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When You Pray

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001

Let’s allow the Master Teacher to teach us as He taught His disciples how to pray.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Suppose that I should call you up tomorrow morning about 10:00, after you have been working for a couple of hours or so, & asked you, "Have you prayed yet today?" How would you respond to that? Would you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying With The Early Church

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Feb 10, 2001

The power of and need for corporate prayer

Introduction: In Connecting with God, Herb Miller tells the story of a nightclub opening on Main Street in a small town. Upon hearing the news, the only church in that town organized an all-night prayer meeting. The members asked God to burn down the club. Within a few minutes, lightning struck the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Right Praying Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 3, 2002

This sermon presents Jesus’ teaching on right praying that is characterised by right motives and right priorities.

JESUS ON RIGHT PRAYING Matthew 6:5-15; 7:7-12 Kingdom Life Series #18 Several truths stand out from Jesus words: § Jesus expects every follower of His to pray. “When” not “if.” § Jesus tells us how to pray. There is a right way and a wrong way to pray. § Jesus also tells us what to pray for. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Biblical Encouragements To Pray

Contributed by Wesley Eader on Sep 25, 2002

A brief introduction to various ways that we are encouraged to pray in the Bible.

Biblical Encouragements to Prayer The Bible contains a number of encouragements to the believer’s prayer life. 1. Prayer Commands. Eph. 6:18 1 Thes. 5:17 1 Tim. 2:1,8 2. Prayer Promises. John 14:13 John 15:7 John 16:23-24 1 John 5:13 How do these promises encourage you in your prayer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 11, 2024

The Lord's Prayer is an integral part of our prayer life and its so easy to take it for granted - to say it without thinking what we are saying or thinking. The Lord's Prayer was the result of the disciples asking Jesus to teach them to prayer.

Sometimes we have unpleasant things we have to do. Awkward situations we would rather avoid. People we would rather not meet. Tasks we put aside and hope that they will go away. One such task is writing a difficult letter – to a friend or relative who has recently been bereaved. Where do you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4, Matthew 6:7-13

Great Reasons To Pray Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 8, 2024

Pray, because God: 1. Puts a great priority on prayer (vs.18). 2. Has a great plan for salvation (vs. 19-20). 3. Has a great purpose for our lives (vs. 21-22). 4. Wants to put great peace in our lives (vs. 23). 5. Wants first place in our lives (vs. 24).

Great Reasons to Pray Ephesians 6:18-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared September 8, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today we will finish our study of the book of Ephesians, and this is a good time to review the background to this ancient letter from Paul to the Christians in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Praying One For Another Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 11, 2023

There are 650 prayers in the Bible and 450 answered prayers. Just studying some of those prayers.

“Praying One For Another” 2 Timothy 1:2-7 As we once again step into the life of prayer; we see Paul lifting up a fellow servant in the Lord with prayer. Is it important to pray for each other? I believe the answer is without a doubt YES! As we look at this prayer in our text today, I am ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Jabez Prays Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 15, 2023

What do we know about Jabez and why did he pray; perhaps more importantly is why did it end up in the Bible?

“When Jabez Prays” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Perhaps one of the most noted prayers is the “Prayer of Jabez.” A book was written by Bruce Wilkinson in 2000 and had over 9 million copies sold. I will not attempt to make a book out of this nor have I read the book; I just know it’s out there. What do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Before He Prayed Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 26, 2023

What is needed in order to have an affective prayer life

“Before He Prayed” 1 Kings 18:17-40 What is needed in order to have an affective prayer life. I. Before Elijah Prayed 1. Elijah Confronted King Ahab Vs.17-18 17 “And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? 18 And he answered, I have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With Spiritual Intelligence

Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Oct 28, 2023

So many prayers remain unanswered because believers employed natural intelligence in praying rather than praying with spiritual intelligence.

I want to speak to you about praying with spiritual intelligence. This is one of the prayer manners we must understand as we develop in the school of prayer. Spiritual intelligence is superior to Natural intelligence So many prayers remain unanswered because believers employed natural ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:14

Denomination: Apostolic

When Job Prays Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 7, 2023

I can say that I have had troubles in my life but never to the level or extent of Job.

“When Job Prays” Job 1:20-22 We once again look at a prayer in the Bible. I can say that I have had troubles in my life but never to the level or extent of Job. I. Permission Given Job 1:6-12 Satan is called in Revelation 12:10 “And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Pray The Price: The Mantle

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 29, 2023

WE MAY WALK A TWISTED JOURNEY? WILL WE ACCEPT THE MANTLE. CAN WE HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT? MAKING A DIFFERENCE. YOU NEVER KNOW THE IMPACT OF THE POSSIBILITIES THAT ONE DAY CAN FOREVER CHANGE YOUR LIFE. THE JOURNEY CAN BE AS IMPORTANT AS THE DESTINATION.

PRAY THE PRICE? A TWISTED JOURNEY? ACCEPTING THE MANTLE. HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT? RESTORATION… MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) YOU NEVER KNOW THE IMPACT OF THE POSSIBILITIES THAT ONE DAY CAN FOREVER CHANGE YOUR LIFE. THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19, 2 Kings 2:2-10, Jude 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keep Praying Momma Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on May 10, 2023

Canaanite Mother who came to Jesus and would not leave until she had her answer.

“Keep Praying Momma” Matthew 15:22-28 5-14-2023 We have an American tradition that we celebrate this Sunday of each year; Mothers Day. Mother's Day is an annual holiday celebrated in the United States on the second Sunday in May. Mother's Day recognizes mothers, motherhood and maternal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Praying Dad Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 19, 2023

Jesus refers to prayer 42 times and the gospels record Him personally praying 28 times.

The Power of a Praying People June 18, 2023 1 John 5:13-15 NIV I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. 14 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-15, James 4:8, Matthew 7:7-12, Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Prays For You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Understand and find comfort in the fact that Jesus prays for us, interceding on our behalf, which is a testament to God's profound love for us.

Good morning, family. What a blessing it is to be gathered here today in the presence of God. There's a beautiful quote from A.W. Tozer that says, "God never hurries. There are no deadlines against which he must work. Only to know this is to quiet our spirits and relax our nerves." Let that sink ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:32

Topics: Peace