Sermons on Neglecting Prayer Life:

The Priority Of Prayer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 18, 2022

Paul began chapter 2 with a command to all people to make prayer a priority and to do so by praying for everyone with all kinds of prayer. Then in verse 8, he gave a specific command to the men to lead the congregation by lifting up holy hands in prayer.

Introduction: A. I want to begin today with a wonderful story that the late Peter Marshall, who was the chaplain of the U.S. Senate, used to love to tell, called: “The Keeper of the Spring.” 1. Once there was a quiet forest dweller who lived high above an Austrian village along the eastern slopes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8, James 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unanswered Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Jesus tells it like it is in the world of prayer, and in so doing He complicates things, and forces us to wrestle with the conditions for answered prayer.

The story is told of a Russian scientist who was found guilty of a crime against the state. He was sentenced to a prison in the middle of a desert. His cell mate was another scientist. He was determined to escape, and he urged his cell mate to join him, but he refused. After much planning he did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-14

Prayer And The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004

Praying the Lord’s Prayer confronts the intersection of our praying and the Lord’s will.

Prayer and the Will of God Matthew 6:10; Romans 12:1-2; 1 John 5:14-15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The second petition of the Lord’s Prayer (Thy Kingdom, Thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven) solves three big problems that many of us face ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10, 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Jan 20, 2002

This prayer was addressed to the Father, but intended to be overheard.

This remarkable model prayer contains none of the things that take up so much room in our prayers. Boston newspaper reported on a prayer given by a noted clergyman: “one of the most eloquent prayers ever delivered to a Boston audience.” Lyndon Johnson’s press secretary, Bill Moyers, was ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prayer Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

The prayer of Jesus

Jesus prayer John 17 It’s good to know that God is always there looking out for us. A little boy once prayed, "Dear God, I hope you’ll take good care of yourself because if anything should happen to you, we’d be in an awful fix." I heard a story ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prayer Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

The prayer of Jesus

Jesus prayer John 17 It’s good to know that God is always there looking out for us. A little boy once prayed, "Dear God, I hope you’ll take good care of yourself because if anything should happen to you, we’d be in an awful fix." I heard a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Intercessory Prayer

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

A message focusing on praying for others.

INTERCESSORY PRAYER 1 Timothy 2:1-3 INTRO: As I was visiting with the family of someone in the hospital recently I asked, “Is there anything we can do for you?” She replied, “Just pray for us.” After a service recently, one of the ladies of the congregation said to me as she left the church, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer & Salvation Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 9, 2003

#6 in the series "Patterns for Prayer." Examines the role of prayer in salvation, on the part of both the seeker and the evangelist.

The Times-Reporter of New Philadelphia, Ohio, reported in September, 1985 a celebration of a New Orleans municipal pool. The party around the pool was held to celebrate the first summer in memory without a drowning at the New Orleans city pool. In honor of the occasion, 200 people gathered, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 14, 2024

This sermon encourages facing fears with faith, finding strength in Scripture, and fostering wisdom through prayer, emphasizing God's faithfulness, power, and unfailing love.

Good morning, beloved. It is indeed a beautiful day, a day filled with the promise of God's unfailing love and His unending grace. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine narrative that God is writing. We are all here because we believe in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17, Job 5:12

Topics: Fear, Faith

Faithful Prayer Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Sep 15, 2009

Last one on James. this was a summer series for 2009

James returns to where he began, in chapter 1 James speaks of the hard times we all face and our need for perseverance. This comes as we pray. Verse 5 says, "If any of you lacks wisdom, they should ask [that is pray] God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Breakthrough Prayers Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 18, 2025

Breakthrough prayers are intense, focused prayers that seek to release God’s power into difficult or stagnant situations. They are prayers that move the hand of God, pushing through barriers and opening doors to God's promises.

BREAKTHROUGH PRAYERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:19 "Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert." Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Luke 11:9-10, Matthew 7:7, 1 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19, Jeremiah 29:11, Luke 11:9-10, Matthew 7:7, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, Hebrews 11:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reviving Prayer Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 26, 2007

What kind of prayer changes us, touches God and leads to his revival power being unleashed?

REVIVING PRAYER Audio is at http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2007/02/sermon-reviving-prayer-1-kings-171-to.htm The following is a full set of notes, including background information and quotes I used whilst preparing my sermon entitled "Reviving Prayer" which was preached at Jubilee Church on ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disciple's Prayer

Contributed by Anthony Soyao on Oct 1, 2010

Paul was teaching Timothy how he should pray.

Disciple's Prayer 1 Timothy 2:1-8 1. Who are we to pray for? (Verse 1 – 2a) A. Everyone (Verse 1) B. For kings and for all in authority (Verse 2a) 2. Why are we to pray? (Verse 2b – 4) A. That we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and dignity (Verse 2b) B. This is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

The Prayers Of Paul Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 4, 2017

Today, as we finish our series on the prayers of the bible, we'll look at some of Paul's prayers. We'll look at the specifics of what Paul prayed for his fellow Christians; realizing that we should be focused on these things too.

THE PRAYERS OF PAUL We've looked at many prayers over these past couple months-the Our Father, the prayer of Jabez, Elijah's prayers, Hannah's prayer, Daniel's prayer, Nehemiah's prayers, and last week we looked at Jesus' prayer. Today, as we finish our series on the prayers of the bible, we'll ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12, Philippians 1:9-11, Ephesians 3:17-19, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Of Jabez Series

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 5, 2021

During some of the darkest days of the American Revolution, after the Continental Army had experienced several defeats, a farmer who lived near General George Washington’s camp decided to pay the soldiers a visit.

Prayer of Jabez Psalm 86 1. 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 During some of the darkest days of the American Revolution, after the Continental Army had experienced several defeats, a farmer who lived near General George Washington’s camp decided to pay the soldiers a visit. As he approached the tents his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God