Sermons on Powerful Prayers:

When It's Hard To Pray, Pray Harder!" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 20, 2012

It would be my guess that the most powerful prayer that Jonah ever prayed was in the belly of a fish. It’s possible that the most powerful prayer you have ever prayed was when you were in trouble as well. If crisis drives us to pray that's a good thing!

When it’s hard to pray, Pray Harder! Jonah 2:1-10 Sometimes what you think might do you in will be the one thing that saves you. Sometimes the worst possible thing that can happen to you is exactly what you need. Sometimes the thing you fear the most is the very thing that will turn your ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Forcefield Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 29, 2010

Put on the first 6 pieces of the armor of God (BBSSSH) before praying, then talk to God, worship Him, and ask for anything in accordance to His will!

Today is known as Palm Sunday because about 2000 years ago Jesus Christ entered the City of Jerusalem and the people worshiped Him with palm branches! We read in Matthew 21:7-11, Jesus entered the City of Jerusalem on a donkey and the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Priority In Prayer Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 27, 2012

Gods priority in prayer is His work in you, not just His blessing for you.

THE PRIORITY OF PRAYER Eph_3:14-21 INTRODUCTION Be careful what you ask for What would you ask for if you found a genie-in-a-bottle and were granted three wishes that were bound to come true? If you could have three wishes fulfilled, what would you ask for? Have you heard the story of a young man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sustained By Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011

- of all the great themes that are included in this book – Paul chooses to close this wonderful letter by addressing the topic of prayer

“Sustained By Prayer” Ephesians 6:18-24 OPEN: This morning we come again to the 6th chapter of Ephesians, and for the last time because we’re going to be finishing our study of this marvelous book this morning. This is I think the 37th message on the book of Ephesians – ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Postures In Prayer

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

The different positions we take when praying.

POSTURES IN PRAYER Mark 11:25 Our posture in prayer may or may not be an important matter; it all depends on the circumstances. The Bible reveals different postures of men during periods of Prayer. Moses stood before the Lord on the mount while the Lord appeared to him. Christ said, "when ye ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer Partner Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

An unlocked door can keep you out if you don’t know it is unlocked. What did Jesus unlock for us?

Unlocked Pt. 2 - A Prayer Partner I. Introduction If you have ever been in a blazing hot parking lot with an undone clothes hanger clutched in your hands as you try to pull up the lock on a car door that is locked with your keys laying on the seat of the car, then you will whole heartedly agree ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27, 1 Corinthians 14:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 14, 2005

The power of prayer

As we continue our review of the basics by which a church stands and is built upon, let’s us linger a bit longer on the topic of Prayer. Many of you have at least one of these in your homes( hold up a telephone). If there is more than one person in your home, when it rings all run for the phone ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Jesus' Power

Contributed by Ray Navarro on Dec 12, 2001

How Jesus, as a man, found strength, guidance and grace as a direct result of His constant prayer life.

INTRODUCTION 1940’s - The Manhattan Project § SECRET project; precious few who knew about it § To personnel at the assembly plant of the secret project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, it was known as Project "S-Y." § To the Joint Chiefs, it was known as "S-1" § To the head of the Department of War, "X" § ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:15-16

Denomination: Adventist

The Power Of Agreement

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 16, 2000

Discover how your spiritual strength is enhanced by simply coming into agreement with someone!

I. Binding & Loosing A. Text: Matthew 18:18-20 “Verily, I say unto you, whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching (concerning) anything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Plugging Into Power

Contributed by Tom Lawson on Dec 22, 2000

Keys to the power of prayer from Nehemiah chapter one

PLUGGING INTO POWER Nehemiah Chapter 1 ILLUSTRATION Back street in London is an old powerhouse that once shook all of England. You might be surprised at its size, no larger than a small bedroom. No generators, no nuclear reactors, just plain ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power To Heal Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 18, 2001

We don’t always know why some are healed and others are not, ultimately no matter what happens we are called to be a people of hope.

First Baptist Church November 11, 2001 James 5:13-18 Faith Healing Have you ever been to a Faith Healing Service? I’m not just talking about going to a worship service and there is prayer for healing. I’m talking about going to see people like Benny Hinn . . . and others who have services that ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Power Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 17, 2002

Last in Series on Ephesians 5-6. Preached on Father’s Day, 2002

Ephesians 6:18-20 Eph 6:18 ISV Pray in the Spirit at all times with every kind of prayer and request there is. For the same reason be alert with every kind of effort and request for all the saints. Eph 6:19 ISV Pray also for me, so that, when I open my mouth, the right words will be given to me. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power Failure

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Nov 21, 2002

The consequences when we have a power failure in our Christian lives.

“Power Failures” never come at a convenient time. They usually come in the middle of a good movie that you’ve been waiting to watch or you’ve really gotten into. I remember one time I was watching a movie that was like four hours long and three and a half hours into the movie the cable ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of Desperation Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 11, 2006

The first in a series corresponding to a 40 Days of Prayer campaign. This message focuses on the power found in prayers of utter desperation.

(Video Clip – “It’s a Wonderful Life”, George’s Prayer of Desperation) Poor George. It’s a Wonderful Life, but George is at the end of his rope. Desperate, he admits he is not a praying man. Still he asks, that if God is there, to show him the way. Not that unusual of a circumstance. Whether ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Power Of Community Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 18, 2006

Second in a series looking to inject our prayer lives with Biblical truths that can empower our prayer life. This message looks at the power of praying together, in community.

There was once a pastor who had a little five-year-old daughter, and the little girl noticed that every time her dad stood behind the pulpit, and was getting ready to preach he would bow his head for moment before he began to preach. The little girl noticed that he did this every time. So one day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan