Sermons on Importance Of Prayer:

Faith Fueled By Prayer

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 16, 2020

Corrie Ten Boom asked: "Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?” As we face the struggles of everyday life, we must keep our faith strong - and the way we keep our faith strong is to keep it fueled by prayer.

Faith Fueled By Prayer 1 Samuel 1:1 - 2:10 Introduction Corrie Ten Boom asked: "Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?” As we face the struggles of everyday life, we must keep our faith strong - and the way we keep our faith strong is to keep it fueled by prayer. Our text centers ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

17 The Prayer For Mercy Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Nov 11, 2020

The devotion is about the prayer by the sailors before they threw Jonah overboard so as to bring a calm to the sea.

# 17 – The Prayer for Mercy Jonah 1:14 – “Therefore they cried out to the LORD and said, “We pray, O LORD, please do not let us perish for this man’s life, and do not charge us with innocent blood; for You, O LORD, have done as it pleased You.” “Therefore they cried out to the LORD…” In our last ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:14, Matthew 27:24, Matthew 24:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Job’s Prayer

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 13, 2024

Job's intimate relationship with God is spread all over the 42 chapters, interwoven with passionate pleas, complaints, worship, heart-breaking questions and finally ends in glory.

JOB’S PRAYER Job1:4 His sons used to hold feasts in their homes on their birthdays, and they would invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them. 5 When a period of feasting had run its course, Job would make arrangements for ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Keys - Persistence Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Oct 27, 2011

Please forgive me for stating the obvious, but persistent prayer is hard work. It drains us. It is hard, but it is eventually worth the effort.

Prayer Keys - Persistence “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” Luke 18:1 Have you seen that cartoon with the pelican having a frog for dinner? His dinner is not agreeing with him. In fact, his dinner is violently ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 7, 2024

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 18, 2024

In this lesson, we examine some of the things that can hinder God's ability, not His willingness, but His ability to answer our prayers.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible studies teach ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6-8, Mark 11:21-24, Hebrews 11:6, Isaiah 59:2, Psalm 66:18-20, 1 Peter 1:13-15, Hosea 4:6, John 13:34-35, Luke 18:10-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Always Be Pre=prayered

Contributed by Joe Jones on Nov 15, 2005

Praying like Jesus taught us to

The boy scouts have a motto that says…always be prepared. If you have ever been part of their organization you come to learn that the training and teaching of the boy scouts is to help you in life so that you are able to survive when you face difficulty. You learn how to start a fire without ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Priority Of Prayer In Worship Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

# 4 in series on 1 Timothy. Deals with the priority of prayer in worship.

“Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #4 “The Priority of Prayer In Worship!” 1 Timothy 2:1- 7 It seems to me that we live in a society that is growing more and more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer: Connections In Ministry Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 15, 2004

Discover how prayer is absolutely necessary in fruitful ministry.

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) We continue our message series on prayer this morning. Someone tells about a new trainee in a large company. To befriend his colleagues, he offered to buy a pizza lunch for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: *other

Overcoming The Prayer Block

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 18, 2003

Overcoming common obstacles to prayer.

Overcoming the Prayer Block Ref.: Mark 1:35 Luke 5:15 Romans 7:14–25 1 John 1:8–10 Psalms 100:4 Read No Time for Him I. Obstacles There are many, though some are mere excuses that would yield to a strong will. A. Time 1. Life is too busy, but not too busy for less important things—TV, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:15-16, Mark 1:35-38

Prayer - A Conversation With God

Contributed by John Quigley on Jan 7, 2005

First in a series setting out prayer as a conversation with God, this sermon deals primarily with the role of faith in prayer.

John 14:10-14 "Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own authority, but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me, or else believe on account of the works ...read more

Scripture: John 14:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Proper Attitudes Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

Prayer is our communication line to God. Let us keep it always open, operative, and if possible, busy. God is very eager to respond to our prayers more than we are eager to receive the answer of our prayers.

Attitudes of Prayer Luke 11: 5-13 Note: Some materials of this sermon are taken from sermoncentral.com This morning we will examine the parable which is commonly called: “The Friend at Midnight.” Jesus gave this parable to His disciples after giving them the model prayer in response to their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Of Repentance For Haiti

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 9, 2010

This is a prophetic message to Haitians after the earthquake

PRAYER OF REPENTANCE FOR HAITI The Meaning of God’s Jealousy Zephaniah 1:14 The great day of the LORD is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly, even the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly. 15 That day is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love, Prayer And Grace

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 2, 2016

No one will go and make disciples, much less baptize a so-called follower without believing that Jesus gave them these final words. These words from Jesus came out of concern, care and love...

Love, Prayer and Grace Matthew 28:19-20 Jesus gave His disciples one final command upon ascending to heaven. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Food, Prayer, And Wineskins

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2015

if people prayed as much as they say they do, we would see God do some amazing things!

Food, Prayer,and Wineskins Matthew 9:14-9:17 Introduction- The ministry of Jesus seems at times complex and confusing when you think of what He did and how He did it. Remember a couple weeks ago, Jesus left this earth by way of ascension and told the disciples that He must go so the comforter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Nazarene