Sermons on Pray In Jesus Name:

Jesus Was Born To Declare War

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Nov 25, 2013

In Revelation 12 John cryptically describes his vision of what was really happening when Jesus was being born. It was a declaration of war. The devil’s forces were in an uproar. This war is very significant and relevant to us in our everyday lives.

TITLE: Christmas Is A Declaration of War 11-25-2013 Text: Revelation 12:1–12 Then I witnessed in heaven an event of great significance. I saw a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon beneath her feet, and a crown of twelve stars on her head. 2 She was pregnant, and she cried out because ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Name That Means Salvation From God - Jesus!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 10, 2011

Using rev. Gavin Tyte’s Beatbox Bible rendition of Luke 2: 1-21, this short talk is for St. John’s school, Billericay Christmas carol concert, and also for Buttsbury Juniors years 5 and 6

Now we probably all know about the X-Factor; but who’s aware of the Nativity factor? It’s a competition run by ITV to retell the Nativity in no more than 3 minutes in the most creative way possible. A bit like the X factor finals the Nativity Factor entries have ranged from very good to very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Our Advocate

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

The ministry of Jesus as our Advocate. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Great Titles of Jesus - Advocate Reading: 1 John chapter 2 verses 1-6. Ill: • A speaker at a Harvest Festival service; • Asked the children to name some of the things they saw on display. • One boy said; “Carrots”. • Another said; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

The Time Has Come To Pray #8 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 14, 2004

1. Jesus said, "I pray for those who WILL believe in me" 2. Jesus said, "That all of them may be one" 3. Jesus said, "I have given them the glory that You gave Me"

January 14, 2004 Title: The Time Has Come...to Pray #8 Text: John 17:20-23 Introduction 1. Tonight we will continue to observe Christ as He prays to His Father... Christ is quickly nearing the time in His ministry when He will be arrested... condemned to die... horribly mutilated... and killed ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Nazarene

The Time Has Come To Pray #7 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 14, 2004

1. Joy 2. Holiness 3. Evangelism (3 qualities at all Christians SHOULD portray, yet so few do)

December 16, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come...to Pray Text: John 17:13-19 Introduction 1. On these Wednesday Evenings, we have been observing Christ... we have been onlookers, much like those early disciples... watching Christ as He prays to His Father... listening and learning... drawing ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-19

Denomination: Nazarene

The Time Has Come To Pray #9 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 21, 2004

The Last Will and Testament of Jesus. 1. That the disciples with be with Me in Heaven. 2. That the disciples will see Me in My glory. 3. Jesus will be IN us.

January 21, 2004 Title: The Time Has Come...to Pray #9 Subtitle: Last Will and Testament of Jesus Text: John 17:24-26 Introduction 1. My wife and I have made a will. it probably needs updated... because it was one we completed years ago... before we lived in Florida. 2. People make a will ...read more

Scripture: John 17:24-26

Denomination: Nazarene

The Time Has Come To Pray #3 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 12, 2003

1. We should find our refuge in God. 2. Our Main Goal Is to Glorify God. 3. Eternal Life is impossible by any other way.

October 22, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come to Pray Text: John 17:1-5 Introduction 1. The last few Wednesday Evenings, we have been looking at the "Lord’s Prayer"... not the one found in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount... where Jesus teaches the disciples to pray..."Our Father, who art in ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

The Time Has Come To Pray #6 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 19, 2003

1. Jesus is on our side! He prays for us! 2. IN the world, not OF the world 3. Unity

November 19, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come...To Pray #6 Text: John 17:9-11 Introduction 1. Jesus is praying to His Father... and we have the opportunity to look on... and listen in as He is speaking to God... 2. Let’s hear His prayer... and allow it to speak to us this evening. Read Text: ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Jabez: Overcoming The Significance Of A Sorrowful Name

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Aug 7, 2011

Jabez' mother named him 'Sorrow,' but the LORD kept this man of prayer from experiencing it. We ought to pray faithfully to God, asking Him to help us in any weighty task and to bring about what is dear to our hearts and according to His will.

Turn to 1 Chronicles 4... In the book of 1 Chronicles, there is a man given honor in the middle of a genealogy of very important people, including many kings. His name is short, so we don't have a Maher-shalal-hash-baz. We have Jabez, essentially pronounced "Ya-Bates" in Hebrew. Many have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time To Pray

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 6, 2015

Saints it is time that we made prayer a priority in our daily living. If you do not have a regular prayer time you need to establish one. Jesus did. If you do not have a war room of your own you need to make one today.

Time for Prayer Psalm 66:18-20 18 If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me: 19 But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer. 20 Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me. Lately I have been made aware that people in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus And Prayer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025

Jesus did not pray to change God’s will, rather He prayed to discover God’s will.

A. JESUS’ PRAYER INTENSITY 1. He didn’t consider prayer a light thing. “And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground” (Luke 22:44). 2. Jesus went through terrible struggles when He became our sin. “He begged God, ‘If ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7, Luke 22:42

Denomination: Baptist

We Learn To Pray By Praying Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008

What the Church needs today is not more machinery or better,... From the beginning of time, men have prayed, Genesis 4:26. In all types of places, at all times and in every conceivable situation, men have prayed. Christian and heathen alike have spent mas

Illustration: A heart-broken little girl began to kneel and pour out her heart to God in the altar at her local church. She did not know what to say. As she wept speechless, she began to remember what her Father had told her, "God knows your needs even before you pray, and he can answer when you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A. B. C. Holy Name Of Jesus. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 23, 2024

January 1st, All Years.

Numbers 6:22-27, Psalm 8:1-9, Galatians 4:4-7, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 2:15-21 A). THE RICHES OF HIS GRACE. Numbers 6:22-27. Jews and Christians alike are familiar with the so-called Aaronic blessing of NUMBERS 6:24-26. Yet this blessing is not in the power of the priest to accomplish. Rather, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27, Psalm 8:1-9, Galatians 4:4-7, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 2:15-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Did Jesus Condemn Women Preaching? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 18, 2024

The Bible does not explicitly say that women should not preach. However, there are some passages that have been interpreted as limiting the role of women in teaching and preaching.

The role of women in preaching and teaching God's word has been a topic of debate in some religious circles. However, a closer examination of Scripture and the early church reveals that women have always played a vital role in sharing the Gospel and leading others to Christ. Let us explore the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:12, Luke 4:18-19, Judges 4:4-9

Simon's New Name Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 27, 2005

4th of 7 messages on the transformation of Simon into Peter. This message focuses on the blessing and responsibility of confessing Jesus as Lord.

Simon’s New Name Ricky vs. Richard. My mother wanted Ricky. My dad wanted Richard in case I grew up to be a minister. Now that I’m a preacher I prefer Rick – or maybe “Flash”. Just kidding! That was Charlie Brown’s secret desire – to be called “Flash” by his friends and of course Lucy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ