Sermons on Pray Effectively:

Moments With Jesus

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 31, 2018

Theme: Jesus Walking on Water Looking at four moments that Mark shares with us in this story 1. Jesus goes to the Mountain to pray 2. Jesus sees the Disciples in Trouble 3. Jesus intends to by pass them 4. Jesus gets into their Life Boat

Scripture: Mark 6:45 - 52; John 6:14-15 Theme: Jesus Walking on Water Title: Moments with Jesus Looking at four moments that Mark shares with us in this story 1. Jesus goes to the Mountain to pray 2. Jesus sees the Disciples in Trouble 3. Jesus intends to by pass them 4. Jesus gets ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52, John 6:14-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Developing A Personal Walk With God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 22, 2017

In Moses' frank conversation with God, we learn to pray for those who rebel against God, hunger for the presence of God, long for more of God, and shine with the light of God. As we seek after God, God will reveal more of himself to us.

Exodus 33:12-23 Developing a Personal Walk with God Today’s conversation between Moses and God is pretty gutsy. Moses seems very comfortable with God, even to challenge God: “You don’t go with us, we don’t go!” Moses is praying real prayers here, nothing held back. And what is even more amazing ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Position Yourself For The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 21, 2024

How can we position ourselves to be used by God in the gifts of the Spirit? Seven keys for making ourselves available to God for his supernatural operation through our lives are discussed.

Intro In this message, we are concluding our series on the spiritual gifts. We have gotten into a lot of detail in 1 Corinthians 14, so let me go back to the beginning of Paul’s teaching on the subject. 1 Corinthians 12:1: “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, Psalm 145:16, Acts 19:6, 2 Timothy 1:6, Acts 5:1-32, John 6:38, Acts 10:44-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Our Faith Potential

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 2, 2025

Why does God need us to walk in ALL of the faith that He has deposited into us?

So much of what we hear about faith today is designed to motivate us to pursue faith for ourselves and the things we desire. And because of a “me first” attitude, many in the Church are not walking in their faith potential. They don’t understand the purpose of faith and what they can do to help ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17, Hebrews 11:6, Romans 12:3, Colossians 2:10, Galatians 3:23-24, Galatians 4:1-2, Romans 8:13, Luke 6:12, John 5:30, John 7:16, Jude 1:20, Matthew 17:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 4 Spiritual Laws

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 18, 2011

A message outlining "The 4 Spiritual Laws" and how the believer must not only act upon them, but utilize each in order to be effective in their witness for Jesus Christ. (Ref: Various Scriptures)

The 4 Spiritual Laws Matthew 28:18-20 (and various other scriptures) Introduction - This morning, we are going to take a short break to discuss 4 Spiritual Laws - We’ve been studying Romans for several weeks now; living for Jesus - Paul continues to exhort the church to follow Jesus; to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road Of Repentance. Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Change is the essence of repentance. It is to stop doing what you are doing that is not making you an effective Christ-pleasing Christian, and to start doing what does make you that kind of Christian.

For decades the American people have been lulled into complacency by hearing the Gallop Pole say that over 90% of Americans believe in God. This led to a false security that we were a godly nation. But now Gallop decided to get more specific, and he discovered that only 10% of Americans ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Don't Leave Jesus Behind Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 13, 2006

The "Good Confession" is the foundation of our faith. If we don’t understand what it means, it could have a serious effect on our relationship with Jesus. Do you understand it as you should?

OPEN: The warship had just returned from a tour oversees and the young ensign shown himself to be responsible and efficient. Because of that he was given the opportunity to take command of the ship as it made its out to sea again. As the ship was to pull away from the dock, the ensign gave a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Mobilize The Laity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit helps us wisely pray to the Lord of the harvest to send workers into His harvesting fields.

1. The Holy Spirit helps us wisely pray to the Lord of the harvest to send workers into His harvesting fields. Jesus said, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest to send more workers into His fields." (Matt. 9:36-38) Ask the Lord to help you pray with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We're All In This Together

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 9, 2003

how we need to pray for each other and work together under the grace of God as we preach the Gospel

May 11, 2003 Acts 4:23-33 On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. “Sovereign Lord, you made the heaven and the earth and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Revival-Fire From Above (Elijah) Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 11, 2003

To ask God for Revival is to pray for Fire From Above. No one knew how to start a fire like Elijah!

# 4 in series Revival–Light the Fire (Elijah’s Fire from Above) 1 Kings 18 INTRODUCTION There was a man who was going skydiving for the very first time. He had taken all the lessons and now it was time for his first solo jump. He leaps out of the plane but he panicked and couldn’t remember how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Prayer

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 25, 2002

Jesus’ instruction on key features of true prayer. The kind God answers, the only kind we ought to pray!

Kingdom Prayer Ask and it shall be given to you; seek and you shall find; knock and it shall be opened to you. 8 For each one who asks receives; and he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, it shall be opened. 9 Or what man is there of you, if his son asks a loaf, will he give him a stone? 10 Or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Job's Prayer Life

Contributed by Wesley Eader on Sep 25, 2002

A study of the prayer life of Job to encourage believers to be faithful to pray for those whom God has placed on their hearts.

Job’s Prayer Life and Ours. Job 42:7-10 7 After the LORD had said these things to Job, he said to Eliphaz the Temanite, "I am angry with you and your two friends, because you have not spoken of me what is right, as my servant Job has. 8 So now take seven bulls and seven rams and go to my servant ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Hosanna?

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Apr 3, 2004

Jesus had come to town and the people all shouted Hosann, save now we pray, but were they for real?

HOSANNA? Text: Mark 11:12, 20-21 Jesus had come to the city of Jerusalem the day before. Fulfillment of Zech 9:9 prophet of Judah. (Read) What a time of celebration. The King had come. He is going to set things straight now. Hosanna save now we pray. Jesus had come and in verse 11 it says He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-21

Denomination: Church Of God

How Prayer Moves Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

If you really want to have a powerful influence in the life of your leaders, learn how to fervently pray for them.

How Prayer Moves Leaders (Acts 18:12-17) Illustration:Eleven leaders of conservative renewal movements, representing eight groups from within six Protestant denominations, pooled common concerns at a third annual meeting. Conference convener Matthew J. Welde, of Presbyterians United for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Complete Unity Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 26, 2005

Our Lord is praying that, in the midst of a divisive, confrontational world, Christians might attain a unity of faith and purpose.

“Complete Unity” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts From John 17, "Our Lord’s Prayer for His Disciples" (sermon series) John 17:20-23, “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in Me through that they may all be one, Father, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Congregational