Sermons on Jonahs Prayer:

The Prayer Of Jabez! Series

Contributed by Quinton Williamson on May 29, 2003

To let people know that prayer does indeed change the outcome of lifes trials and circumstances.

SUBJECT: THE PRAYER OF JABEZ! SCRIPTURE: 1CHRONICLES 4:9-10 Introduction Most of this books first few chapters are often overlooked. Because much of it is considered boring and it is full of difficult names to pronounce. Most of these first few chapters are only listing the descendants of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer & Salvation Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 9, 2003

#6 in the series "Patterns for Prayer." Examines the role of prayer in salvation, on the part of both the seeker and the evangelist.

The Times-Reporter of New Philadelphia, Ohio, reported in September, 1985 a celebration of a New Orleans municipal pool. The party around the pool was held to celebrate the first summer in memory without a drowning at the New Orleans city pool. In honor of the occasion, 200 people gathered, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer & Power Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 9, 2003

#7 in the series "Patterns for Prayer." Looks at the role of Prayer on the day of Pentecost.

There’s a city that’s been in the news a lot lately that most of us had never heard of. The city is Yongbyon. The reason that Yongbyon is newsworthy is that it is the site of North Korea’s nuclear reactor. The reclusive communist state said recently it needed to restart the frozen program to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Healing Prayer Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 20, 2003

Principles of healing: 1) Reality 2) Complexity 3) humility 4) Simplicity

Healing prayer James 5:13-18 WBC 23/11/03am Chance to come & bring your testimony in a minute. - plus PLEASE interrupt me (and say something. Agree. Disagree) Not presenting a formula - all bear hurts/scars of o reality o lost ones o false promise… hopes - all look with caution on a lot of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer And The Prodigal Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 21, 2003

An encouragement for us to seek out the wanderer.

Prayer and the prodigal Jas 5:17-20 WBC 23/11/03pm In July 2002 in an incident that the news-media called "The Miracle at Quecreek," nine miners were trapped 240 feet under-ground for three days in a water-filled mine shaft. You probably remember, you were no doubt holding your breath with me as ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Prayer

Contributed by Richard White on Dec 8, 2003

Sometimes overlooked, Mary’s prayer is one of the most noble of Christian hymns.

Mary’s Prayer Luke 1:46-55 LK 1:46 And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me--holy is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Habit Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 28, 2003

This sermon discusses the need for Prayer and the mthods to revitalize our prayer life.

THE HABIT OF PRAYER Rom 12:12, Mat 6:5, 6, 7-8, Mat 6:9, Psa 100:4, Mat 6:10, 11, Phi 4:19, Rom 8:32, Jam 4:2 Phil 4:6, Mat 6:12-13, Psa 139:23-24, Pro 28:13, Mat 5:23-24, Jam 1:9, 1 Tim 2:1, Mat 6:14, 1 John 4:4, November 18, 2003 I. (Rom 12:12 NIV) Be joyful in hope, patient in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10-13, Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Warfare Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 16, 2004

Prayer is the greatest weapon we have in the spiritual battles we fight

THE WARFARE OF PRAYER Ephesians 6:10-12, 18 In a small Kentucky town there were 2 churches and 1 whiskey distillery which was owned by the town atheist. Church members complained that the distillery gave the community a bad image so they unsuccessfully tried to shut it down. One Saturday night ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

The Spirit Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 4, 2004

Using Daniel’s prayer as a pattern we can learn about the spirit of prayer God requires

THE SPIRIT OF PRAYER DANIEL 9.4-19 Last week we looked at how we can misuse prayer through wrong motives and wrong attitudes. Today I want to spend sometime looking at the spirit of prayer or to put it another way ‘praying biblically.’ PREPARATION FOR PRAYER. Turn with me to Daniel 9 verses ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:4-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Misuse Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 4, 2004

How wrong motives and wrong attitude leads us to misuse prayer

THE MISUSE OF PRAYER Let me ask you a question: ‘Do you think it is possible to misuse prayer?’ I mean is it possible for us to pray in such a way that we are actually abusing the privilege which is ours through prayer? I think we misuse prayer far more often than we think or would like to think. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Prayer And Friendship

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004

God desires our company and wishes to have intimacy in our relationship with Him.

MANY OF US GREW UP WITH AND HAVE BECOME VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE MANY STORIES FROM AESOP’S FABLES. ONE SUCH FABLE IS ENTITLED “THE BEAR AND THE TRAVELERS.” IN THIS FABLE, IT IS SAID THAT TWO TRAVELERS WERE ON THE ROAD TOGETHER, WHEN A BEAR SUDDENLY APPEARED ON THE SCENE. BEFORE HE OBSERVED THEM, ONE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

Call To Prayer

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 15, 2004

There are two ways you can see the depth of someone’s spiritual life: look at their checkbook (how they spend their money); secondly, look at their prayer life (how much time do they spend in prayer).

CALL TO PRAYER “The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.”Ja. 5:16 Kenneth Boa “Spiritual growth is impossible apart from the practice of prayer.” Ministry is impossible apart from the practice of prayer. Lorne Sanny meant that when he said “Prayer is the ministry” There are two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Call To Prayer

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 20, 2004

“Do you know why I often ask Christians, “What’s the biggest thing you’ve asked God for this week?” I remind them that they are going to God, the Father, the Maker of the Universe, the One who holds the world in His hands. What did you ask for? Did you

CALL TO PRAY the perpetually present practice of prayer produces praise power and perspective contiueal crisis crying cannot create christcentered character or conduct “Do you know why I often ask Christians, “What’s the biggest thing you’ve asked God for this week?” I remind them that they are ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer & Witness Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004

Why should we pray? God knows how grateful we are! There is a big problem with this kind of attitude and then the issue becomes, Why pray at all? God knows all that we need! We may even quote our Lord when He said that God knows all that we need bef

PRAYER Colossians 4:1-6 (NIV) Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Revival Prayer"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 26, 2004

A message preached on the eve of Revival Services, to prepare for true Revival. Pray is the key to Revival. What do we need to pray for God to revive in our hearts?

“Revival Prayer” INTRODUCTION: What is the FORMULA for REVIVAL? Prayer, Prayer, Prayer! It’s OK to pray for REVIVAL for this CHURCH … for a broader ministry … a deeper commitment … closer fellowship. BUT … all these are BY-PRODUCTS of a PERSONAL revival. SOMETIMES … we pray to straighten out ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist