Sermons on Practiced Prayer:

God’s Kind Of Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 14, 2010

what kind of church would God design? How does it match up with the 21st Century, Americanized church? Give it some thought.

God’s Kind of Church 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 * If you have ever built a house for your family, then you know a little about decisions, frustrations, and more. In the process, you may well discover that ‘what you want is beyond your ability to provide. We lived in Yazoo City, Mississippi, for a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit And Foundations Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 14, 2014

What occurs when we do what Jesus says, when we put his words into practise? Kingdom stuff, dynamic live changing things occur as we respond and are empowered by the Spirit of God!

Fruit and Foundations: Luke 6:43-49 The Lord’s Prayer ‘“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our sins,, as we also have forgiven those who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-49, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Salvation Army

Praying Without A Sense Of Failure

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Sep 6, 2009

When it comes to prayer most of us feel a sense of failure and some of us give up. This need not be. There is no one-size-fits-all method. You can be encouraged and enable in your prayer life.

COLOSSIANS 4:2-18 ’Devote yourselves to prayer’ PRAYING WITHOUT A SENSE OF FAILURE INTRO One of the great discoveries we make as Christians, particularly when we begin to read the early chapters of Genesis, is that we were created by God, NOT to go it alone -- not to live a life disconnected from ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-18

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Looking For A Prayer That Works Part 3

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jul 15, 2007

I just found out this week that my brother Earl has Cancer. We all know that this is not a problem for God Pray for my brother with me please

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Real King

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Nov 22, 2009

A Sermon for Christ the King Sunday preached on 11/22/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa.

Today is Christ the King Sunday, the final Sunday of the church year, so it would seem appropriate to sing the great hymn “Crown Him with Many Crowns”, and in addition, to talk about kingdoms. Today in our Gospel reading, we are taken into a conversation between two different kings. And it is ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Crooked Woman Made Straight Series

Contributed by John Walls on Sep 16, 2001

Practical applications on the Miracles in the Bible

Introduction: Disease is a terrible thing. It will be the death of every one of us. Disease is the direct result of man’s fall in the Garden of Eden. Throughout the Bible we find disease. But one day, the King of kings will conquer disease. A careful study of the Bible will reveal three ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Vision For Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 18, 2013

Yet God given direction for a ministry is not enough. It must be accepted & followed by the people & a plan must be put together to get them toward this God given end. Until the local church commits themselves under God to heed His vision, plan how to ac

PROVERBS 29:18 A VISION FOR LIFE [Acts 2:38-47 / James 1:21-26] "Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, but happy is he who keeps the law." Reactionary directionlessness is a plague that infects individuals and churches alike. They have no accepted, unifying, common purpose. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Liturgy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 4, 2013

We need to understand what the Council Fathers intended for Liturgy, and the two things most people think they wanted which are not what they actually said they wanted.

Monday after Epiphany 7 January 2012 Sacrosanctum Concilium The mission of the Church on earth is exactly the same as the mission of Jesus during His thirty-some years on earth. He was, and we must be, the fulfillment of the twin commandment of God: love God with all our hearts and love our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25

Denomination: Catholic

A Journey Like Never Before Pt. 2

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

A journey with God into the New Year

A JOURNEY LIKE NEVER BEFORE TWO PAUL TIMOTHY APOLLOS JOHN WHAT DO THESE MEN HAVE IN COMMON?? THEY ACTUALLY PASTORED/MINISTERED IN THE CHURCH IN EPHESUS! REV. 2 VS 1-5 Revelation 2:1-5 (NKJV) 1 "To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, 'These things says He who holds the seven stars in His ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Who, Why, And How Of Prayer (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Sep 8, 2014

Part 4 in a series on Prayer.

The Who, Why, And How Of Prayer (Part 4) 1 Timothy 2:1-8 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Sometimes life can seem like a shipwreck. People can make shipwreck of their own lives. Paul gave an example of some who did this at the end of chapter 1. He even gave their names. 2. Paul opens up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Bible Church

Getting Started, Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Open Doors Getting Started, part 1

Open Doors Getting Started, part 1 Col. 4:2-6 September 29, 2013 Take out a piece of paper and write down a couple of dates, the year in which you were born, then three dashes and then at the end of those dashes, write down 20_?_, which represents the date of your death and we don't know when ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acts Of Desperation

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 17, 2017

Acts shows desperate prayers and their impact.

In 1857, NYC, business man, Jeremiah Lanphier became a missionary for the Dutch Reformed Church in downtown NYC. America had been prosperous and did not feel the need for God. However, a massive financial blow occurred and sent the country into a panic. Burdened so by the need, Jeremiah Lanphier ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When We Pray God Works

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 17, 2017

When we take the time to pray, God unleashes His power in the world.

A small boy was in his sand box playing and digging in the sand. He finally struck a rock as he dug in deeper. He kept on digging and found it to be a huge rock that he could barely move. He struggled and fought to get the rock out of the box. With one final effort he used all his strength to get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying For My Family PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the importance and power of prayer in protecting our families from spiritual attacks, drawing lessons from the story of Nehemiah and his people.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're turning our attention to the book of Nehemiah, specifically, chapter 4, verses 1-23. Our focus will be on the need for prayer for our families, the enemies ready to attack our families, and the power of praying for our families. As Dwight L. Moody once ...read more

Topics: Prayer

Jesus Is Praying For You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of prayer and Jesus' role as our intercessor, emphasizing the spiritual transaction that occurs in our communication with God.

Greetings, beloved family in Christ. Today, we stand on the edge of an awe-inspiring vista of truth, ready to bask in the radiant light of God's Word. We are gathered here not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our hearts are prepared, our spirits are eager, and our minds are open to the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:25

Topics: Prayer