Sermons on Illistraton Of Powere Of Praying Parents Billy Graham:

How To Pray Like A Righteous Man

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 30, 2002

James gives us the example of how to pray by referring back to Elijah’s prayer for rain. What did he do that we can copy in our prayers?

OPEN: A man by the name of Harold Lamb told this story of a sales presentation he made at a church board meeting: "My co-worker and I were making a sales call to a rural Baptist church. We gave our presentation to the church committee, and then the group’s chairman walked to the altar and knelt ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Simon And Simon Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 9, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 8: 1 - 25

Acts 8: 1 - 25 Simon and Simon 8 Now Saul was consenting to his death. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Revival - Pray And Seek His Face

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

The third lesson in a multi-part series inspired by Rick Atchley’s series Revive Us Again.

PRAY AND SEEK HIS FACE II Chronicles 7:14 INTRODUCTION: In 1857 there was a 46 year old man named Jeremiah Lamphere who lived in New York City. Jeremiah loved the Lord tremendously, but he didn’t feel that he could do much for the Lord until he began to feel a burden for the lost and accepted an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Jonah 3:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Power Towards Us Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 2, 2022

In Ephesians 1, Paul compares God's power towards us who believe with the power he used to raise Christ from the dead. It's hard to conceive! But we should believe it - and live in a way that's consistent with it.

INTRODUCTION Two weeks ago it was Easter Sunday. So, do you suppose that we’ve now said goodbye to Easter until next year? Well, we haven’t! The season of Easter doesn’t FINISH on Easter Sunday! It actually STARTS on Easter Sunday and continues for seven weeks after that. That means that it’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Who Prays In A Modern Global Society?

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 16, 2014

Prayer is not for the faint of heart. It requires a well-made up mind to serve the Lord, Jesus Christ.

Who Prays In A Modern Global Society? By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 16, 2014) “For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil” (I Peter 3:12 King James Version, KJV ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:12-22

Denomination: Friends

"Spiritual Warfare: A Winnable War”, Pt. 1

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Oct 5, 2008

Its high time Christians stop sounding retreat and start shouting “charge”! Instead of the devil taking it to us, we should be taking it the devil – that’s the heart of spiritual warfare!

“Spiritual Warfare: A Winnable War”, Pt. 1 Ephesians 6:10-12 During one of the darkest periods of WW2 after the collapse of the French to Germany and before America got involved, Winston Churchill gave a speech on BBC radio that rallied his country in a powerful way. He said in part, “Now that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Need Help Praying? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 25, 2004

#7 in Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series. This is about prayer, how it is a challenge but it’s worthwhile too. And the Spirit helps us to do it. Lots of good illustrations from other sources.

Romans 8:26-27 – Do You Need Help Praying? An unknown Confederate soldier wrote these words: I asked God for strength that I might achieve. I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey. I asked God for health that I might do greater things. I was given infirmity that I might do better ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

When We Find It Hard To Pray

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 26, 2021

Prayer is not a mood. It is our lifeline to all that is good and must be chosen above our feelings.

TITLE: WHEN WE FIND IT DIFFICULT TO PRAY SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 8:26 / ROMANS 15:30 (This is not an original sermon, it is a combination of various ministers with my own adaptations throughout) Richard Dehaan told of a soldier who was doing guard duty on the front line in WWI. After being relieved ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Increase Our Faith, To Pray

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 11, 2022

John talks about having confidence in faith so that we pray.

10.16.22 1 John 5:13–15 13 I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. 14 This is the confidence that we have before him: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 And if we know that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Importance Of Husbands And Wives Praying Together Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2024

Let us explore a vital aspect of Christian marriage: the importance of husbands and wives praying together.

The Importance of Husbands and Wives Praying Together Today, we will explore a vital aspect of Christian marriage: the importance of husbands and wives praying together. Though the Bible does not have a single verse that explicitly commands couples to pray together, it is rich with principles and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:5-6, Ephesians 5:25-26, James 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Sleep While Praying

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2015

To show that JESUS never wanted us to sleep when talking to Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you sleeping while praying? No. I listened and do what JESUS commanded. Matthew 26:41 Matthew 26:41 All of you must keep awake (give strict attention, be cautious and active) and watch and pray, that you may not come into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Family That Prays Together Stays Together Series

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 6, 2002

Tips on how to become praying people.

THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER Acts 4:23-37 INTRODUCTION A good Christian lad went camping with his family. He was warned not to stray too far from the campfire, as the woods were full of danger. The young boy had every intention of not straying but curiosity got the better of him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37, Acts 7:27, Acts 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prays For His Believing Church

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 30, 2009

Easter 7(C) - Our Savior Jesus Christ prays for his believing church to be united in his love so that it may share God’s glory.

JESUS PRAYS FOR HIS BELIEVING CHURCH (Outline) May 24, 2009 -- EASTER 7 -- John 17:20-26 INTRO: In the verses preceding our text Jesus prays for his disciples (cf. *Gospel). Our text states that Jesus prays for “them”. “Them” refers to Jesus’ disciples. Jesus prays for his disciples. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Praying With Jesus: Hallowed Be Your Name Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 15, 2019

God's name stands for him. When we pray for his name to be hallowed, 1) We are saying that he is the foundation of our lives, and 2) We are committing ourselves to show his holiness by our worship and actions in the world.

PRAYING LIKE JESUS: Hallowed Be Your Name In Luke 11:1-2, we read, “One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray’ … He said to them, ‘When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name.”’ Jesus wants us to pray that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4, Romans 2:24, 1 Peter 2:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reasons Why We Ought To Pray

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 23, 2019

Getting God's Attention

REASONS WHY WE OUGHT TO PRAY 1 THESS. 5:17 1. INTRODUCTION. THERE ARE REASONS TO DO WHATEVER WE DO. THE REASONS WE GO TO WORK IS SO THAT WE CAN HAVE INCOME TO PROVIDE FOOD, SHELTER, TO PAY BILLS, AS WELL AS PROVIDE FOR OUR OTHER NEEDS. THE REASONS WE GO TO THE DOCTOR IS SO THAT WE CAN BE HEALTHY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist