Sermons on Keep Praying:

The Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 3, 2014

Keeping the Sabbath is all about walking with Him; it’s about submitting to His lordship. So, whatever else it means to “keep Sabbath”, this we can be sure of: Jesus is the reason, Jesus is the focus, Jesus is what it’s all about.

Sabbath: The Lord of the Sabbath Scripture Text: Luke 6.1-10 INTRODUCTION As a young man, there were several older gentlemen that I had high regard for - the life-witness, their faith, their devotion to God. But-as-a-young-person, …I always found some things about them that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The "Be"-Attitudes Of Prayer

Contributed by David Brockhouse on Aug 3, 2007

From our earliest memories of kneeling by the bed to recite, "Now I lay me down to sleep..." pray has played an important role in our lives. If you’ve forgotten the "who, what, when, where, why and how" of praying, here are some helpful "Be-Attitudes" tha

From our earliest memories of kneeling by the bed and saying, “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take. If I should live another day, I pray the Lord will guide my way,” followed by the customary “God bless” list: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Patriotic In Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

We need to remember that the man on the throne when Paul wrote this was none other than Nero, who was the most anti-Christian leader we can imagine. But Paul is urging Christians to pray for him, and Paul prayed for this man who would soon order the taking of his own life.

Paul was a man of authority who respected the authority of others. In Acts 23 it is recorded that he was struck on the mouth, and he began to rebuke the one who did it. Those who were near by asked, "Would you revile God's high priest?" Paul answered, "I did not know brethren ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Asking God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

Effective praying is simply the result of effective Christian living. A good prayer life is the practical result of a life of commitment to Christ.

Two brothers came to the U.S. from Europe in 1845 to make their fortune. The older brother had a trade for he knew how to make sauerkraut, and so he took a wagon train west to California to raise cabbages. The younger brother went to school to study metallurgy. Several years passed, and the younger ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

The Mystery Of Divine Silent Years Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 8, 2019

If you have prayed, fasted and still your life is not making the kind of progress you had anticipated, it could be that you are in God's season of waiting or experiencing a time of silent years, in other to enable God to release you into the breakthrough or success that He has ordained for you.

THE MYSTERY OF DIVINE SILENT YEARS “Now there was a certain man of Ramathaim Zophim, of the mountains of Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. 2 And he had two wives: the name of one was Hannah, and the name of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-2, Habakkuk 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exodus 20:8-11 Remember The Sabbath

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 22, 2024

Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy. We examine God's purposes for Sabbath rest in the life of His people.

As we discussed over the last few weeks in the Ten Commandments, the first four deal with your relationship with God, and the last six deal with your relationship with others. If you get commandment number one right—love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength—you're ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Push Frog

Contributed by James May on May 23, 2010

PUSH - Pray Until Something Happens FROG - Fully Rely On God This is the answer to anyone who seems overwhelmed with the problems of life.

PUSH FROG! Sunday, May 23, 2010 – AM By Pastor James May There are a lot of people in the church today who are facing some hard times and some hard decisions. Every day seems to bring more questions and fewer answers. There are times when troubles just seem to pile up on other troubles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Intending To Live Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 31, 2009

Part 5 in series, The Company We Keep, this message addresses intentions. How do you intend to live your life?

Intending To Live The Company We Keep, prt. 5 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 30, 2009 How do you intend to live? That’s a strange question, isn’t it? How do you intend to live? This is a question most people don’t think about, and it’s this fact that is responsible for the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

The (Real) Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 8, 2023

When Jesus asks His Father to glorify His Son, He prays for our security, our sanctity, and our unity.

[continuing the pastoral prayer]… Glorify your servant today. Help him to preach well so that those who hear might be impressed and tell their friends how great he is. Grow our church so that our fame might be spread throughout the area. Make my name a household word among Christians like Chuck ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-23, John 1:1, 1 John 1:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Prayer Power Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 13, 2025

James is going to end his book with a call to pray in all circumstances and encourage us to confess our sins to each other

James: Practical Faith (Part 2)  James 5:13-20 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  02-09–2025 Gumball Theology I love gum balls. If we are somewhere that has gumboil machines, Maxine will make sure to have quarters for me. But what if I just stood there, staring at ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Expectations For The Church

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 2, 2005

On the night before his death, our Lord prayed to his Father and states a couple of expectations he has for His Church

Introduction: Play Video Clip “Somewhere over the Rainbow” WIZARD OF OZ Somewhere over the rainbow way up high, There’s a land that I heard of once in a lullaby. Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue, And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true. Someday I’ll wish upon a star and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 19 - God Gives Us Hope Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 23, 2024

As Jonah was thrown into the sea it seemed all was over, but God had prepared a big fish to keep Jonah safe. In all those seemingly hopeless times, God is in control and let’s keep in mind that God’s grace and His justice always go hand in hand.

We read in Jonah 1:15, “And they lifted Jonah up and threw him out into the sea; and the sea ceased from its raging.” (AFV) As we continue our studies on the life of Jonah and its relevance to the church, many have been blessed and we thank God for these good testimonies. God instructed Jonah to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:15, Jonah 1:4, Jonah 1:17, Psalm 85:10, John 1:14, Job 42:2, Matthew 12:40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Prayer Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Nov 15, 2007

Have your students ever wondered how to pray. This sermon will help them apply Biblical principles to a committed prayer life!

Spiritual Disciplines Prayer gb. The Point. 11/01/04 Recap: Last week we started talking about this thing called spiritual disciplines, and how you’re supposed to read your Bible. Will talked about DNA: developing your desire, knowing your need, and applying what you’ve read. How many of you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: *other

Persistent And Demanding Prayer

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 11, 2016

Do we persist with God? Do we give up and not bother to pray because we do not believe that he will hear?

Intro Do we persist with God? Do we give up and not bother to pray because we do not believe that he will hear? Goal Let’s learn that God sometimes will only hear persistent, demanding prayers. Sermon Plan We will discuss prayers for ourselves, aggressive prayer and God’s justice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Sep 9, 2010

Prayer is one of God’s greatest gifts to his people yet it is often reduced to blessings at meals and praying for our health and the health of our family and friends. Someone has said, “Many people pray as if God were a big aspirin pill; they come only wh

Play Video “I Prayer from Blue Fish” How is your prayer Life? How often do you pray? Why do you pray? Questions like these force us to examine our prayer life. If you are like most people you wish you could be better at communicating with God. Prayer is one of God’s greatest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ