Sermons on Motive For Praying:

Why Should We Pray?

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

Despite the universality of the experience of prayer, we have become aware of a growing neglect of the practice of prayer.

WHY SHOULD WE PRAY? Luke 11:1-13 INTRO: Prayer is the universal language of religion. In every age, on every continent, in every religion, people have prayed. Despite the universality of the experience of prayer, we have become aware of a growing neglect of the practice of prayer. Prayerlessness ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Men Ougth Alwyays To Pray

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

A Prayer Guide on ow to pray the bible way.

Sermon Luke 18:1 Men ought always to pray A PRAYER GUIDE ON HOW TO PRAY THE BIBLE WAY THE DISCIPLES PRAYER THE MODELS PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER Read Matthew 6:5-7 Ezekiel 36:26,27 2 Corinthians 5:17, 18 1. Suggested Guidelines in your Personal prayer life the Bible Way A. Always open your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Denomination: Baptist

Ipray - Friend Day

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Nov 5, 2007

Today we conclude our series, iTruths: Life Lessons for the iPod Generation, with a message on prayer.

November 4, 2007 iPray – “FRIEND DAY” Today we conclude our series, iTruths: Life Lessons for the iPod Generation, with a message on prayer. Prayer is something that pretty much everyone understands, everyone gets, everyone does…at some point in their lives. People pray when a family member is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Specific Place And Time To Pray Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Nov 15, 2006

As we read Daniel 6, we find out that Daniel had a specific place and time where he prayed. He allowed nothing, absolutely nothing to interfere with his prayer time. No wonder they could find no corruption in him. He was very close to God and the fruit

A Specific Place and Time to Pray Daniel Speaks to Us Today Series By Greg Johnson http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Daniel 6 Have you ever been placed in a situation where you knew that your obedience to God would bring you trouble? Daniel chapter 6 describes to us a situation that Daniel was ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Praying For? Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Feb 24, 2007

Part 2 of the Colossians series

WHAT ARE YOU PRAYING FOR? Colossians 1:9-14 So we have continued praying for you ever since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you a complete understanding of what he wants to do in your lives, and we ask him to make you wise with spiritual wisdom. 10Then the way you live will always ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: *other

Come, Let Us Pray

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jan 7, 2003

A New Year is here. Start it off right. Start it off in prayer.

Come; Let Us Pray HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 1-05-03 A New Year is here….. Start it off right ...start it off in prayer Direction Harvest House Should not be only know as a place where the Spirit of God Dwells….. But of a Mighty People of Prayer Lifting up our voices to God For His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22, Philippians 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying Through Your Problems

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

When you start a new church you don’t have seasoned prayer warriors in that church who will pray in the blessings and the protection of God. We were successful because we convinced a few Christians in other churches to pray us through our early problems.

"PRAYING THROUGH" YOUR PROBLEMS TEXT: Acts 12:5 INTRODUCTION: Moses prayed and God spared Israel from judgment. Joshua prayed and God caused the sun to stand still. Hannah prayed and God gave her a baby boy. Solomon prayed and God gave him wisdom. Elijah prayed and God sent fire down from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5

The Blessings Of Praying For Our Authorities

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

With tears in his eyes, Lincoln responded, “You are the very first person who has ever come into my office asking not, expecting not, but rather bringing me a gift of prayer. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

Benefit Yourself By Praying for Your Authorities (I Tim 2:1,2) There is a general skepticism about authorities in our world today. But the Bible makes it clear that it is our obligation to pray for those who are in authority over us so that we live peaceful and quiet lives. Failue to pray for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God's People Pray

Contributed by Mark Mccool on Apr 21, 2003

We know we should pray. In fact, Jesus, in His Word even taught us "how" to pray. But what really happens "when" we pray? This is a faith builder and will encourage your desire to pray even more!

“WHEN GOD’S PEOPLE PRAY” Mark McCool TEXT: Matthew 6:6-13 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. 7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Pray The Lord's Way Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2003

Prayer is the key ingredient in having a home that honors God ­ for husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, and children. Prayer is also one of our six stated purposes as a church. We must learn to pray the Lord’s way in order to pray effectively.

How to Pray the Lord’s Way It makes sense to begin a study on prayer after concluding our “Heaven Help the Home” series. Prayer is the key ingredient in having a home that honors God ­ for husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, and children. Prayer is also one of our six stated purposes as a church. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, Luke 11:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Pray, Plan And Move Out! Series

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Mar 2, 2003

The importance of a balanced life that includes both prayer and action.

Pray, plan and move out! Nehemiah 2:1-10 “I would rather walk in the dark with God than go alone in the light. I would rather walk with Him by faith than walk alone by sight.” Mary Gardner Brainard “Faith never knows where it is being led, but it loves and knows the One who is ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Prays For His Disciples

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 3, 2003

Jesus knew that there would be times when storms would come and cause an upheaval for these disciples that He was praying for.

JESUS PRAYS FOR HIS DISCIPLES Text: John 17:6-19 I read an account about a storm that came as a surprise. "The storm came roaring in from the Atlantic, and it left the city of New York paralyzed. Ordinarily such a snow fall cause little inconvenience in that city. Snowplows are ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: United Methodist

It's Time To Pray (Short)

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

Prayer is essential. It’s always time to pray. This is a short message about prayer.

Time to Pray John 14:13-14 I. The Range of prayer “Whatsoever” A.We can come and ask for anything. B.According to God’s will… 1 John 5:14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: -Nothing is impossible for God. -Ask ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jun 19, 2002

Jesus’ disciples saw Him go to secluded places to pray many times and they wanted to learn to pray to the Father as Jesus did.

Lord Teach Us to Pray Jesus’ disciples saw Him go to secluded places to pray many times and they wanted to learn to pray to the Father as Jesus did. The Bible tells us much about how we should pray and the attitude of prayer. Prayer is our communication line to God. It is like talking with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:5-8, Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Like Paul For The Church

Contributed by Richard Wilson on Nov 19, 2001

Paul gives us a strong example of how to pray for the church.

Praying Like Paul For The Church Colossians 1:9-11 9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. 10 And we pray this in order that you may live a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist