Sermons on Practiced Prayer:

Does Tradition Hinder Us?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 13, 2007

This world changes daily, and so do our churches. But people resist change, opting for tradition instead. We forget that Jesus was all about change. This message explores the "why" of change. Audio & text will be placed at - www.sermonlist.com

It was just a few years ago when you would go to a restaurant and if there was a waiting list, you would be called by name when they had an empty table. Have you been to Outback recently? They give you a pager and when it is you turn, they page you. When they dial your pager, an electronic ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: *other

Offer God Your Best Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Apr 4, 2007

So many times, we look at the end result of our purpose rather than the journey we must travel to accomplish that purpose. We must constantly give God our best so that He can use that best for His Plan, Purpose and Promise.

INTRODUCTION A. GOD’S ENVISIONED VISION FOR NHBC! As I strive to become who God desires me to be, I learn more of what Paul meant when he said, “we live by faith and not by sight”. And as a church, we also find ourselves striving to become who God has envisioned us to be. I am still not 100% ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

La Sainte Cene

Contributed by Francis Novert on Apr 14, 2007

la signification de la sainte cène : faites ceci en mémoire de moi

LA SAINTE CENE : LA FRACTION DU PAIN Luc 22/ 1 à 22 et actes 2/42 Ils persévéraient dans l’enseignement des apôtres, dans la communion fraternelle, dans la fraction du pain, et dans les prières. Nous allons parler ce matin de la fraction du pain appelé aussi la sainte cène C’est un acte ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pioneering Faith

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 18, 2007

This sermon is for the occassion of an Historic Anniversary (150th) of the church, and remembers the pioneers who have gone before us; but also encourages the pioneers of this present day.

One can almost imagine the first churches encounter with the beggar at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple. There were no Ministerial Alliance S.O.P.’s… No gas vouchers… no Confirmation Classes, nor was there an Evangelism Committee to carry out the year long planning… instead Peter and John found ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Worship Faithfully Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

What does the church expect of a member. These are not what we consider man-made expectations, but God given expectations of every member of Christ’s Church

“What is Expected of a Church Member: Worship Faithfully” Introduction: When you commit yourself to the membership of the church you are joining a 2,000-year-old institution established by Jesus himself. Jesus said, “I will establish my church and the gates of Hell will not overcome it.” In Acts ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ain't No Rock

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 17, 2007

We’re called to declare the glory of God

Psalm 96:1-13 Ain’t No Rock Woodlawn Baptist Church August 12, 2007 I want to thank all of you for allowing me to be gone this past week while I was preaching a revival meeting for the Pleasant Hill church family. I know some of you were praying as I was preaching. I am grateful to you for that. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Los Primeros Diaconos

Contributed by Richard Perez on Nov 9, 2006

El Ministerio de Diaconos Dentro de la Iglesia Local

Los Primeros Diáconos Hechos 6:1-7 R. Perez 1 En aquellos días, como crecía el número de los discípulos, hubo murmuración de los griegos contra los hebreos, que las viudas de aquellos eran desatendidas en la distribución diaria.2 Entonces los doce convocaron a la multitud de los discípulos, y ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Blind Pharisee

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 27, 2006

This one looks at the similarities between modern "churchianity" and the Pharisees of Jesus’ day.

Dakota Community Church November 19, 2006 Blind Pharisee John 9:1-41 Read the chapter. 1. Pharisees have a “private club” mentality. There are entrance requirements and membership has its privileges. There those who are “in” and those who are “out” and the distinctions are made clear by the ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Mennonite

Okay, Now Do It Again

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 17, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 4: 1 – 49

Numbers 4: 1 – 49 Okay, now do it again 4 Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying: 2 “Take a census of the sons of Kohath from among the children of Levi, by their families, by their fathers’ house, 3 from thirty years old and above, even to fifty years old, all who enter the service to do ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Call Unto Me Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 30, 2022

Prayer life. This is a very interesting practical subject but hard to practice, but the theory is very sweet to read and talk about it. Prayer is the only way to blessings.

Jeremiah 33:3 “Call Me” Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! This month, I am led by the Lord to meditate on the importance of the Prayer life. This is a very interesting practical subject but hard to practice, but the theory is very sweet to read and talk about it. Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer 4- Problems, Peace And Prayer Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 14, 2003

How to pray and find peace (in a world of worries, war, politicians and propaganda)

Problems, peace and prayer WBC Sun 16 Feb 2003 am Phil 4:2-9 Problems A world with superpowers and states causing wars A hostile world, with crooked people after their own gain, not considering the needs of others… the rights of the human being Christians in doubt and fear- and danger of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

Disciplined Prayer

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 10, 2022

Disciplined prayer is a prayer method that began in the 4th century and is used to quiet the static in our mind, reduce the mental noise and improve the receptivity of our communication with God.

Tonight we're going to take a look at yet another type of Prayer. This prayer is known as disciplined prayer. I know as we are looking at different types of Prayer you're going to hear a lot of repetition because as I said before, these techniques tend to overlap each other. But think of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of prayer, solitude, and seeking God amidst life's busyness.

Good morning, dear church family, it is indeed a joy and privilege to gather in the house of the Lord today. As we come together in fellowship, our hearts are stirred by the power of God’s Word, the comfort of His presence, and the unity of His Spirit. Our hearts are like parched ground, thirsty ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Topics: Solitude

God’s Providence Is Practical – Genesis 45 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Sep 24, 2021

Wisdom has this idea that God has this amazing ability to put it all together in ways that are wise.

The word ‘providence’ is not a word found in the Bible. However, it is a word that describes a very important group of things about God in the scriptures. We're going to take three things. It combines the wisdom of God. Wisdom has this idea that God has this amazing ability to put it all ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Randy Croft on Mar 28, 2005

Learning to Pray like Jesus

The Lord’s Prayer Learning to pray like Jesus Amazon has over 13,000 books listed on prayer. It surprised many people in our country a few years ago when a small little book, Prayer of Jabez, knocked Harry Potter from the #1 spot on the NY Times bestseller list. Over 50% of American’s have said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational