Sermons on Pray Continually:

Jesus Prays For Us

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 12, 2009

Jesus prayer in John 17 closes with a powerful request for us who believe through the message of his first disciples. We are called to be one!

Opening story... Robert Putman, a Professor at Harvard, wrote a book called Bowling Alone. In it he documents the decline in community life over the last four decades. He got his title from this “trivial yet telling example”: the percentage of adults who belong to a bowling league today is only ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray Like A Girl! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 14, 2009

It is an insult that is still used today on playgrounds across the globe. Little boys testing their strength and dexterity against one another revert back to this proverbial slap in the face by throwing down the gauntlet of this time proven stab. However

“Like a Girl” Pray Like A Girl I. Introduction For those of you last who were out last week I started a new series called “Like a Girl!” I challenged us to reevaluate what most of us have thought of as an insult for years when I challenged you to “Fight Like a Girl!” Not some hands flailing in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:11-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have Faith And Pray

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 5, 2015

Our Christian life is not to be confined to a closet. Our belief must be revealed in our practice. If we walk in Christ, then we must act as Christ would act because Christ is in us-our hopes, our love, our joy and our lives. We are Christ's reflection.

At first glance, the reading from Hosea 1:2-10 doesn't seem to make sense. Would God really ask a prophet to marry a prostitute? Well, the answer is yes he can, and yes he did. You see, this was part of God's plan, and we all know that God's ways are not our ways, and sometimes God's ways don't ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-10

Denomination: Anglican

Pray Such That God Answers

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jan 1, 2023

Jabez prayed in such a way that God answered his prayers. What made his prayer so special?

1 Chronicles 4:9-10: Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.” Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

On Guard, Alert And Praying

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 2, 2006

Facing difficult times by being prepared and praying for the return of Christ.

Luke 21: 25 – 36 – On Guard, Alert and Praying Intro: It was a dark, cold, rainy evening in the fall of 1916. A family was gathered in the old log house that had served as the family homestead for many decades. A young couple with four small children was on their way to that same house in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Praying For Your Enemy Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 30, 2023

A sermon in a Lenten series on prayer. This one examines the directive to pray for our enemies.

March 29, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 6:27-28 Praying for Your Enemy Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. During the previous Wednesday evening services, we’ve been exploring various prayer techniques. We’ve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of A Praying Church

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

UNLEASHING GOD’S POWER IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH.

THE POWER OF A PRAYING CHURCH ACTS 12:1-10 I. INTRODUCTION A PRAYING CHURCH IS A POWERFUL CHURCH, AND A POWERFUL CHURCH IS A PRODUCTIVE CHURCH, AND A PRODUCTIVE CHURCH IS A PROGRESSIVE CHURCH, AND A PROGRESSIVE CHURCH IS PREGNANT WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL. YES MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS, WE SHOULD ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Praying And Concern Father

Contributed by Van Williams on Jun 14, 2011

It is a fact that in today's time most children grow up and never serve the Lord after becoming adults. Ever notice that? Wonder why so many adults don't serve the Lord? David's son Absalom rebelled against him and tried to take the throne away from him

A PRAYING AND CONCERNED FATHER Job 1:5 Introduction: It is a fact that in today's time most children grow up and never serve the Lord after becoming adults. Ever notice that? Wonder why so many adults don't serve the Lord? David's son Absalom rebelled against him and tried to take the throne away ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Pray

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

Is there a Christian who is content with their prayer life. We all need encouragement to pray more.

I want to encourage everyone to pray 1. Definition of prayer and of intercession a) Oxford i) to pray is to “ask earnestly” ii) intercede: “to plead with person for someone else” 2. Why it is important to pray a) Because Jesus prayed b) Mat 14:23 After he had sent them away, he went by himself ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Pray For You

Contributed by Chris Talton on Apr 16, 2003

Our prayers can be more powerful if we model them after prayers such as this one from the Bible.

March 16, 2003 Colossians 1:9-14 “I pray for you” INTRODUCTION What does it do for you when someone says, “I pray for you”? A missionary and his family were forced to camp outside on a hill. They were carrying money and they were fearful that thieves might rob them. After spending ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Someone Is Praying For You

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

You are going to make it because Jesus Himself is praying for you. Our text tells us that Jesus does pray for us in heaven. We will also examine other passages that tell us how Jesus has prayed for us, and how He is praying still.

Someone Is Praying for You: Jesus Christ, Our Intercessor Text: John 17 & Hebrews 7:23-25 23 Also there were many priests, because they were prevented by death from continuing. 24 But He, because He continues forever, has an unchangeable priesthood. 25 Therefore He is also able to save to the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praying At A Prize Fight

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 20, 2007

The stakes have never been higher!

Prayer is a wrestling match! Colossians 4:12-13 12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured. 13 I vouch for him that he is working hard for you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Pray Without Ceasing Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 16, 2023

This sermon gives consideration to two prayer techniques: The Welcoming Prayer and the Active Prayer Practice

March 15, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Thess. 5:16-18 Pray without Ceasing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. St. Paul encourages us to pray without ceasing. It’s something that’s impossible to do. We cannot ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of A Praying Mother Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 3, 2025

The story of Hannah in the book of 1 Samuel is a compelling portrait of a woman who knew how to carry her burden to the Lord in prayer.

THE POWER OF A PRAYING MOTHER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 1:1–2:11 Supporting Texts: James 5:16, Psalm 34:15, Luke 1:13, Isaiah 66:2, Proverbs 31:30 INTRODUCTION: The story of Hannah in the book of 1 Samuel is a compelling portrait of a woman who knew how to carry her burden to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-24, 1 Samuel 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praying For The Right Things Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

In the light of the Lord’s impending return, we’re to pray that our faith will grow and that our love will increase. Since those who don’t know God will be punished when Christ appears, we must avoid mediocre spirituality and apathetic prayers.

Praying for the Right Things One of my favorite commercials is for a cell phone company in which cellular static has caused some confusion between a married couple. The wife had just asked her husband to bring home “a movie, something old.” The husband however, thought she said, “Bring home a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist