Sermons about Hypocritical Prayer

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 21, 2023

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Jesus is stripping the Jews naked of their self-righteousness and hypocrisy related to their worship. Jesus uses a Greek word that describes them as a stage actor when it comes to their worship, and he does the same for the way they pray

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This morning we’re continuing our study of the Sermon on the Mount. From the beginning of this study, I’ve shared with you and pointed out to you how Jesus was calling for the life of the believer to be rooted in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Brethren

Prayer: Companions Of Pray-Ers Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 29, 2004

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Learn how prayer works and pray.

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit www.danachau.com for a free online course.) How many people have appliances or software at home you don’t use, because you don’t know how they work? I know some people with VCRs, and they don’t know how to program their VCR to record ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: *other

Prayer 3- 'unanswered' Prayer Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 10, 2003

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The talks from a Seeker Service on "’unanswered’ prayer". The three ’talks’ were spread over the whole of the 1 hr service, which included video snippets, drama etc.

“If only prayers were answered” Jas 4:2b, 3 WBC 12.1.3 am Seeker Service You do not have, because you do not ask God. 3 When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. 1 Intro- does prayer work? What’s amazing is just how ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer : A Model For Prayer

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

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This sermon is a simple and clear exposition on the Lord’s prayer and is an excellent guide to prayer patterns.

THE LORD’S PRAYER : A MODEL FOR PRAYER Matthew.6:9-13. I SALUTATION: The Lord Jesus taught us how we should begin our prayers. 1.THE PERSON: "Our Father". Our prayer will be most effective when we come to God as His children and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Isaac's Prayer: A Prayer For Children Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 27, 2015

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If you want to lay hold of God’s willingness in prayer, just keep on asking God to keep His Word, counting on Him to work in unusual and unstoppable ways.

Mark Ashton, in his book, A Voice in the Wilderness, talks about a small boy who was writing a letter to God. Christmas was approaching and he wanted to ask God for certain Christmas presents he badly wanted. He began his letter with these words: “I've been good for six months now.” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Moses' Prayer: A Prayer For Mercy Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 3, 2015

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If you want your prayers to really make a difference, then remind God that His interests are at stake and ask God to remember His people, His purposes, and His promises.

There was once a small town which had no liquor stores. Eventually, though, someone built a nightclub right on the main street through town. This so upset the members in one of the churches that they conducted several all-night prayer meetings. They asked the Lord to “burn down that den of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Nehemiah's Prayer: A Prayer For Revival Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 18, 2015

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If we want to experience revival in our land, we must cry out to God, praise His name, confess our sins, claim His promises, and commit to serving Him.

Before the opening day of duck season, two hunters bought a bird dog. They had heard that such a dog would make their hunting experience much more enjoyable and profitable. So when the big day came, they were up bright and early. They hunted all day, but as the sun began to set, they hadn’t ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Church's Prayer: Prayer For Salvation Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 18, 2015

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The church's top priority is to pray for people's salvation: that they come to know the Father through Jesus, the Son; and that they find freedom through Jesus, the Savior.

Several years ago, because of all the tornados in the area, a developer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offered an optional tornado-safe room in the new homes he was selling. Nine of the first ten buyers opted to pay the extra $2,500 for the room, which can also be used as a closet, bathroom, or vault when not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Abraham's Prayer: A Prayer For The City Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 21, 2015

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If you want God to answer your prayer listen to Him first; then ask for things in accordance with his character and with a humble confidence in Him

In the movie, Bruce Almighty, Bruce (Jim Carey) is a reporter who made a fool of himself on national television, lost his job, was attacked on the street, and had an emotional blow-up with his girlfriend, Grace (Jennifer Aniston). With his world falling apart, Bruce takes a midnight ride to clear ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Prayer Of Rest And Unceasing Prayer Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 4, 2020

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This is the 3rd Address in the four part Lenten Series on Prayer

Prayer of Rest and paradoxically Unceasing Prayer Story: A business manager went on holiday to an island in Greece. One day, while he was on the beach, he was called up on his mobile phone by his secretary, wanting some help. He gave her some instructions and told her to call him back when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35, Revelation 5:6-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Romans 12:12, Colossians 4:2, Philippians 4:6 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Prayer Of Adoration And Sacramental Prayer Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 4, 2020

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This is the final address of my LENTEN SERIES ON PRAYER. I can't commend enough Richard Foster's book entitled simply Prayer if you are serious about Prayer

Prayer of Adoration and Sacramental Prayer This is the fourth study in our series on Prayer In the first week we looked at 1. Simple Prayer and 2. Praying the Ordinary And in the second week we looked at 3. The Prayer of Relinquishment 4. Formation Prayer and Last week we looked at 5. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:18, Revelation 5:11-12, 1 Timothy 1:17, 1 Samuel 15:22-23, Romans 12:1-2 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Public Prayers And Private Prayers

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 20, 2025

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Today with God’s help I am going to be preaching on two kinds of PRAYERS

Why? (1) Because much of the preaching that preachers preach about today is about PRIVATE PRAYERS only. (2) They SELDOM EVER preach on PUBLIC PRAYERS making the distinction between PUBLIC and PRIVATE. Both of these kinds of prayers are taught throughout the scriptures and should be preached. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Judge Not

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 22, 2020

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Some thoughts on judgment and prayer, and the Golden Rule.

JUDGE NOT. Matthew 7:1-12. When Jesus says, “Judge not” (Matthew 7:1), He is not bidding us suspend our faculty of discernment. If that was the case, then He would not have gone on to describe certain people as “dogs” or “swine” (Matthew 7:6)! How could we make that identification without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maturing Prayer

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 6, 2009

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Prayer provides the opportunity for us to have conversations with God that will transform our lives. We must increase our prayer lives: individually and corporately if we want to obtain the promises that God has made us. We will be intentional about

Maturing Prayer Kitten Prayer - The story is told of a young girl who was saying her bedtime prayers while her parents knelt beside her. “Dear God, bless Mommy and Daddy and my little brother, Tommy. God, I would really like a pony, but if You can’t get me a pony, a kitten would do. Amen.” Get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Powerful Prayer

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 22, 2009

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A message reminding us that there is Godly power in man-made prayers!

WE ALL KNOW · That children are very honest · And they tend to · Say it the way it should be said A LITTLE BOY WAS SAYING HIS PRAYERS · And this is what he said; Dear God, bless my mommy & daddy, and take care of yourself, too, because without You, we’re sunk! Amen BUT MANY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: *other

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