Sermons on Pray Graciously:

Jesus Prays For His Disciples

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 7, 2018

How dedicated are we in following the example of Jesus Christ?

John 17:6-19 Jesus Prays for His Disciples Verse 6 begins the second part of Jesus’ prayer after His final sermon to the 11. Jesus first prayed for Himself, that He would bear up under what was to come. But this is parayer meant to be heard by the disciples as well. The disciple when facing ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Pray Through It All

Contributed by Michael Welsh on Jul 17, 2017

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through

Matthew 7:7-8 (NKJV) 7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. Have you every prayed for a thing and watched it go from bad to worse? It looks ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:17

Denomination: Apostolic

Praying In Faith (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017

In Mark 11:24, Jesus said, “…when you pray, believe that you receive….” This is a key to successful prayer. But what is needed in order for me to pray that way?

Mark 11:24 1-10-16 Last week we talked about the importance of exercising faith when we pray. This morning we will continue with that subject. In Mark 11:22-24 Jesus instructs the disciples on the issue of praying in faith; He says, "Have faith in God. 23 For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-24, 1 John 5:14-15, Romans 4:18-21, Matthew 12:37, 1 Corinthians 2:9-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Raise Your Hands And Pray Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 17, 2015

There is a strong relationship between prayer and God's power over the church and our nation. When we raise our hands in prayer to God, the enemy is defeated. When we lower our hands, we allow the enemy to win the battle. The people of God must pray.

RAISE YOUR HANDS UP AND PRAY Text: Exodus 17:8-16 (NIV) " 8 The Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. 9 Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hands.” 10 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Nazarene

For Whom Do I Pray? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2018

Three truths about for whom and why to pray.

Text: 1 Tim 2:1-8, Title: For Whom Do I Pray, Date/Place: WHBC, 3.18.18, AM A. Opening illustration: tell the story of Esther B. Background to passage: after the introduction in chapter one of Paul’s charge to Timothy to confront and correct some leaders in the church at Ephesus, Paul begins to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Like You Mean It Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 14, 2019

God says that we need to pray like Elijah did. But Elijah seems so far above me I'm not sure I could pray with the same power as he did. But apparently I can. Do you know why?

I read the true story of a couple of men from Alberta, Canada who were driving home late one night. The weather was freezing - well below zero. Somehow, they ran off the road and got stuck in a ditch. And – as far as they could see – there was no one around for miles. They knew they were in danger ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18, 1 Kings 18:41-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord, Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 20, 2019

What is the secret to prayer?

Lord, Teach Us to Pray Luke 11:1-13 The Christian life is to be one of prayer. And as much as we know this, we seem to have so much trouble praying. The question presented to Jesus is one we all ask. We stumble around and try to pray. We go through a list of names of people to pray for and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praying With Jesus: Forgive And Be Forgiven Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 15, 2019

Forgive us our debts...As we forgive our debtors. Living in the grace of God's kingdom, through forgiveness.

PRAYING LIKE JESUS: FORGIVE AND BE FORGIVEN—Matthew 6:9-15, 18:23-35 How do people deal with their sins? Some will say, “What sins? There you go again, always trying to make me feel bad. Sure, I’ve made some mistakes; but after all, I’m only human. I’m basically a good person, and you have no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15, Matthew 18:23-35, Hebrews 7:27, Colossians 2:13-14, Psalm 32:1-6, Ephesians 1:7, Ephesians 4:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Praying With Jesus: Overcoming Temptation Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 15, 2019

As we pray, we recognize sources of temptation: the world, the flesh, and the devil. We commit ourselves to overcoming with God's help: Know what is right, tell the truth, build a life too good to lose, and play to win.

PRAYING LIKE JESUS: OVERCOMING TEMPTATION—Matthew 6:9-13, 1 Corinthians 10:12-14 Have you ever said something like this? “I don’t know how it happened. I got sucked in, and I couldn’t seem to avoid it.” “Why did I say that? It was stupid and wrong—and I didn’t really mean to.” “I want that so bad! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, 1 Corinthians 10:12-14, Ephesians 6:12, 1 Peter 5:8, Romans 13:14, 1 John 2:15-16, James 1:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"jesus Prayed"

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 22, 2019

To remind hearers that Jesus had an intimate prayer life & that we, as Christ-followers, need that type of prayer life, too.

“JESUS PRAYED” Matthew 26:36-46 CWBC – 4/7/19 Jon Daniels INTRO – Good morning everyone! There’s no better place to be today than to be right here worshiping Jesus Christ, our Savior & Lord! Jab 1 – Whenever someone says to you, “I’ve got good news & I’ve got bad news. Which do you want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

Pray And Work For Peace In The Home Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

Everybody is looking for peace. We want peace in our souls, we want peace in our country, and we want peace in our homes. Peace is perhaps the most precious possession that anyone can have. The exciting thing for the Christian is, that when you have Jesus in your life you can have peace on a daily ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:9

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prays On The Mount Of Olives Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 18, 2016

Jesus' praying on the Mount of Olives in Luke 22:39-46 shows us several aspects of Jesus' prayer life.

Scripture Jesus’ last night on earth was spent eating a meal with his twelve apostles. He earnestly desired to eat this meal with them, because he knew that he was about to suffer and die the next day (Luke 22:15). However, the Last Supper was very disappointing to Jesus. Instead of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Praying Big Audacious Prayers Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 22, 2016

Showing how to pray big prayers.

Note: I used notes from Max Lucado's book Glory Days Living the Victorious Christian Life Praying Audacious Prayers Theme: To live a live that is overcoming and victorious we must learn to pray big, audacious, miraculous prayers. Text: Joshua 9, 10 Joshua 10:1-8 Now it came to pass when ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

But When You Pray! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 1, 2014

When you pray-We have to make a mindful decision to pray, and how we pray!

Matthew 6:5-8-And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Pray With Every Kind Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 26, 2021

As Christians, we are engaged in daily spiritual warfare. Heaven has not left us to fend off attacks under our own power, but has provided powerful spiritual resources for Life in the Combat Zone - The Armor of God

July 11, 2020 We have been given a list of Spiritual Armor and a direct command to put it ALL on – Don’t leave off one piece – Don’t get lazy in your battle prep – PUT ON ALL THE ARMOR!! A potential problem arises when our singular focus becomes the Armor at the expense of the last instruction ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist