Sermons on Petition Supplication:

The Untold Story Of Robinson Crusoe Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004

The story of Robinson Crusoe and the truth he learned from his salvaged Bible teaches us the priority of prayer.

The Untold Story of Robinson Crusoe Psalm 50:1-15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO 1. Preview: For the near future, my Sunday evening messages will have a single purpose and single focus. I want to preach and teach so as to help us as a church and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Serious About Prayer Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004

The sermon lays the foundation for a fuller devotion to the praying for the church and believer.

Getting Serious About Prayer Jeremiah 33:3 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, Mo Do you believe in prayer? Really believe in prayer. This is how one lady came to believe. This supposedly true story started this way: One summer Saturday morning, a preacher ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Of All Pray--Part 2 Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004

Prayer is essential because of what we are to prayer for.

First of All Pray—Part 2 1 Timothy 2:3-8 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Gallagher, the wacky comedian with Sledg-o-matic that he uses to squish all sorts of fruits and vegetables on stage, likes to point out that we humans are a strange lot. He ought ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of A Prayer Meeting Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: 20th Sermon--4 things that can revolutionize our prayer lives: Prayers that are United, God-Centered, Scriptural, and Unselfish!

The Power of a Prayer Meeting Acts 4:23-31 Peter and John have been arrested/threatened not to preach Christ...but the Lord has told them TO! [torn between God and man.] When released, where did they go? Tavern? Belly up to bar? No...they had a prayer and praise meeting! Psalm 145:1-21 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

It Takes More! Hunting Sermon ( A Call To Prayer)

Contributed by Brian B on Nov 4, 2004

God Gave me this one while I was hunting deer. At the end of the day, the sun was going down and still I had not harvested an animal? It takes more than you think to have a successfull harvest! hunting (physical harvest VS the church (Spiritual harvest)

Please take a moment to place your vote. If you have an idea for an improvement, I am very teachable. My e-Mail is pastorbrian@greenrivernazarene.com Mt 9:37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Mt 9:38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeking God's Face Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THOSE WHO SEEK GOD’S FACE CONFIDENTLY EXPECT DELIVERANCE

BIG IDEA: THOSE WHO SEEK GOD’S FACE CONFIDENTLY EXPECT DELIVERANCE INTRODUCTION: THE SECRET OF THE SEEKER -- How can he be so confident when the enemies are so terrible and the goodness of the Lord is nowhere to be seen? I. (:1-3) THE LORD IS THE ANSWER TO ALL MY FEARS (NO PANIC) A. (:1) The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

National Day Of Prayer

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jun 23, 2004

Speech / Prayer delivered in Augusta Maine at the National Day of Prayer

You know the Bible teaches that in the last days before Christ’s return our world would go topsy-turvy and become perilous. Well, I think that’s a perfect description of the time in which we are now living. - It is during times like these that we need an anchor. - It is in time and days like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

America's Greatest Tragedy, Pt 2 By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 29, 2004

Satan is never too busy to rock the cradle of a sleeping Church. Next to the Unattended Church the greatest tragedy in America today is the Unbowed Knee!

Introduction Recently, an organization called "The Barna Group" conducted a study on the importance of reaching children with the gospel before their teens. They found that: *a person’s moral foundations are laid by the age of nine. *most people make a decision regarding the personal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Denomination: Baptist

Obedient To Death

Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 9, 2005

A Message for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

“OBEDIENT TO DEATH” INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE PERSECUTED CHURCH NOVEMBER 13, 2005 Intro: Today we are going to spend some time remembering the fact that across the world millions of Christians live in fear of arrest, torture and even death for following Christ. I want to show you a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

Faith: What Is It All About

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 13, 2007

This was preached on a day in which one of our members came forward to follow through with James 5:14-16

• Faith, it is a word that is commonly referred to involving our relationship with our Creator • It is a word that’s meaning is often misunderstood • We often confuse the ‘knowledge of’ with possessing faith • For example, Judas knew of Jesus and His purpose, but had no FAITH in Him • Faith is the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Corporate Prayer

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006

Hopefully each of us are burdened for the Lord to have His way with us as individuals while having His way with us as a church (i.e., a corporate body of believers). The fact is we all are in this together.We all have a huge responsibility to see God’s pl

CORPORATE PRAYER We continue to look closely at the importance of prayer within our church. Quite frankly, we need to hear from the Lord on several issues our church is now faced with. As well, we need to reckon ourselves to the fact that prayer is not an option for us. Rather, prayer must be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Looking For A Prayer That Works Part 2

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jul 7, 2007

Because of its importance, the first kind of prayer we want to examine is the prayer of casting your cares upon the Lord.

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Praying Big

Contributed by Carl Willis on Feb 7, 2007

We cannot fathom the complete nature of God. His works are indescribable...and yet we continue to pray with low expectations. When God becomes the centerpiece of our prayer life, our prayers will rise to a greater level.

1 Chronicles 4:9-10 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 (HCSB) Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother named him Jabez and said, “I gave birth to him in pain.” Jabez called out to the God of Israel: “If only You would bless me, extend my border, let Your hand be with me, and keep me from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Priority Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 25, 2007

Life would be so much easier if we would only pray.

THE PRIORITY OF PRAYER Text: Joshua 9:1-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: The roof of the church hall of a little Swiss church, at the turn of the 20th century, was falling down. So the members of the church held regular prayer meetings in the hall after the service to pray for funds to repair ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Methodist

Do You Pray?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 28, 2007

- Life can be exhausting & disappointing - Prayer is essential for life prayer - Don’t live your life without prayer

- Ps 27:7 * Muslims pray because they are commanded to (5 times a day) and strict guidelines are laid down for this. - Fox News 12/6/06 Residents of a southern Somalia town who do not pray five times a day will be beheaded, an official said Wednesday, adding the edict will be implemented in three ...read more

Denomination: Baptist