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The Communication Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 12, 2011

The communication factor of church health is prayer.

SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE COMMUNICATION FACTOR” MATTHEW 7:7-8 OPEN We continue on in our series “Healthy Church.” Today we look at the communication factor – prayer. Does anyone else here hate it when you call someplace and you get one of those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The High Priests Prayer; Boring Or Full Revelation?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 5, 2014

God has chose us; to reveal Jesus into our lives; as our Lord; who in turn reveals God the Father; to forward his divine purpose on, and then return us to him in heaven. Simple really.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 20th May 2012 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: God has chose us; to reveal Jesus into our lives; as our Lord; who in turn reveals God the Father; to forward his ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Episcopal

Don't Compromise Your Prayer Time Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 17, 2002

Part of a series on Daniel 1-6 called compromise. Sermon deals with prayerlessness.

[Note: This sermon was adapted from a chapter in John R. Rice’s book, Prayer: Asking and Receiving. I don’t agree with everything in the book, but I liked much of what he had to say in his chapter on prayerlessness.] Daniel 6 In this chapter we find one of the most famous Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer-And The Life!-That Exalts God Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 26, 2010

We hallow the name of God not only with our lips but also with our lives.

THE PRAYER -- AND THE LIFE! -- THAT EXALTS GOD “...hallowed be thy name.” Matthew 6:9 Jan and I were watching a cooking show the other day -- Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa, I think it was -- and I commented on how Ina chops vegetables. In this instance, she was chopping ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

“when Prayers Go Unanswered”

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 9, 2010

No matter how difficult our lives may be, God has not left us alone. Often, when things are difficult and God seems silent, it is our cue to come away from life’s distractions so that we can synchronize ourselves with God again.

“When Prayers Go Unanswered” Habakkuk 1:2 NIV 2 How long, O Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen? At times it may seem that God has hides His face from us, when we don’t receive an immediate answer to our prayers. We pray, we pour our hearts out to God, we ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2

Denomination: Church Of God

Last Speech To The Apostles And Intercessory Prayer - #1 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 14, 2019

The nation of Israel was depicted as a vine planted by Jehovah (Isaiah 5:1–7). But the nation proved unfaithful and unfruitful, so the Lord Jesus now presented Himself as the true vine.

(23-2) Last Speech to the Apostles and Intercessory Prayer John 15 Tom Lowe 12/25/2007 Date: Thursday of Christ’s last week Location: Jerusalem Chapter 15 is a continuation of Jesus’ last words to His disciples. It began in Chapter 13 with the disciples being rebuked for ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The High Priestly Prayer Of Jesus (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 17, 2023

Part 2 of a 2-part sermon that examines the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus as he prayed for God’s glory to be displayed in his life, and as he prayed for victory for the disciples who will carry the work forward on his behalf.

If you’re like me, one of the most frustrating aspects of my spiritual life is my prayer life. I don’t ever feel like I am praying enough. I feel like my mind wanders too often in prayer. I feel like my prayers are too repetitive at times. I don’t know why my appetite for prayer isn’t higher than ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dare To Pray A Daring Prayer (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 12, 2009

Let us dare to conquer challenges.

One of the things I have to come to terms with when I turned 40 last month was midlife crisis. On this month’s issue, Reader’s Digest came up with a timely article on midlife. It says in its “Lust, Libido and Midlife Crisis” article that “Studies of mental health over people’s lifetime have found ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

"the Power Of Confident Prayer" Series

Contributed by John Bright on Aug 4, 2022

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"The Power of Confident Prayer" Luke 11:1-13 A sermon for 6/26/22 – Third Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 11 “5 And He said to them, “Which of you shall have a friend, and go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 for a friend of mine has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, John 15:5-12

Denomination: Methodist

Prevailing Prayer For The Spirit’s Powe Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Prevailing Prayer for the Spirit’s Power

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Prevailing Prayer for the Spirit’s Power Luke 11:5-13 Jesus continues his teaching on prayer with a parable to motivate us to freely and boldly approach God in prayer. This parable is meant to teach us to not be hesitant in approaching God but to boldly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prevailing Prayer For The Spirit’s Power

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Prevailing Prayer for the Spirit’s Power

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Prevailing Prayer for the Spirit’s Power Luke 11:5-13 Jesus continues his teaching on prayer with a parable to motivate us to freely and boldly approach God in prayer. This parable is meant to teach us to not be hesitant in approaching God but to boldly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer Of Faith - James 5:15-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 2, 2022

God will answer "the prayer of faith." But what is the prayer of faith?

James 5:12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, or you will be condemned. 13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. 14 Is any one of you weak? He should ...read more

Scripture: James 5:15-16

The Lord's Great Lessons On Prayer

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 17, 2023

Jesus wants us to know how to pray, so He gives us: 1. The lesson of the persistent friend (vs. 5-8). 2. The lesson of God's promises (vs. 7-8). 3. The lesson of a parent's love (vs. 11-13). 4. The lesson of our Heavenly Father's perfection (vs. 13).

The Lord's Great Lessons on Prayer Luke 11:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 17, 2023) (Revised July 19, 2023 to correct the timing of the Sermon on the Mount) BACKGROUND: *Do you ever wish you could learn how to pray better? You are not the only one. In Luke 11:1, one of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Looking For A Prayer That Works? Part 1

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 29, 2007

Prayer is a subject that never grows old and it is also something that we need to do everyday and every hour that we live.

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Church Of God

What Do We Do With Unanswered Prayer? Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A look at how to handle situations in which it seems like our prayers are not being answered.

What Do We Do With Unanswered Prayer 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Now, it’s been a few years ago now, but I still think most of you may remember a song by Garth Brooks called unanswered prayers. In the story of the song, the main character runs into his old high school sweetheart at a high school ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational