Sermons on Persistence In Praying:

Coming Off The Mountaintop

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This sermon challenges us to pray impossible prayers.

About a year ago we began a series that has taken a little over a year to complete. During this time we looked at the life and ministry of the prophet Elijah. If you remember God called Elijah to boldly confront King Ahab and in doing so declare that a terrible drought was coming. The drought ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Prayer Request

Contributed by Robert Travis on Dec 19, 2001

Have you prayed for your pastor today?

BRETHREN, PRAY FOR US “Brethren, pray for us.” 1Th 5:25 “Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:” Col. 4:3 “Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Win Over Worry Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 29, 2000

Why worry when you can pray?

How To Cope with Life’s Struggles (Part 7) HOW TO WIN OVER WORRY Matt. 6:25-34 1. DEFINITION OF WORRY A. Worry is the anxious care that comes from assuming a responsibility which we are incapable of discharging. B. Worry is being at war with one’s self. ·(Prov 12:25) An anxious heart weighs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Renewed Vision (Lesson 5)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003

Series: What Happens When the Church Prays?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Go everywhere. Where had Jesus told them to go? “Go ye into all the world” (Mark 16:15). 2. Evangelize. “What had Jesus told them to do? “Preach the gospel to every person” (Mark 16:15). 3. Followers in every nation. What results did Jesus expect? “Make disciples in every ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Reconciliation (Lesson 3)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003

Series: What Happens When the Church Prays?

A. EXPECT OFFENSES 1. Aggressively ministering. What were the Christians doing? “Daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ” (Acts 5:42). 2. Oblivious to problems. Some Christians can be so busy – and diligent – serving Christ that they are unaware ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Renewal (Lesson 2)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003

Series: What Happens When the Church Prays?

1. The cause of their prayers: Acts 4:23-24 Restored: God had answered to release them from prison (Acts 4:23). Reported: They shared with all what the enemy did to them. Raised their voices: They prayed together. There is value in the volume of prayer. -J. Arnold 2. The character of their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:21-30, Acts 4:27-34

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Works When Life Is Tough

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007

How to pray when things are not going well

Audio is at - http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2006/01/prayer-works-when-life-is-tough.htm Four groups of people here this morning, and I have something to say to each of you Those who are not yet Christians You will have an opportunity to become a Christian today- begin to think, is that what I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temptation

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Jan 11, 2007

Jesus teaches us to pray that we are not tempted.

A guy had a dream he had went to heaven and saw many clocks. As is customary with these stories St. Peter is attending the gate. When asked what the clocks were for Peter replied that every person on earth has a clock here, and each time one sins, the hand on their clock moves just a bit. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Of Signs & Traps

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Nov 29, 2009

Fist Sunday of advent, exhortation to watch and pray

Of Signs and Traps Aim To Alerts the congregation to the signs or the return of Christ& to encourage them to avoid the traps on the way To introduce Advent Introduction – Advent Happy New Year. That may sound like a strange thing to say just before Christmas, but the season of Advent is the start ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Anglican

The Godly Wisdom We Need - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 20, 2010

How to pray for Godly wisdom (4 requests)

The Godly Wisdom We Need - Part 1 James 3:13-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 25, 2010 *We had an outstanding Vacation Bible School this summer. Sometimes the leaders would call out to the children: “Need Answers?” -- And the kids would reply: “Ask ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fuel Up With Prayer Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 10, 2008

How to pray so that are prayers are not wasted but rewarded

Text: Matthew 6:5-15 Title: Fuel up with prayer. There is no doubt that one issue that has dominated our lives so far in 2008 is the issue of rising oil prices. And that’s because rising oil prices have a huge impact on virtually every area of our lives. For one thing it impacts the price of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Breakthrough Prayer Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 25, 2010

Message about how to pray breakthrough prayer

**Note: I used the book "Breakthrough Prayer" by Jim Cymbala as a reference. Title: Breakthrough Prayer Theme: Showing the Next Level of Prayer Text: 1 Samuel 1 - 3 1Sa 1:9-20 So Hannah arose after they had finished eating and drinking in Shiloh. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat by ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Psalm 119 - Gimel- V.17-24 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 26, 2011

The psalmist prays for maturity and growth in this section of the Psalm

Gimel The psalmist here is PRAYING a prayer… reaching out to God for help and assistance in living FOR Him. His prayer is that God’s word would be ever more important and the focus of his life…let’s look at what he says over the next 8 verses… 17Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Motive For The Moment Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 4, 2011

Prayer should be prayed with purpose and Right intentions!!!

The Motive for the Moment Luke 11:1 Luke 11:1 One day he was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said, "Master, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples." Matthew 6: 5-7 5And when thou prayest, thou shalt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer For Knowledge Series

Contributed by Richard Vartenisian on Mar 5, 2015

What Paul found important to pray about

Prayer for Knowledge Ephesians 1: 15 – 23 The Christians that first received this letter had a great reputation. Eph 1:15, 16 For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you and your love for all the saints, 16 do not cease giving thanks ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ