Sermons on Pray For Wisdom And Guidance:

Pray Such That God Answers

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jan 1, 2023

Jabez prayed in such a way that God answered his prayers. What made his prayer so special?

1 Chronicles 4:9-10: Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.” Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 11, 2024

The Lord's Prayer is an integral part of our prayer life and its so easy to take it for granted - to say it without thinking what we are saying or thinking. The Lord's Prayer was the result of the disciples asking Jesus to teach them to prayer.

Sometimes we have unpleasant things we have to do. Awkward situations we would rather avoid. People we would rather not meet. Tasks we put aside and hope that they will go away. One such task is writing a difficult letter – to a friend or relative who has recently been bereaved. Where do you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4, Matthew 6:7-13

Great Reasons To Pray Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 8, 2024

Pray, because God: 1. Puts a great priority on prayer (vs.18). 2. Has a great plan for salvation (vs. 19-20). 3. Has a great purpose for our lives (vs. 21-22). 4. Wants to put great peace in our lives (vs. 23). 5. Wants first place in our lives (vs. 24).

Great Reasons to Pray Ephesians 6:18-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared September 8, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today we will finish our study of the book of Ephesians, and this is a good time to review the background to this ancient letter from Paul to the Christians in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prays For Himself Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 25, 2024

We will see that in our passage this evening Jesus asked for only two things. He asked that He may glorify the Father in what was about to happen. And that God would restore His Son to His former glory.

Tonight’s passage begins the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus. Jesus’ time had come. His death on the cross was quickly upon Him. So, we will see that in our passage this evening Jesus asked for only two things. 1. He asked that He may glorify the Father in what was about to happen. 2. And that God ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For The Fullness Of God

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 29, 2024

Paul prays for us to be strengthened by the Spirit (1); to know God’s Love (2) to experience God’s fullness

Praying for the Fullness of God Ephesians 3:14-19 David Taylor We are back in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, based upon the New Testament letter of Ephesians. Today’s message is praying for the Fullness of God, from Ephesians 3:14-19. If you have bibles, turn to Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Before He Prayed Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 26, 2023

What is needed in order to have an affective prayer life

“Before He Prayed” 1 Kings 18:17-40 What is needed in order to have an affective prayer life. I. Before Elijah Prayed 1. Elijah Confronted King Ahab Vs.17-18 17 “And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? 18 And he answered, I have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With Spiritual Intelligence

Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Oct 28, 2023

So many prayers remain unanswered because believers employed natural intelligence in praying rather than praying with spiritual intelligence.

I want to speak to you about praying with spiritual intelligence. This is one of the prayer manners we must understand as we develop in the school of prayer. Spiritual intelligence is superior to Natural intelligence So many prayers remain unanswered because believers employed natural ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:14

Denomination: Apostolic

Praying From Hell Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 19, 2023

Hell is real and the world has rejected this truth, but not GOD's Word.

“Praying From Hell” Luke 16:19-31 1-22-2023 AM Before Ray Comfort became nationally know he preached a series called Hell’s Best Kept Secret. He revealed that in one year there was in one denomination over 200,000 professions of salvation and yet there was only 14,000 that could be accounted for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Praying Church

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 3, 2023

In Acts 12. we see the power that's at our disposal if we will seek God in intercessory prayer. Peter was going to be executed the next morning, but because Christians prayed, God sent an angel. He'll do it today if we pray! This message will preach!

THE POWER OF A PRAYING CHURCH Acts 12:1-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHERE JESUS WAS BORN 1. A backwoods Texan asked a woman to marry him and she said, “We can’t get married unless you’re a Christian.” So he went to a Catholic church and said he wanted to join. 2. The priest said, “Well, you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pray The Price: The Mantle

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 29, 2023

WE MAY WALK A TWISTED JOURNEY? WILL WE ACCEPT THE MANTLE. CAN WE HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT? MAKING A DIFFERENCE. YOU NEVER KNOW THE IMPACT OF THE POSSIBILITIES THAT ONE DAY CAN FOREVER CHANGE YOUR LIFE. THE JOURNEY CAN BE AS IMPORTANT AS THE DESTINATION.

PRAY THE PRICE? A TWISTED JOURNEY? ACCEPTING THE MANTLE. HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT? RESTORATION… MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) YOU NEVER KNOW THE IMPACT OF THE POSSIBILITIES THAT ONE DAY CAN FOREVER CHANGE YOUR LIFE. THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19, 2 Kings 2:2-10, Jude 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praying Like Elijah

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 10, 2024

Elijah was human but transcended his finitude and frailty through prayer. So can we.

James 5:17-18 (KJV) Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit. Elias was a man ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of A Praying Dad Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 19, 2023

Jesus refers to prayer 42 times and the gospels record Him personally praying 28 times.

The Power of a Praying People June 18, 2023 1 John 5:13-15 NIV I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. 14 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-15, James 4:8, Matthew 7:7-12, Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of A Praying Mother Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 3, 2025

The story of Hannah in the book of 1 Samuel is a compelling portrait of a woman who knew how to carry her burden to the Lord in prayer.

THE POWER OF A PRAYING MOTHER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 1:1–2:11 Supporting Texts: James 5:16, Psalm 34:15, Luke 1:13, Isaiah 66:2, Proverbs 31:30 INTRODUCTION: The story of Hannah in the book of 1 Samuel is a compelling portrait of a woman who knew how to carry her burden to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-24, 1 Samuel 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praying One For Another Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 11, 2023

There are 650 prayers in the Bible and 450 answered prayers. Just studying some of those prayers.

“Praying One For Another” 2 Timothy 1:2-7 As we once again step into the life of prayer; we see Paul lifting up a fellow servant in the Lord with prayer. Is it important to pray for each other? I believe the answer is without a doubt YES! As we look at this prayer in our text today, I am ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Without Ceasing Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 16, 2023

This sermon gives consideration to two prayer techniques: The Welcoming Prayer and the Active Prayer Practice

March 15, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Thess. 5:16-18 Pray without Ceasing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. St. Paul encourages us to pray without ceasing. It’s something that’s impossible to do. We cannot ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Lutheran