Sermons on Petitions:

Why Do We Need To Pray?

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004

The Bible gives the reasons for us to pray in this marvelous passage on prayer.

“Why Do We Need To Pray?” Philippians 4:6-7 A. The PRESCRIPTION for prayer. (v. 6) 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18; Colossians 4:2; 1 Peter 4:7 1. So as to avoid PREOCCUPATION. (v. 6a) be careful for nothing Daniel 3:16; Matthew 6:25-34; 10:19; Luke 10:41 2. So that we may bring our PLEAS in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Put Not Your Trust In Princes

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 30, 2008

Although there is no "God party" in politics, and politics cannot bring us salvation, there are moral imperatives we must take to the booth.

Labor Day Sept 1, 2008 The command of Jesus to stop worrying about the material needs of the morrow is a perfect message for Labor day. I mean that both in the sense of the celebration of those who work hard for a living–usually worrying about tomorrow in the process–and those who begin active ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Catholic

God Can Lead Us Through Tough Times Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Nov 23, 2006

Trusting God is one of the most challenging aspect of life especially when circumstances are very tough to handle.

Learning to trust God is one of the greatest challenge that we have to take in our lives. Many have refused giving their lives to Him because it takes absolute surrender in having a true relationship with Him. Even those who have already given their lives to God had been struggling in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praise The Holy One

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jul 25, 2011

Hannah is mocked because she can't get a child and her husband (Elkanah) just talks about himself: "Am I not more to you than ten sons?"

SITUATION - Fellow wife (Peninnah) mocks her (Hannah) - Husband (Elkanah) talks about himself: "Am I not more to you than ten sons?" PRAISE THE HOLY ONE - Holy - up above - raise your head - Look beyond your situation PRAISE THE HOLY ONE THROUGH PRAYER - She dares talking to God, just like that, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:4-20

Denomination: Congregational

A Divinely Founded House

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

A Divinely Founded House

Psalm 127 - 1. A Divinely Founded House 1 Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it 1) God Must Build His House ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

A Prayer For The King.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 23, 2024

The LORD accept thy burnt sacrifice. Psalm 20.3.

A PRAYER FOR THE KING. Psalm 20:1-9. Jesus took with Him Peter, James and John and instructed them to ‘watch’ with Him (cf. Matthew 26:38), and to ‘watch and pray’ (cf. Matthew 26:41). I wonder what prayers they might have made on His behalf if their sleepy heads could have stayed awake long ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying In Jesus' Name Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2022

Our relationship with Jesus allows us to approach the Father.

Praying in Jesus' name Jesus told His disciples, "You didn't choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name." (John 15:16). Praying in the name of Christ declares our: Association with ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16, Ephesians 2:19, Ephesians 2:18, Hebrews 7:26-28, Mark 15:38, Hebrews 7:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is There More To It? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jul 5, 2019

As we resist this life's useless pressures and their effects one by one; we start seeing that eternal bliss isn't just meant for an afterlife. But it's also for here and now.

How many times have we said; "If only I had seen that coming!" or "I'm never doing this again!" And more often than not; we go back and step into the same muddy situation. Is it because we haven't quite gotten the lesson or could it be because we want to approach it with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18, Philippians 4:6-7

We Will Remember The Name Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

We will remember the name of the LORD

Psalm 20:1-9 We will remember the name of the LORD I. The Security of the LORD - (1-3) i. The Hope Involved - 1 The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee. It's Source - The LORD hear thee It's Sufficiency - in the day of trouble; It's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

A Broken Spirit

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

A BROKEN SPIRIT PLEADS FOR FORGIVENESS AND CLEANSING

BIG IDEA: A BROKEN SPIRIT PLEADS FOR FORGIVENESS AND CLEANSING INTRODUCTION: a penitential psalm I. (:1-4) A BROKEN SPIRIT CONFESSES SIN A. A Broken Spirit Appeals to the Grace of God (:1) God’s Grace is Rooted In: 1. His lovingkindness (:1) 2. His compassion (:2) B. A Broken Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There Is No Peace On Earth

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

How do we deal with the absence of peace on earth in light of the Christmas message?

I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day December 28, 2003 Do you ever feel a little let down after Christmas? I remember as a child, after all the presents were opened and the turkey was eaten, you looked around and thought "Is that all there is?" I think the world sometimes says that about our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-19, Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Eucharistic Action Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 3, 2009

The transformation of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ is the work of the Holy Spirit, the same Spirit that gathers us into one body.

January 5, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis The radical change, the change meant to set off a process which transforms reality, a change made present in Bethlehem as God revealed Himself as human, is the same change we celebrate here each day on our altar. Reality is transformed; the insignificant ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Conditions For An Answered Prayer

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014

There are certain conditions that go with an answered prayer. Though, prayers are answered according to the sovereignty of God, Himself. He does whatsoever He desires.

There are certain conditions that go with an answered prayer. Though, prayers are answered according to the sovereignty of God, Himself. He does whatsoever He desires. Many of the promises of God are conditional, and when met adequately attracts a result from above. Some of the conditions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:21

Denomination: Anglican

They Heard Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on May 11, 2008

The people of God heard the voice of the enemy as a threat to their existence. when they heard that voice they gathered together and prayed...

When they heard Acts 4:23-24 . 24 When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. “Sovereign Lord,” they said, “you made the heaven and the earth and the sea, and everything in them. Jesus left them, they received the power to minister and saw the miracles in their life. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Waiting On God To Bring The Right Person Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 10, 2024

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding...

The Bible teaches us several key principles about waiting on God to bring the right person. 1. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3:5-6) This verse reminds us to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 37:4