Sermons on Pray In The Spirit:

Go! And Pray With Confidence Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 2, 2025

Prayer is not merely a religious duty; it is a divine privilege. Through prayer, we commune with the Creator of the universe. Yet, how often do we approach God with hesitation, doubting whether He hears us or will answer our petitions?

Go! And Pray with Confidence 1 John 5:14-15 (NLT): "And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. And since we know he hears us when we make our requests, we also know that he will give us what we ask for." Introduction: The Privilege of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15, Hebrews 4:16, Ephesians 3:12, Matthew 6:10, James 4:3, Psalm 34:17, Jeremiah 29:12, Matthew 7:11, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

For This Child I Prayed;

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

For this child I prayed;

1 Samuel 1 ch v. 27 "For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:" 1. HANNAH'S PROBLEM - v. 2 "And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah: and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children." ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Prays For Himself

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 5, 2018

Is it selfish to pray for one's needs first?

Jesus Prays for Himself John 17:1-5 The prayer Jesus offers in the 17th chapter of John has often been called the Lord’s prayer in the sense that the one He taught the disciples on the Sermon on the Mount is more rightly “The Disciple’s Prayer. The prayer that Jesus offers at the end of the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Prayed For Me Series

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Aug 27, 2001

2nd night of Revival Series focusin on theme of Philippians 1:19.

JESUS PRAYED FOR ME Tonight, on this second watch night, we greet you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. We count it all joy that the LORD has watched over us and has counted us again among the living. We give honor tonight to GOD, to the highly esteemed pastor ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19, Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Dangerous Prayers

Contributed by Mark Green on Jul 5, 2005

Praying like Jesus will mean praying dangerous prayers.

I love technology…especially when it works. I am some what technologically challenged. That means my 11 year old has to program the DVD player for me and my 5 year old has to hook up the video games. So imagine my surprise when I arrive at BCC and I am presented with my very own cell phone. I still ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pray, Give, Go

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Feb 22, 2010

Designed as a short, punchy talk to motivate people for mission.

Naomi Reed writes a regular column in ‘The Pulse’ magazine. The article is called, ‘Pray, Give, Go’. We ought to be praying for mission, we ought to be giving to mission, and we ought to be sending workers into the field.   I think Naomi has missed the most common response ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Praying In The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Asiri Perera on Jun 15, 2006

The privilege we have to pray in the name of Jesus

Asking (Praying) in the Name of Jesus Reading Luke 11: 1-12 Very truly, I tell you, if you ask anything of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. 24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete. John16:23-24(NRSV) Jn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Teach Me To Pray Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 13, 2009

Music is the medley of the soul. And when we have a song to sing we are joyous. So tonight I want us to look at another hymn, one that is not found in our Baptist hymnal though, but none the same a very good song to pray each day.

Prayers We Sing Series Teach Me to Pray Luke 11:1 Intro Music is the medley of the soul. And when we have a song to sing we are joyous. So tonight I want us to look at another hymn, one that is not found in our Baptist hymnal though, but none the same a very good song to pray each day. It is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For A Spiritual Breakthrough Series

Contributed by David Carter on Jul 18, 2014

The devil wants us to have a breakdown but God wants us to have a breakthrough - This sermon will instruct us how to pray for a Spiritual Breakthrough

PRAYING FOR A SPIRITUAL BREAKTHROUGH MATTHEW 6: 9-13 - JESUS SAID, IN THIS MANNER, THEREFORE, PRAY: OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN, HALLOWED BE YOUR NAME. YOUR KINGDOM COME. YOUR WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN. GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD. AND FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS, AS WE FORGIVE OUR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There's No "I" In Pray Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

The first in a series on Christ's teaching on prayer from the Sermon on the Mount.

“There’s No ‘I” in Pray” Matthew 6:1,5-8 pMarch 15, 2009 Prayer is a subject about which every single Christian will say, “I believe in it! Prayer is important!” At the same time, it’s a subject about which many Christians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Too Busy Not To Pray

Contributed by Shaun Smith on Jul 29, 2003

Amidst the busyness of secular and Christian life, God is calling us to be still and know that He is God.

***It should be noted that parts of this sermon have come from the fantastic resource Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire by Jim Cymbala.*** My prayer for today is that we would all be challenged. Not that we would come to church expecting to leave feeling warm and fuzzy. But that, at the end of our time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying With Great Expectation Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 31, 2007

This sermon encourages believers to pray with great expectations because God sees out trials, God hears our prayers and God will deal with our enemies.

Subject: Praying With Great Expectations Acts 12:5-25 Introduction: The graphic scene of Acts 12 is not strange to the Church. The church has always faced opposition. Since its inception, the devil has been trying to stop the church and even to destroy the church. But each persecution has cause the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Methodist

If My People Pray

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Sep 19, 2015

We're going to look at an old passage of scripture today, we are going to focus on one verse, one phrase that God spoke and which we today consider one of the deepest revelations about the power and pattern of prayer.

If My People… June 21st, 2015 2 Chronicles 7:14 Who here would like to know that God hears you when you pray? Who wants to be forgiven of any and all wrongs done to others or towards God? Who wants to be healed from past hurts and live in a community that is experiencing healing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

"The Widow And The Unjust Judge”

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 24, 2018

I believe strongly in prayer and in the power of prayer. And, I believe it is a part of our relationship with God where we can never stop growing in or do too much.

Introduction: Above the door frame of my front door is an elongated plaque mounted. Inscribed upon it are the words, “Handle with Prayer.” Every time you come through that door or walk around the living room, this visible reminder stands as a testament of what to do with everything in life: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Apostolic

Praying In The Middle Of A Storm

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 3, 2002

What should we do when the storms of life threaten to capsize our faith? Pray.

"Leaving the crowd behind, they took [Jesus] along, just as he was, in the boat. . . A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, ’Teacher, don’t you care if we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:36-41

Denomination: Baptist