Sermons on Motive For Praying:

When God's Church Prays

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 30, 2011

This message from Matthew 18:18-20 reveals Jesus teaching on the power of the church in prayer to bind and loose on earth what God wishes to bind or loose in heaven, the power of agreement in prayer, and Christ's promise to be present in the prayers of tw

When God’s Church Prays Matthew 18:18-20 CHCC – November 20, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Today we’re going to see what Jesus had to say about the prayer ministry of the church. There are NOT a lot of verses to look at because Jesus only talked about the church 2 times. There’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confidence To Pray For Spiritual Transformation Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Philippians - Manual of Joy Confidence to Pray for Spiritual Transformation

Philippians - Manual of Joy Confidence to Pray for Spiritual Transformation Philipians 1:3-11 David Taylor Last week we saw that the foundation for joy is work of God on our behalf. Our walk as followers of Christ flows out of what God has done on our behalf. All of life is centered on, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Mar 21, 2014

Prayer is the very life's breath for the true Christian.

Lord teach us to Pray Luke 11:1/4 In verse nine Jesus said, “And I say unto you, ask, and it shall be given you; seek and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Prayer is talking with God and taking the time to listen, He may speak in an audible voice, or through His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: *other

But When You Pray! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 1, 2014

When you pray-We have to make a mindful decision to pray, and how we pray!

Matthew 6:5-8-And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray A Perfect Prayer

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 20, 2011

There are only 66 words in the Lord’s Prayer, but it can teach us how to pray a perfect prayer. 1. Focus on your Father. 2. Focus on your family. 3. Focus on your faith. 4. Focus on your forgiveness. 5. Focus on your future.

How to Pray a Perfect Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - February 24, 2008 (Revised March 6, 2021 to correct my error about this being the same prayer as the Lord's Prayer in Luke 11:1-4) BACKGROUND: *Do you ever wish you could learn how to pray better? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Powerful People Pray With Expectation Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 26, 2020

When we look at some less well-known people in the Bible whose names we might just pass over while reading a verse or passage of scripture, you will discover that God has also used many ordinary people in a powerful way.

Our theme this year is Powerful People and we are going to examine together how God works in and through ordinary people in a powerful way. Some of the people from the Bible we will look at are more well known than others. The Bible is a collection of 66 books and letters, 39 in the Old ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:16, Ephesians 3:20-21, Matthew 19:26, Matthew 18:19, John 14:13, John 15:7, John 15:16, James 1:5-6, James 1:17, 1 John 3:22, Matthew 16:20, Romans 12:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying To Stop The Coronavirus Pandemic Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 23, 2020

How should Christians deal with the current pandemic at a spiritual level. Dr. Tow looks to the word of God for guidance and points to Daniel's prayer in chapter 9 as a model to follow.

We have received extensive instruction through the media for managing the coronavirus epidemic. What is needed in addition to that is how to deal with it on a spiritual level. In reality, the spiritual realm drives the material world, not visa versa. The instruction I am about to share is for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, James 5:16, James 4:7-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Pray For Sanctification In Your Life.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 21, 2019

God wants us completely sanctified so that you may be holy, used and filled with His Spirit so that He may use you to win others.

Pray for Sanctification 1Thess 5:23-24 "May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it." I. God wants us completely ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1, Romans 12:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 5:23

For Whom Do I Pray? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2018

Three truths about for whom and why to pray.

Text: 1 Tim 2:1-8, Title: For Whom Do I Pray, Date/Place: WHBC, 3.18.18, AM A. Opening illustration: tell the story of Esther B. Background to passage: after the introduction in chapter one of Paul’s charge to Timothy to confront and correct some leaders in the church at Ephesus, Paul begins to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Simple - Pt. 3 - Pray Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019

Jesus confronted the complex. His message was and is simple. Let’s get back to the basics He taught us! Why make it difficult?

Pray I. Introduction Some things are complex and complicated. Tax Code. The scoring in boxing. Relationships. The fascination with pumpkin spice! However, faith was never supposed to be complex or confusing. Man has this propensity to make things harder than they should be. When Jesus arrives on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying Like You Mean It Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 14, 2019

God says that we need to pray like Elijah did. But Elijah seems so far above me I'm not sure I could pray with the same power as he did. But apparently I can. Do you know why?

I read the true story of a couple of men from Alberta, Canada who were driving home late one night. The weather was freezing - well below zero. Somehow, they ran off the road and got stuck in a ditch. And – as far as they could see – there was no one around for miles. They knew they were in danger ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18, 1 Kings 18:41-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord, Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 20, 2019

What is the secret to prayer?

Lord, Teach Us to Pray Luke 11:1-13 The Christian life is to be one of prayer. And as much as we know this, we seem to have so much trouble praying. The question presented to Jesus is one we all ask. We stumble around and try to pray. We go through a list of names of people to pray for and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Pray The Prayer Of Faith!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 6, 2017

THE FORMULA FOR PRAYING THE PRAYER OF FAITH. DO IT AND SEE WHAT GOD WILL DO FOR YOU!

HOW TO PRAY THE PRAYER OF FAITH! FIRST: Who can first pray the prayer of faith? Answer: The righteous person. James 5:15-16 (KJV) 15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. 16 Confess your ...read more

How To Pray Through It All

Contributed by Michael Welsh on Jul 17, 2017

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through

Matthew 7:7-8 (NKJV) 7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. Have you every prayed for a thing and watched it go from bad to worse? It looks ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:17

Denomination: Apostolic

Praying In Faith (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017

In Mark 11:24, Jesus said, “…when you pray, believe that you receive….” This is a key to successful prayer. But what is needed in order for me to pray that way?

Mark 11:24 1-10-16 Last week we talked about the importance of exercising faith when we pray. This morning we will continue with that subject. In Mark 11:22-24 Jesus instructs the disciples on the issue of praying in faith; He says, "Have faith in God. 23 For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-24, 1 John 5:14-15, Romans 4:18-21, Matthew 12:37, 1 Corinthians 2:9-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic