Sermons on Pray For Our Nation:

Do You Believe When You Pray?

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

All we need to do when we pray is believe And by doing this understand that God is in control

Setting The Sails • When Hudson Taylor, the famous missionary, first went to China, He went by boat • At one point during the voyage, the wind stopped blowing and the boat drifted dangerously close to the shore of island that was inhabited by cannibals. • Because of the lack of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Christian Church

Praying The Proverbs: Lesson 2: The Trollop And The Scoffer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2006

“For all that is in the world the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life” (I John 2:16 “Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18, KJV)

A. WHO IS THE TROLLOP? 1. Webster, “A slovenly, dirty woman, a sexually promiscuous woman, a prostitute.” 2. Trollop came from troll. “To fish by moving the line in water working it up and down, or trailing behind a boat.” A troll is used to catch fish, a trollop catches men. 3. Synonyms: slut, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

P.r.a.y. / Y = Yield

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 29, 2007

Prayer is not just about getting; it’s also about giving. Prayer that pleases God is prayer that yields to His will.

There once was a man who had fallen on hard times. He desperately needed guidance. So he decided he would open his Bible, close his eyes, and put his finger on a verse, hoping the verse would reveal God’s will for him. He opened his eyes and looked at the verse he had pointed to. It was Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Navigating Our Beliefs Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 11, 2023

Navigating Our Beliefs Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey - June 25, 2023

Navigating Our Beliefs Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey - June 25, 2023 Intro In the late ’90s, Joshua Harris burst on to the Christian scene with a book titled I Kissed Dating Goodbye, a treatise on dating and courtship. The book sold millions and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52, Matthew 28:16-17, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Dream Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 4, 2010

What did Joseph’s dreams mean for him? For others? For Israel? And did God give our nation’s founders a similar dream for America?

OPEN: A lot of important things can happen to a person while they sleep. For example: 1. Genesis 2:21 tells of someone who had surgery performed on him while he slept. Who was that? (Adam) 2. Genesis 28:11-15 tells of a man who slept at Bethel and dreamed about angels. Who was that? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing Life With God's Help

Contributed by Paul Davidson on May 20, 2016

We know we can face the stress and anxiety and worry of this world with God’s help… We can place all of that in His hands… We don’t have to carry it around with us.

What causes you stress / anxiety? Spiders? Snakes? Earthquakes? Work? School / Homework / Tests? Darkness? Lightning? Typhoons? Threat of war? Driving in Taipei? Relationship/family problems? Illness? Public speaking? Moving? Finances / Money? Concerns about the future? All of us have times of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Could You Not Pray With Me One Hour

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Feb 3, 2003

The necessity of communication with God

Could you not pray with me one hour? I would like for us to read this account in the 4 gospels in which it is recorded. Matt. 26:36, Mark 14:32, Luke 22:39, John 18:1 Mark 14:32-42 In these passages we can see the mission of the church age. I. Verse 32 And they came to a place which was named ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42, Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

War Problems, Wicked Passions And Wrong Praying

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

You can live your life to please God or you can live your life to please yourself.

WAR PROBLEMS, WICKED PASSIONS AND WRONG PRAYING James 4: 1 -- 12 There are two ways for a person to live his life. You can live your life to please God or you can live your life to please yourself. The Bible says that Jesus pleased not Himself. He said He always did those things that pleased ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Tisha B'av

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 30, 2009

Tisha B’Av, Jerusalem, the World, & God’s Word

(pronounced tee sha b’ahv) - For 2009 is July 29 Ps 48:1-8 - Joy of God found in Jerusalem - Note Ps 48:8 Zechariah 12:2-3KJV 2 Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem. 3 And in that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sow Bountifully - A Message Of The Dandelion

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 19, 2009

By morning, a lawn ablaze of yellow dandelions. By night, white heads gone POOF! And seeds sown everywhere. This is a message of Sowing Seed Bountifully, Especially to our Gray Headed Congregation.

2009.06.14.Sermon.Sow Bountifully-A MESSAGE OF THE DANDELION By William Akehurst, BA HSWC 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Luke 10:2 John 4:35-38 Do not be discouraged. Keep sowing the seeds of the Gospel. Some will reject it. Some will accept it and grow. Sow until there is harvest. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Happens When You Get What You Ask Or Pray For? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2025

True security is found in trusting God as our King, not in pursuing what others have or seeking control through earthly solutions.

Have you ever stood at the fence line of your life, looked at what others have, and felt that tug? If I just had their certainty. Their security. Their leader. Their plan. The human heart has a way of reaching for what is visible, tangible, and immediate. We want a king we can see. A system we can ...read more

Topics: Divine Will, Human Desire

The God Of Our Fathers And The God Of The Fatherless & The God Of Our Faith

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 5, 2010

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE GOD OF OUR FATHERS AND THE GOD OF THE FATHERLESS AND THE GOD OF OUR FAITH

THE GOD OF OUR FATHERS AND THE GOD OF THE FATHERLESS AND THE GOD OF OUR FAITH ***************************************************************************************** OUTLINE A. THE GOD OF OUR FATHERS B. THE GOD OF THE FATHERLESS C. THE GOD OF OUR FAITH THE MESSAGE THE GOD OF OUR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-75

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember Why!

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 30, 2011

A nation is not saved by the strength of its military nor by the craftiness of its leaders. A nation is only be assured of salvation if it is blessed by God. Our nation used to be focused on God in many things, but that has changed. What can we do to chan

OPEN: The year was 1620. 102 pilgrims were huddled below deck and no hatches open because of continuous storms. All non-essential personnel required to stay below decks; there was the constant crying of small children; there was no chance to cook any meals. The pilgrims spent 7 weeks in an ill-lit, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Blessed America

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 6, 2005

Americans lived in a nation blessed of God. We dare not take that blessing for granted. We must live, work, and pray so that the next generation can say the same thing.

A God Blessed America Psalm 33:12-22; Proverbs 14:34 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: It just doesn’t seem like the Fourth of July without all the fireworks and festivities. I know. I will never forget the Fourth of July we spent ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remembering God

Contributed by Martin Holland on May 24, 2012

There are so many sites across America that reminds us of the sacrifices made by so many for our nation. Today we as a nation by our actions are slowly removing those things that reminds us of our God.

Remembering God Exodus 3:13-15 Memorial Day is a time to reflect upon the personal sacrifices many Americans have made for the advancement of this nation. This all began when a small group of people sailed to land for religious freedom and in doing so many died. Since then we have evolved into a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist