Sermons about How Prayer Works

How Not To Pray

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 27, 2005

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Brief Message w/ good illustrations...In answering the disciples request "Teach Us To Pray", Jesus told them how NOT to pray: Don’t Pray HAZY, Don’t Pray CRAZY, and Don’t Pray LAZY. Powerpoint at website.

How Not to Pray Mt. 6:5-13 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html "The proper way for man to pray," said Deacon Lemuel Keyes; "The only proper attitude is down upon his knees." "Nay, I should say the way to pray," said Reverend ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray Series

Contributed by John Telgren on May 6, 2003

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In order to stay spiritually and emotionally healthy, we must engage in a regular prayer life which involves praying trusting, heart-felt prayers.

Intro: 1. Story of little Billy leading prayer in Bible Class a. Uses a big, deep voice full of pomp b. Isn’t that the proper way to pray? 2. Knowing how to pray not come naturally a. The disciples were grown men and felt they still could learn b. They asked Jesus to teach them to pray ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 8 (Prayer Partners): How To Agree

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 17, 2002

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Why is agreement with others necessary for prayer?

Prayer Partner Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 8: How To Agree A. THE COMMAND TO AGREE "Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven" (Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing God At Work Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 6, 2015

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God works through our troubles and our prayers.

God’s fingerprints can be detected all through history. • At times His work is dramatically obvious - like parting the Red Sea, tearing down the walls of Jericho - but other times, it’s not noticeable to our senses. • Our lack of perception, however, does not mean God is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:3-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My House Shall Be Called A House Of Prayer? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 28, 2007

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It’s time to stop playing and start praying.

“Has It Not Been Written: My House Shall Be Called a House of Prayer?” Mark 11:17 Rev. Brian Bill 10/28/07 www.pontiacbible.org A preacher’s young daughter noticed that her father always paused and bowed his head for a moment before starting his sermon. One day she asked him why. “Well, honey,” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:17

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring God - Lord's Prayer Week 3 Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 29, 2006

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After entering into relationship with God in prayer we must honor God for who he is and what he has done. We honor God through praise of his name, and our actions.

This week I pulled some actual prayers of kids off the internet: Debbie, age 7, prays Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. Dear God: Who did you make smarter? Boys or girls? My sister and I want to know. Jimmy, 6 Dear God: How many angels ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

A Room With A View: Perspectives On Prayer -- How To Pray!

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Mar 10, 2008

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Today we will examine the basics of how to pray.

Room With A View: How To Pray! Two weeks ago, we began a series “A Room with a View: Perspectives on Prayer.” This room has served to assist us in illustrating the various topics during this series – Our need to pray to God, various challenges and distractions that we often face when we pray, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Not Just Another Sunday Part 1: Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Sep 9, 2007

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If prayer is supposed to be the most important part of the Christian life, why does it seem to be the most confusing topic? It’s the one thing that we know we have to do yet we seem the most unwilling to do.

This sermon can be listened to online by visiting: http://www.cayafellowship.com/2007/08/26/not-just-another-sunday-prayer/ Intro: It’s confusing and sometimes doesn’t make sense ... even to other Christians 12-14 It so happened that as she continued in prayer before God, Eli was watching her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 15, 2018

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This is the 3rd sermon in the 1 Timothy series, "Order".

Series: Order [#3] HOW TO PRAY 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Introduction: In these verses Paul is telling Timothy the importance of prayer and its purpose. Let’s look at the areas of prayer. 1 Timothy 2:1-8 (NIV) “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Room With A View: Perspectives On Prayer -- Distracted By Success

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Feb 25, 2008

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Today, we begin a brand new series entitled “Room with a View: Perspectives on Prayer” in which we will focus on how to experience God’s presence in everyday life.

“A Room with a View: Perspectives on Prayer” Distracted by Success Today, we begin a brand new series entitled “Room with a View: Perspectives on Prayer.” Throughout the past nine months, we have looked at various ideas and concepts that build upon one simple truth…Not I, But Christ! Today, we ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Jabez, A Role Model For Prayer, Part Iii Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 18, 2007

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This is the final of a three part series on the Prayer of Jabez as an example for praying for God to bless the local Church in effective outreach for His Kingdom.

Jabez, a Role Model for Prayer, Part III We have been looking at the Prayer of Jabez as a role model for our own prayer life, especially as we look to the Holy Spirit to “increase our territory” as we embrace the lost and the least in our community. We have seen that God’s plan for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

God Responds To Our Prayers In Four Ways

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 3, 2002

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God Responds to Our Prayers in Four Ways

GOD RESPONDS TO OUR PRAYERS IN ONE OF FOUR WAYS: (Rom 8:26,27) Illustration:At a meeting of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Bobby Richardson, former New York Yankee second baseman, offered a prayer that is a classic in brevity and poignancy: "Dear God, Your will, nothing more, nothing less, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Experience The Power Of Prayer: Part 1

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

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Getting the most out of prayer! Part 1: Our misconceptions

Luke 11:1 1 Once when Jesus had been out praying, one of his disciples came to him as he finished and said, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." Matthew 6:9-13 9 Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored. 10 May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:2-4, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Holiness

How To Experience The Power Of Prayer: Part 2

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

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Requirements of Prayer.

1 Once when Jesus had been out praying, one of his disciples came to him as he finished and said, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." Matthew 6:9-13 9 Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored. 10 May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done here ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:2-4

Denomination: Holiness

Prayer-Care-Share: Your Circle Of Influence Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Jan 24, 2006

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#2 in a series. God is pouring out a whole new level of city-wide cooperation amongst churches and church leaders. Prayer-Care-Share is a concentrated effort focusing on "Building Bridges to our Community"...loving our communities to Christ.

Pastor Sandy Boller... Prayer. Care. Share. Building Bridges in Linn County. Loving our Community to Christ! Last week, Marty introduced the Prayer.Care.Share initiative that some 30 churches in Cedar Rapids are participating in. These churches are choosing to pull our ministries together for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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