Sermons on Pray In Faith:

Pray And Praise Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 21, 2014

With the ups and downs of life there is something we can do to make any situation better, to respond to any situation. Talk to God!

Pray and Praise: James 5:13-20 As I get older I notice that life, is really full of swings and roundabouts, those times that people describe as ups and downs or seasons. You could be having a great day one of those ones when people are generally cherry and greet one another with a smile and enjoy ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20, 1 Kings 19:9-18, Psalm 31:9-12, Psalm 92:1-5, Matthew 6:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Pray With Expectancy Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 6, 2020

Prayer that Works takes work, along with persistence, risk, and righteousness before God. In this sermon, we're going to try to close the gap between what we say about prayer and what we practice.

Good morning. I invite you to turn in your copy of God’s Word to James chapter 5, but also to put a bookmark in 1 Kings chapter 18, because we are going to spend some time there as well. The story is told of the western town that had experienced a hard drought. One of the local churches announced ...read more

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

Denomination: Baptist

Why Pray?

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 10, 2013

So many people do not use one of the greatest resource that the believer has, and that is prayer. Do you think of prayer as something to use only in an emergency? Do you believe you have a better hold on your life than God could? Do you want any thing out

James 4:1-3 Intro: Prayer, which allows the believer to communicate with God each day and at any time, is one of the most neglected resources we have in God. The average believer oftentimes considers prayer the last resort, only used when life gets out of hand. In this ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Revival Praying Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

Revival Praying

Psalm 80:3, 7, & 19 Revival Praying - Turn us again O God 1. The Simple Request - Turn us again - The Need for this Turning The ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Praying In The Belly

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 14, 2010

Description – The fourth message in the 2010 Lenten series

(Slide 1) This morning I begin with a desire to hear from you. In a moment, I am going to ask you a series of questions and all that I want you to do is to do is raise your hands to “yes” or “no” ask I them, ok? Ready? Here we go! (1A)Question 1: Did you pray last week? ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Be Alert And Pray! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 19, 2010

we are to be aware of situations then pray, especially for missionaries!

Our children have reminded us of what we must do when the days of evil come. As Christians today, how are we doing in taking our stand with the attacks of the devil? We are to put on the Full Armor of God on a daily basis for the days of evil are upon us! How do we do this on a practical basis? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Watch And Pray

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 21, 2020

Watch and pray, so that you will not fall into temptation. Watching excites prayer, for every enemy we see will move us to pray more earnestly. Moreover, watching is prayer. If there be true watching, the watching itself is prayer.

WATCH AND PRAY “Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "What! Could you not watch with me one hour? Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:40-41, 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying With Persistence

Contributed by Erik Estep on Oct 20, 2011

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see a demonstration of the power of prayer that comes w/persistence. And thru a man named Daniel, we’re going to see how we can begin to take steps that will help us pray w/persistence.

“Praying with Persistence” Daniel 10: 1-14 May 16, 2010 Intro: There was a lady who lived way out in the country in Wales. And she went to a great deal of trouble and expense to have electricity brought to her home. However, after a couple of months, the electric company noticed ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Praying To The Father

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

Principles for prayer

"FOR THIS CAUSE I BOW MY KNEES UNTO THE FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, OF WHOM THE WHOLE FAMILY IN HEAVEN AND EARTH IS NAMED." Verses 1 and 14 begin with the same three words: "FOR THIS CAUSE." The words, "FOR THIS CAUSE," refer back to Paul’s description in chapter 2 of what the Gentiles had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Pray Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

The power of prayer is relationship; it is our relationship of knowing Both God and his plans that guided Abraham’s prayers - the same knowledge ought also to guide ours.

LEARNING TO PRAY: The power of Relationship in prayer The Lords Prayer starts out with words that are all quite familiar to us. Can you quote the first line for me? <pause> "Pray, then, in this way: ’Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. (Matthew 6:9) In teaching us that single ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Pray?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2011

Prayer is our primary means of seeing God work in others’ lives. Because it is our means of “plugging into” God’s power, it is our means of defeating Satan and his army that we are powerless to overcome by ourselves. Therefore, may God find us often befor

Opening illustration: Three ministers were talking about prayer in general and the appropriate and effective positions for prayer. As they were talking, a telephone repairman was working on the phone system in the background. One minister shared that he felt the key was in the hands. He always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival Praying Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

Revival Praying

Psalm 85 Revival Praying 1. The Psalmist's Praise For - God's Patience - 1 Lord, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: God's Power - thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob. God's Pardon - 2 Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, A Divine Work - ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Praying With Confidence Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 18, 2013

There is great confidence that comes from knowing that we have eternal life right now. But what about the needs & problems of daily life? Jesus helped people when He was here on earth; does He still help us? Is He responsible for & responsive to His child

1 JOHN 5: 14-17 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] PRAYING WITH CONFIDENCE [James 5:14-20] It is wonderful to know that Jesus is God, and to know Him through His abiding-through His living- in our life. There is also great confidence that comes from knowing that we have eternal life right now. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-17, 2 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

When You Pray

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001

Let’s allow the Master Teacher to teach us as He taught His disciples how to pray.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Suppose that I should call you up tomorrow morning about 10:00, after you have been working for a couple of hours or so, & asked you, "Have you prayed yet today?" How would you respond to that? Would you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Watch And Pray

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 24, 2008

Prayer gives us the strength to face the challenges of life in the last days. It is our reliance on God that grants the victory. We need that resolve today.

Let’s look at the theme verse for the last Retreat. • 1 Peter 4:7 says, “The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.” • There is an end to this world. And we are now nearer its end than before. • And therefore, Peter says, there are some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible