Sermons on Mature Praying:

The Onion And The Apple

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 3, 2017

In life we go through seasons. Some seasons are hard and bitter. Some seasons are sweet and wonderful. We must realize our choices, attitudes and words have consequences. Consider the apple and the onion.

THE ONION OR THE APPLE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have an onion and a sweet apple in my hands as I begin. In the 1929 ROSE BOWL, a man became known by a new name: WRONG WAY ROY RIEGELS WRONG WAY was hit so hard in the football game, he recovered a fumble and he ran the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Growing Pains

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Oct 4, 2022

Growing in the Christian life is not always easy. In fact, there are growing pains, but these are necessary if you want to mature. This passage gives three specific areas in which to grow.

Main theme of this passage: growing in your walk with God. Verses 1-2. You’ve received the truth of how to grow in your walk with God. It begins with faith. But there are other areas in which we can grow. This passage gives us three ways to grow in our walk with God. 1. Grow in your Abstinence (v. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 19, 2024

God has given gifts to every Christian to build up His church to maturity (4:7-16). Maturity is speaking gospel truth so we build each other up in love (14-16).

Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Working Together Toward Maturity Ephesians 4:14-16 March 8, 2020 David Taylor BI: God has given gifts to every Christian to build up His church to maturity (4:7-16). Maturity is speaking gospel truth so we build each other up in love (14-16). ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Word; Accept Or Reject? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 14, 2023

Why is it so important that we accept God's Word as written?

God tells us in 2 Timothy 3:16-17… All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. The world always needs much good work. We Christians are honored, called, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Perfect

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Sep 26, 2024

In our quest to behave in a righteous manner in the assembly of God, we must reteach ourselves the true meanings of certain terms we believe we already know. Let us investigate the term PERFECT.

In our quest to behave in a righteous manner in the assembly of God, we must reteach ourselves the true meanings of certain terms we believe we already know. As cultures change, so do the accepted meanings of terms. Scripture was written into the English language as early as 1611 AD. It was in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13, Genesis 6:9, Genesis 17:1, Deuteronomy 18:13, Ezekiel 18:25, Proverbs 11:20, Psalm 119:1-4, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:11-15, Hebrews 5:14, 1 Corinthians 3:1, 1 Corinthians 2:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Perfect Man

Contributed by Yewande Olowookere on Feb 13, 2023

In our modern day of Christianity we need to grow up

In our modern day of Christianity it appears that the church is plagued with immature, selfish and hypocritical people who claim they have a relationship with Jesus. Unbelievers are looking for better alternatives to their lives than the God whom we serve. This book is written to offset the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:37

Teen Scene Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

Too many of us believe we have arrived and are mature spiritually. We must find out “Where Are You?”

I. Introduction The very first question God ever asked was asked to force Adam to come to a clear understanding and view of where he was. Instead of living openly and honestly before God he is now crouching behind a bush trying to hide from God. God's voice thunders through the branches and his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9, Ephesians 4:13, Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pon Tus Ojos En Cristo

Contributed by Raquel Martinez on Jan 17, 2025

Entre todas las cosas que tratan de coger nuestra atencion, nosotros necesitamos enfocarnos en lo que es seguro, y eso es Cristo

“Puestos los ojos en Jesús, el autor y consumador de la fe, quien por el gozo puesto delante de Él soportó la cruz, menospreciando la vergüenza, y se ha sentado a la diestra del trono de Dios” Introducción: Como implica el título, la carta a los hebreos fue escrito a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Habits Of The Man Of God: 2 Timothy 2 & 3

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 17, 2015

The Man of God runs away from sin, & runs toward God. The Man of God handles opposition with kindness and gentleness. The Man of God studies the Scriptures continuously.

Video: “Slap Her!” My favorite line in this video is when the child says why he won’t slap the girl. He says “Why? Because I’m a man!”. What does it mean to be a man? What does it mean to be a man of God? Ladies, the Bible has plenty to say about what it means to ...read more

Denomination: *other

Christian Challenge Sermon Viii: Intimate Communion With Father God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 12, 2019

In times like these, pungent praying as taught by Jesus empowers Christians to deal with people and circumstances that prey upon emotional insecurities and purposely test spiritual maturity.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON VIII: INTIMATE COMMUNION WITH FATHER GOD As a loving great grandfather of a cute little blond-haired toddler, who has become attached to me in a special sort of way, my encounter with him this past week serves as a timely illustration of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

This Kind Of Problem!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 17, 2015

Friend, you cannot flex your muscles and pray for cancer if you had not already prayed enough for headache! Jesus said, ‘this kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer!’ THIS KIND!

THIS KIND! THIS KIND! THIS KIND! Mark 9:29”Jesus he said to the disciples, "This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer." The disciples were puzzled why they could not drive the demon out? Jesus clearly said: ‘pray more!’ Actually, I guess they were basking under the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:20-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying For God’s Will – Submitting To God’s Way

Contributed by Esther Collins on May 11, 2022

Often we pray for God's will, and hope things will work out the way we want them to. But in reality it's in submitting to His will, and willingly going His way can we experience God's perfect blessings.

When life is hard, and things don’t go as we planned we get discouraged. In times like these we go to God in prayer. As we pray fervently we hope that God will answer us the way we want Him to. We pray for God’s will to be done, and when we find that God’s will is not as we planned or desired, we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:10-12, Deuteronomy 3:23-26, 2 Samuel 12:15-17, 2 Samuel 12:22-23, Daniel 6:10-11, Matthew 26:39, 2 Corinthians 12:7, 2 Corinthians 12:8-9, Matthew 26:45-46  (view more)  (view less)

Prayer Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 7, 2024

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Prayed For Those He Loved Series

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Mar 9, 2002

As Jesus prayed with great passion in the garden for his disciples, that same prayer was for all of those who would follow him.

Introduction: Our Lord was about to go through a great trial of horror on the cross and yet, he took the time in the middle of his own agony to lift up in earnest prayer to his Father the needs of his followers. Jesus prayed for his disciples, including those of us who follow him today. He ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Power Of People Who Pray"

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002

Prayer is unique

"The Power of Prayer for the People Who Pray" Text: Luke 18:1-8 1 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, 2 saying: "There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. 3 Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational