Sermons on Pray Honestly:

Pray - Pt. 1 - Intimate Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 22, 2011

Prayer is essential. Prayer is neglected. Why? Why spend the time and effort to pray?

Pray Pt. 1 - Intimate I. Introduction Prayer is one of the foundational elements of Christianity. Folks that don't consider themselves Christian and have no intention of ever embracing Christ know that prayer is a basic tenant of Christianity. And yet, as one man said, "Of all the duties enjoined ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying With Authority Pt. 5 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 15, 2011

For some of us who have been taught take it to God in prayer one time and leave it alone are going to be deeply challenged or troubled today. EASY DOESN’T DO IT IN PRAYER!

Praying With Authority (Pt. 5) October 30, 2011 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The African cheetah must run down its prey if it gonna eat and it can run at speeds of 70 miles per hour, but only for a brief amount of time. 1 The cheetah tires very quickly because it has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Redeeming The Time - Pray For The Opportunity

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 25, 2011

How many times, or even years, have you been praying for a loved one to come to Christ? Paul says, 'don't give up'. This is a message of encouragement and lessons learned from Paul about taking opportunities to share Christ with those around you.

2011.10.23.Redeeming the Time William Akehurst HSWC Colossians 4:2-6, 17 Ephesians 5:15-16 How many times have you prayed for something and given up? Have you ever grown tired of praying for someone or something. Colossians 4:2 Paul says, ‘keep at it’. Continue in prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Know Prayer, Then Pray With Urgency! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 29, 2011

Too many talk about prayer, push prayer but don’t pray! I have gone to prayer seminars and heard great teachings on prayer but you know what no one prayed. So today I believe the Spirit of the Lord is telling us to pray so we will start our message today

Series: What is the Spirit saying to the church today? The expression, "what the Spirit says to the churches" occurs in each of the seven letters to the particular churches in the book of Revelation. In these letters, Christ reminds these churches that he sees what is going on in their churches. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God's Church Prays

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 30, 2011

This message from Matthew 18:18-20 reveals Jesus teaching on the power of the church in prayer to bind and loose on earth what God wishes to bind or loose in heaven, the power of agreement in prayer, and Christ's promise to be present in the prayers of tw

When God’s Church Prays Matthew 18:18-20 CHCC – November 20, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Today we’re going to see what Jesus had to say about the prayer ministry of the church. There are NOT a lot of verses to look at because Jesus only talked about the church 2 times. There’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christians Praying & Sharing Together Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 1, 2012

The Christians Praying & Sharing Together. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Christians Praying: notice who is praying (vs 23-24) notice when it was prayed (vs 23&29) notice who they prayed to (vs 24-28) notice what was asked (vs 29-30) notice what happened next (vs 31) The Christians Sharing: notice there was unity (vs 32) there was sharing (vs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37

Denomination: Brethren

How Should We Pray?

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

Prayer is one of the most important activities of a Christian’s life. It is our lifeline! We won’t get far without it. We tend to complicate it sometimes, so I wanted to give some attention to it today with the hope that we will all engage in talking with

How Should We Pray? Matthew 6:5-15 5 "And now about prayer. When you pray, don't be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I assure you, that is all the reward they will ever get. 6 But when you pray, go away by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Prayed For His Disciples

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012

This passage continues Jesus' prayer as He prays for His disciples.

Last week we listened as Jesus prayed for Himself. He asked that God would glorify Him so that He might glorify the Father. And He also asked that He be restored to His former glory. Tonight’s passage continues that prayer as Jesus prays for His disciples. READ verses 9-10. Jesus says ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prayed For Future Believers Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012

We will see how Jesus prayed for future believers. These are those who would believe in Him from that moment to the end of the world. What He prayed is a precious thing for believers, but it is also an indictment against believers of every generation.

We are in the third segment of Jesus’ prayer in John 17. He first prayed for Himself, then He prayed for the disciples. Tonight we will see how Jesus prayed for future believers. These are those who would believe in Him from that moment to the end of the world. What He prayed is a precious ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray A Perfect Prayer

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 20, 2011

There are only 66 words in the Lord’s Prayer, but it can teach us how to pray a perfect prayer. 1. Focus on your Father. 2. Focus on your family. 3. Focus on your faith. 4. Focus on your forgiveness. 5. Focus on your future.

How to Pray a Perfect Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - February 24, 2008 (Revised March 6, 2021 to correct my error about this being the same prayer as the Lord's Prayer in Luke 11:1-4) BACKGROUND: *Do you ever wish you could learn how to pray better? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Through Tough Times Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 4, 2011

How are we to pray during tough times?

What are we hearing today when we listen to the news, prosperous or tough times?? You’ve heard of the saying “When the going gets tough, the tough gets…. going!” How many of you think that Vince Lombardi said that? It was actually legendary Knute Rochne who started that phrase as he coached the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lord, Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Rev. Moses Assniyi on Apr 16, 2011

in the acknowledgement of the prayer life of Jesus, the disciples desired to know how to pray and asked Jesus to teached them how to pray effectively.

TEXT: MATHEW 6:5-8; Luke 11:1 Title: lord, teach us to pray Introduction: Prayer is one of the greatest acts of the Christian. It is an act of fellowship with God. The concern of Jesus here is not whether we do pray or not but the motive behind the prayer. The disciples have taken notice of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Praying Large/ Living Large

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 1, 2010

Prayer changes circumstances. The 4 part prayer of Jabez.

Praying Large/Living Large 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Introduction- This morning I want to introduce you to Jabez. A person who probably was skipped over more than he was read in the Bible until Bruce Wilkerson wrote a book called “The prayer of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Pray The Prayer Of Faith

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 2, 2010

Prayers are made all day long all over the world by all religions and even in hell, remember the rich man prayed in Luke 16 that Abraham would send the poor beggar to give him one drop of water. Most of all these prayers or perhaps none are ever answered.

HOW TO PRAY THE PRAYER OF FAITH Romans 8:14-171 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Jesus Prayed For Complete Unity!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 19, 2010

A short talk for a midweek Communion calling upon local believers to pray for, work for and live for the complete unity that Jesus prayed for. Not uniformity (because we're all different) but UNITY, in Jesus.

Jesus prayed to his Heavenly Father for you. On the night he was betrayed and arrested (John 18:2), after he had washed his disciples’ feet (13:5), Jesus prayed an important prayer for you as individuals, for us together, and for the worldwide body of believers. He prayed for future ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Anglican