Sermons on Pray In Jesus Name:

How To Pray For Your Pastor/Church

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 26, 2009

Why prayer for Pastors/Churches is necessary and 3 important times to pray for your Pastor.

A. WHY PRAY FOR YOUR PASTOR? 1. Because his victories are (your) the church’s victories. “When Moses held up his hand (in prayer), Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed” (Ex. 17:11). 2. Because God’s people are captive to godless forces. Daniel (9:1-23) ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:11

Denomination: Baptist

Praying The Proverbs: Lesson 1: The Fool

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2006

Do everything possible to get a fool out of your life. “Cast out the fool and contention will leave” (22:10). Paul says, “What part has a believer with an unbeliever? What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living Go

A. ABOUT PROVERBS 1. A proverb is a brief pithy saying or popular saying that encapsulates a practical truth in one or two lines. Notice “verb” is part of the word Proverbs suggesting action. 2. Purpose: “Apply your heart to knowledge so you will gain wisdom.” a. Knowledge: learning a lot of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Husbands And Wives Praying Together Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2024

Let us explore a vital aspect of Christian marriage: the importance of husbands and wives praying together.

The Importance of Husbands and Wives Praying Together Today, we will explore a vital aspect of Christian marriage: the importance of husbands and wives praying together. Though the Bible does not have a single verse that explicitly commands couples to pray together, it is rich with principles and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:5-6, Ephesians 5:25-26, James 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying Paul's Letters: Lesson 3

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 10, 2008

Today we will continue with lesson 3 of our series Praying Paul’s Letters.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Praying Paul’s Letters Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 3 March 9, 2008 A. WHAT LETTERS MEAN 1. Tremendous cost. Pony Express. 2. Death. Civil War secrets. 3. Authority. The king’s seal. 4. Sentimental. Read a love letter two dozen times. 5. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When Mama Prays?

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014

A Godly mother is one of the most powerful forces on earth. They have within their hands the ability to shape the future with their children. Thank you Pastor Jeff Strite for the original outline.

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: Baptist

Becoming A Circle Maker - Praying With Excellence Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 18, 2013

loosely based on Mark Batterson's The Circle Maker. As we circle our “Jericho” in prayer, we need to trust God’s promises and Be Specific in what we want God to do.

TEXT: Joshua 6:1 TITLE: Praying with Excellence - BECOMING A CIRCLE MAKER SERIES: Being the Church with Excellence TOPIC: Prayer OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 3, 2013 PROP. As we circle our “Jericho” in prayer, we need to trust God’s promises and Be Specific in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Praying Life" For Men Only

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 29, 2011

For men - How to be the spiritual head of your household.

For Men Only August 29, 2011 Hi guys it is great to speak to all of you again. My e mail to you today is to encourage you. But in order to encourage you I also want you to have the tools in this life to succeed. I get a lot of prayer requests and e mails from wives. Their number one issue ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:28

Faith That Feeds On Crumbs Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

We don't always recognize when God is testing us. Most of the time the tests are disguised as trouble, trials, and adversity. A discussion of the four characteristics of great faith.

INTRODUCTION This year we’ve been going through the Gospel According to Mark and we’re picking up where we left off before we started our emphasis on Missions and Christmas. This message is entitled, “Faith That Feeds on Crumbs.” When I first read this passage, I was in for a big surprise. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Willing To Pray Dangerous Prayers? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 13, 2014

Are you willing to pray a prayer that if God answered it, it would change you? Are you willing to pray a pray that could transform your life?

We are continuing our series on Poweful Prayers and this morning as always, I start with a question: ARE YOU WILLING TO PRAY DANGEROUS PRAYERS? What do I mean by dangerous? Are you willing to pray a prayer that if God answered it, it would change you? Are you willing to pray a pray that could ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying With Big Faith Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019

Apply faith principles to your prayers so God can move mountains – problems in your life.

A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. Understand where and how to develop your faith. 2. To be encouraged and motivated to grow your faith. 3. To apply faith principles to your prayers so God can move mountains – problems in your life. B. INTRODUCTION 1. Growing in faith is expected. “As newborn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20, Romans 10:17

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Until Your Morning Comes

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Aug 17, 2016

There’s nothing permanent about what you are facing today. That problem will last for only a night, for only a season. But you must be ready to pray until you see your morning season

One of the most encouraging passages in the Bible is Psalm 30:5. The verse reads: “For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favour lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for a night but joy comes in the morning”. No matter how long a problem may have gone on for, no matter how difficult ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord, Teach Me To Pray: Repentance Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 25, 2017

A message on Repentace on Prayer. P - Praise, R - Repentance, A- Ask, Y - Yield

Title: Lord, Teach Us To Pray: Repentance Theme: Showing the importance of Repentance in Prayer Text: Matthew 6:5 - 15 Giving Scripture Matthew 6:19-21 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; (20) but lay up for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Can We Pray Up A Prophet?

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jul 23, 2010

This sermon is about Hannah dedicating praying for a child but giving him to God, which in turns means the raising up of a Prophet! What if we prayed for god to raise up from among us a National Prophet?

Illustration: Laurel and I with our first child. She didn’t want any pain meds… and then she did… a few minutes later, holding our first born son… the pain was gone. Interesting thing about birth, the mother can be exhausted, and in pain, shouting at their husband ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:4-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Those Praying Saints: The Power Of Intercession Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on May 10, 2025

If you’re ready to take your place among the praying saints, lift your hands and declare: “Lord, make me a praying saint! Use me to intercede! Use me to cover my family! Use me to stand in the gap!"

Those Praying Saints: The Power of Intercession Text: James 5:16 (KJV) “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” Introduction: The Legacy of the Praying Saints Church, let me tell you something: we wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for those praying ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Shows Us His Love In Prayer

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 25, 2004

EASTER 7(A) - Jesus show us his love in prayer when he prays glorify your only Son and protect your children.

JESUS REVEALS HIS LOVE IN PRAYER John 17:1-11 - May 23, 2004 - Easter 7 JOHN 17:1-11 1After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: "Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 2For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran