Sermons on Jacob Wrestled In Prayer:

Jesus And Prayer

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

Encouraging people to sacrifice a little for prayer

Title: Jesus and Prayer Theme: Encouraging people to sacrifice a little for prayer Text: Luke 6.12-16 Time: March 6, 2011 [Title Slide] [S] “One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. When morning came, he called his disciples to him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by John Putty on Mar 19, 2011

How prayer can change things for the better including ourselves.

THE POWER OF PRAYER I. LET'S TALK ABOUT BELIEVERS WHO AGREE IN PRAYER A. What happens when the church prays together? 1. "If two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything, that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven" (Matt. 18:19). B. Leadership can't do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer And Fasting

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Jesus knew there would come a time when He would not be physically present any longer with His disciples / with the church. Perilous times would come when supernatural strength would be needed. “Then they will fast IN THOSE DAYS.” Church, we are living

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Jesus knew there would come a time when He would not be physically present any longer with His disciples / with the church. Perilous times would come when supernatural strength would be needed. “Then they will fast IN THOSE DAYS.” Church, we are living ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

A People Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011

This message is meant to enlighten us to our responsibility to pray for our leaders, as well as for all men, and enocurage us to get started on it right away.

A People Of Prayer 1 Timothy 2:1-6 INTRODUCTION: A. I hope you have been able to keep up with this series from 1 Timothy. 1. In finishing chapter one we have looked at the reason for Paul’s writing this letter. 2. Some folks in leadership positions had forsaken the foundations of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Being Prayerful Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 25, 2011

James calls us to pray in all circumstances ... for ourselves as well as for each other. This is a means by which we can help each other not wonder from the truth

You Can Listen to the Full Sermon Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/practical-faith/ Message James 5:13-20 “Being Prayerful” In our modern age of instant messaging, information technology and the i-gadgets it is fast becoming obvious that skills from the past are ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer And Planning Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 11, 2011

When God burdens us in our prayer life he is preparing us to do something about that burden in someone elses life. When our prayers connect with God's plans great things happen.

Intro: Tomas A Edison “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed up in overalls and looks like work.” I agree with Mark Driscoll pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle Washington. “We need far less people criticizing and writing books about what is wrong with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer Of Habakkuk

Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on Jul 16, 2011

Mercy in Wrath

A Prayer of Habakkuk Habakkuk 3:1-2 Text: v 2.b – In wrath remember Mercy I. The great day of God’s wrath will come. Rom 6:17 1 Thess. 1:10 Isa. 13:11-13 Zeph. 1:14-18 II. The Psalmist declares God’s Great mercy is everlasting to everlasting. Ps. 103:8-17 52:8 III. The ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Prayer

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 18, 2011

Even though there isn't step by step requirments of prayer,but there are examples that Christ gave each believer.

The Law of Prayer Matthew 6:5-14 5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 But you, when you pray, go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Persistence In Prayer Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Feb 22, 2014

Jesus tells us to pray and not give up-He already taught the content of prayer-Persistence in the Lord's Prayer is required if we are to see God work.

Luke 18 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, 2 saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. 3 Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, ‘Get justice for me from my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: *other

Pattern Of Prayer

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 24, 2014

Jesus taught a pattern for prayer not a rote one.

I decided through prayer that we will finish our study of the prayer “lead us not into temptation” next week. I also decided through prayer to do a message on Noah before we go to 2nd Thessalonians. A movie will be released next month about Noah starring Russell Crowe and so let’s be prepared for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Lion Of A Prayer Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 9, 2014

We sometimes hear "I felt like Daniel in the Lion's Den" but who was this Daniel and what was he doing in the lion's den? This message looks at the prayer that got Daniel in trouble

Daniel in the Lion’s Den It’s one of those phrases that you hear every once in a while but I’m not always sure that those using it are aware of the context. It often involves someone who is in a tough spot and they will say “I felt like Daniel in the lions den.” ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Reconnecting With Prayer Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 23, 2014

FOUR THINGS I KNOW I SACRIFICE WHEN I'M NOT RECONNECTING WITH GOD IN PRAYER.

Reconnecting with Prayer Isaiah 40:27-31 9/8/13 Introduction Video: Connecting with GOD through Prayer  What if prayer is more about reconnecting than meetings, lists chains, requests, petitions, intercessions? T.S. The Poet David gives us gives us a look at what we sacrifice when we do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Prayer And Praise Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 30, 2014

Through prayer we speak to God as we do when we praise him. But our songs of praise are also meant to be an encouragement to one another.

Do you know what a monologue is? A monologue is when one person speaks while everyone else listens. Late night talk shows begin with a monologue. The host cracks jokes while the audience listens. A teacher lecturing on the habits of the South American sloth delivers a monologue while students take ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Priority In Prayer Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 27, 2012

Gods priority in prayer is His work in you, not just His blessing for you.

THE PRIORITY OF PRAYER Eph_3:14-21 INTRODUCTION Be careful what you ask for What would you ask for if you found a genie-in-a-bottle and were granted three wishes that were bound to come true? If you could have three wishes fulfilled, what would you ask for? Have you heard the story of a young man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prayer Of Faith

Contributed by John Teem Jr. on Jan 22, 2013

What exactly is the Prayer of Faith James speaks of? Well let us examine the subject and find out.

THE PRAYER OF FAITH WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 14, 2012 CHAPEL OF REDEMPTION JOHN TEEM JR. JAMES 5:13-18 INTRODUCTION: IS ANYTHING TO HARD FOR GOD? Genesis 18:14, Jeremiah 32:17, Jeremiah 32:27, Matthew 19:26, Luke 18:27, Mark 9:23 DOES GOD LIE OR CHANGE HIS MIND? Malachi 3:6, I Kings 8:56 HAS HE ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: *other