Sermons on possibilities of prayers: showing 196-210 of 128,306

Prayer

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 14, 2013

Acts 12 has both answered and unanswered prayers within it. We tend to like it better when we get a "yes" from heaven, but God might actually be doing greater things for us when the answer is "no."

When is the last time you prayed earnestly for something? What do you expect when you pray? What do you pray for most? I think about the family of a small child who is dying in a cancer ward. They pray night and day and are joined in prayer by hundreds of others asking God to spare the life of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

What the Apostle Paul is doing in this passage is informing the Christians at the Church of Thessalonica that they should and must develop a habit of prayer…and never break that habit!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 27, 2001 Date Preached: February 28, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative of Prayer Text: 1 Thess 5:17 “…Pray without ceasing…” [NASB] Introduction: Our passage tonight ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer That Gets God's Attention Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 12, 2006

The prayer in Ephesians 3 is the most important prayer we could possibly pray because it focuses on God’s most highly prized objective. Do you know what that is and why it’s so important to us?

OPEN: A businessman was troubled about an upcoming important deal for his company and so he went to church to pray for God to help him. By chance, he knelt down next to a man who was praying for $100 to pay an urgent debt. When he overheard the poor man’s prayer, the businessman took out his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:6-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unanswered Prayer (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Feb 28, 2023

God invites us to ask Him, and we will receive (Mat 7:7). But why does He sometimes not answer our prayers? This sermon series explains several possibilities for why God does not grant our prayers.

Three weeks ago, we studied how God invites us to ask Him. Therefore, do not hesitate to ask for something or express our wishes to God. The Lord Jesus said, "Ask, and it will be given to you." (Matthew 7:7). If so, why are there prayers that God does not answer? You may have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, 2 Corinthians 11:7-9, Psalm 139:13, Matthew 26:39, Luke 9:54-56, 1 John 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unanswered Prayer (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 1, 2023

God invites us to ask Him, and we will receive (Mat 7:7). But why does He sometimes not answer our prayers? This sermon series explains several possibilities for why God does not grant our prayers.

We have learned that God invites us to ask Him what we need (Matthew 7:7) because, number one, God wants us to be close to Him; number two, God wants us to always depend on Him; and number three, God wants to show His love to us. When we ask something from Him, we must be ready to get His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, 1 John 5:14, Numbers 14:34-35, James 4:3, Deuteronomy 3:25-26, Jeremiah 29:4-7, Galatians 6:7, Deuteronomy 29:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unanswered Prayer (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 1, 2023

God invites us to ask Him, and we will receive (Matthew 7:7). But why does He sometimes not answer our prayers? This sermon series explains several possibilities for why God does not grant our prayers.

Prayer is an essential part of the Christian life and an excellent means of communication with our Heavenly Father. We can express our deepest longings, fears, joys, and hopes through prayer, seek God's guidance and help and intercede for others. However, sometimes it seems God is not answering ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, 1 John 5:14, James 4:3, Psalm 66:18, Isaiah 59:1-2, 1 Peter 3:7, Jonah 3:5-10, Genesis 21:14-19, 1 Kings 21:17-29, Mark 7:24-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 25, 2002

Prayer is the primary way that God forms us into mature Christians.

Habits That Lead to Christian Maturity Lent 2002 Prayer The goal in the Christian life is maturity. Although we love little babies, we would be saddened greatly if they did not grow, learn, mature into fully functioning adults. In the same way it is greatly exciting when someone first gives ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3, Isaiah 64:8

Denomination: *other

Prayer Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 29, 2009

If God were to answer all your prayers with ’yes’ how would the kingdom be furthered?

2. Spiritual Disciplines Series April 19th, 2009 Prayer On March 4th, 2009 in Fort Pierce Florida a tragedy occurred. A woman was experiencing as emergency situation at a local McDonalds. It seems as if the police did not take her seriously when she called 911. This poor woman suffered in a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-4

Denomination: *other

The Fast And The Prayer-Ous

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 5, 2008

Fasting is not required in the New Testament, neither is it condemned. When used properly it can help us have a closer relationship with God

THE FAST AND THE PRAYER-OUS Text: Matthew 6:16-18 INTRODUCTION: 1. When I let my wife know that I was thinking about preaching on fasting, she said, "You’ve probably never fasted in your life." a. That’s not true (when I was younger, fasted with aunt and uncle) b. So I have fasted (just not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer And The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 24, 2014

The Lord's Prayer is not a 'carved in stone' set of words that we must use, but is a good guide for how to talk to God, Who wants us to pour out of hearts to Him, but not to try to impress others by our long and fancy words and 'super-spirituality'.

Matthew 6 verses 5 – 13 PRAYING and THE LORD'S PRAYER Jesus based his teachings, and advice, and especially his parables on things, events and situations, that would be instantly recognisable and understandable to the people He was addressing. So, when He said ‘When you pray, do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Prayer Paryare Prayer"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 30, 2015

James tells us to pray, prayer does things to us.

“ Prayer Prayer Prayer ” James 5:13-20 The Psalmist tells us when we should pray: • Daily In the morning Psalm 5:3In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer - The Disciples' Prayer

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 14, 2013

A short talk, second in a series on prayer, in which I look at aspects of the Disciples' Prayer also known as the Lord's Prayer, or the Kingdom Prayer

Do you ever feel as if life is just too busy? Would you like to be able to slow down, focus on what’s important in life, and consider some of life’s big questions? Upon retirement I don’t think there are many people who say, “If only I’d spent more time at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Prayer Of Agur - The Prayer Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction discusses the Prayer of Agur from Proverbs 30, a chapter in the Bible written by a lesser-known figure, Agur, and emphasizes its significance as the only prayer in the book of Proverbs.

How many were here last week? How many remember the name of the quirky character who wrote just one chapter in all of Scripture...Proverbs 30? How many – since last week – went home and read all of Proverbs 30 including verse 7 – 9: The Prayer of Agur? How many sincerely meant to read Proverbs 30, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Topics: Ancient Wisdom, Discovering Contentment, Prayer Of Agur

Sermon Series: The Prayer Of Agur

Prayer Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 22, 2011

1- Pray that you will be more loving 2- Pray that you will be more discerning 3- Pray that you will be more righteous

INTRO.- There is a difference between prayer and meditation. ILL.- Two good old friends were meeting. "How are you and your family?" asks the one. "Oh we’re all fine". The other one answers, "We’re all healthy and are working. But how ’bout your son?? Is he still not working??" "Not at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

communication with God

Mat 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Mat 6:10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Mat 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread. Mat 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Mat 6:13 And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal