Sermons on Morning Prayer:

Prayer Failure Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 5, 2024

Sin always separates us from God.

A. INTRODUCTION “Joshua sent his soldiers to spy out the small village of Ai. They returned saying, ‘It is a small town, only send two or three thousand soldiers.’ They went and were defeated; they ran from battle and 36 soldiers were killed” (Joshua 7:2-5, ELT). 1. Six weaknesses of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Speaks Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2006

Sermon nine in a fourteen sermon series based on the popular Bible study by Henry Blackaby.

We find Jesus speaking of prayer within the context of referring to His walk with the Father (vs. 10-11). As we have already seen, Jesus walked with the Father by prioritizing His love relationship with the Father. “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house ...read more

Scripture: John 14:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 7: Prayer Failure

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

Failure to Pray May be Our Biggest Failure

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 7: Prayer Failure August 26, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION “Joshua sent his soldiers to spy out the small village of Ai. They returned saying, ‘It is a small town, only send ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:2-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Our Model For Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 17, 2016

When we approach our Heavenly Father in prayer we need to understand that He knows us better than we know ourselves. For that reason we need not be afraid to bring before Him our doubts and fears as well as our questions about faith and life.

Jesus our model of prayer Matthew 6:5-14 Prayer 5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer Begins With Hunger, Not Habit Series

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Dec 30, 2025

Many believers have not lost their faith, but they have simply lost the wonder of prayer. Yes, we still know how to pray, but no depth. • There is no intense desire to pray. • Prayer became a routine only.

PRAYER BEGINS WITH HUNGER, NOT HABIT Pastor Joel Bernardino – January 30, 2025 Are we losing the wonder of prayer? Many believers have not lost their faith, but they have simply lost the wonder of prayer. Yes, we still know how to pray, but no depth. • There is no intense desire to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1, Psalm 63:1, Mark 1:35, Isaiah 29:13, Matthew 5:6  (view more)  (view less)

Does Prayer Even Work

Contributed by Jeff Poor on May 11, 2017

Prayer isn't a wish list. Prayer isn't a formal conversation. Pray is a vulnerable, honest, and raw conversation with God. God doesn't want the information, He wants the conversation.

Title: Does Prayer Even Work? Text: Matthew 6:5-13 Bottom Line: Prayer isn’t a wish list, it’s the foundation to a relationship. Intro A couple years ago I was asked to be in a wedding in Iowa. An other buddy of mine was also in the wedding and we decided we would fly out a day or two early and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13, Psalm 22:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nurturing A Healthy Prayer Life

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Message explores importance of relationship, persisence, and expectation in our prayer lives.

Nurturing a Healthy Prayer Life Luke 11:1-13[1] 12-05-04 Intro[2] The frustration of unanswered prayer—have you ever experienced it? Have you ever felt like your prayers were getting no where? Have you ever felt like crying out to God the way David did in Psalm 89:46, “How long, O LORD? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Part 2: Fasting & Prayer Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Aug 30, 2004

Fasting is a powerful weapon in spiritual warfare: a type of Christ’s sacrifice. Through fasting, we lay down our life (needs, wants, desires) for a friends...

“The Weapons of Spiritual Warfare II: Fasting & Prayer” (Roll delicious food footage) When it comes to food, we humans can get pretty territorial, can’t we? Food is an all-consuming passion for people today, especially here in America! We love our food, don’t we? Some of us eat to stay alive, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Disciplines - Prayer (3) Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 20, 2021

A third look at prayer as it relates to the Psalms

Prayer - Part 3 May 23, 2021 Sometimes you get a great idea for a sermon series or even for a sermon, but then you have to start putting it together and you realize you have no idea what to do. Well, honestly, that’s what today is feeling like for me. I said I was going to talk about preaching ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 5, 2024

Matt 6:9-15

THE LORD’S PRAYER (MATTHEW 6:9-15) There once was a ship in the middle of a ferocious storm. Everyone knew they were in grave danger of sinking, and were working madly to keep the vessel afloat. For hours, mighty waves thrashed the deck over and over, and the torrential winds threatened to shatter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being A Church Of Excellence: Prayer Series

Contributed by James Capps on Jan 16, 2001

One of the keys to becoming a church of excellence is to be a church at prayer

"Church of Excellence: Prayer!" 2 Chron. 7:1-14 THE SINGLE GREATEST NEED IN OUR LAND TODAY IS HEAVEN SENT REVIVAL! This is something we can do ourselves. Programs don’t do it….preaching can’t do it…choirs…the type music can’t do it ONLY GOD MOVING BY HIS HOLY SPIRIT CAN DO IT! It’s because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer Keys - Delight In The Lord Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Oct 17, 2011

As we repeatedly expose ourselves to scripture, as we anticipate receiving help, strength, joy, and other blessings from the Bible, as we experience the hope of his promises, we will learn to delight in God’s law and in God himself. Then we will pray with

Prayer Keys - Delight in the Lord Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Ps 37:4 Our relationship with God should bring us more satisfaction, more pleasure, more joy than any other relationship or possession we have. To be honest with you, that is only ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Baptist

A Pattern For Prayer Part I

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 20, 2010

Prayers that honor God not only reverence his name but also recognize his program and plan.

A Pattern For Prayer Part I Matthew 6:9-15 INTRODUCTION A. Charles H. Spurgeon, great English Baptist pastor, said, “A prayerless church member is a hindrance, he is in the body like a rotting bone, or a decayed tooth, and, ere long, since he does not contribute to the benefit of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

When Prayer Is Against The Law

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 24, 2020

Who would have ever dreamed that in the United States of America, it would be against the law to go to church, sing praises to God, or have a Bible Study in your house? What happens when it is against the law to pray?

I want to talk to you about a story in the Book of Daniel. And the story is about the person Daniel. There are some differences but there are also a lot of similarities between Daniels experience and what we are experiencing in the world today and in particular in the United States of America, and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Specific Requirements For Prayer

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2023

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to see and talk to the President of the United States?

This would be a great honor if you were Democrat, Republican or independent. But to see him this could prove to be a very difficult assignment, if not impossible! • You would have to first get through some of the tightest security in the U.S. • Even if you did get past them you would have to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20, Matthew 17:21

Denomination: Baptist