Sermons on Powerful Prayer:

Informed Prayer

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 2, 2009

Sermon explores the "intolerable tension" between what is and what ought to be as motivation for prayer. How the word informs our prayers is also addressed.

Informed Prayer Daniel 9:1-19 9-20-09 Intro Jer 29:1-14 “Now these are the words of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem to the remainder of the elders who were carried away captive -- to the priests, the prophets, and all the people whom Nebuchadnezzar had carried away captive ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Disciple's Prayer

Contributed by Anthony Soyao on Oct 1, 2010

Paul was teaching Timothy how he should pray.

Disciple's Prayer 1 Timothy 2:1-8 1. Who are we to pray for? (Verse 1 – 2a) A. Everyone (Verse 1) B. For kings and for all in authority (Verse 2a) 2. Why are we to pray? (Verse 2b – 4) A. That we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and dignity (Verse 2b) B. This is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Persistence In Prayer

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 12, 2010

In the Parable of the Persistent Widow, Jesus was training and preparing His disciples to “watch and pray.” Jesus was teaching His faithful about faith in Him, and the life of prayer, which flows from such faith.

Intro Jesus told His disciples a parable that they should always pray and not lose heart. Jesus was training and preparing them for when they would no longer see Him walk the earth but would, instead, have to “watch and pray.” Jesus was teaching His faithful about faith in Him, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Hindrances To Prayer Series

Contributed by Ric Veal on Nov 7, 2009

Why our prayers are not answered?

HINDRANCES TO PRAYER 01. Useless attitude – 2 Chronicles 7:14 / pride 02. Un-confessed sin – Psalm 66:18 03. Unconcerned desire – Proverbs 21:13 / lack of generosity 04. Ungodly passion – Ezekiel 14:3 / idols 05. Un-restored brothers – Matthew 5:23-24 / relationships 06. Unrighteous / ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:18

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah's Prayer Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009

Sermon series on the Book of Jonah. Some of my resources come from John Hamby’s sermons as well as Jerry Giffords

“Returning to God” “Jonah’s Prayer” Jonah 1:17-2:1-10 Jonah’s story is simple. Jonah, a child of God, ran from his Father. God pursued his child on the wings of a storm. The storm, of course, forced Jonah to reconsider the path he had chosen. This short book is his record of those difficult days. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer 101 Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009

General discussion on the nature of Prayer and introduction into the series

One cannot escape any number of jokes and misunderstandings when it comes to the concept of prayer. Most of us have heard about the child who believed God’s name was Harold because each week they prayed, "Our Father who art in heaven, Harold be thy name". Likewise, there is the story of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer And Evangelism Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Nov 2, 2009

There is no biblical text which specifically commands us to pray for individuals, that they might believe in Jesus Christ. Yet, it is clearly implied. The lack of command is probably due to three factors: 1) Any child of God, who has the mi

Outline for CBF Nov. 1, 2009 Intro. I. No where in the Bible are we specifically commanded to pray for the salvation of individuals! TS. Yet... II. We are told and shown that we ought to be praying for evangelism and outreach. - Paul both asked for prayer for himself and others sharing ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Priority Of Prayer

Contributed by John Newbaker on Jan 26, 2016

Where do you turn to when difficulty, sickness, hardship comes into your life? Where do you turn to for wisdom, guidance, comfort? The first place we should turn to is pray.

The Priority of Prayer 1 Thess. 5:17 Where do you turn to when difficulty, sickness, hardship comes into your life? Where do you turn to for wisdom, guidance, comfort? The first place we should turn to is pray. read text This is not the only time in scripture that we find this command. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Prayer?

Contributed by James Linders on Feb 2, 2016

Prayer is a conversation with God in His physical absence. We should ALWAYS TRUST God with our lives. The outcome of our prayer should NOT be based on our expectations and needs but on GOD'S will, immaterial of whether it is what we want.

James 5:17-18 (ESV) "Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. Then he prayed again, and heaven gave rain, and the earth bore its fruit." To answer the question “What IS ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prayer Of Hezekiah

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 5, 2017

Putting your trust in Him instead of self will reap benefits. What would you do if God sent an angel to tell you to get your house in order?

The prayer of Hezekiah Isaiah 38:1-5 Introduction- Good morning, last week I challenged you with a simple two letter word if. What if and if only. What if you believe God in His word for these Scriptures? How many remember them? If my people who are called by my name will humbly pray and seek ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Purpose Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

Paul promotes the purposes of prayer as Watchfulness, Thankfulness and Effectiveness.

42 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-6

Denomination: *other

Jacob's Prayer Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 20, 2016

Jacob was about to have three reunions. In the midst of then he gave us a model prayer.

When I was in the work force I was in middle management for my employer. An employee of mine was named Eric. Eric was a bad boy. He had the much deserved reputation of being a partier and a womanizer. Some of his stories would even make me uncomfortable. He often got himself in binds at work but I ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Prayer Defined

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

Prayer is more than saying words. From the Scriptures we learn that true prayer is a combination of bowing the soul before God, pouring out the heart to God. Prayer is asking, talking to God, making our request known to Him.

PRAYER DEFINED Matthew 7:7-11 INTRODUCTION: Prayer is more than saying words. From the Scriptures we learn that true prayer is a combination of bowing the soul before God, pouring out the heart to God. Prayer is asking, talking to God, making our request known to Him. I. PRAYER IS BOWING THE SOUL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Of Jacob

Contributed by S. R. Manohar on May 5, 2018

Let us study a few things from the Prayer of Jacob (Genesis 32). 1) RELATIONSHIP with God 2) REMINDING GOD 3) REALISATION 4) PRAYER FOR RELEASE 5) REMINDING GOD AGAIN

The Bible says that after 20 years of hard labor Jacob was on his way back to Canaan. He was going with his wives, eleven sons, a daughter and lot of oxen, asses, flocks, men servants and women servants. While he was on his way, from the other side his brother Esau was coming to meet him with four ...read more

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