Sermons on Practiced Prayer:

Prayer & Evangelism #4 Of 5 Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Dec 31, 2009

Amazingly, the Scripture speaks little of praying for individuals to place their faith in Jesus Christ! Why is this? What exactly are we to pray for?

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: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Haven't Got A Prayer Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009

A series on the life of David as God makes over his heart to prepare him for his role as King. This sermons focuses on a period of David’s life when he lost his prayer.

Sy Pennington Video YOU HAVEN’T GOT A PRAYER When I was 20 years old I met a beautiful young lady named Paige. She was intelligent, she loved God and she attended the church I was going to. I wanted to ask her out on a date. I was painfully shy back then. It’s probably hard for you to ...read more

Denomination: *other

Does God Answer Prayer?

Contributed by Dwight L. Moody on Oct 26, 2009

A classic short sermon by D. L. Moody on whether God really answers prayer

I suppose there has been no word on Christians’ lips so frequently at this time as the word "prayer," and there is not one in this hall who has not thought often, during the last forty-eight hours, of the importance of prayer. During this week of prayer, they are a great many not only thinking ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: *other

A Pattern For Prayer Part I

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 20, 2010

Prayers that honor God not only reverence his name but also recognize his program and plan.

A Pattern For Prayer Part I Matthew 6:9-15 INTRODUCTION A. Charles H. Spurgeon, great English Baptist pastor, said, “A prayerless church member is a hindrance, he is in the body like a rotting bone, or a decayed tooth, and, ere long, since he does not contribute to the benefit of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Prayer Good Enough?

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Oct 25, 2010

The Pharisee made a show of his prayer with his arrogance. But the tax collector understood that the heart of prayer must be humility. We have something to learn before we kneel down to pray.

There was a little boy who was kneeling by his bed with his mom to say his nighttime prayers. He began to shout to the top of his lungs, “Dear God, I’ve been real good this year so please let me get a new bicycle for my birthday.” His mom said, “Johny, God is not deaf; you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Catholic

Ten Shortest Answered Prayers

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

What makes a good prayer? Is it length and eloquence or a heart that trusts in a mighty God? How long does a prayer have to be in order to be heard? God did not forbid long legitimate prayers but vain repetitions and heartless babblings. Some of the answe

Text: What makes a good prayer? Is it length and eloquence or a heart that trusts in a mighty God? How long does a prayer have to be in order to be heard? God did not forbid long legitimate prayers but vain repetitions and heartless babblings. Some of the answered prayers of the saints like ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: *other

How God Answers Prayer

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

Always remember, God’s delays are not God’s denials! Sometimes God denies the original request, to give you something better and greater to make you grow for His glory.

Intro: A small child wrote to a missionary the following note: “Dear Mr. Missionary, we are praying for you but we don’t know if God will answer.” This prayer reflects the prayers of most Christians who pray a lot but actually doubt answers! When and how does God answer? To get an answer from God, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-23

Denomination: *other

How To Pray The Prayer Of Faith

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 2, 2010

Prayers are made all day long all over the world by all religions and even in hell, remember the rich man prayed in Luke 16 that Abraham would send the poor beggar to give him one drop of water. Most of all these prayers or perhaps none are ever answered.

HOW TO PRAY THE PRAYER OF FAITH Romans 8:14-171 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

The Crucifixion Of Christ- An Answer To Prayer Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 5, 2008

How the crucifixion of Christ is an answer to prayer.

Text; John 17: 1-5 Title: The crucifixion of Christ – An answer to prayer Introduction If you were to look at the events leading up to the crucifixion of Christ from a human point of view it would be natural for any of us to pray that such things would never be done to another human being ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nehemiah's Problem, Prayer And Action

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Nehemiah’s problem, prayer and action

OT Background 1. Genesis • Creation & Fall (Adam & Eve)- 4000BC • Flood (Noah)- 3000BC • Promise (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph)- 2000BC 2. Exodus-Deuteronomy • Captivity and Flight (Moses)- 1500BC • The Lord’s king (David)- 1000BC>> 3. 2 Kings • Elisha and more kings and prophets • Israel ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Prayer For All Believers

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 19, 2008

Jesus prays that we would be one.

Text: John 17: 20-26 Title: God’s prayer for all believers INTRODUCTION 1.WHO JESUS PRAYS FOR Here in John 17:20-26 we find Jesus praying for “those who will believe in me through their message,” …meaning all of us who believe in Christ. 2.WHAT JESUS PRAYS FOR And we don’t need to be in the dark ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thankgiving And Prayer From Prison Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 31, 2008

An introduction to Paul’s "happiest letter."

Philippians 1:1-11 March 30, 2008 Introduction, Thanksgiving and Prayer Acts 16 stories Stopped from going into Asia and Bithynia Macedonian vision Lydia’s conversion Demonized girl Paul & Silas imprisoned and beaten Earthquake & Jailer’s Salvation Rejection of release This is the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: *other

National Day Of Prayer, Guide

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 10, 2008

The Best way to pray for our nations is to pray according to the written Word of God.

National Day of Prayer, Biblical Guide Praise: “Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the LORD is good and His love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of God In Unanswered Prayer

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 24, 2007

Do we not understand there are some divine reasons why our prayers are delayed? God is often doing something to build our lives and to bring about a blessing to us and others in the delay.

The Purpose of God In Unanswered Prayer John 11: 1-45 When it comes to God’s answering our prayers, it often seems that if we do not hear the answer we want to hear, we conclude that it was no answer at all. It’s like the three retirees, each with a hearing loss, who were taking a walk ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Developing An Effective Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 18, 2007

Developing an effective prayer life takes daily commitment. #2 in a 4 part series.

Title: Developing An Effective Prayer Life Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: Daniel 6:1-23 Introduction: The Graduates vs. the ACLU This story took place in Calvert County, Maryland, where a senior named Julie Schenk was asked to lead a prayer at her high-school graduation. Of course, it’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist