-12000 people who could be reached in this zip code Now multiply that by the number of zip codes represented in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-49

Denomination: Christian Church

How Hardships Work For Good

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 25, 2013

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Acts 5 gives us two cases where the church faced hardship. One was internal and the other was external. Both were used by God for the good of the church. How can that happen for us today?

(Read Acts 5 with slides) What does it take to ruin a church? What does it take to stop God? Acts 5 gives us two stories about threats to the church, one from the inside and the other from the outside. First. The threat from the inside produced two deaths and great fear upon the whole ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Christian Life Works

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 13, 2015

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How the Christian life works

Text: Romans 12:3-8 Title: How the Christian Life Works Introduction If you want to make the best of life it helps to know how things work! And here in Ireland- how things work can be very different from how things work in other countries. Then as Christians we are not only living here in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Pauls Heart, Paul's Prayer"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Aug 16, 2002

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Look inside the great heart of the Apostle Paul!

West Greeley Baptist Church August 18 2002 Philippians 1: 7-11 “Paul’s heart, Paul’s Prayer” Pastor Mark Hensley “7It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart; for whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Important Matters About Prayer

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 2, 2001

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Scripture teaches many important matters about prayer.

IMPORTANT MATTERS ABOUT PRAYER 1- Scheme of prayer Matthew 6:9-13 The Lord’s Prayer John 14:13-14 Asking in His name What have you learned about the “how to” of prayer? 2- Schedule of prayer Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning When is your best time for prayer? 3- Season of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Only A Prayer Away Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001

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FERVENT PRAYER IS THE PATHWAY TO RESTING IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD AND THE FAITHFULNESS OF HIS PROMISES

BIG IDEA: FERVENT PRAYER IS THE PATHWAY TO RESTING IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD AND THE FAITHFULNESS OF HIS PROMISES I. (:145-149) FERVENT PRAYER CRIES OUT TO GOD FOR AN ANSWER A. Fervent Prayer is Whole-Hearted Prayer "I cried with all my heart " B. Fervent Prayer is Directed to God "O Lord" "I cried ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:145-152

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is This Man Jesus – Prayer Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on May 4, 2003

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The sixth in a series looking at the life of Christ, this sermon looks at two prayers that Jesus delivers - the Priestly prayer of John 17 and the Lord’s prayer.

Intro.: Pastor Joel Smith tells a cute story about his daughter: One night a father heard his young daughter speaking, although she was alone in her room. The door was cracked just enough so that he could see that she was kneeling beside her bed in prayer. Interested to find out what ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26, Matthew 6:8-13

Denomination: Methodist

Prayers That Always Get Answered

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 3, 2003

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In John 17, Jesus models for us the type of "anything" prayers that God always answers.

11-02-03 John 17 Intro: 2 TV shows over the past couple of weeks, shocked at the content. King of Queens rerun, Carrie prays for a raise, gets it, they begin to get everything they pray for. Meat market scene with priest. Second, Everwood, pastor of church getting married, also going blind, he ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Brethren

Prayers Rising Like Incense!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 17, 2005

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Your prayers come before God like sweet smelling incense! This is a short homily given at a residential care home for the elderly.

[NOTE: You may find it helpful to place a wooden cross on a table, perhaps in the centre of the room, and to burn a small amount of incense near to the foot of the cross. The incense rising around the cross can provide a wonderful visual and ’nazal’ illustration. The nurses at the care home said ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 141:1-2

Denomination: Anglican

Guidelines For Effective Prayer (1) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 9, 2005

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First in a series about prayer, based on Matthew 6:5-15. This message is from verses 5-8.

Guidelines for Effective Prayer (Part 1) Matthew 6:5-8 May 8, 2005 Introduction Today’s message is a bit reflective of me: short. And it’s not because I’m not prepared, but because the verses we’re looking at today, are kind of a transition between what we discussed last week and what we’re ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Beginnings Of A Great Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

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Basic Tips to having a dynamic prayer life.

The Beginnings of a Great Prayer Life Matthew 6:5-8 How many of you have heard the name George Mueller. George was known for a number of things in his lifetime. One of the greatest accomplishments of his life was the formation of an orphanage in Bristol, England. One day as George looked down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Osama Bin Laden Prayers

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007

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Let’s start lifting up the name of Jesus with vigor and unbridled passion.

OSAMA BIN LADEN PRAYERS Lt. Gordon Klingenschmitt is a Navy chaplain who went on an 18-day hunger strike recently to protest Navy guidelines that encourage "inclusive" prayers at public events. At those events, the Navy wants inclusive, non-denominational prayers. What they really mean when they ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:13

Denomination: Catholic

Increase Your Prayer Power

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 27, 2006

based on 36 ratings

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There are 3 requirements on how to increase your power prayer. I. To increase your prayer power you must INCREASE YOUR FAITH (V. 14a) II. To increase your prayer power you must INCREASE YOUR KNOWLEDGE (V. 14b) III. To increase your prayer power you

INCREASE YOUR PRAYER POWER 1 John 5:14-15 Only few Christians are praying with power that’s why only few have experiences the tremendous blessings the Lord has given to his children. So praying is very frustrating experience because people are keep on asking without the assurance of God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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