Sermons on Practiced Prayer:

Here And There

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2011

God is not only with us through the Spirit, he is holy, wholly different and apart from us; and we should not take our access to him for granted.

As you all know I flew to Minneapolis between Christmas and New Year's. And since the terror alert is at orange, inspections are more thorough and lines are longer. Also both the Minneapolis and Philadelphia airports have X-ray machines for the checked baggage. Fortunately the standards aren't ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Acts Of God Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 25, 2011

Natural disasters may be natural, but they are also acts of God, and if they don't remind us of his power and alert us to his coming judgment they should.

The scroll with seven seals that Jesus was handed in chapter 5 is now open. The first four seals loosed the four horsemen of the apocalypse: war, violence, famine, and death. The fifth seal let the prayers of the saints loose upon the world. Who would have thought that the prayers of the saints ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Studies In The Minor Prophets Habakkuk Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 10, 2010

Then there was Habakkuk, a prophet filled with troubling questions a. Concerning his NAME 1) It means "Embrace" 2) "His name, as Luther well puts it, speaks as one who took his nation to his heart, comforted it and held it up, as one emb

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Habakkuk - From A Sob To A Song (1:1-3:19) INTRODUCTION 1. We have seen that during the O.T. period known as "Judah Alone"... a. Zephaniah was prophesying to Judah b. Nahum was pronouncing God's judgment upon Nineveh 2. Then there was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

His Kingdom, His Will Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

When we pray, we seek God's kingdom and God's will to be done.

“His Kingdom, His Will” Matthew 6:10 March 29, 2009 I am indebted today for several thoughts to Timothy Peck, a California pastor; his excellent insights were a help in today’s message. As we said last week, I begin my praying, not with a focus on myself ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A.s.k.

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 26, 2010

I look at asking, seeking, and knocking, that is, the start and the finish of faith to receiving from God; much like the great rockets of the old NASA space programs like that of the Mercury and Apollo missions.

A.S.K. Text: Matthew 7:7 Remember: The devil doesn’t appose: -what you want to do… -what you’d like to do… -But, what you are called (by God) to do. The struggle is a wrestling match between: -the vision given and the vision fulfilled… -the promise and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Daniel Chapter 6b Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jul 24, 2008

Do you feel like you’ve spent a night with the lions - how do you cope?

Daniel – Chapter 6b Chapter 6 Outline I. A Dawn of Devotion II. A Morning of Deception (6:1-9) a. Daniel’s Appraisal (6:1-3) b. Delegation’s Anger (6:4-8) c. Darius’ Agreement (6:9) III. A Noon of Decision (6:10-13) a. The Commitment (6:10-11) b. The Conspiracy (6:12-13) IV. An Evening of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Out Of The Pit

Contributed by Billy Noel on May 3, 2009

Sometimes in life we find ouselves in pits of God’s design, they are to serve a purpose but they are not to become our places of residence.

How to get out of the pit Psalm 40: 1-3 There are many instances of where people find themselves in a pit Joseph was throw in a pit by His evil brothers Absalom was thrown in a pit There are times when you need to go into a pit to kill an enemy as was the case of Benaiah Some times that you fall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

Praying In The Spirit - Spiritual Warfare Part 15 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com)

Spiritual Warfare (SW-15) Ephesians 6:18-19 Praying in the Spirit Have you ever stopped and ask yourself why you pray? Or why you no longer pray even though you know you ought to pray? Do you pray in order to change the mind of an unchangeable God? Or do you pray thinking that prayer is a trade ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: *other

El Tesoro De La Provisión De Dios Series

Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Dec 21, 2009

Sermón #4 de la serie "Tesoros del Padrenuestro". Hay un poco de misterio en “pedir el pan nuestro de cada día” y por qué Jesús lo inter-puso en este bosquejo, o ejemplo de la oración. Pero no es de sorprendernos, porque así es como Dios sabe que los hu

El tesoro de la provisión de Dios Mateo 6:11 Introducción En el primer sermón tratamos que Dios estableció una relación familiar con nosotros y nos dio el privilegio de llamarle Padre por amor y por fe en Cristo es nuestro. Luego establecimos el sitio donde habita Dios y lo que significa ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Does Jesus Hear?

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Second Sermon in 2009 Lenten Series, ‘The Body of Christ.’

Can you recall the time when you first heard God speak to you? (Slide 1) The disciples could though they did not understand the full implications of what they were hearing or doing. For me, it was on a clear, cold, and white January Sunday at the end of the worship service. It was not an audible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:11-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Heart Of Christ

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Fifth Sermon in the 2009 Lenten Series, ‘The Body of Christ,’ and the communion meditation for Sunday, April 5, 2009

I begin this morning with this question: (Slide 1) How is your heart this morning? How many here think that when you hear that question, immediately think of your physical heart? How many of your ‘inner’ heart? We can interpret this question in two ways. The first way has to do with the state of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:21

Denomination: Church Of God

Channel Of Blessing To Your Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 12, 2021

Our role as priest is to be a blessing. One of those places we are to be a blessing is in the local body of believers.

Introduction If you were here last week, you know that the role of a priest is to be a channel of blessings to others. But there are somethings that can prevent us from being that Channel of Blessing. We saw those unconfessed sins, not asking to be a blessing, and not having the faith to believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

For Yours Is The Kingdom, The Power, And The Glory. Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 20, 2021

This doxology was not found in earlier manuscripts but was most likely added later during the second century. Many people believe it came from David’s prayer in 1 Chronicles.

Praying with Jesus For yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory. May 23, 2021 Matthew 6:9-13 NIV "This, then, is how you should pray: "'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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, 1 Chronicles 29:10-11, Matthew 6:13, Acts 1:6-8, Luke 21:25-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

...your Will Be Done... Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 19, 2014

What IS God's Will and how can it be done here on earth as it is in heaven?

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 01, 2014 Date Preached: April 02, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Study on the Lord’s Prayer Sermon Title: Your Will Be Done…(Sermon 6) Sermon Text: Matthew 6:9-13 [HCSB] Essence of the Text: Jesus wanted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

...on Earth As It Is In Heaven... Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 19, 2014

What does 'on earth as it is in heaven' really mean?

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 22, 2014 Date Preached: April 23, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Study on the Lord’s Prayer Sermon Title: On Earth as it is in Heaven…(Sermon 7) Sermon Text: Matthew 6:9-13 [HCSB] Essence of the Text: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist