Sermons on Pray Always:

Lord Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 6, 2004

In these verses Jesus teaches us that there is a wrong way and a right way to pray.

LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY Luke 11:1 One day the disciples came to him and said, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciple." (Luke 11:1). As they witnessed the powerful prayer life of Jesus, they recognized the lack of that power in their own lives. Therefore they asked him to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 6, 2002

The Lord’s Prayer was not given to be just be recited as a ritual. It is actually given to us as the Lord’s blueprint for prayer that is acceptable to God.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 28 “Lord Teach Us to Pray” Luke 11:1-4 Almost all of our prayers begin by rushing into a series of request in which we pour out to God our problems, our needs, our irritations. This only tends ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4, Joshua 16:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

Praying Big Audacious Prayers Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 22, 2016

Showing how to pray big prayers.

Note: I used notes from Max Lucado's book Glory Days Living the Victorious Christian Life Praying Audacious Prayers Theme: To live a live that is overcoming and victorious we must learn to pray big, audacious, miraculous prayers. Text: Joshua 9, 10 Joshua 10:1-8 Now it came to pass when ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Lord, Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Lord, Teach Us To Pray

Matthew 6:9-13 Lord, Teach Us To Pray PRAYER IS ABOUT RESTING“Our Father Which Art In Heaven” I. THEY SPEAK ABOUT A RELATIONSHIP Our Father ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Holiness

Stressed Out Or Prayed Up? Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 19, 2020

Stress and Anxiety have increased due to COVID-19 and the contentious political divide. Message processes influence of stress and offers biblical solutions.

Today I want to address a PROBLEM we all face: stress and anxiety.i This year, 2020 has been a stressful year. The pandemic has affected the whole world. Economic pressures have increased for families and businesses. Social distancing and isolation have interfered with normal human interaction. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26, Matthew 11:28, Isaiah 12:3, Matthew 7:7-8, Matthew 6:25-34, 2 Peter 1:3, Jeremiah 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Why Pray In Jesus Name Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 23, 2005

Continued series on questions from my congregation

Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Sermon #10 “Why Pray in Jesus’ Name?” Text: I Timothy 2:5 OPENING JOKE: Father’s Day Jokes – #1 “A second-grader was given the assignment of writing about her personal hero. Her father was flattered that his little girl had chosen him. He pushed his luck ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Part Of A Praying Church

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 17, 2006

Here at Crane Eater our mission statement is Love, Prayer and Grace. I thank God that our mission statement isn’t just a statement, but it’s the biggest reason good things are happening here! Simply put, “Prayer means you are talking to the creator.

Being a Part of a Praying Church Text: Acts 12:1-17 1 Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church. 2 Then he killed James the brother of John with the sword. 3 And because he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to seize Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord, Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Aug 11, 2001

Jesus gave us a Pattern, Promise, and Partner for Prayer!

LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY Lord, teach us to pray! How did you learn to pray? Often, we learn by the examples of people around us. Some of us can think back to our earliest childhood memories and think of the simple prayers our parents used at the table and at the bedside. Others have learned from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Pray - Pt. 2 - Patterns Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 22, 2011

Prayer is essential. Prayer is neglected. Why? Why spend the time and effort to pray?

Pray Pt. 2 - Prayer Patterns I. Introduction Last week we began to talk about prayer and how it is essential in our lives as Christians. It is the foundation of communication with God and with others. Your prayer life reveals your intimacy levels. Who you pray to, for and with reveals how "deep" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Pray Through It All

Contributed by Michael Welsh on Jul 17, 2017

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through

Matthew 7:7-8 (NKJV) 7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. Have you every prayed for a thing and watched it go from bad to worse? It looks ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:17

Denomination: Apostolic

For Whom Do I Pray? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2018

Three truths about for whom and why to pray.

Text: 1 Tim 2:1-8, Title: For Whom Do I Pray, Date/Place: WHBC, 3.18.18, AM A. Opening illustration: tell the story of Esther B. Background to passage: after the introduction in chapter one of Paul’s charge to Timothy to confront and correct some leaders in the church at Ephesus, Paul begins to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Rejoice Always - Philippians 4:4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 13, 2025

In Christ, joy is not optional—it’s essential. It’s a witness to the world that our God is greater than our circumstances.

Go! And Rejoice Always Philippians 4:4 (NLT) – “Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!” Introduction: A Command That Seems Impossible If I were to stand before you today and say, “Be joyful—always,” some of you might smile politely, while others might think, “Dean, that’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, Habakkuk 3:17-18, John 15:9-11, Nehemiah 8:10, Romans 5:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What If We All Prayed

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002

It is important for the church to pray together. It is important for the church to seek the face of God.

This week has been designated by our General Superintendent, Thomas Trask as a special “Week of Prayer” to begin the New Year. Trask said, “This church (the A/G) has always been a praying church. But we need to intensify our commitment to prayer and continually renew the altar within our churches, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Pentecostal