Sermons on Pointers On Prayer:

Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

This message looks at prayer and listening to God as a means of connecting to Him

Prayer: A Means of Grace 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Elementary age children were asked to write a “Dear God” prayers:

 7-year old Debbie prayed, “Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much.”

 Hank, 7 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Michael Brown on Jun 2, 2015

Prayer is a powerful part of all of our lives. In my sermon Power of Prayer I give examples of how prayer changes lives.

Power of Prayer: The most well known verse in the entire Bible states, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son…” God only has one begotten Son but he has many, many children. Jesus Christ serves as a link between God the Father & mankind. When ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer 101

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 8, 2015

The bookstores are filled now with books written to help the common individual understand topics that can be complicated. In one of my recent visits to a local bookstore I noticed something I had not seen before.

Prayer 101 Luke 11:1-13 The bookstores are filled now with books written to help the common individual understand topics that can be complicated. In one of my recent visits to a local bookstore I noticed something I had not seen before. On almost every topic you can imagine there was a book, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Kingdom Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 7, 2014

The Kingdom of God is a kingdom of prayer. Prayer that releases us to walk in freedom with Christ and with others. In the series RED we look at the teachings of Christ found in Matthew 5-7.

This morning we will be continuing in our series RED: Teachings From the Words of Christ. Today we will be looking at Matthew 6:5-15 If you do not have a Bible the Scriptures have been printed on the insert located in your bulletin. (ME) The story of my first prayer - did not know how. But have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Effective Prayer Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Effective Prayer

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Effective Prayer Luke 18:1-8 January 24, 2009 Today is Sanctity of Life Sunday. Most of us would agree that taking the life of the unborn is an injustice just like taking the life of one who is handicapped or even taking the life an older person because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disciple's Prayer Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 16, 2014

How are we to pray?

We are learning to pray from our Lord Jesus Christ; especially the prayer “Lead us not into temptation”. Jesus tells us that there is a wrong way of praying. Many of us get frustrated about our prayers not being answered when the problem is we are praying the wrong way. Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Persistence In Prayer Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Feb 22, 2014

Jesus tells us to pray and not give up-He already taught the content of prayer-Persistence in the Lord's Prayer is required if we are to see God work.

Luke 18 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, 2 saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. 3 Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, ‘Get justice for me from my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: *other

Pattern Of Prayer

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 24, 2014

Jesus taught a pattern for prayer not a rote one.

I decided through prayer that we will finish our study of the prayer “lead us not into temptation” next week. I also decided through prayer to do a message on Noah before we go to 2nd Thessalonians. A movie will be released next month about Noah starring Russell Crowe and so let’s be prepared for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Lion Of A Prayer Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 9, 2014

We sometimes hear "I felt like Daniel in the Lion's Den" but who was this Daniel and what was he doing in the lion's den? This message looks at the prayer that got Daniel in trouble

Daniel in the Lion’s Den It’s one of those phrases that you hear every once in a while but I’m not always sure that those using it are aware of the context. It often involves someone who is in a tough spot and they will say “I felt like Daniel in the lions den.” ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Reconnecting With Prayer Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 23, 2014

FOUR THINGS I KNOW I SACRIFICE WHEN I'M NOT RECONNECTING WITH GOD IN PRAYER.

Reconnecting with Prayer Isaiah 40:27-31 9/8/13 Introduction Video: Connecting with GOD through Prayer  What if prayer is more about reconnecting than meetings, lists chains, requests, petitions, intercessions? T.S. The Poet David gives us gives us a look at what we sacrifice when we do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Prayer Focus

Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 6, 2012

In the world that we live in it is so easy to let our prayer life slide. We need to learn to gear our lives to focus on prayer.

Introduction Scripture 14For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; 17That ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Fervent Prayer Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 15, 2012

In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

Acts Pt9- Fervent Prayer Introduction Driving down the road- car in front veers off into a lake- people in danger of drowning- what would you do? You would intervene on their behalf. Review/Recap Act 10- Story of Cornelius- Roman Centurion, Gentile- we see God grant salvation to the ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Principles Of Prayer

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Feb 15, 2012

God does not work in prayer according to whim, fancy, or caprice. But, there are definite laws, and rules, and principles for getting our prayers answered. And, the time will come, if it has not already come, when for God to answer your prayer will mean m

Introduction Today, we’re going to be talking about the principles of prayer, because, friend, there are principles that are real and valid. God does not work in prayer according to whim, fancy, or caprice. But, there are definite laws, and rules, and principles for getting our prayers ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And Prayer

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

Encouraging people to sacrifice a little for prayer

Title: Jesus and Prayer Theme: Encouraging people to sacrifice a little for prayer Text: Luke 6.12-16 Time: March 6, 2011 [Title Slide] [S] “One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. When morning came, he called his disciples to him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Methodist

Working Prayer Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2012

THIS PORTION OF SCRIPTURE BRINGS US TO THE RELEASE OF PETER AND JOHN. THEY HAD HEALED A CRIPPLE THE PREVIOUS DAY (CHAPTER 3). THEY HAD BEEN ARRESTED FOR CREATING A COMMOTION IN THE TEMPLE AREA, DETAINED THAT NIGHT, AND THEN FACE THE SAME GROUP OF PEOPLE

WORKING PRAYER Acts 4:23-31 On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. 24 When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. "Sovereign Lord," they said, "you made the heaven and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist