Sermons on Pray For The Truth:

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

Pray Correctly Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 25, 2012

Use the principles in the prayer Jesus taught as we pray.

God knows everything right? God already knows what we’re going to say before we say it, right? Then why pray? What are some of the reasons why we need to talk to God when He already knows everything?? We pray because: We are commanded by God to pray. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 tells us to pray ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

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

Ipray Series

Contributed by Matthew Hylton on Sep 13, 2010

The iMission is for all of us to carry out. We are all to Pray, Give, & Go.

iMission - (Part 1) “iPray” TEXT: Multiple INTRO: This morning we start a new 3 week series called the iMission. Why iMission? “I” is not for the internet as some of you are thinking…. because the church is made up of who? People… the “I” is for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

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

Praying In Tongues Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017

Message explores the value of speaking in tongues and it validity for today. The voluntary nature of glossolalia of then discussed.

1 Cor. 14:18 2-28-16 Intro Based upon the proclamation God made in Isaiah 56:7 we have spent a lot of time talking about prayer. In that verse God said, “…For my house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations.”i Of course, Jesus quoted that verse when he drove the money changers from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40, Ephesians 6:18, 1 Corinthians 13:8-10, Luke 11:13, Acts 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Pray Like This Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Apr 17, 2017

Jesus teaches us how to pray

PRAY LIKE THIS! MATTHEW 6:9-15 Mt 6:9a “Pray, then, in this way: In vs 5-8, Jesus told us “how not to pray.” * Wrong to call it “the Lord’s prayer”- Jesus never prayed it. Couldn’t. * He did not say “pray this”. He already said to not “recite prayers”. Here He is saying that we are to “pray ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With Power

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jan 10, 2018

Most Christians say they believe in prayer but in reality, they don’t see much power in it. I think the reason for this is they don’t pray much. Like the subject of love it is easy to talk about but not as easy to put into practice.

Praying With Power James 5: 13-18 Do you remember the TV commercial for the investment firm of E.F. Hutton? What was their catch slogan? When E.F. Hutton speaks people listen. Well you know what? When Christians pray, God listens. I read of a town in the mid-west that had two churches and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray Confidently Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 19, 2024

What the opening phrase from the Model Prayer does not mean (From Red Letter Prayer Life by Bob Hostetler, chapter 6 of same title). Preached for Father's Day

HoHum: Three boys in the schoolyard were bragging about their fathers. The first boy says, “My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he then calls it a poem, they give him $50.00.” The second boy says, “That’s nothing, My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a song, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9, Exodus 3:7-8, Isaiah 40:28, Isaiah 54:10, Psalm 103:8-13, Psalm 139:7-10, 2 Corinthians 9:8, 2 Corinthians 9:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray Communally Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 26, 2024

With whom do we pray? (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book called Red Letter Prayer Life, chapter 4 of same title)

HoHum: “Alone, Alone, All, All, Alone, Alone on a Wide Wide Sea! And Never a Saint Took Pity on My Soul in Agony.” Those lines, from the Samuel Coleridge poem “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” reflect the way many people feel today. We live in a lonely time. This is ironic considering we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9, Hebrews 7:25, Romans 8:26-27, John 17:20-23, Acts 2:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Pray? Series

Contributed by Brad Stone on Jun 29, 2024

Many people question the purpose and effectiveness of prayer. Often, prayers not answer in the method we would prefer, or in the time frame we would like, are mistaken as unanswered prayers. In this message, I attempt to give a biblical response to the question, "Why Pray?".

Biblical Answers to Life’s Tough Questions: Why Pray? Phil 4:6-7 People have asked the question before, “What is the point in prayer?”. Their argument is that, if by praying we can change God’s mind, then He isn’t sovereign. If he doesn’t change His mind, then He is superfluous. Many people ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Cooperatively Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 3, 2024

3 petitions after "Our Father in Heaven" (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 7 of same title)

HoHum: One blistering hot day when they had guests for dinner, Mother asked 4-year old Johnny to return thanks. “But I don’t know what to say!” the boy complained. “Oh, just say what you hear me say” his mother replied. Obediently the boy bowed his head and mumbled, “Oh Lord, why did I invite these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10, Numbers 20:12, Isaiah 6:8, Matthew 26:39-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ