Sermons on How To Pray Gods Way:

Reaching The Youth

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 23, 2005

An ongoing series that enables people to discover a way to do ministry in their own community that fits them with this message focusing on reaching youth for Christ.

April 10, 2005 Pastor: Richard Pfeil Reaching the Youth: Help or Hindrance? Romans 3:23-24, Mark 10:13-16, Matthew 18:3-5 Worship is about holiness. Holiness means to set apart. So we set apart this time for God, to worship and adore his name, to pray and to listen to his Word. I always find that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Ashamed Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Aug 5, 2002

The question that faces every Christian, We put it in another way that will touch every heart. Answering the question:What is the Gospel of Christ.

Are you ashamed of the Gospel A First year student came into church one day and recognised the preacher, who was his professor. He said “Oh No. The Lady next to him asked him,"what’s wrong?" Do you know whom that is,that is my professor, when he talks you fall asleep.The Lady asked him: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17, 1 Corinthians 15:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking Time To Pray

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

Our lives are so busy that often times we neglect what is most important like our times of communication with God.

A great help to gain more incite into this sermon would be Bill Hybels’ Too Busy Not to Pray Take The Time to Pray Introduction: Some years ago a young man looking for work approached the foreman of a logging crew and asked him for a job. “It depends,” replied the foreman. “Let’s see you take this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Prays For Us

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 18, 2018

An exposition of Jesus' High Priestly Prayer presented in John 17.

“[Jesus] lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, ‘Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome Temptations

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 17, 2004

Jesus taught us to pray, "Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil." Discover the key components, the reasons for and the means for overcoming temptations.

The Terror of Temptations 1 Corinthians 10:13: "For no temptation (no trial regarded as enticing to sin, no matter how it comes or where it leads) has overtaken you and laid hold on you that is not common to man (that is no temptation or trial has come to you that is beyond human resistance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazing

Contributed by Steven Davis on Jun 11, 2003

The story of Jesus is an amazing story, which we sometimes take for granted. It should not be this way. We should be amazed!

It is an amazing story, wouldn’t you say? The story of Jesus - his birth, his life, his teachings, his death, his resurrection. An amazing story, indeed. As the title of a movie about Jesus’ life once described it, it’s “The Greatest Story Ever Told.” John the Baptist had told the people about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-28, 1 John 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Come And See

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 24, 2008

It’s risky, but sharing faith with friends and families is the most important and effective way to bring people to Christ.

Introduction: Last week we studied Matthew’s account of the beginning of Jesus’ formal ministry when he was baptized by John the Baptist. Today we turn to the account of John the Gospel writer. The story begins with John the Baptist witnessing to Jesus as the “Lamb of God.” Two of John’s ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer, Power, And Personal Problems Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 2, 2003

Many of our interpersonal problems are actually personal, the resulting of feeling weak. Paul’s strategy was to pray for those with whom he had conflict, and that helped him become whole. The cross demonstrates the power of weakness. For Reformation Su

When we are in trouble, our first instinct is to pray. And that’s right. That’s as it should be. The only problem is that when we are in trouble, our first instinct is to pray for ourselves. And that’s where something goes wrong. That’s our mistake. Pray for someone else, and we will discover ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-10, Psalm 46:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 7, 2025

The Way of the LORD is a path that requires trust, obedience, and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Through the Scriptures, believers are encouraged to walk in this way, trusting in God's guidance and living in accordance with His will.

God has an amazing life of adventure and purpose waiting for us all. But very few people find it. A lot of people think “I tried the God thing, but it didn't work.” The problem is that the promises of God don't happen without the practices of Jesus. AND Most people aren't taught what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:25, Acts 18:18-28, John 14:6, John 10:10, Matthew 7:13-14, Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Peter 1:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John 14:6 - The Singularity Of Christ

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 26, 2016

This sermon was preached as a prelude to baptism. Jesus left absolutely no doubt that He was, is and always will be the only way to the Father in spite of the rising tide of public opinion.

=John 14:1-9 – please open your Bibles to the Gospel of John chapter 14. Of course we know that Gospel actually means “Good News!” John 14:6-7 was our memory scripture this past July, August, September Because we are baptizing Christopher today I thought it would be a good idea ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

A Well-Balanced Diet (Conversations With God, Part 2) Series

Contributed by Craig West on Dec 11, 2004

Sermon on prayer utilizing the ACTS model

“A Well-Balanced Diet” (Conversations with God – Part 2) “Developing spiritual fitness is like developing physical fitness.” Bill Hybels, Too Busy NOT to Pray (Downer’s Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 1998), 62. ADORATION - Psalm 8 *** READ THIS PSALM ALOUD *** - Adoration purges my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Developing "Harvest Eyes"

Contributed by Randy Chestnut on Apr 20, 2005

A message to challenge American Christians to change the way we see our country (USA), our church and ourselves.

We have all had the experience of reading our Bible and having a verse, a phrase or even a word leap off the page and grab our spirit. When that happens, the Lord is obviously trying to tell us something. Recently, I have had that experience while studying, John 4. In verse 4, we read “But He ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Filled With Righteousness Series

Contributed by Jeff Cole on Nov 22, 2025

We can live righteous lives if we desire it and seek it.

Filled with Righteousness Lakeview Baptist Church of Kannapolis April 13, 2025 Text Matthew 5:1-6 And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. (2) Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: (3) "Blessed are the poor in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Matthew 6:33

A Pattern For Praying & Receiving

Contributed by Gary Smith on Jan 5, 2003

This sermon takes a look at a story which serves as a good pattern for all who are seeking God for a miracle

“A Pattern Of Praying And Receiving” TEXT: II Chr. 20:1-5 (KJV) 1 It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, and the children of Am-mon, and with them other beside the Am-mon-ites, came against Je-hosh-a-phat to battle. 2 Then there came some that told Je-hosh-a-phat, saying, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

The Principles Of Prayer Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2019

“Methods are many, principles are few, methods may change, but prayer principles never do.”

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The nature of prayer tells what it is (description), the principles of prayer guides in prayer (description). 2. The guards answered. “No man ever spoke like this Man!” (John 7:46). We could say, “No man ever prayed like Jesus prayed.” 3. Principles are rules. “Methods are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:24, Matthew 26:39

Denomination: Baptist