Sermons on Pray For The Courts:

Go! And Pray In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 3, 2025

The 21st century believer is bombarded on every side — temptations, anxieties, cultural pressures, distractions, spiritual deception, and the subtle erosion of biblical conviction. Into this battlefield Paul gives us a clear command to pray in the Spirit.

Go! And Pray in the Spirit Introduction – Gripped by a Call to Battle Church, if there were ever a time when the people of God must awaken to the reality of spiritual warfare, it is now. The 21st century believer is bombarded on every side — temptations, anxieties, cultural pressures, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18, Matthew 26:41, Colossians 4:2-3, Hebrews 4:16, Romans 10:13, Ephesians 2:1, Isaiah 59:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Enter Into His Gates" 100 Psalms

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 28, 2003

Somanytimes people quote the 100 Psalms, but do they full understand its meaning.

“A Song of Praise” Psalms 100 Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Next to the 23rd Psalms, the 100th Psalms is probably the most quoted Psalms in the Bible. However it is good to be able to quote the 100 division of Psalms, but to fully understand the meaning of 100 Psalms is deeper than just being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Psalm 100:6

Denomination: Apostolic

Matthew 5 - Part 14 - What Do You Do When Someone Hates You? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 4, 2010

Jesus goes beyond the legal matters again. The CASE you have against someone is not as important as the RELATIONSHIP you have with them. Jesus emphasizes that the RELATIONSHIP IS ALWAYS MORE IMPORTANT. Sometimes we don’t want it to be more important.

Matthew 5 - Part 14 - WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN SOMEONE HATES YOU? I remember years ago that a man wrote a nasty letter to me and included in it a curse and all kinds of false accusations. To this day, I don’t know why he wrote it. It was so vicious and untrue, but he had built up a case against me and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gay Marriage, Lgbtq Issues, And The Christian Worldview

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

Gay marriage. This is a very difficult and controversial issue. There are fiery voices on both sides of the debate that make it difficult to discuss respectfully. But respectful discussion is an integral part of life in the west.

Gay marriage. This is a very difficult and controversial issue. There are fiery voices on both sides of the debate that make it difficult to discuss respectfully. But respectful discussion is an integral part of life in the west. Problems begin to erupt when both sides toss out insults, instead ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-5, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Romans 1:24-28

Denomination: Salvation Army

High Standards (Deuteronomy 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 5, 2025

What can we learn from God's high standards of conduct for ancient Israel? Let's look at Deuteronomy 17.

Why did God require sacrifices without defect? Does capital punishment deter evils? What were God’s standards for royalty? Does our king of kings far exceed those standards? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 17. Should a sacrifice not have any blemish or defect? You shall not sacrifice to the Lord your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Feb 14, 2019

Characteristics of what real praying contains.

Matthew 6 5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-14

Seek Wisdom For A Healthy Prayer Life.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 10, 2018

We need a good effective prayer life. Let us consider 21 things to develop a good habit of prayer.

A GOOD PLAN FOR PRAYER. LORD, WE PRAY SEEKING FOR YOU TO HEAR OUR PRAYERS AND ANSWER FROM HEAVEN… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Luke 15:4-9, Psalm 122:6, Matthew 9:38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

(If The Church Would Just Pray ) (Perils And The Power Of Preaching)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 16, 2017

THAT THERE IS NO SUITABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR THE PREACHING OF THE GOSPEL FOR IN THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT GOD`S WORD IS ALWAYS CARRIED ON THE FRESH WIND OF A PREACHER PREACHING

Ephes. 6:18 (KJV) Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; Ephes. 6:19-20 (KJV) And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

16) Lord Teach Us To Pray! Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 17, 2022

“Lord, teach us to Pray” – the disciples said. They had all doubtless seen Jesus pray. They had heard Jesus pray. So they knew that Prayer was important. And this is what led one of the disciples to prompt Jesus saying: “Lord, teach us to Pray”. Lets now let the Master teach us.

16) LORD TEACH US TO PRAY TEXT: Luke 11:1 1 And it came to pass, that, as He [Jesus] 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. RECAP As you might recall, last week we began to look at what we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Dimensions Of Prayer

Contributed by Masimba Murisa on Apr 5, 2025

There are dimensions to prayer, levels that we can access or approach God through. We approach Him differently based on our needs and circumstances.

1 The first dimension of prayer is to approach God as a Father (Romans 8:15) tells us that we have received the spirit of adoption, adopted into His Kingdom. Abba means endearing, loving always accepting, non-rejecting one. A father gives bread, provision for his children. He is always looking to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:15

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Pray The Lord's Way Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2003

Prayer is the key ingredient in having a home that honors God ­ for husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, and children. Prayer is also one of our six stated purposes as a church. We must learn to pray the Lord’s way in order to pray effectively.

How to Pray the Lord’s Way It makes sense to begin a study on prayer after concluding our “Heaven Help the Home” series. Prayer is the key ingredient in having a home that honors God ­ for husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, and children. Prayer is also one of our six stated purposes as a church. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, Luke 11:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray Every Day Series

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 20, 2001

Learn How To pray every day with power and ease.

HOW TO PRAY EVERY DAY Power Through Prayer – Part 5 Heb. 9:1-6 Pastor Jeff Seaman For the last four weeks I have been speaking to on “Power Through Prayer”. The reason I chose to speak to the subject of prayer, is I believe that prayer is the most powerful thing a Christian can do for this world, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Christ "King Of The Jews"

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 25, 2018

The kangaroo court and trial of Jesus

Weekend Message/Devotion November 25, 2018 John 18:33-37 Jesus Christ “King of the Jews” The Sanhedrin and Jewish leaders have now plotted to have Jesus not only arrested by the ruling Roman government but also, seek to have Him killed. “And one of them, Caiaphas, being high priest that year, ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37, John 11:49-53, 2 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nehemiah 2: A Silent Prayer Of Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 13, 2024

There are times when we as believers simply cannot utter a spoken or verbal prayer. Nehemiah faced a similar situation when he could only pray silently. The LORD heard that prayer and answered.

Introduction: The first chapter of Nehemiah has the record of how he, a Jew in service of the Persian king, heard news about Jerusalem. It wasn’t good news and it drove Nehemiah to his knees, figuratively speaking, and he recorded one of the greatest prayers in the Old Testament. The news was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Over Our Food Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 24, 2025

As believers, we often overlook the importance of praying over our food before we eat.

As believers, we often overlook the importance of praying over our food before we eat. However, the Bible provides numerous reasons why we should make this a regular practice. 1. Giving Thanks (1 Timothy 4:4-5) "Everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:4-5, 1 Corinthians 10:31