Sermons on Pray For Persecutors:

Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008

This prayer is often wrongly used, however. We are not to just mindlessly repeat it from rote memory, but we are to use it as a framework upon which we can build a prayer life that is offered to God, heard and answered by Him, and one that glorifies His

Illustration: A little boy was saying his bedtime prayers with his mother: "Lord, bless Mommy and Daddy, and God, GIVE ME A NEW BICYCLE!!!" Mom: "God’s not deaf, son. Boy: "I know, Mom, but Grandma’s in the next room, and she’s hard of hearing! Read: Matthew 6: 5 -15 Introduction: This passage is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying Makes A Difference” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Oct 13, 2008

We can learn a few things from Paul’s prayer life.

1. Prayer… our lifeline with God. a. Doesn’t it just stir your heart that the God of all the universe hears & answers & attends to our prayers?! Isaiah 58:9 (NKJV) 9 Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer; You shall cry, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ “If you take away the yoke from your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Helpless Praying

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 30, 2007

You cannot know that God answers helpless prayers until you are in a helpless and hopeless situation. Only then will you come to know God as the God who answers helpless prayers.

Tonight we’re talking about the power of helpless praying and what happens when we understand what God can do through our prayers. The Secret of Your Power Is Your Weakness What is the secret of power to you? If you’re Popeye, I guess the secret of power is a can of spinach. If you’re ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Pray

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Sep 14, 2007

There are commands throughout the Bible to pray continually. There are times however, that we don’t need to pray, because we already know it is God’s will for us to do.

TIMES WHEN WE NEED NOT PRAY EXODUS 14:1-16 April 30, 2003 Parkersburg Baptist Church PAUL TELLS US TO PRAY ABOUT ALL--"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God." (Phil 4:6 KJV) PAUL TELLS US TO PRAY ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Pray

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 2, 2007

It is not the time for complaining, or criticizing, or becoming weary or depressed. It is time to Pray.

It is such a tragedy that the greatest power there is on earth is so often overlooked. We suffer so much at the hands of the enemy that could so easily be avoided if we just took time to pray. It is not that the enemy is so strong, that many of Gods people are discouraged and defeated, but because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Praying Time

Contributed by Levi Wright on Oct 6, 2007

To pray means many things to many people, but basically prayer is simply talking with God. Jesus taught us to direct our requests to God, expecting Him to answer. Prayer is the most Powerful force that we have as Christians. “Prayer really do changes t

Banner of Praise Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder “It’s Praying Time” Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13 5And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying The Powerful Prayer

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Jul 1, 2008

There are many things that people pray for, but are we praying for things that really matter? Are willing to let God work through us as we pray?

John 14:12 – 14 reads, “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Pray For Your Wife Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 3, 2008

These are simple prayers that you can pray for your wife. There are 31, so you can choose one to pray for each day of the month.

Pray For Your Wife: Ephesians 5:25-26 Introduction: While doing a mid-day devotion in the book of Ephesians, I came across a passage that struck my heart. Paul says, “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her; that He might sanctify her, having ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Faith To Pray Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 15, 2007

How to overcome the common struggles to pray.

Growing in Faith to Pray Making the Impossible a Reality – Part 1 Deuteronomy 7:6-14 ILLUSTRATION. PRAYERS FOR RAIN There had been a severe drought, and the members of a rural congregation were deeply concerned that their crops would be ruined. One Sunday, therefore, the minister said to his ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Brethren, Pray For Us

Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 16, 2008

Pastors need prayer and encouragement, but it is important for the congregation to first KNOW what pastors actually do.

Brethren, Pray For Us I Peter 5:1-4 Acts 20:28-31 Ephesians 4:11-13 Purpose: To explain the responsibilities that pastors have. Aim: I want the listener to select pastors wisely and pray diligently for them. INTRODUCTION: I have a two fold purpose for reviewing what the Bible teaches about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jan 24, 2008

As Christians we need to know that our prayers are heard.

Teach us to Pray Lu. 11:1 And it came to pass that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray as John also taught his disciples. 2 And he said unto them, When ye pray say Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praying For One Another

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2009

What Prayer Can Do For Others.

A. WHAT PRAYER CAN DO FOR OTHERS “Pray for one another” (James 5:16). 1. You can help people in trouble. “Man who is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble” (Job 14:1). “Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church” (Acts ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Through Trials Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 21, 2009

“What must I do when I fall into a trial?”

PRAYING THROUGH TRIALS James 1:5-8 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is omniscient, you must go to Him for help in periods of trials. I. YOU MUST PRAY FOR WISDOM. v. 5 A. God wants you to come to Him. 1. God wants to give you assistance. 2. God wants you to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Part One: Pray! Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Feb 23, 2009

The first in a four-sermon series about the Biblical response to uncertain times.

Looking for more sermon ideas from Andy Stanley? Visit www.andystanleysermons.org. ****** Introduction 1. When the fasten seatbelt sign comes on, it means one of three things: You are taking off, landing, or experiencing turbulence. All three are critical times during a flight. Why? Because all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray For Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 20, 2008

This message looks at Jesus’ first teaching on prayer. It is part of His great Sermon on the Mount.

TEXT “Pray for them which despitefully use you”. INTRODUCTION We will have enemies as we take our stand for Jesus. How should we respond? We should pray for them. Pray for those who have a spite against you. Pray for those who harass you. To do this is not natural, it is supernatural. Only with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44