Sermons on Practiced Prayer:

A Model For Effective Prayer

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 16, 2008

Message about how the blind men approached Jesus on His way to Jerusalem.

A Model for Effective Prayer Matthew 20:29-34 May 4, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Can I just be completely honest with you about something? I don’t suppose you’d want me to lie about anything, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Your Prayer Quotient Series

Contributed by Bong Baylon on Jun 7, 2008

Your attitudes toward prayer determine your devotion to prayer.

Title: What’s your Prayer Quotient (PQ)? By Bong Baylon Text: James 5:13-20 Big Idea: Your attitudes toward prayer determine your devotion to prayer. Tagline: Your PQ measures your spiritual health. How’s your PQ lately? Introduction: Interest: Years ago, I heard about IQ (Intelligence Quotient). ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life Of Private Prayer Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 7, 2008

When you think of prayer do you think of those public prayers that people make. Do you compare yourself with those who give wonderful lengthy prayers? The importance should not be put on your public prayer life.

The Life of Private Prayer CH (CPT) Keith J. Andrews All Scripture Marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. When you think of prayer do you think of those public prayers that people make. Do you compare yourself with those who give wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Prayer In Perspective Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 8, 2008

Think for a moment about what it would be like to be blind. No vision of blue skies, wind-blown trees, loved ones, favorite movie. Close yours eyes for a moment right now. Notice the absence of things. Notice all that is missing.

Keeping Prayer in Perspective Matthew 20:29-34 As we come to the end of our study in Matthew 20, we find a short story that is included in three of the four gospels. Keeping in mind our general rule of thumb that whenever the Bible tells us something three times it is of major significance, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Equals Priority

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jun 10, 2008

This message talks about the importance of praying for the lost.

Just a reminder - next week is father’s day. If you haven’t bought your father’s day gifts, you need to get busy... And, if you are needing a father to celebrate and buy for - all of our staff are now fathers! Last week I had the chance to baptize two of my children. It’s always a pretty special ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

When Prayers Are Answered Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 15, 2008

When we look at answered prayer, do we wonder if the prayer will be answered?

When Prayers Are Answered Sermon by CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews All scriptures marker ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Several years ago the was a book called, “the prayer of Jabez.” I have not read the book, so I won’t give you a critique on ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Prayer Of Intercession

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 27, 2008

What is oftentimes thought of a the model prayer is really a prayer that Jesus prayed for all believers.

JESUS’ PRAYER OF INTERCESSION John 17:1-26 INTRO: We often think of the Model Prayer as being the Lord’s Prayer, but it isn’t. The prayer that was the Lords’ is the prayer found in John 17. Let’s examine a few things about this prayer. I. THERE ARE ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing Gold: Prayer Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Aug 17, 2008

This is the first in an Olympic Themed series of messages on the spritual disciplines.

This week we are starting a new Olympic themed series called Pursuing Gold. I’m sure many of you, lime me, watched in awe last night as the USA men brought home another swimming Gold. Their relay win also gave Michael Phelps his eighth gold medal of these games - the most ever by any one person in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Always Answered Prayers Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Aug 19, 2008

If I pray hard enough, can I get whatever I want? Principles of always answered prayers...

Introduction Are there 3 types of people here this morning? The first type... “The spiritual optimist”. When he looks at verses 7 &8 he says, "Yeah! Ask and you WILL receive – God will give me whatever I want if I have enough faith!!! If I pray hard enough! That job, that spouse, that health, that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Life Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 9:The Great Commission - Jesus teaches in all things, and His prayer life should be an example for us who call ourselves His followers.

The Great Commission Part 9 – Jesus’ Prayer Life Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org : www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS Mar 16th Morning Service Palm Sunday – Special Service that morning (not series) Mar 24th – 28th 7:00PM Week of Renewal – “Discover your Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-23

Denomination: Bible Church

Powerful & Effective Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008

There is a power in prayer but we need to know how to make it effectibe and powerful.

TOPIC: POWERFUL AND EFFECTIVE PRAYER Text: James 5:13-20 Introduction: (ILL. Answer to Prayer Require Preparation! – A rather lazy student noticed that a fellow student always recited her lessons well, so he said to her, "How is it that you always say your lesson so perfectly?" She replied, "I ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power Of Earnest Prayer

Contributed by Selvan John on Sep 16, 2008

This sermon features the 3 major result an earnest prayer could bring.

The Power of Earnest Prayer Prayer is one of the most commonest aspect preached as many times as possible, even when I sat down to prepare a sermon on prayer, my mind raced into many aspects but since I was teaching Acts in a Bible School my mind was fresh with the perspective of prayer and how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

9 Benefits Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 14, 2006

This sermon show examples of prayer in the Book of Acts and the positive results of the prayer.

9 BENEFITS OF PRAYER By : Ng Wah Lok Text : Acts 2:42 “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer”. Results of Acts 2:42 a) Miracles, signs and wonders took place – v 43 b) Needs were met – V44 c) Souls were saved - ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Thankful Prayer Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 20, 2006

It used to be said that Christians looked like they’d been weaned on sour pickles and raised on prune juice. But that should never be so. We ought always to be thank filled people. Find out why.

OPEN: A farmer was sitting down to breakfast at local restaurant and bowed his head in prayer. A couple of young men at the next table thought that was a bit odd and they made fun of him quietly as he prayed. When he finished his prayer, they chided him: “Hey old man, does everybody pray over their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prayer Before The Cross

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Sep 14, 2007

Examining Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane

The prayer Jesus prayed in the Garden, shortly before his death, reveal to us three characteristics of his life. 1. We notice his SORROW (v. 36-38) A. He was "sorrowful" (v. 37b-38): grived to the point of distress B. He was "very heavy" (v. 37c): full of heaviness C. He was "sore amazed" (Mk. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist