Sermons on persistence in prayer: showing 121-135 of 98,412

Practicing Prayer

Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 7, 2010

We are too content to live in the realm of the natural instead of the supernatural. My message today is only for those who long to see God do greater things.

Purpose: To explain the right reasons to pray. Aim: I want the listener to pursue a deeper prayer life. INTRODUCTION: My message today is only for those who long to see God do greater things. My message today is only for those who are tired of the lukewarmness that we so often feel in our own ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Do We Do With Unanswered Prayer? Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A look at how to handle situations in which it seems like our prayers are not being answered.

What Do We Do With Unanswered Prayer 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Now, it’s been a few years ago now, but I still think most of you may remember a song by Garth Brooks called unanswered prayers. In the story of the song, the main character runs into his old high school sweetheart at a high school ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Urgency Of Prayer

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

Prayer is the most powerful force in the Universe and yet the most overlooked.

"The Urgency of Prayer" Isaiah 56:1-7 It is good to be back with you after spending a month away on a sabbatical. I have to tell you how appreciative I am for your graciousness in allowing me to withdraw from all of my normal responsibilities so that I could be still for a while to be renewed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Man Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Oct 7, 2005

Before we assume a task for God we need to take enough time to lay the foundation of prayer so God can supply our needs and give us the go ahead at the right time.

Nehemiah Sermon 3-4 4. The Prayer Offered 1:4-11 A Man of Prayer “When I heard these things I sat down and wept. For days I mourned and prayed and fasted before the God of heaven. Then I said, ‘O ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Point Of Prayer

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This is about prayer.

Let me bring everyone up to speed on what is happening. King David wanders around on the roof of his palace and notices a beautiful woman. He has an affair with her. She gets pregnant. He tries to trick her husband into spending the night with her. When that doesn’t work, he sends her husband ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:15-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Value Of Prayer

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16

“THE VALUE OF PRAYER” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 18:1-11 James 5:16 Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Romans 8:26-27 Likewise the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 16, 2005

Prayer Power

THE POWER OF PRAYER John 15:7 In today’s powerful world that we live in, There’s so much power right at our fingertips. And most of us can’t even explain what happens when we flip on the light switch!! We see the natural power of Niagra falls, and We’ve heard about the great dams out ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005

There is real power in real prayer

THE POWER OF PRAYER James 5:16 Children’s letters to God: Dear GOD, Thank you for the baby brother, but what I prayed for was a puppy. -Joyce Dear GOD, It rained for our whole vacation and is my father mad! He said some things about you that people are not supposed to say, but I hope you will not ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Run With Prayer Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

A look at prayer in the life of Jeremiah.

Illustration: We want to know what makes people ¡§tick¡¨. What do they do when not in the public eye? I.e. election campaigns, tabloids. For Jeremiah, the answer is obvious. Seven different times in the book of Jeremiah, we see what happens in the life of Jeremiah when he¡¦s alone and we find that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of A Child

Contributed by Ricky Perkins on Jun 3, 2005

Ask your Father for whatever you need and He will supply your need!

The Prayer of a Child Matthew 7: 7-11~ “Ask and it will be given you; seek and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Or what man is there of you, who if his son ask bread, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Persevering In Prayer Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 26, 2006

As we’ve seen over the previous weeks, Jesus has been stirring His church worldwide to renew themselves in the passion and priority of prayer. • He’s been making clear that there is no element of a Christian’s energy or activity that can substitute for

As we’ve seen over the previous weeks, Jesus has been stirring His church worldwide to renew themselves in the passion and priority of prayer. • He’s been making clear that there is no element of a Christian’s energy or activity that can substitute for depending on God’s power through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Struggle Of Prayer

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 15, 2007

A sermon from the series "Lord Teach Us To Pray." This fifth message deals with the challenges and struggle to pray.

The Struggle of Prayer Luke 11:1 KJV 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, as John also taught his disciples. Mark 14:32-42 KJV And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Warfare Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 16, 2004

Prayer is the greatest weapon we have in the spiritual battles we fight

THE WARFARE OF PRAYER Ephesians 6:10-12, 18 In a small Kentucky town there were 2 churches and 1 whiskey distillery which was owned by the town atheist. Church members complained that the distillery gave the community a bad image so they unsuccessfully tried to shut it down. One Saturday night ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

By Products Of Prayer

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 27, 2004

To help see what prayer does for the believer.

DATE THE BY-PRODUCTS OF PRAYER James 4:2-3. Jas 4:2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. 3 Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts. (KJV) INTRDUCTION: There ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Persevering Prayer Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 30, 2005

Learn to persevere in prayer - "pull" by the hope we have in Christ, and keep up the "push" in faith.

How do you normally approach God? Do we come to Him with determination and passion? Or as someone whom we turn to only when it’s convenient? To drop Him a line only when we can? The way we approach Him reveals a lot about ourselves – do I really need Him? How much do I really depend on Him? Do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible