Sermons on pray for government: showing 286-300 of 117,105

Praying For The Sick Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Aug 31, 2011

Jesus teaches us how to pray for the sick as He deals with the sickness of His friend, Lazarus.

Jesus, the God Man: The Gospel of John “Praying for the Sick” John 11:1-6 Introduction: “Will you pray for my friend or family member? They are sick.” Most of the time as believers or I as a pastor the prayer requests we get from people usually have to do with someone that ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Through Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

People, prayer is power. Much prayer is much power...little prayer is little power...no prayer is no power. We're nothing more than a religious country club until we know something of the posture of prayer.

PRAYING THROUGH JAMES 5:13 20 Read 5:13 20 We've come to the last section in the book of James which deals with prayer and care. And once again we can see a pattern that James developed right from the beginning. In chapter 1, when he insisted that life's trials are the God appointed way to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

The Way To Pray Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 10, 2011

Do we really see the need to pray and are we praying effectively?

What would happen if there wasn’t a thing called prayer?? Prayer acknowledges the reality of God! Prayer connects us with God! Prayer is a way to ask God directly for something! Prayer provides peace of heart! Prayer is a weapon against the devil! Prayer is power! How is our prayer life? In our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Learning To Pray Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Oct 20, 2011

The disciples of Jesus needed help in learning to pray. In Luke 11: 1 it says, “One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When He finished, one of His disciples said to Him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.’” That let’s m

“Learning to Pray” Matthew 6: 5-8 May 2, 2010 Intro: I believe one of the toughest spiritual disciplines to develop in the life of a Xian is prayer. Now let me ask you a question. How many of you have had some pretty serious struggles in setting aside a time each day to talk w/God? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With Persistence

Contributed by Erik Estep on Oct 20, 2011

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see a demonstration of the power of prayer that comes w/persistence. And thru a man named Daniel, we’re going to see how we can begin to take steps that will help us pray w/persistence.

“Praying with Persistence” Daniel 10: 1-14 May 16, 2010 Intro: There was a lady who lived way out in the country in Wales. And she went to a great deal of trouble and expense to have electricity brought to her home. However, after a couple of months, the electric company noticed ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With Power

Contributed by Erik Estep on Oct 20, 2011

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see that for us to reach our greatest potential as people and as a church is going to take us utilizing our prayer life. The Apostle Paul knew this and in our text we’re going to see him sharing w/the Xian

“Praying with Power” Ephesians 3: 14-21 May 23, 2010 Intro: A horrible flood struck a Midwestern town. The waters were rising so quickly the people were warned to leave their homes immediately. As the police came around making sure everyone was leaving, they came to Bill’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For Others Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 13, 2011

Sometimes we wonder how to pray for missionaries and other leaders we have never met. Paul had never met the Colossians, but he faithfully prayed for them. His prayers teach us how to pray for others, whether we know them or not.

COLOSSIANS 1: 9-12 PRAYING FOR OTHERS [Ezekiel 22:30] Every Christian can minister directly to the spiritual well-being of other believers without seeing or speaking to them. We can play a role in their spiritual growth, and even secure God's blessings for them. Intercessory pray accomplishes ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:8-12, Isaiah 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With Confidence Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 18, 2013

There is great confidence that comes from knowing that we have eternal life right now. But what about the needs & problems of daily life? Jesus helped people when He was here on earth; does He still help us? Is He responsible for & responsive to His child

1 JOHN 5: 14-17 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] PRAYING WITH CONFIDENCE [James 5:14-20] It is wonderful to know that Jesus is God, and to know Him through His abiding-through His living- in our life. There is also great confidence that comes from knowing that we have eternal life right now. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-17, 2 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Praying

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Sep 4, 2012

Eljah prayed and his prayer was very effective. God is still willing to do even greater things in our days provided He can see those qualities He saw in Elijah in us today.

EFFECTIVE PRAYING STUDY TEXT: James 5:13-18 is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. 14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 15 And the prayer of faith shall ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hands That Pray

Contributed by Rev. Gordon T. Eldridge on Sep 8, 2012

The way we pray should reflect our own life in Christ toward others and ourselves.

The Hands that Pray When you pray, do not do as the pagans do. With their many words they seek to impress; yet when you pray, do so in secret as your Father is in secret. (Paraphrase of Matthew 6) Your hands were made by God as you were so when you pray take note of them. Your thumb is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-8

Denomination: Methodist

Pray In Faith

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 17, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you prayed before in faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show importance of faith in prayer IV. TEXT: Matthew 21:22 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) You can pray for anything, and if

I. EXORDIUM: Have you prayed before in faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show importance of faith in prayer IV. TEXT: Matthew 21:22 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it.” V. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Pray?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2011

Prayer is our primary means of seeing God work in others’ lives. Because it is our means of “plugging into” God’s power, it is our means of defeating Satan and his army that we are powerless to overcome by ourselves. Therefore, may God find us often befor

Opening illustration: Three ministers were talking about prayer in general and the appropriate and effective positions for prayer. As they were talking, a telephone repairman was working on the phone system in the background. One minister shared that he felt the key was in the hands. He always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church That Is Prayed For

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Mar 24, 2012

Before the term “mega church” was ever conceived, Charles H. Spurgeon pioneered one right in the heart of London, England. Charles Spurgeon, who is referred to by many as the prince of preachers, would have been the first to tell you that the source of th

Before the term “mega church” was ever conceived, Charles H. Spurgeon pioneered one right in the heart of London, England. When he was just twenty years of age, the New Park Street Church in London called him to be their pastor. And ,,,, God began to move in the midst of that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Apostolic

Praying For Revival Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 2, 2012

our expectation for God to work in our midst can only be as high as the amount of time we have been willing to give to prayer. We may plan for a revival but only God can make revival happen. Revival is a GIFT FROM HEAVEN. We don’t work it up. God send

As of this morning we are two weeks out from our planned Revival. I shared last week how our expectation for God to work in our midst can only be as high as the amount of time we have been willing to give to prayer. We may plan for a revival but only God can make revival ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Why Pray?

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 10, 2013

So many people do not use one of the greatest resource that the believer has, and that is prayer. Do you think of prayer as something to use only in an emergency? Do you believe you have a better hold on your life than God could? Do you want any thing out

James 4:1-3 Intro: Prayer, which allows the believer to communicate with God each day and at any time, is one of the most neglected resources we have in God. The average believer oftentimes considers prayer the last resort, only used when life gets out of hand. In this ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist