Sermons on Pray Graciously:

Do I Have To Pray Every Day? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 13, 2014

Pray Every Day. Manage the time God has Given you to include time for God and time in prayer with God. Plan your schedule to spend time in His presence.

Pray every day. Do you have a list of things you would like to achieve? We all have lists of things we would like to do this year, this month, this week, maybe you even have something you would like to do today. I have a list of things I would like to achieve - it’s not written down anywhere ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Pray Also For Those Who Will Believe

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013

Christ in us, the hope of glory.

THE PRAYER OF JESUS - Part 3. John 17:20-26. In order that His disciples might be sanctified, Jesus gave them the Word (John 17:14). This Word was to be the means of bringing others to the faith (John 17:20). So Jesus prayed for those who would hear the gospel from them - including their ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Things Happen When The Church Prays Series

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Dec 1, 2015

When we pray God moves in a supernatural way

2 December 2015 GREAT THINGS HAPPEN WEHEN THE CHURCH PRAYS Key Scripture: Acts 12:1-24 Prayer carries a wonderful privilege with it. God has opened the door to His throne and invited us to come to Him by way of petitioning (Heb 4:16) God hears us when we call to Him and answers us when we pray in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take Time To Listen When You Pray

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 17, 2015

For an athlete to excel in the sport of his or her choice they must submit to the physical disciplines that will prepare them for excellent performance. Likewise, to truly be followers of Jesus Christ, we must follow certain exercises and disciplines.

2-22-05 Title: Take Time to Listen When You Pray Text: “But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.” (Matthew 6:6) Bible Reading: Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Storyteller - The Parables Of Jesus: Secrets To Praying With Power

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 18, 2015

In Jesus’ trilogy of parables on prayer, we learn three secrets to praying with power: having an urgent boldness, a hopeful perseverance, and a humble attitude.

THE STORYTELLER: THE PARABLES OF JESUS #6: THREE SECRETS TO PRAYING WITH POWER OPENING HYMN: What a Friend we Have in Jesus JUST FOR FUN – CHILDREN’S PRAYERS: • Dear God, I went to this wedding and they were kissing right there in church. Is that OK? • Dear God, thank You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: *other

Go Into Your Room, Close The Door And Pray

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 17, 2013

God is calling his people to be persistent in prayer. God is calling his people to be changed, to be transformed through prayer. God is calling to those who truly enjoy and who truly yearn to spend time with Him.

Let us pray -- O' Heavenly Father, we come before you this day and we ask that you reveal more about the nature of prayer. May our hearts and our minds be open to your Word this day. We ask this in the blessed name of Jesus your son and our Savior .... Amen. A young man went into a drugstore to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:3-4, Matthew 6:5-6, Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

In The Midst Of A Darkened World Somebody Prayed For You.

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 23, 2013

Somebody was concerned enough about you, that they took the time and prayed for you. That is God's love in action.

First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning – October 28th, 2012 Let us Pray Welcome.. This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the Lord's Day, a good day to be alive, and so we will rejoice and be glad in it. In our Bible Class last Wednesday ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:23-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Small People, Big Prayers - Praying With Excellence Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 18, 2013

As a circle maker, it’s important that we are praying BIG prayers, because we serve a BIG God! Based on Mark Batterson's book - The Circle Maker

TEXT: Numbers 11 TITLE: Praying with Excellence - small people…BIG PRAYERS! SERIES: Being the Church with Excellence TOPIC: Prayer OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 10, 2013 PROP.: As a circle maker, it’s important that we are praying BIG prayers, because we serve a BIG ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You Pray When The Going Is Good

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 26, 2006

Some believers think they are ’good’ Christians when they pray when times are bad... but we need to learn to pray when the times are good

Date Written: July 1, 2006 Date Preached: July 2, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: You Might Be a Healthy Christian if… Sermon Title: You Pray When Things Are Going Good Sermon Text: James 5:13-16 (NKJV) Introduction: In a county that was formerly a dry ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Praying For Justice Against Your Adversary

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 25, 2010

The platitude, 'Just keep praying,' seldom helps us in our struggle to persist in prayer. What encourage does the parable of the unjust judge give?

Text: Luke 18:1-8 Theme: Keep Praying for Justice against Your Adversary Season: Pentecost 22c Date: October 24, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Keep-Praying-for-Justice-against-Your-Adversary-Luke18_1-8.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Pray " Can We Test God Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 19, 2011

How our tithe can unleash a tremendous blessing from God.

Today we are finishing our series on prayer. Next week we will be talking about heaven. We have gone through a number of passages on prayer. But for prayer to be real to you, you have to have a relationship with God. Words will only go so far if you heart is not in it. Our heart is not in prayer ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Watch, Pray, Stand Luke 21:36 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Mar 15, 2014

Recognize the signs, rather than being caught in the Worldview of the day. Pray Always, rather than allowing addictions to dominate your consciousness. Stand before the Son of Man, rather than falling into the traps of the devil. Watch, Pray always, Stand

Luke 21:34 “But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. 35 For it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth. 36 Watch therefore, and pray always that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:34-38

Denomination: *other

Jesus Prays That Our Faith May Not Fail Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 30, 2013

We understand that we are sinful and weak, but like the martyrs, we pray that our faith may not fail so we may witness to Christ in His Church.

Thursday of the 22nd Week in Course Light of Faith There are little coves along the Sea of Galilee that are fronted by natural amphitheaters. At one of these, Jesus, pressed by the crowds, got into Peter’s boat and put out a couple of meters so more could hear him. He spoke the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

I Taught You To Pray Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018

You can do much after you pray, but you accomplish nothing spiritually without prayer

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. PRAYER WAS FOUNDATIONAL TO MY MINISTRY 1. I had so much to do in ministry that I spent time in prayer before, during and after. 2. I had pressure from the crowds, satanic opposition, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12, Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For God's Mercy On People? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 3, 2018

God already gave His full mercy on all people through the Cross of Christ; how should we pray for people sinning?

Let us continue our worship by now listening to what God has to say through His Word; please open your Bibles to Exodus 32…. As we had been noting, the Israelites had experienced the power and love of God as they were freed from slavery and headed to the Promise Land. Although the Israelites were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:7-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible