Sermons on No Prayer Wasted:

Persistence In Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024

This sermon encourages persistent prayer, emphasizing faith in God's perfect timing and the transformative power of communicating with the Almighty.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this gathering of saints, where we seek to draw closer to our Heavenly Father and deepen our understanding of His Word. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each of us, drawn by the irresistible love of God, comes with a heart ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Topics: Never Give Up

Persistent Prayer Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the importance of prayer in the Christian faith, emphasizing the need for patience, precision, and persistence, as exemplified by the widow in Luke 18.

Welcome church! We’ve got an important message today about one of the fundamental aspects of the christian faith. And, as you can probably tell by the title graphics, we’re going to be talking about prayer. We all know that prayer is an important part of our faith. In fact, many of us will commit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Topics: Persistent Prayer, Faith, Patience

Devoted To Prayer Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the importance of prayer, drawing from the practices of the early church and the life of Jesus, and will provide guidance on how to pray individually, communally, and powerfully.

Welcome back church, today is the final week in our Devoted series…and I’m very excited about our topic today as it’s something many of us engage in, think about, and at different times in our lives, struggle with. Alexander Whyte says, “The greatest and best talent that God gives to any man or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Matthew 6:5-15

Topics: Devoted Prayer, Communal Prayer, Powerful Prayer

Sermon Series: Devoted

If You Lose

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 13, 2018

The importance of serving God or you will lose your soul.

IF YOU LOSE I. DEFINE LOSE: (Webster's) 1. to bring to ruin or destruction 2. to become unable to find 3. to have taken away from one by accident, death, removal, etc.; to be deprived of 4. to fail to keep ( a state of mind or body, one's position, etc.) 7. to fail to win: as, we lost ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Weightless Faith

Contributed by Trae Durden on Dec 5, 2014

We hear Jesus say “My yoke is easy, My burden is light” (Mt. 11:30). And we choose to run with that “easy” life! We love to forget that He also said, ““If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me” (Mt. 16:24)

Weightless Faith Philippians 3:17-21 Is the Christian life only about avoiding wrong? Is an “Avoidance” lifestyle all that God expects of us or is there more? Like bringing Glory to God in faith by taking action! Serving others! We hear Jesus say “My yoke is easy, My burden is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking The Cycle In/Of A Misled Land-1[2022]

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 1, 2022

The Reign of King Ahaz of Judah was marked/defined by political expediency, acquiescence, & compliance. A land defined by those things is misled & to be pitied, because in a misled land there is much that is Wasted. The cycle must be broken in a misled land, due to it’s WASTED...

BREAKING The CYCLE In/Of A MISLED LAND-I—2Kings 16:1-4(1-20) [2Kings 16:1-4; 18:1-7(16:1-18; 18:1-07, 13-16, 17-18; 19:1-7, 14-20, 35-37)] Overcoming Political Compliance/Acquiescence Overcoming The Politics of Spiritual Acquiescence. Attention: 1787—Benjamin Franklin addressed the U.S. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 16:1, 2 Kings 16:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Prodigal Or Judgmental

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 20, 2022

Imagine someone who wasted his inheritance on wild living, went broke, was homeless, smelled like a pig and just wanted to come home? Purpose: Let’s look at the prodigal son. Plan: Let’s examine Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32.

Hymns: You Raise Me Up (Joshua 5); Forgiven (Psalm 32); We Are Standing on Holy Ground (2 Corinthians 5); Father I Have Sinned (the Prodigal Son Song). Readings: Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 32; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Prelude: Imagine someone who wasted his inheritance on wild living, went broke, was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2 Prayer Of Relinquishment And Formation Prayer Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 4, 2020

This is part 2 of my Lenten Course on Prayer based on Richard Foster's brilliant book entitled Prayer

Story: In the early 60’s, a young Church of England ordinand went on a week’s silent retreat at Ampleforth. In those days the rules were strict – and between meals and services (which started at 4 am in the morning) the ordinands on the retreat were expected to be in their rooms praying. All ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:29-45

Denomination: Anglican

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Near

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Oct 14, 2003

There is time for action but no time to waste

1st Peter 4:7-11 “The Kingdom of Heaven is Near” “There is time for action but no time to waste.” Intro: I don’t know the number of times I have been on my couch screaming at the TV during the last seconds of a NASCAR race, or a football game. It seems funny that I believe Jeff Gordon will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Of Repentance For Haiti

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 9, 2010

This is a prophetic message to Haitians after the earthquake

PRAYER OF REPENTANCE FOR HAITI The Meaning of God’s Jealousy Zephaniah 1:14 The great day of the LORD is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly, even the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly. 15 That day is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Powerful Short Prayers Part 5 Jabez Prayer Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Nov 8, 2015

This is a sermon on the power of short prayers

Powerful Short Prayers I Chron 4:9-10 Different introductions What makes a good prayer? Is it length and eloquence or a heart that trusts in a mighty God? How long does a prayer have to be in order to be heard? God did not forbid long legitimate prayers but vain repetitions and heartless ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Vineyard

Real Effective Prayers

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 23, 2004

This sermon looks at how our prayers can be effective and realistic.

A while back there was an article done in The Oprah Magazine entitled, “Does Prayer REALLY heal?” The article sites a study done by Elisabeth Targ, MD, a psychiatrist with impeccable research credentials who was conducting studies that disturb some people and fascinate others: and that is the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

No Prayer, No Life;know Prayer Know Life! Series

Contributed by Miguel Monge Jr. on Jul 26, 2005

Prayer gets God’s work done! This sermon will help us learn to pray God’s way!

Part 3 of the series; Getting in spiritual shape: No prayer, No Life; Know Prayer, Know Life Prayer- Most people associate prayer with trouble and hardship or when something is needed. I often had the idea that prayer was just that but throughout the years I have learned that prayer is more ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer: Talking With God(#1 Of Series On Prayer) Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 25, 2005

Prayer is a privilege. But what is prayer?

PRAYER: TALKING WITH GOD Intro. A. Another vital activity or habit necessary to strengthen and deepen our relationship with God is prayer, If the Bible is our spiritual food, prayer is our vital breath as a Christian. No activity can we ever replace the important role of prayer in the Christian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 1 (Prayer Partners): Prayer Partners Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 13, 2002

Why the power of two?

Prayer Partners Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 1: Prayer Partners A. ILLUSTRATIONS 1. “If two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything, that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven” (Matt. 18:19). 2. Charles Finney, Abel Clary. Second Great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20

Denomination: Baptist