Sermons on Jewish Prayer:

Praying Persistently

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 16, 2007

Why should we pray? A few reasons.

(I got this illustration from Sermon Central) -A young man went into a drugstore to get 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium and large – pharmacist asked - small if hold hand, medium if peck on cheek, large is serious kissing -At dinner the boy prayed for five minutes -You didn’t tell me you were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

"Prayers The God Hears:" The Pharisee And Tax Collector

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 3, 2023

In the parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector, we’ll be looking at those prayers God hears. However, is all speech skyward prayer, and are they the prayers God hears and answers. In a study of contrast, Jesus’s looks at prayer and the type of prayers God hears.

Parables to Live By “Prayers the God Hears: The Pharisee and Tax Collector” Luke 18:9-14 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlUjYOQFsro Over the years, I’ve seen and heard quite a few prayers, and what others consider being the type of prayers that God hears. Now, almost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Foursquare

Theprayer Of Jabez: Can You Pray It?

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 5, 2007

Can you pray the prayer of Jabez in order that God can bless you to BE a blessing?

April, 2007 “The Prayer of Jabez: Can You Pray It?” I Chronicles 4:9, 10 INTRODUCTION: We are a United Methodist congregation. Methodism is a world-wide Christian movement that began in England in the 1700’s with two brothers, John and Charles Wesley. The Wesleys were priests in the Church of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus' Prayer For Himself (Part 1c)

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 24, 2010

A sermon examining Jesus' High Priestly Prayer.

JESUS’ HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER (Part 1c: Jesus’ Prayer For Himself) John 17:2-3 v1 Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You, 2 as You have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should give ...read more

Scripture: John 17:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Pharisee At The Temple

Contributed by Robert Rust on Oct 18, 2000

Comments or outline: This morning we have a story about two Jewish men who go into the Temple in Jerusalem to pray.

Comments or outline: This morning we have a story about two Jewish men who go into the Temple in Jerusalem to pray. Luke lets us know right away in the opening line of this story just who Jesus is telling this parable to. “And so he told this parable to certain ones who trusted in themselves that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Knowing How To Pray Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003

As we study the book of Nehemiah, we’re going to learn things that will help us personally, we’ll discover principles that will guide us as we move into a time of building here at PBC, and we’ll end up understanding a critical part of Old Testament histor

Knowing How to Pray I checked my notes and realized that it’s been a year since I gave you a Bible quiz. Here’s a new test for you. I’ll give you a hint ­ all the questions have to do with the Old Testament. Who was the greatest comedian in the Bible? Samson. He brought the house down. Who ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When Everything Seems Possible, Pray

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 14, 2003

When everything is going well, pray, because that is when the opposition will assault us, that is when confusion comes, and that is when you will discover the unfinished clutter in your own heart.

Each fall I bring you messages on prayer. There is a reason for that. In this time of the year we need to be very alert about our devotional life. September is a crucial time to discern important things about prayer. The reason is not hard to find. In September, everything cranks up to a fever ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Community Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 18, 2006

Second in a series looking to inject our prayer lives with Biblical truths that can empower our prayer life. This message looks at the power of praying together, in community.

There was once a pastor who had a little five-year-old daughter, and the little girl noticed that every time her dad stood behind the pulpit, and was getting ready to preach he would bow his head for moment before he began to preach. The little girl noticed that he did this every time. So one day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pray In Faith

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 17, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you prayed before in faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show importance of faith in prayer IV. TEXT: Matthew 21:22 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) You can pray for anything, and if

I. EXORDIUM: Have you prayed before in faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show importance of faith in prayer IV. TEXT: Matthew 21:22 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it.” V. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Approach God Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 8, 2001

Introduction to a study of the Lord’s Prayer and an examination of the first six words, "Our Father who art in Heaven."

A Study of the Lord’s Prayer Lesson # 1 Introduction : How to Approach God Almost all of our prayers begin by rushing into a series of petitions in which we pour out to God our problems, our needs, our irritations. This only reinforces the focus of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:2-4, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of Fasting #1

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001

The Secret To Unleashing The Power Of God

Jesus said, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me" (Luke 9:23). In the daily pace of modern society it is easy to lose our focus on God. That’s why as Christians, it is critical that we fast from time to time to help bring us a truer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Increase Our Faith - Part Two Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

We have decided that we should not limit the glory of the Lord with our unbelief.

This morning I want to continue the emphasis on FAITH. You can find our Key Verse in your bulletin.Luke 17:5 And the apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith."As a body of believers, we’ve recognized the need for us to begin to allow the Lord to "Increase our faith."The Lord has greater ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:17-20, Luke 17:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Men Don't Ask For Directions Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004

Independence and self-will are at the heaert of prayerlessness.

Why Men Don’t Ask For Directions —Part 1 James 4:1-10 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO. Our text connects these important themes. I want to set the stage for this study in this message and continue it next week. James is one of the most simple and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Acknowledge God's Person Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 12, 2004

Jesus has given us the blueprint for how we should pray through teaching the disciples the Lord’s Prayer

Acknowledge God’s Person Series: The Blueprint for Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 Introduction More good is accomplished in ten minutes of genuine prayer than in ten hours of our human labors because when we work, it is just our efforts but when we pray God works. The primary role of prayer in the life of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Demolishing Strongholds

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 17, 2006

We have divine power to demolish strongholds in our lives, through the Word of God and Spirit-empowered prayer.

[I have taken most of the thoughts in this sermon from the Introduction chapter in Beth Moore’s book Praying God’s Word.] 2 Cor 10:3-5 For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible