Sermons on Hypocritical Prayer:

Prayer In Desperate Times

Contributed by Timothy Wong on Sep 14, 2021

Follow the example of Asaph who prayed during desperate times

PSALMS 77 – PRAYER IN DESPERATE TIMES I cried out to God with my voice— To God with my voice; And He gave ear to me. 2 In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord; My hand was stretched out in the night without ceasing; My soul refused to be comforted. 3 I remembered God, and was troubled; I ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Supernatural Power And Prayer

Contributed by Bud Rose on Sep 15, 2021

I want to speak to you about the three gifts of the Holy Spirit, which incorporate the voice of God. The gift of Prophesy, the gift of Tongues, and the gift of Interpretation of Tongues.

Supernatural Power And Prayer Introduction: There are a total of nine gifts of the Holy Spirit which fall into three different types of categories. They categories are: 1. The mind of God. This includes a. The gift of Wisdom b. The gift of Knowledge c. The gift of discerning of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, 1 Corinthians 13:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Prayer For Easter Power Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

Get this: the very energy that powered the first Easter is available to believers every day. The very energy that powered Jesus from the grave is offered to believers every day.

Many of you are working to restore kitchens and bathrooms in your homes as water pipes have burst in freezing temperatures from several weeks ago here in Texas. I am so grateful for the kindness I hear from so many of you as you respond to church family in need. You opened your homes and helped ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To Unfulfilled Prayer Series

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Jun 8, 2021

In this present pandemic crisis, many are pondering on these questions. I prayed to God for healing, restoration, for growth... but my prayers were not answered at least not as expected. Does God decide not to hear my prayers? Is he despising me?

Beloved in Christ, God has given us the authority (John1:12) to become his child, whereby, to exercise the authority: to pray and to live in the fulfillment of his plan. A child of God releases healing and other deliverances from his life by the authority given by God. That same God exercises his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12, Galatians 3:26, Deuteronomy 3:25-27, 2 Corinthians 12:8-9, John 9:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer And The Obedience Of Faith

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 24, 2023

We have access to grace and eternal life with the Blessed Trinity precisely because of their obedience, and our imitation of them by the obedience of faith.

Saturday of the 29th Week in Course 2023 Our Lord frequently prayed at night, perhaps because His fame spread so widely in a short time that people desperate for help surrounded Him every day (except perhaps the Sabbath). So what did He do when praying? We can learn a great deal from His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22, Psalm 19:2-5, Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Catholic

Mountain Removing Prayers

Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Oct 27, 2023

Enemies don’t give up without a fight. You have to rise up in the strength of the Lord to demand for the victory already given to you in Christ over Satan. Don’t be weary! Stand in Prayer. Keep standing after you have prayed.

Be a mountain remover. Prayer is operating in God’s energy through faith to dispossess your enemies of their inheritance. Spiritual warfare is not for quitters. It is for those who will stand in faith to resist the devil steadfastly until he flees. It is time to face your mountain I don’t know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:20, Ephesians 2:6

Denomination: Apostolic

Unity Through Prayer

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 31, 2023

I love it when someone calls me or texts me asking me questions about God’s Word. I don’t know all the answers, but I know the One who does! When I get these questions, it helps me grow. I believe it impossible for a church to grow, if the pastor and congregation are not growing in Christ!

Years ago, when Lisa and I joined a church that had just started, I invited some friends to church. They came, and one of them said “now that’s my kind of sermon, 13 minutes long”. Well, it wasn’t the short sermon that hooked him, because they never returned. Today may be the shortest sermon you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Why Prayer Works Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Nov 1, 2023

Jesus is our Great High Priest. Without Him in this role, prayer would be empty words and hopeless. Yet, as High Priest Jesus makes intercession for us. Our praying is powerful because our High Priest Jesus actively works through our petition. What does Jesus do?

When I was serving as a Pastor in Indiana, we lived near a college and monastery named, “St. Mary of the Woods.” At the monastery there was a place for elderly folks for elderly folks to live from the area so often I went to there often to visit. To be granted entrance to visit my members of our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Disciple’s Prayer Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 2, 2024

Prayer is a large topic that we cannot cover completely. The disciples knew Jesus as a praying man and they knew that John had taught his disciples to pray. “Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1)

Journey With Jesus: The Daily Trek of Discipleship The Disciple’s Prayer Life Introduction Sanders: “Prayer is an amazing paradox. It is a blending of simplicity and profundity. It can be an agony or an ecstasy. It can focus on a single objective, or it can roam the world. It is ‘the simplest form ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Necessities For Powerful Prayer

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 28, 2023

Bible study on 12 necessities for believers to have a powerful prayer life. Great for midweek prayer meeting.

“NECESSITIES FOR POWERFUL PRAYER” FBCF – 9/27/23 Refresh Jon Daniels “Prayer is the most important work in the Kingdom of God.” (O. Hallesby) ? Know your audience – Jer. 33:3 – “Call to ME…” ? Know your enemy – Eph. 6:12; 1 Peter 5:8 ? Abiding/Remaining – John 15:7 – “…that is, if we are ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3, Ephesians 6:12, 1 Peter 5:8, John 15:7, Matthew 21:22, Mark 11:24, Psalm 66:18, Isaiah 59:2, 2 Chronicles 7:14, 1 John 1:9, Proverbs 28:13, Psalm 32:5, Luke 15:17-20, James 5:16, Matthew 7:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, 1 John 5:14-15, Hebrews 4:16, Ephesians 3:12, Psalm 119:105  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The High Calling Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 11, 2023

He wants us to ask for His help, wisdom, and strength at all times and in all circumstances. He made this promise and He will never fail. Nothing is asked in vain!

Oasis WordBank Opening Passage Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. John 16:24 (ESV) Title: The High Calling Of Prayer Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Reference: 00122309 Devotional This is an open call to ...read more

Scripture: John 16:24, Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Charismatic

Discipleship: Dependent In Prayer

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 14, 2021

'Dependent In Prayer' – Luke chapter 11 verses1-13 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The priority of Prayer (vs 1). (2). The Pattern for Prayer (vs 2-4). (3). The Persistence in Prayer (vs 5-8). (4). The Promises for Prayer (vs 9-13). SERMON BODY: Ill: • If you are a fan of Disney ad Pixar movies, then keep an eye out for “A113” • Because it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Prevaing In The Place Of Prayer

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jan 5, 2022

Prayer is work. Life is a battle. To overcome problems and challenges in our life's journey, we need to fight on our knees.

TEXT: Exodus 17:10-13 "So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought with Amalek: and Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. But Moses' hands were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:10-13, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Dangerous Prayer? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

Dangerous prayers ask God to bless us by first breaking us.

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Cultivating A Life Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 28, 2025

Prayer is the breath of the spiritual life. Just as the body cannot survive without oxygen, so the believer cannot thrive without prayer.

CULTIVATING A LIFE OF PRAYER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 18:1 Supporting Texts: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, James 5:16, Mark 1:35, Daniel 6:10, Ephesians 6:18 INTRODUCTION: Prayer is the breath of the spiritual life. Just as the body cannot survive without oxygen, so the believer cannot ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God