Sermons on Pray Honestly:

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

A Time To Stop Praying

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Feb 1, 2022

The people of Israel are facing the sea, and the Egyptians are coming in fury to take them hostage again. They are filled with fear and trembling, and want to cry out to God for his power to rescue them? God says do not stop to pray but get moving.

The people of Israel are facing the sea, and the Egyptians are coming in fury to take them hostage again. They are filled with fear and trembling, and what more appropriate time could their be to cry out to God for his power to rescue them? Nevertheless, God does not want them to be crying to him. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:15

24) – "Praying With Confidence” Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 4, 2022

Jesus concludes The Lord's Prayer in the same way He began it by simply Glorifying and Reverencing God. When we Know and recognise that God is in control over His Kingdom, that He has the Power, and that all glory is due Him - we can pray with confidence.

LORD TEACH US TO PRAY 24) – “Praying With Confidence” TEXT: Matthew 6:13 As we continue our study of the Lord’s Prayer… Today we are not only going to get a glimpse of how Jesus closes out and concludes His prayer, But I want us to talk about how you and I… By following His example - can Pray ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Alert And Always Praying

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 4, 2022

Christians must strive to be in constant dialogue with God the Father. We can live a life of prayer that is constant, intense and unselfish.

BILLY MITCHELL! THE FATHER OF WHAT IS NOW KNOWN AS THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE. THE YEAR IS 1919, AND THIS WORLD WAR ONE HERO WAS CONVINCED THAT MASTERING THE SKIES WAS THE KEY TO VICTORY IN COMBAT. ALTHOUGH IT COST HIM HIS CAREER, MITCHELL CONTINUED HIS ALL-OUT PUBLIC CAMPAIGN FOR AIRPOWER. HE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18, Ephesians 6:12, James 5:16, Matthew 26:41, Colossians 4:2, Luke 21:36, 1 Peter 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus Prays For The Believer

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 17, 2021

This is a message from a series on great prayers of the Bible.

Title: “Jesus Prays for His Disciples” Script: John 17:9-26 Type: Series on Prayer Where: GNBC 7-18-21 Intro: Five Williams College students met in August of 1806, in a grove of trees near the Hoosack River, near what is today, Williamstown, MA, and debated the theology of missionary ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go! And Pray In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 3, 2025

The 21st century believer is bombarded on every side — temptations, anxieties, cultural pressures, distractions, spiritual deception, and the subtle erosion of biblical conviction. Into this battlefield Paul gives us a clear command to pray in the Spirit.

Go! And Pray in the Spirit Introduction – Gripped by a Call to Battle Church, if there were ever a time when the people of God must awaken to the reality of spiritual warfare, it is now. The 21st century believer is bombarded on every side — temptations, anxieties, cultural pressures, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18, Matthew 26:41, Colossians 4:2-3, Hebrews 4:16, Romans 10:13, Ephesians 2:1, Isaiah 59:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pray Like Christ

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 2, 2026

Pray like Christ

PRAY LIKE CHRIST (JOHN 17) Pastor H.B. Charles tells about a woman who showed up at his church with the same simple prayer. “O Lord, thank you Jesus,” week after week. The kids at church laughed each time she opened her mouth because they knew it would be the same prayer—”O Lord, thank you ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When The Wind Prays

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 10, 2025

The same God who moved in the tops of David’s trees still moves through every heart that longs for Him.

1. The Meeting in Kalimpong It was the early 1950s, in the hill town of Kalimpong—that last green shoulder of India before the snow peaks of Tibet. My father had been assigned there as a young medical missionary. He could look north and see the white ridge of Kanchenjunga, so close it almost felt ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:22-25, John 3:8, Romans 8:26-27, Acts 17:27, Hosea 6:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Praying For Soul Winners

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Nov 14, 2025

This message outlines four essential qualities of prayer that empower soul winners and open doors for the Gospel.

Text: Colossians 4:2–3 (KJV) Theme: The vital partnership between the prayer warrior and the soul winner. INTRODUCTION Every great movement of evangelism in Scripture was born in prayer. Before Pentecost, the disciples were praying. Before Paul and Barnabas were sent out, the church was praying. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Stay Alert And Pray SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Stay alert and pray, so that you won't fall into temptation. Being alert enhances our prayers, as every enemy we identify pushes us to pray more fervently. Furthermore, being alert is a form of prayer. If we are truly alert, the act of watching itself becomes a prayer.

In the Bible, Jesus instructs his disciples to "Watch and pray, so that you will not fall into temptation" (Matthew 26:41, NIV). This command holds great significance for believers today. By understanding the importance of watching and praying, we can overcome temptation and live a victorious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:40-41

Topics: Prayer, Temptation

Praying For Heavenly Showers SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

We need to fervently pray and ask God to open the flood gates of Heaven and bless us with His divine rain.

Introduction: The phrase "Let It Rain!" is a plea for God to send a spiritual rain onto our world. Just as April showers bring May flowers, we need the refreshing rain of God's presence in our lives. Rain has various benefits in the natural world, such as quenching thirst, cleansing, softening ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Topics: Prayer, Faith

Jesus Prays For You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Understand and find comfort in the fact that Jesus prays for us, interceding on our behalf, which is a testament to God's profound love for us.

Good morning, family. What a blessing it is to be gathered here today in the presence of God. There's a beautiful quote from A.W. Tozer that says, "God never hurries. There are no deadlines against which he must work. Only to know this is to quiet our spirits and relax our nerves." Let that sink ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:32

Topics: Peace

Praying For My Family PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the importance and power of prayer in protecting our families from spiritual attacks, drawing lessons from the story of Nehemiah and his people.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're turning our attention to the book of Nehemiah, specifically, chapter 4, verses 1-23. Our focus will be on the need for prayer for our families, the enemies ready to attack our families, and the power of praying for our families. As Dwight L. Moody once ...read more

Topics: Prayer

When You Pray PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Unpack the deeper meaning and benefits of the Lord's Prayer, emphasizing its power as a two-way conversation with God.

Good morning, church family! Today's sermon will focus on the power of prayer, specifically the Lord’s Prayer. Now, I know many of us have said the Lord’s Prayer countless times, but have we ever truly unpacked its meaning and the benefits it brings into our lives? The late Billy Graham once said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Topics: Lord's Prayer

Praying Women Win PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the power of consistent, daily prayer, accessible to all believers, regardless of status or gender, and its transformative potential in our lives. Key

I want you to imagine with me for a moment. Picture a small, humble home in the heart of Jerusalem. The air is thick with the scent of freshly baked bread, and the sound of children playing in the streets filters through the open window. In this home, a woman kneels with her hands clasped tightly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-10

Topics: Prayer, Battles, Victory