Sermons on How To Develop Prayer Points:

The Power Of Discernment Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Oct 17, 2006

The sixth, and final installment in a series examing keys to unlocking powerful prevailing prayers. This message explores the power of discernment in our prayer walks.

As we enter the final week of our 40 Days of Prayer, there is one more power that I want us to explore. We have looked at desperation, community, confession, calling, and covenant. And today I want us to just briefly scratch the surface, and begin an exploration of the power of discernment. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Effective Fervent Prayer

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 1, 2013

Prayer that brings results must be based on the Word of God. God’s Word is a seed that produces a harvest when sown.

Effective Fervent Prayer James 5:16 - The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. We have the assurance that all our prayers will be answered. James gives us an indication of what fervent effective prayers can produce. James 5:17 - “Elijah was a man with a nature like ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-17

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Pray More Powerfully In 14 Days (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Prayer opens the door for God to do His work in us.

How To Pray More Powerfully In 14 days (Part II) Luke 11:5-8 May 4, 2003 Chester, IL Chester FBC Mike Fogerson, Speaker INTRODUCTION: 1 Ten Ways To Know You Picked The Wrong Church. 10 When you enter, the ushers ask if you want smoking or non. 9 No cover charge, but communion is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer, Prayer, Prayer

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

Prayer – Prayer – Prayer Romans 12:1-12 · What is more important Giving or Praying? The answer is praying because when we pray we will give. · How could we ever go to school and take our test, yet never read or meditates? Lives test ate much hard

Prayer – Prayer – Prayer Romans 12:1-12 · What is more important Giving or Praying? The answer is praying because when we pray we will give. · How could we ever go to school and take our test, yet never read or meditates? Lives test ate much harder then any schoolbook test. · God is calling ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Pray For The Lost

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Jan 20, 2007

Most of us owe our own conversion to friends and family who prayed us into The Kingdom. Prayer is the big weapon for the salvation of souls. Not arguing, debating ---seeking to see the lost saved is empty, dry, and fruitless without FERVENT prayer! Don’t

Teaching: HOW TO PRAY FOR THE LOST Evangelist Jennifer A. Mears –January 2007 “From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-20

Denomination: *other

Ways Of Prayer - "Who Is Like You O Lord?"

Contributed by Philip Gill on Feb 7, 2003

What is prayer and more specifically, what is prayer for us? There are guide posts that the Church has provided for us,forms of prayer known as adoration, confession, intercession, confession, thanksgiving and petition.

Ways of Prayer - "Who is like you, O Lord?" Some time ago, a former Prime minister of our nation got into a bit of trouble when he was overheard to utter the name of our Lord as some said "in vain". He retorted that he was actually offering an involuntary prayer. His detractors found it hard to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39, Exodus 15:11

Denomination: Anglican

Petitioning God For Our Needs Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 25, 2005

Fourth sermon in a series on the Lord’s Prayer based on booklet by Partners in Ministry.

THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST June 19, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 6:11 "Petitioning God for Our Needs: Supplication and Divine Providence" After receiving a scolding from “old Miss Watson,” Huckleberry Finn recounts, Miss Watson she took me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Lutheran

Could You Not Tarry One Hour?

Contributed by James Newell on May 3, 2004

This sermon deals with God’s call to His Church to pray a minimum of 1 hour daily.

A 7-year-old little girl had just won $2.00 for her memory work in Sunday school, which included scriptures, prayers, the Apostle’s Creed, etc. After the morning service, the pastor’s wife congratulated her. The little girl proudly announced, "And I put it all in the morning’s offering!" "My, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-41

Denomination: Methodist

"How To Pray" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 16, 2011

How to get out of rote praying and pray from the heart.

There have been many people on TV, the radio and volumes of books have been written on “How To Pray”. Instead of dissecting these books lets look at one passage in the bible. Did you know that in the book of Matthew Jesus tells His disciples how they should pray? Matthew 6:5-13 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-8

Prayer Changes Lives

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on May 8, 2012

Intercession for the lost does not guarantee salvation but it opens tremendous doors for those that we intercede for and the Lord is calling us to faithfully pray and follow that up with our testimony of love.

Last week we looked at the foundational parts of having a close encounter with God. (Close Encounters with God) We saw how God wants to meet with us every day and that face to face encounter begins with our welcoming him. Then we worship him. We pour out our hearts to him. And finally we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-33

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Pray For A Significant Life

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Nov 20, 2006

We can have a siginificant life by praying always, relying on the Spirit, appealing for others and yearning for God’s glory.

This morning, I believe millions of people, not only Filipinos and Mexicans but boxing fans all over the world, will be closely watching the final bout between Erik “El Terible” Morales and our very own Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao in the Thomas and Mack Arena, which is said to be the biggest show ever ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Living Larger Than Life Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Feb 23, 2001

Ask God to expand your ministry, influence and witness.

1 Chronicles 4:10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!" So God granted him what he requested. Are you living larger than life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray For Others Series

Contributed by Randy Myers on Apr 9, 2003

Paul shares three ways to pray for other more effectively.

We are starting a new series entitled, "Making a Difference Our World." We will be going through the book of Colossians. If you have a Bible, turn with me to Col 1. There is is something within all of us that wants to make a difference. It not a de-sire to be a super star or famous, it is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Talk To God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 24, 2016

"Lord, teach us to pray." In response, Jesus gives his disciples and us the model prayer, the "Our Father" or "Lord's Prayer." He continues with strong teaching to be persistent, knowing that God loves us more than we love our own children.

Luke 11:1-13 How to Talk to God “Chaplain, will you teach me how to pray?” I remember that question like it was yesterday, even though it must have been at least a couple of years ago. It came from a Veteran on our inpatient mental health unit. I marveled at the time how simple and yet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Keys - Sincerity Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Dec 15, 2011

Prayer keys are not ways of manipulating God. Rather, they are like a boat hook. If I am in a row boat and cast a hook to shore, does pulling move the shore to me or does it move me to the shore? Prayer keys do not pull God to our will. They pull us to Go

“These people come near to me with their mouth & honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is made up only of rules taught by men.” Isaiah 29:13 Before saying anything else to introduce sincerity as a prayer key, I want to repeat something about ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:9-13

Denomination: Baptist