Sermons on Jesus Prayer Life:

Silently Touch Jesus

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 8, 2023

The woman approached Jesus while he was reclining at the table and touched, washed, wiped, kissed, and anointed his feet.

The Bible tells that certain people had the privilege to silently touch Jesus. Without Jesus’ knowledge, a woman who had been sick for 12 years silently touched his garment as he passed through the crowd (Luke 8:43). In Luke 7:36, a sinful woman approached Jesus from behind and touched His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:37

The Benefit Of Prayer

Contributed by John Ruland on Sep 15, 2010

Prayer is communication with God -- the greatest privilege on earth. Prayer is visiting with God. It can include asking for things, but is primarily spending time in God's presence, soaking up His life, His wisdom, and His strength.

The Benefit of Prayer ISAIAH 40:31 KJV 31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Most people look at prayer only as asking God for things. If that defines ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer-Works Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 16, 2008

Why ‘work’ instead of ‘activity’ of prayer or ‘picnic’ of prayer? Why does ‘prayer concert’, or ‘prayer vigil’ sound so gray and bland? The answer is obvious. Prayer is hard work! It is rewarding; it is life-changing; but it is hard.

We continue today on our topic, “Learning to serve in a Service-less Age”, more specifically looking at “The refurbished Life”. God refurbishes our lives, in part, through “The Habit of Prayer”. I confess my struggle with this topic. It is complex yet simple. So complex that we will not even begin ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 18, 2007

The Lord’s prayer is our starting point in learning how to pray effectively. Many points are included in these few verses to help us see our prayers answered and our life protected from sin.

April, 2007 The Lord’s Prayer Matthew 6:9-15 INTRODUCTION: Every Sunday a part of our worship includes praying, “The Lord’s Prayer.” We would feel that there was something missing in the prayer time if this part were omitted; but do we know what we are praying or are we merely repeating words ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Shatters The "Us” And "Them” Mentality Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005

Part 2 of 8 on Jesus, with this one dealing with Jesus breaking down walls between people.

JESUS SHATTERS THE “US” AND “THEM” MENTALITY TEXT: Luke 18: 1-14 Sunday, February 24, 2002 We continue our series on “Celebrate Jesus,” and someone suggested that it looked awfully cheerful for a Lenten series. Aren’t we supposed to be repentant, aren’t we supposed to be a little darkened, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Learning From The Prayers Of Jesus - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Apr 13, 2018

There is much to be learned about Jesus by examining His prayers. Today we will look at three of them. The prayer at His baptism, the prayer when he fed the 5000 and the prayer on the Mount of Transfiguration. Blessings as we study together!

• Last week we began a series called “Learning from the Prayers of Jesus.” • We talked about His prayer life • We spent the majority of the time on His instructions concerning prayer in the Lord’s Prayer • Repeat the A.C.T.S. acronym for prayer • Today we will begin looking at some of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2, Luke 9:28-36, Isaiah 55:9-11, Luke 9:16-17, Luke 3:21-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Learning From The Prayers Of Jesus - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 5, 2018

In the final message of this series we will be talking about some of the themes of Jesus prayers.

INTRODUCTION • In our First Study we discussed the model prayer that Jesus used to teach His disciples how to pray. We called this “The Lord’s Prayer”. • In our Second Study we looked at the prayers that Jesus prayed during His Baptism, while feeding the 5000 and on the Mount of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-2, John 14:15-16, John 10:17-18, Colossians 1:9-10, Luke 24:50-51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Prevaing In The Place Of Prayer

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jan 5, 2022

Prayer is work. Life is a battle. To overcome problems and challenges in our life's journey, we need to fight on our knees.

TEXT: Exodus 17:10-13 "So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought with Amalek: and Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. But Moses' hands were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:10-13, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Keys - Holiness Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Aug 6, 2011

A holy life is characterized by being separated from the world to God. A holy life is characterized by godly sorrow for sin. “I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer.” A holy life is characterized by effective prayer.

Discuss this sermon at http://prayerkeys.blog.com/holiness/ “I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer,” 1 Timothy 2:8. A priest was building a trellis for a climbing rose beside the church. He did not think the rickety things at the local garden center were worthy of being used ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

"The Prayer Of Jabez"

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 12, 2001

The Prayer of Jabez assures us we can enjoy a fuller life as we become aware of the direction God is moving in our life.

Sermon.994 The Prayer of Jabez” First Chronicles 4:9-10 Are you ready for an adventure that will get you a better life, protect you and not cause you any pain? That sounds like those old time sideshows of the elixir sellers who would peddle their medicine that was believed by the people who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 19, 2013

It is to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ that we must turn in a time of trouble, and not to our own ability or the abilities of others.

THE POWER OF PRAYER. 2 Chronicles 15. 1. THE EARLY CAREER OF ASA The beginning of the reign of King Asa of Judah was marked by ten years of peace and quiet in the land, and Asa seeking to do what was good and right in keeping with the teaching of the LORD. Asa removed the altars and images of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unanswered Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Jesus tells it like it is in the world of prayer, and in so doing He complicates things, and forces us to wrestle with the conditions for answered prayer.

The story is told of a Russian scientist who was found guilty of a crime against the state. He was sentenced to a prison in the middle of a desert. His cell mate was another scientist. He was determined to escape, and he urged his cell mate to join him, but he refused. After much planning he did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-14

Life Choice Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2016

Our prayer should be that we live the life that God intends for us and that is best served by making god smart Godly choices in our life.

Life’s choices Matthew 5:1-5:12 This sermon was gleamed out of materials of Rick Warren and the starting of a Celebrate Recovery group at our church. Introduction- I want to begin this morning by saying that we serve a great big God. Those of you who know Christ as Savior also serve a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Prayer Without Ceasing Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 22, 2014

Prayer is the constant force that delivers divine intervention and the presence of God and the presence of God's angels. We must continue in prayer without ceasing to fight the good fight.

Prayer Without Ceasing by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 22, 2014) “Pray without ceasing” (I Thessalonians 5:17, King James Version [Comfort against persecution]). Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus, Let us pray: Father, bless your Holy Name in the Name of Jesus. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

Denomination: Friends

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 19, 2021

Jesus exorcises a demon, even as he reprimands the disciples for their failure to trust the one to whom their prayers ought to have been offered.

The Power of Prayer Jeffery Anselmi / General The Power of the Gospel / Prayer; Power / Matthew 17:14–20 Jesus exorcises a demon, even as he reprimands the disciples for their failure to trust the one to whom their prayers ought to have been offered. INTRODUCTION • Today we will come across a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20, Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ