Sermons on Jesus Praying:

Five-Finger Prayer

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jul 9, 2005

A Guide When Praying For Others

When you fold your hands, the thumb is nearest you. So begin by praying for those closest to you – your loved ones (Philippians 1 : 3 – 5). The index finger is the pointer. Pray for those who teach – Bible teachers and preachers, and those who teach children (1 Thessalonians 5 : 25). The next ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The P Files, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

What Paul prayed for the Ephesians

1. Paul prays that the Ephesians would know their FATHER (v. 17) 2. Paul prays that the Ephesians would know their FUTURE (v. 18) A. We can know our future because of the hope we have (Titus 2:13). B. We can know our future because of the inheritance that awaits us (1 Pet. 1:3-4). John 14:1-3 3. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Avenge Me Of My Adversary

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010

Praying has to be persistent to be effective.

Luke 18:1-8 KJV And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; [2] Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: [3] And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Placing Your Heart In His Hand

Contributed by Danny Thomas on May 16, 2001

Praying for the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Placing Your Heart Into His Hands Praying for the leading of the Holy Spirit Psalm 31:1-5 Introduction The captain of the ship looked into the dark night and saw faint lights in the distance. Immediately he told his signalman to send a message" "Alter your course 10 degrees south." Promptly a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where To Go Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 4, 2002

The people of God pray with perspective.

WHERE TO GO Daniel 9:4-19 S: Perspective in prayer Th: Live a Prayer Life (Prayer: A Passion for His Presence) Pr: THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAY WITH PERSPECTIVE. ?: How? How do we pray? KW: Direction TS: Using Daniel’s prayer as an example, we will find three directions to take enabling us to pray ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:4-19

Denomination: Baptist

Increase Our Faith - Part One Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

...a church will pray and pray for a miracle to take place and then when it happens…they don’t believe it.

INCREASE OUR FAITH Text: Luke 17:5 There is a legend of a small town in which there were no liquor stores or nightclubs. Eventually, however, a nightclub was built right on Main Street. One of the churches, in the area, was so disturbed that they conducted several all-night prayer meetings, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5, Acts 12:5-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Never Give Up! Ever!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 20, 2007

If you care deeply about somethng, keep praying and trusting.

Title: Never give up! Ever! Text: Luke 18:1-8 Thesis: If you care deeply about something, keep praying and trusting. Introduction Larry Crabb, writing in the November/December issue of Pray! Magazine told this story. When he was ten years old, he first heard Matthew 21:22, where Jesus said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Casting The Deciding Vote Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 14, 2003

Many people believe that the deciding vote in any election is cast in the privacy of a ballot box... but in reality, the deciding vote in elections is cast somewhere else entirely.

OPEN: (A sermon given just prior to the California recall vote on October 7th 2003). How many of you have heard about the upcoming recall vote in California? (A resounding number of people raised their hands). Well, I don’t how you could have avoided it. But it has been an excellent example of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power And Guidance Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 20, 2012

How many times do we struggle with what to do and what direction to take in serving God? This is something that affects us down to our very prayer life... but God created us and knows our weaknesses and He has provided help...

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 10, 2012 Date Preached: May 20, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Title: Power & Guidance of Holy Spirit!! Sermon Text: Romans 8:26-30 [NLT] Introduction: 26And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Don, T You Think It,s Time To Wake Up

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 10, 2011

Look around and see its almost time.

DON, T YOU THINK IT,S TIME TO WAKE UP Eph.5: 14Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. If the real Christians would stop, long enough and look deep enough, and search hard enough, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

11 Causes Of Prayerlessness

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Jul 14, 2018

God cannot answer a prayer we don't pray. Why would we ever stop praying?

I wrote this sermon for the Christmas season when everyone is so busy buying gifts that other priorities fall by the wayside. The Word of God instructs us to pray without ceasing in 1 thes. 5:17, so we are to pray at all times. Prayer is when we bring our petitions to God. He is our loving father ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Nature Of Prayer Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2019

Prayer is relationship. Essence of Christianity is our relationship with God. Prayer was a defining necessity of Jesus. He prayed at all times, in all places, with all methods, about all topics, for all reasons.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prayer is commanded, “Men ought always to pray, and not to faint” (Luke 18:1). 2. Jesus’ example of prayer. “Christ . . . is your example, you must follow in His steps” (1 Peter 2:21, NLT). 3. Disciples wanted to learn prayer from Him. “Once Jesus was in a certain place ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1, 1 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Made Flesh

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 19, 2009

The incarnation must be experienced personally to be fully known!

Grace Made Flesh, Isaiah 7:14, Mathew 1:23 Introduction “I tell you Jesus Christ is a myth,” shouted an atheistic lecturer as he concluded his talk in which he ridiculed the Bible and denied the existence of God. A miner, who had come to the meeting in his grimy clothes, stood up and said, “I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Christian Church

Ask God For Help (Prayer) Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 6, 2019

Staying calm in the chaos means we must begin with worship. The 2nd step is just as critical: Taking our cares and worries to God. Pray constantly, Pray persistently, Pray expectantly.

Ask God for help. (Prayer) Philippians 4:6 Staying calm in the chaos means we must begin with worship. The 2nd step is just as critical: Taking our cares and worries to God. Taking our cares and worries to God 1. Pray constantly “Don’t worry about anything but pray about everything.” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Delivers His Church

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jan 28, 2021

In his church, the Lord Jesus is still doing the good work that He has begun, and He is doing it unstoppably.

Beloved in Christ, I’d be worried if the church was a human effort. If it was up to us alone to defend the church, maintain her unity, or increase her numbers, we’d have reason to be concerned. For the church would certainly follow the path of so many man-made clubs and societies—for a while strong ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42, Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed