Sermons on Motive For Praying:

Praying Without A Sense Of Failure

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Sep 6, 2009

When it comes to prayer most of us feel a sense of failure and some of us give up. This need not be. There is no one-size-fits-all method. You can be encouraged and enable in your prayer life.

COLOSSIANS 4:2-18 ’Devote yourselves to prayer’ PRAYING WITHOUT A SENSE OF FAILURE INTRO One of the great discoveries we make as Christians, particularly when we begin to read the early chapters of Genesis, is that we were created by God, NOT to go it alone -- not to live a life disconnected from ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes You Pray? Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009

Jonah’s in the tough place where he learns to pray.

"What makes you pray?" Jonah 2 Last week we left Jonah sitting in the belly of the fish at the bottom of the sea. So here he is in a crisis situation and he does what most of us would do. He prays. There’s something funny about this situation from the standpoint that ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How Failures Should Pray Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 3, 2009

What should we do when we don’t feel worthy to come to God? What should we do when we come face to face with our own failures? The problem is that we don’t want to come to Jesus when we feel dirty.

Purpose: To describe what godly repentance is. Aim: I want the listener to pray properly when they sin. INTRODUCTION: We have all failed God. We have all felt like failures. What should we do when we come face to face with our own failures? Jesus said we should come to Him: Matthew 11:28-30 28 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lord Teach Us To Pray!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 23, 2008

Millions pray the Lord’s Prayer each day not understanding that when Jesus taught them He was giving them the blueprint how to pray rather than just some words we can memorize. In this outline I am just giving a couple of points on how to pray the Lord’s

Lord Teach Us to Pray! Luke 11:1, And it came to pass, that as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord teach us to pray,........... Millions pray the Lord’s Prayer each day not understanding that when Jesus taught them He was giving them the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-10

Pray A Blessing! Push The Rock?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 3, 2009

Numbers 6 records a 4,000 year old prayer of blessing, will we push against the rock and reach for blessings?

PRAY FOR BLESSINGS! PUSH THE STONE AND GROW THE FAITH... 1/28/09, I write this letter to dear minister friends in the heat of heartbreak and disappointments in ministry. To my Dear Co-laborers in the Lord: Ellen and Brent: I have carried a heavy burden for the both of you. I have been praying and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:23-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Pray For Our Children

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2009

Why Prayer For Children is Important.

A. WHY PRAY FOR CHILDREN 1. Because they are a special gift from God to you. “Children are a heritage from the Lord” (Ps. 127:3). “A heritage is something received because you have a special relationship to the giver.” -Webster 2. Because their whole life is before them. “Train up ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For The Sick (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Jan 24, 2007

Jesus did the works of the Father and has now commissioned His church to do the same in His name.

Kingdom Authority Praying For the Sick (Part 1) Pastor Rex E. Faile, Sr. Lakewood Christian Church Introduction: Throughout the Scriptures we see the mercy of God extended for salvation and deliverance. We know that trust in God’s Word is the only way we will please God and is also the only way ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: *other

Praying For The Sick (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Jan 24, 2007

Jesus did the works of the Father and has now commissioned His church to do the same in His name.

Kingdom Authority Praying For the Sick (Part 2) Luke 4:18 18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: *other

Why Do We Pray

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 2, 2006

Why Do We feel the need for prayer

Why Do We Pray? Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:6-8 Matthew 6:6 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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 12, 2006

The Lord’s model prayer shows us that prayer is just Talking to Him, prayer is Asking, and prayer is Praising. It must begin and end with Him! A free download link is included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed Matthew 6:8-13 The sermon on the mount is the greatest sermon ever preached, preached by the greatest preacher who ever lived. And within is this wonderful model of prayer. It’s a misnomer to call this The Lord’s Prayer…it’s actually the disciples prayer and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Teaches Disciples To Pray

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 15, 2006

Pentecost 10(C) - Jesus teaches disciples to pray when he encourages the believer to Ask, Seek, Knock.

JESUS TEACHES DISCIPLES TO PRAY August 13, 2006 - PENTECOST 10 - Luke 11:1-13 * * * * * * * * * Fellow-Redeemed, Saints in the Lord: Today the Lord wants to teach us. Last week Jesus invited us to come and sit at his feet. This week, he invites us to ...read more

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

Denomination: Lutheran

Praying Until God Blesses

Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 17, 2006

When faced with difficult situations, we need to keep on praying until God blesses.

Outline: I. The Problem at Hand (Genesis 32:3-8) a. Problems get closer and larger (v. 6) b. Panic sets in (v. 7-8) II. The Prayer for Help (Genesis 32:9-12) a. Remember God’s direction (v. 9) b. Humility displayed (v. 10) c. Fear’s cries (v. 11) d. Promise claimed (v. 12) III. The Preparation ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

For The Lord's Sake, Pray Church!

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 4, 2006

Only God can bring glory to His church.

For The Lord’s Sake, Pray Church! Daniel 9:17 (Key ideas from C.H. Spurgeon & Brian Bill) April 2, 2006 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A A man went to his neighbor’s house to borrow a horse. (The neighbor was a pastor.) 1 The pastor gave the man ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:17

Denomination: Baptist

Being Part Of A Praying Church

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 17, 2006

Here at Crane Eater our mission statement is Love, Prayer and Grace. I thank God that our mission statement isn’t just a statement, but it’s the biggest reason good things are happening here! Simply put, “Prayer means you are talking to the creator.

Being a Part of a Praying Church Text: Acts 12:1-17 1 Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church. 2 Then he killed James the brother of John with the sword. 3 And because he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to seize Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Work Hard, Pray Hard

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 21, 2006

We serve God and others in our daily labors and activities. As we share God’s love and the good news of Jesus Christ, God calls us to work hard and pray hard.

Ecclesiastes 2:24-26, 12:9-14 “Work Hard, Pray Hard” INTRODUCTION For over one hundred years, the people of the United States have celebrated Labor Day on the first Monday of September. Labor Day began as a concession by the government for its poor, violent handling of the Pullman Railroad ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:24-26

Denomination: Lutheran