Sermons on Persevere In Prayer:

Discipleship: Dependent In Prayer

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 14, 2021

'Dependent In Prayer' – Luke chapter 11 verses1-13 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The priority of Prayer (vs 1). (2). The Pattern for Prayer (vs 2-4). (3). The Persistence in Prayer (vs 5-8). (4). The Promises for Prayer (vs 9-13). SERMON BODY: Ill: • If you are a fan of Disney ad Pixar movies, then keep an eye out for “A113” • Because it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

I Made It PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023

This sermon explores how trials and struggles are God's way of communicating with us, urging us to view them as opportunities for growth and closeness to Him.

Hey there, church family! We've got an interesting talk lined up today, something I think we can all relate to on some level. We're going to be chatting about trials, struggles, and testimonies...and not just any testimonies, but those that come right from the trenches of life's hardest moments. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Topics: Overcoming, Perseverance

Lord, Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 29, 2005

Examines the necessity of adopting a lifelong learning attitude toward prayer, and being willing to allow Christ to be our teacher. Part 2 in series, "Learning to Pray."

“Lord, Teach Us to Pray” Prt. 2 of series, “Learning to Pray” David Flowers Wildwind Community Church January 30, 2005 NOTES ON THIS MESSAGE: This message, and all the other messages in this series, were based on Andrew Murray’s book, "With Christ in the School of Prayer." [Begin with video from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Free Methodist

Assembly Of The Faithful Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 19, 2018

As a helpful model of Godly faithfulness we can learn from this congregation in considering 1) The Church, City, and Correspondent (Revelation 3:7), 2) The Commendation (Revelation 3:8-9), and finally 3) The Command & Counsel (Revelation 3:10-13)

This weekend, people are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. As a 16-year-old Romanized Briton in 406/7AD, Patrick was sold to a cruel warrior chief whose opponents' heads sat atop sharp poles around his palisade in Northern Ireland. While Patrick minded his master's pigs in the nearby hills, he lived ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Other

Behind Our Prayers

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 22, 2006

We Christians can pray, but the effectiveness of it depends on something important BEHIND OUR PRAYERS.

BEHIND OUR PRAYERS James 5:13-18 We Christians can pray, but the effectiveness of it depends on something important BEHIND OUR PRAYERS. A. FAITH BEHIND OUR PRAYERS (15) "The PRAYER OF FAITH shall save the sick..." -The effectiveness of our prayers greatly depends on our FAITH. Mark ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Should Be The Prayer Of Chirstian

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 6, 2019

We need to pray for God to help the U.S.A.

THIS SHOULD BE THE PRAYER OF CHIRSTIAN Heavenly Father Help me to be ready to face Satan. (1) Put on the whole Armour Eph.6: 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Let me stand brave and strong aganist ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

Power Principles Of Prayer

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 9, 2008

According to the Apostle Paul in Ephesians 6 we are in a spiritual war. Our enemy is not human. Our enemy is spiritual in nature; therefore, our weapons must be spiritual in nature. Paul states that we are to be; "Praying always with all prayer and suppli

Introduction: Prayer Releases All Your Eternal Resources. I came across this acronym in a prayer study a few years ago. There is truth in that phrase because we have all experience God’s power revealed through prayer either as we see God miraculously answer that prayer or by seeing Him change us so ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Necessities For Powerful Prayer

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 28, 2023

Bible study on 12 necessities for believers to have a powerful prayer life. Great for midweek prayer meeting.

“NECESSITIES FOR POWERFUL PRAYER” FBCF – 9/27/23 Refresh Jon Daniels “Prayer is the most important work in the Kingdom of God.” (O. Hallesby) ? Know your audience – Jer. 33:3 – “Call to ME…” ? Know your enemy – Eph. 6:12; 1 Peter 5:8 ? Abiding/Remaining – John 15:7 – “…that is, if we are ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3, Ephesians 6:12, 1 Peter 5:8, John 15:7, Matthew 21:22, Mark 11:24, Psalm 66:18, Isaiah 59:2, 2 Chronicles 7:14, 1 John 1:9, Proverbs 28:13, Psalm 32:5, Luke 15:17-20, James 5:16, Matthew 7:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, 1 John 5:14-15, Hebrews 4:16, Ephesians 3:12, Psalm 119:105  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Persistent Prayer SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Many believe prayer is a futile effort, but without the ministry of prayer, our efforts are in vain.

Many people believe that prayer is a waste of time, but in reality, without the ministry of prayer, our work becomes futile. The early church understood the significance of prayer and relied on it to accomplish great things. Prayer is not just a religious duty; it is a powerful tool that connects ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14

Topics: Prayer, Persistence

Everything You Are Going Through Is Preparing You For What You Prayed For.

Contributed by Anthony Sosa on Feb 18, 2025

Everything you’re going through is preparing you for what you prayed for. God answers prayers through challenges that build the strength, wisdom, and character to sustain His blessings. Trust that every delay and struggle is part of His plan to equip you for what’s ahead.

Everything You Are Going Through Is Preparing You for What You Prayed For It’s one of those truths that’s easy to say but hard to live out—especially when life feels like it’s falling apart. But here’s the thing: God doesn’t waste anything. Every struggle, delay, and setback is shaping you for ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, James 1:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Bitterness Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 25, 2012

In order avoid becoming bitter in running the race of faith, the author of Hebrews in verses 12–17 gives three exhortations for: 1) Continuance (Hebrews 12:12–13), 2) Diligence (Hebrews 12:14), and for 3) Vigilance (Hebrews 12:15-17).

During extended times of great physical exertion, like a marathon, an athlete must train themselves to overcome the natural physical obstacles. The first thing that happens to a runner when they start to tire is that their arms drop. The position and motion of the arms are extremely important in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-17

Denomination: Other

For Christ's Sake?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 7, 2015

The life of the disciples must be lived for Christ's sake and not for the disciple's comfort.

“[Jesus] began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes and be killed, and after three days rise again. And he said this plainly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But turning and seeing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

Prosperity, Patience And Prayer

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 21, 2012

James 5 has a lot to say about the rich and the proper response to abuse by those who are powerful. His wise words are clear and firm, making the path of faith obvious. He pulls no punches.

Prosperity, Patience and Prayer: this is the outline for James 5. 1. Prosperity: 5:1-6 This is a prophetic oracle against the rich oppressors. Wow! Does that page in your Bible smell a bit like smoke? Here James steps into prophetic mode and writes with an imprecatory imagination of doom and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Persistent Widow

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Dec 10, 2017

Jesus in this parable is encouraging us not to give up in our time of prayer

Luke 18: 1-8 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man .Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, ‘Get justice for me from my adversary.’ And he would ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

And They Continued

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 4, 2020

To continue means to persevere, endure, stick to it, or persist. That is the characteristics we must live today. So many are quitting, fading away or slipping back. Let's do our part to continue.

The church received the word of God. First, the word must be preached. Not ideas, thoughts, rules, philosophy, etc. Second, the word must be received. Welcome it, believe it, take it in, practice it, hold on to it, hunger for it, share it. Now the key thought is found in vs. 42 and 46, “they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist