Sermons on Intercessory Prayer:

Fervent Prayer From The Bell Of A Fish

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Mar 12, 2017

One of the most powerful prayers ever uttered came from a desperate preacher that found himself in a unbelievable situation. YOU will learn how to pray when the storm is beyond your control.

FERVENT PRAYER FROM THE BELL OF A FISH We come the theme -- Character’s that build Character. We will park in Jonah 2 and discover a desperate prayer from a desperate Preacher who was cast into the sea and swallowed by a big fish. Jonah 1:17 unequivocally states, “7 Now the LORD had prepared a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Basis For All Prayers Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

A prayer for God to be glorified.

A. INTRODUCTION “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in my life on earth as Your will is done in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Prayer Should Look Like

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

We need to engage in proper biblical prayer

Matthew 6:9-13 Introduction: Illustration “Teach us what to say in prayer” I. Worship (v.9) A. What is worship of God? 1. Recognizing who is of the highest worth. 2. Recognizing we are not it. 3. In worship we are submitting to God in a fresh way every time we do it. 4. Recognizing the Holiness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Passion Week To Pentecost Prayer Response Series

Contributed by Jay Yousling on Apr 21, 2020

Jesus prayed John 17 as His hour had come. The infant group of believers prayed together until Pentecost. What did they all pray? Maybe the topics that was on our Savior's heart. All the topics are from John 17

GLORIOUS GOSPEL PROJECT - JOHN 17 “My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples.” John 15:8 0. GOSPEL PREVIEW – John 13:1 a. Clock – Prophesy: The Hour, The Plot/Project, Psalm 110 b. Chair – Priest, Back to the Father, The Throne, Seated at the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-25, John 17:1, John 17:6, John 17:15, John 17:20, Psalm 110:1, John 17:1-5, John 17:6-14, John 17:15-19, John 13:1, John 17:20-25  (view more)  (view less)

Prayer: A Really Really Good Day...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 17, 2021

Three prayers stages: 1. ASK, 2. SEEK, 3. KNOCK... Either we will trust God and have a good day or we will grow weary? It is up to you.

PRAYER: WILL YOU MAKE TODAY A REALLY, REALLY GOOD DAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: SEEMS WE HAVE LOWERED THE STANDARD OF PRAYER, WE MUST COME TO GOD AND BE DIRECT. Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8, John 14:1, Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Have Heard Your Prayers

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Aug 14, 2021

Hearing the voice of the Lord

The word time is a word that is often taken for granted. We are all guilty of often wasting time. We are all guilty of not using our time wisely. In fact the old cliché says that, “Time waits on no man.” The American Heritage College Dictionary defines time as a nonspatial continuum in which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:5

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Prayer For The Saints Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 14, 2021

To discuss Paul's prayer for the saints. This, too, is our prayer for the Pickensville church of Christ: that it might abound in sincere love and grace; that it approves of excellent things; and that it abides blamelessly, without offense until the Day of Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. They abound in sincere love 2. They approve things excellent 3. They abide without offense Introductory Remarks. 1. The apostle Paul held sincere regards for the church at Philippi. While in prison, he prayed for them, in the concern and love of a father for his children. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11, Ephesians 3:20-21, Colossians 3:1-4, Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Men's Prayers

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Sep 1, 2021

a look into Jesus' parable about two men going to the temple to pray in Luke 18

• Have we ever gone someplace and then, when we get there, entirely forget what it was we went there for in the first place? • Like going into a room of your house to get something, and then forgetting what it was you were looking for? • What about studying hours on end for an exam, and then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

After Our Prayers Comes Praise

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 11, 2021

After you have prayed about it start praising God.

As we continue this series on Praise, last week we talked about, that there is victory in your praise, and this week we want to talk about, “After our Prayer comes our Praise”. When we search the books of the Psalmist we will notice that there are many prayers and many of those prayers include a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Three Keys To A Better Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

It seems as if God has designed prayer to be a promoter of unity, fellowship and brotherhood. He has promised to answer more effectively those prayers that come from a partnership.

Dietrich Bonhoffer was a leader in the church of Germany at the time of Hitler's rise to power. He opposed Hitler and was imprisoned in 1943. He did not cease to influence people, however, even in prison. He inspired others by his courage. The guards were supposed to be his enemies, but they ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3

Praying The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 27, 2021

Simple outline of the Lord's prayer. I used this to share notes and then pray on each topic. We called this our Look Up! service.

Begin with Praise – This is where true prayer begins. Mat 6:9-13 In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Too many times we begin our prayers with selfish request. Focusing too much on self. Surrender – This is where we surrender to God’s will and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Great Reasons To Saturate This Year In Prayer

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 13, 2020

5 Reasons to saturate the year in prayer: 1. Bank blessings; 2. Prayer makes you smell good to God; 3. It sets the direction and tone for the year; 4. The season demands it; 5. You can avoid evil decrees.

Great Reasons To Saturate this Year in Prayer PPT 1 Message Title 1. You can/need to bank Blessings for the future. Every year I approach the week of prayer from a cautious perspective. Danger ahead. I think that is wise and we will talk about that shortly, but I want to begin this morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:20-21, Revelation 5:8, James 4:13-15, Matthew 24:7, Matthew 6:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayers For Our Nation Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Nov 3, 2020

I urge you to pray in accordance with God’s Word so that God’s will might be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Man’s words will all fade away, but the Word of the Lord shall stand forever!

“How has it happened, Sir, that we have not hitherto once thought of humbly appealing to the Father of lights to illuminate our understandings? In the beginning of the contest with Great Britain, when we were sensible to danger, we had daily prayers in this room for Divine protection. Our prayers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-3, Psalm 107:6-8, Psalm 118:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disciples Of Jesus Believe In The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 15, 2020

Disciples of Jesus believe in the power of prayer and use prayer for empowerment in discipleship and ministry.

A. One night a young boy was kneeling next to his bed with his mother and grandmother beside him as he softly said his prayers, “Dear God, please bless Mommy and Daddy, and all the family, and please give me a good night’s sleep.” 1. Then suddenly the little boy raised his voice and shouted, “And ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14, 1 John 5:14-15, Matthew 7:7-11, Ephesians 3:20-21, James 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unceasing Rejoicing, Prayer & Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 25, 2019

These brief but pointed admonitions in our passage hold for us the secret of a peaceful heart amid the turmoil and clamor of a hectic world.

1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 UNCEASING REJOICING, PRAYER & THANKSGIVING “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Our passage is a series of brief, staccato commands for Christian living. It contains ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist