Sermons on Personal Prayer:

Christmas Prayer Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020

A face-book page posted a picture of a painting The Truth of the Season (painted by Gaye Frances Willard) showing Santa kneeling by baby Jesus in a manger.

Christmas Prayer Santa Keeping Christ in Christmas A face-book page posted a picture of a painting The Truth of the Season (painted by Gaye Frances Willard) showing Santa kneeling by baby Jesus in a manger. Along with that post: "My dear precious Jesus, I did not mean to take your ...read more

Scripture: John 16:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayers Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 5, 2020

We always ought to thank God in all situations

1. Romans 8:31 - What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? • Thank God for all the times He prevailed over the minds of those who would have killed or harm you, in order to spare your life (each time God saved David from Saul; God prevailed in the heart of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5, Habakkuk 3:17-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tears And Prayer

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Aug 6, 2020

How does tears and weeping fit into prayer?

Sermon Outline Tears and Prayer Paddick Van Zyl LDMI 29 July 2020 Scripture : Psalm 39 :12-13 TPT 12 Lord, listen to all my tender cries. Read my every tear, like liquid words that plead for your help. I feel all alone at times, like a stranger to you, passing through this life just like ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Confidence In Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Oct 1, 2019

Because of who Jesus is, we can be confident in our prayer!

I. Confidence In His Hearing 14 14 Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. A. Confidence In Jesus Built On His Promises. 1. I don’t think it coincidental that John would write this in his letter because he also wrote it ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Dimensions Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 22, 2021

Jesus talked about the dimensions of prayer referring to the Lord's Prayer, Night Prayer, and the desirable prayer in our lives.

Theme: Dimensions of Prayer Text: Luke 11:1-13 Introduction to the Prayer: Jesus was praying in a certain place. Something motivated the disciples to come closer to the Lord. They could have astonished, amazed, and desired to pray like Jesus. Disciples learned many things from the lifestyle of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Christian And Prayer Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 19, 2019

Prayer is the breath and heartbeat of Christianity. Thus, a prayerless Christian is a dead Christian.

Prayer is the breath and heartbeat of Christianity. Thus, a prayerless Christian is a dead Christian. Every religious system has a place in it for prayer, but only Christianity offers the privilege of speaking to a living, acting God. For the Christian, God is only a prayer away. Sometimes this is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hopeless Prayer

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019

Three keys to prayer in hopeless times

A. Opening illustration: JD Greear being woken up in the middle of the night for an emergency, “Prayer is our most formidable weapon, but the one in which we are the least skilled, the most averse to its use.” E. M. Bounds B. Background to passage: Jesus is still ministering around Galilee, and in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Prescriptions

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 3, 2018

In the following verses, James is like an expert doctor giving a medical prescriptions. He is introducing the most powerful medicine ever invented - the Prayer Medicine.

PRAYER PRESCRIPTIONS James 5:13-18 In the following verses, James is like and expert doctor giving a medical prescriptions. He is introducing the most powerful medicine ever invented - the Prayer Medicine. I - It is the antidote for suffering and other problems 13Is anyone among you suffering? ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life Of Prayer

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Oct 23, 2018

Luke 18:1 says,......."men ought always to pray, and not to faint"

The Life of Prayer One thing we know about Jesus and prayer is that He made prayer a priority. The Bible reveals how Jesus would sacrifice sleep or rest to spend time with the Father. He would pray before the sun came up; He would pray all night, even after ministering to people all day. That is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1, Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Charismatic

The Prayer Warriors

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 25, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 20: 1 – 37

2 Chronicles 20: 1 – 37 The prayer warriors 20 It happened after this that the people of Moab with the people of Ammon, and others with them besides the Ammonites, came to battle against Jehoshaphat. 2 Then some came and told Jehoshaphat, saying, “A great multitude is coming against you from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Prayer Matters Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 14, 2019

We see the hearts of Godly men - Ezra and now Nehemiah - mourning with the people for their sin and praying for the restoration of Jerusalem and the glory of God.

Let me paint the BIG PICTURE again: • First group of returnees came back with Zerubbabel in 538BC (50K). • After much opposition from the Samaritan locals in the land, they managed to rebuild the Temple. After a gap of 57 years, Ezra came back with 2nd group (5K). • Found out that the people had ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Postures In Prayer

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

The different positions we take when praying.

POSTURES IN PRAYER Mark 11:25 Our posture in prayer may or may not be an important matter; it all depends on the circumstances. The Bible reveals different postures of men during periods of Prayer. Moses stood before the Lord on the mount while the Lord appeared to him. Christ said, "when ye ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of A Beggar

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 27, 2017

In Psalms 40 David outlines five steps that he took to have his walk with God restored: reflecting upon past deliverance, singing a new song, prayer of confession and protection from his enemies and the beggar asking God for speedy delivery.

THE PRAYER OF A BEGGAR Psalms 40 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 We can all remember a time when we have waited patiently for God to deliver us from the dark pit of our sins. We know as children of God (John 1:12) and ambassadors of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20) ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 27, 2017

The Our Father in Matthew 6 is typically referred to as the Lord's Prayer. But really, John 17 is what should be called the Lord's Prayer because it literally is the prayer of Jesus. Jesus' longest recorded prayer has much to say and there's much to gain.

THE PRAYER OF JESUS John 17:1-26 INTRODUCTION: The Our Father of Matthew 6:9-13 is typically referred to as the Lord's Prayer. But really, it is the disciple's prayer given to them by the Lord. Here, in John 17 is what should be called the Lord's Prayer because it literally is the prayer of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Defined

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

Prayer is more than saying words. From the Scriptures we learn that true prayer is a combination of bowing the soul before God, pouring out the heart to God. Prayer is asking, talking to God, making our request known to Him.

PRAYER DEFINED Matthew 7:7-11 INTRODUCTION: Prayer is more than saying words. From the Scriptures we learn that true prayer is a combination of bowing the soul before God, pouring out the heart to God. Prayer is asking, talking to God, making our request known to Him. I. PRAYER IS BOWING THE SOUL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist