Sermons on Pray Honestly:

Praying Like Jabez Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004

Bold praying like Jabez --not praying Jabez’s prayer--will lead us closer to the center of God’s will for our lives.

The Prayer of Jabez 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Have you read the little book The Prayer of Jabez by Bruce Wilkinson? If you haven’t, you are one of the few who hasn’t. Dr. Bruce Wilkinson’s book has made Christian publishing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Too Pooped To Pray Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 5, 2004

When spiritual exhaustion strikes, we fail to pray. It means that we have not dealt with our control issues, and we compromise principle to save ourselves. But God will give us a sign of His presence, even when we do not ask.

There is a weariness of heart that goes so deep, it puts us in danger of losing our souls. There is an exhaustion of the soul that goes so far inside us that, if someone does not do for us what we cannot do for ourselves, we wiII be lost in despair. There is a weariness of heart, an exhaustion of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Teach Me To Pray Series

Contributed by Dale Miller on Jul 9, 2004

Jesus gives us the model prayer, we need to pray it, not just recite it.

MUB 07.11.04 MATT 6;5-9 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 men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Now Let's Pray Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Nov 20, 2002

Last message in our study through the book of James

A Life of Works Produced By Faith Part 19 “Now Let Us Pray” Introduction Last Monday we celebrated what some have called a much forgotten holiday, Veterans Day. Are have been blessed with many great privileges in this great nation because of many who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, laying ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray For The Lost

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Dec 23, 2005

If we want to see our Loved ones saved, we need to know how to effectivly pray for them.

How to Pray for the Lost Text: Rom 10:1-4 1 Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. 2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

We Must Pray Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

We must pray as we try to change the world around us!

Introduction: Sponge Bob Square Pants movie clip Alright, I admit, I probably should have used a movie clip from Saving Private Ryan or Braveheart in order to talk about being men, but I didn’t have either of those, so Sponge Bob will have to do. Besides, the line that is repeated over and over ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying In The New Year

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 1, 2006

If we fail to pray we fail to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. We miss out on one the greatest privileges of our life. Connecting with the creator of the Universe! So we know prayer is a privilege but I also want to look at it’s purpose, pattern, an

Intro: Is our church looking to have a purposeful, powerful year for the Lord Jesus Christ in 2006? As your pastor I am expecting great things from this New Year. Shall we go to seminars to find out how to be purposeful and powerful for the Lord? Shall we have guest speakers that will encourage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

When The Church Prays

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

When the church prays as a body, God accomplishes great things in His world.

September 16, 2001 Acts 4:23-31 “When the church prays” 1. The church prays in response to God‘s actions. (4:23-24)  They were thankful for God’s deliverance. [recount the events that led up to this impromptu prayer meeting] Sometimes, God chooses to rescue His people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

When Mamma Prays Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 10, 2009

The Bible tells us that God closed up Hannah’s womb. Really? Would He do that, or was this the kind of comment where we call something an "act of God?"

Real Mothers are special people. Real mothers would like to be able to eat a whole candy bar (all by themselves) and drink a Coke without any "floaters" in it. Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils are probably in the sandbox. Real Mothers often have sticky floors, filthy ovens and happy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray, Give, Go

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Feb 22, 2010

Designed as a short, punchy talk to motivate people for mission.

Naomi Reed writes a regular column in ‘The Pulse’ magazine. The article is called, ‘Pray, Give, Go’. We ought to be praying for mission, we ought to be giving to mission, and we ought to be sending workers into the field.   I think Naomi has missed the most common response ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Part One: Pray! Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Feb 23, 2009

The first in a four-sermon series about the Biblical response to uncertain times.

Looking for more sermon ideas from Andy Stanley? Visit www.andystanleysermons.org. ****** Introduction 1. When the fasten seatbelt sign comes on, it means one of three things: You are taking off, landing, or experiencing turbulence. All three are critical times during a flight. Why? Because all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008

This prayer is often wrongly used, however. We are not to just mindlessly repeat it from rote memory, but we are to use it as a framework upon which we can build a prayer life that is offered to God, heard and answered by Him, and one that glorifies His

Illustration: A little boy was saying his bedtime prayers with his mother: "Lord, bless Mommy and Daddy, and God, GIVE ME A NEW BICYCLE!!!" Mom: "God’s not deaf, son. Boy: "I know, Mom, but Grandma’s in the next room, and she’s hard of hearing! Read: Matthew 6: 5 -15 Introduction: This passage is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Pray For This Year

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 6, 2013

Paul’s prayer for the Colossians teaches us how to pray for ourselves and others this year.

“What To Pray For This Year” Colossians 1:9-14 Today is the first Sunday of a New Year! Perhaps you made a New Years resolution. Many of us do. Here is some interesting information about New Years resolutions from thee University of Scranton. Journal of Clinical Psychology, (Published: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14, Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Always Pray But Not Nag! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 21, 2013

Always talk to God with everything that you do!

We continue our worship of God through the Gospel of Luke; the Good News of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Please open your Bibles to Luke Chapter 18….. We noted several weeks back from Chapter 14 of Luke that God Jesus Christ looks for not just followers but true disciples. And so, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Pray Powerfully Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

James encourages believers not only to pray, but to pray powerfully!

JAMES 5:16 HOW TO PRAY POWERFULLY “Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” How would you describe your prayer life? Are the prayers you offer vibrant and vigorous? Or are ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist