Sermons on How To Pray:

Watch And Pray

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 24, 2008

Prayer gives us the strength to face the challenges of life in the last days. It is our reliance on God that grants the victory. We need that resolve today.

Let’s look at the theme verse for the last Retreat. • 1 Peter 4:7 says, “The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.” • There is an end to this world. And we are now nearer its end than before. • And therefore, Peter says, there are some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pray For Revival Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Aug 8, 2008

Pray for a revival in our land and world.

Pray for Revival: 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If My people…will humble themselves…” 1. We need to pray that we as Christians would bow down before our Lord each day, so that we may receive His grace daily to live as we should. James wrote, “Submit therefore to God, resist the Devil and he will flee from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Praying Church Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 21, 2009

The church did not pray for the easing of persecution, but for greater courage and more miracles. They recognizes God’s sovereignty and pray for God’s will to be fulfilled.

CONTEXT • Peter and John healed a crippled beggar in Chapter 3. It drawn the attention of the crowd. • Peter took the opportunity to preach Jesus and forgiveness of sin in Jesus’ Name. At least 5000 men were saved (4:4). • The priests and religious leaders were not happy that they were preaching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Family That Prays PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024

This sermon explores God's promises of protection, His presence in our prayers, and the peace we find through petition, as depicted in Psalm 91:15.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a privilege to be standing here before you today, in this sacred space, where we gather in unity and love, to share in the Word of God. It is in this Word, in the divine wisdom it imparts, that we find our refuge and our strength. Today, we will be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:15

Topics: Prayer, God's Encouragement

Pray Purposefully Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 19, 2024

3 more ways to view "Deliver us from evil" (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 13 of the same title)

HoHum: Story from Bob Hostetler in Red Letter Prayer Life: Two of my dearest friends in the world, Dave and Becky, told me the amazing story of their mission trip some years ago to the mountain town of San Luis, Honduras. They traveled as part of a combined medical and evangelistic team that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, Romans 7:15-25, 2 Thessalonians 3:2, Ephesians 6:18-19, 1 Corinthians 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray Worshipfully Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 28, 2024

For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 14 of the same title)

HoHum: I love sports. Lately, I have been unable to watch sports so instead I go to ESPN and look at the stats for my favorite teams. Chicago Cubs (this year they are pathetic), North Carolina Tarheels basketball, Indiana Pacers NBA and now the Indiana Fever (Love Caitlin Clark). Been to several ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 8:5-13, Romans 11:36, Psalm 118:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Pays To Pray!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 8, 2022

It is interesting to listen to prayers. Each person has his own unique way of praying.

Illus: For example, a man in Columbia, South Carolina, was led to the Lord late in life. He was a slow talking southerner. When he prayed publicly, everyone enjoyed listening to him because of his slow southern drawl, and because he was sincere. It sounded like he was having a private conversation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Like A Girl! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 14, 2009

It is an insult that is still used today on playgrounds across the globe. Little boys testing their strength and dexterity against one another revert back to this proverbial slap in the face by throwing down the gauntlet of this time proven stab. However

“Like a Girl” Pray Like A Girl I. Introduction For those of you last who were out last week I started a new series called “Like a Girl!” I challenged us to reevaluate what most of us have thought of as an insult for years when I challenged you to “Fight Like a Girl!” Not some hands flailing in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:11-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Pray For One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 1, 2009

Praying for one another fervently and faithfully is our privilege and responsibility.

A. The story is told about three men were hiking one day and unexpectedly came upon a large, raging, violent river. 1. They needed to get to the other side, but had no idea of how to do so. 2. The first man prayed to God, saying, “Please God, give me the strength to cross this river.” a. Poof! ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You Pray PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Unpack the deeper meaning and benefits of the Lord's Prayer, emphasizing its power as a two-way conversation with God.

Good morning, church family! Today's sermon will focus on the power of prayer, specifically the Lord’s Prayer. Now, I know many of us have said the Lord’s Prayer countless times, but have we ever truly unpacked its meaning and the benefits it brings into our lives? The late Billy Graham once said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Topics: Lord's Prayer

Modeling The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jan 17, 2015

This is the passage where one of Jesus' disciples, after watching Jesus pray, comes up to him and asks Jesus to teach him and the other disciples 'How to pray.' This is one of the two places in scripture that Jesus gives us all an example , or model, how we should pray.

Happy, "NEW" Saturday, Everyone! I must say, I have never been one to get all excited about new years resolutions. Not because they can't be kept, but because they are cliché'. Traditionally, they make sense, but more than not, a new years resolution just fades into the sunset, so to speak. So ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get The Most From Your Prayer Life

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009

We need to grow in prayer…And the only way that is going to happen is to pray! It’s as simple as that.

How to Get the Most from Your Prayer Life Ephesians 6:18 You know…the Apostle Paul really knows how to end a letter with a BANG! • In this chapter he starts by talking about Family and having healthy relationships. • Then he goes on to teach us what we need to do in order to have victory over the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Pray?

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Pray because God commands it, because it is a sin not to pray, and because it is our way of getting things from God.

WHY PRAY? I. BECAUSE GOD COMMANDS IT A. HE COMMANDS ALL MEN TO PRAY 1. Luke 18:1 "And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;" (KJV) 2. This passage doesn’t say just PREACHERS should pray. 3. This passage doesn’t say just DEACONS should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

What To Pray For

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 6, 2003

to stress the importance of prayer in the life of the believer, especially when it comes to evangelism

What to Pray for Colossians 4:2-6 Primary Purpose: To stress the importance of prayer in the life of the believers, especially when it comes to evangelism. Paul’s requests for prayer enlightens us as to his priorities in his life. We would do well to heed his words ad to follow his example. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist