Sermons on Pray In Times Of Suffering:

Too Busy Not To Pray

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 13, 2009

When we think we are too busy to pray, we are succumbing to the issue of control: either we suppose we can manage everything or we want to abdicate. Prayer is the way to find priorities and strength.

Let me throw some numbers at you. Imagine that you were in charge of an operation that involves, on the average, some ten thousand people a week, almost all of whom come together at one time. Of these ten thousand or so, not all will get there every time, but sometimes many more than that will show ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

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 For The President And America

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 16, 2008

We are to pray for our leaders even though we may not always agree with what they say or what they may be doing.

PRAYING FOR THE PRESIDENT AND AMERICA Today we’re going to talk for a little while on praying for our president and other leaders of our country & also for our country. Let me say that the king at the time Paul wrote this epistle was Nero, who was an unbeliever and Paul specifically told his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Before He Prayed Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 26, 2023

What is needed in order to have an affective prayer life

“Before He Prayed” 1 Kings 18:17-40 What is needed in order to have an affective prayer life. I. Before Elijah Prayed 1. Elijah Confronted King Ahab Vs.17-18 17 “And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? 18 And he answered, I have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Baptist

God Prays Also Series

Contributed by Daniel Bauder on Oct 29, 2006

This second message in this series shows us God is the one who inspires us to pray

THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER Part Two “God Prays Also” Adapted from a message by Wayne Field Genesis 12:1-4 August 27, 2006 Broadway Baptist Church INTRODUCTION Last week we started a series on prayer. We learned we need to pray with boldness and persistent passion. When we pray we also need to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Time For Patience

Contributed by David Cramer on Apr 7, 2020

An encouragement to be patient in life

Stand and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I will never be ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Ed Gratton on Aug 12, 2018

Introduction to the series based on the Lord's Prayer

1 Teach us to Pray Week 1 Luke 11:2-4, Matthew 6: 9-13 We’re starting a series for the summer called, "Lord, teach us to pray," based on the model prayer of Jesus found in Matthew 6 and the shorter version of that, which is in Luke 11. And over the next couple of months, we’ll take a look at some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:2-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Pray, Prepare And Perform

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 3, 2012

New Year's Sermon or Challenge Sermon for the Church

New Years Day 2012 Acts 1:12-14 First Church – Jerusalem Acts 1:14 – These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. Christ had just ascended to heaven – disciples went back to upper room and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Without Ceasing

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 7, 2015

Luke included the Parable of the Unjust Judge to encourage the people. The parable is about waiting and not losing hope, heart or faith. If we pray earnestly, faithfully and regularly, Jesus will find faith when he does return.

Have you ever wanted something so much that you kept asking for it time and time again until you finally got what you wanted? If so, you can understand how the widow in the Parable of the Unjust Judge felt. She kept going to the judge until he finally decided to hear her case. In Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

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

Learning How To Pray! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 9, 2016

Part 4 of a series on having conversations with God, called Prayer!

Conversations with God - A prayer Lifestyle 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 May 1, 2016 For the past 3 weeks we’ve been looking at some very difficult conversations we have with God. We’ve looked at situations where God may say NO, times when God seems to be late or slow to respond, and times ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Your Choice: Suffer, Or ... - 1 Peter 4:17-19 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 7, 2025

The reason we must glorify God as Christians rather than being ashamed is because it is time for judgment to begin with God's house.

1 Peter 4:12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice to the degree that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17-19

Becoming A Praying Church

Contributed by Sherry Burton on Feb 17, 2007

I Thess 5:17 Pray without ceasing God wants us to become a praying church. And that is what we must do in order for our church to grow.

BECOME A PRAYING CHURCH Open In Prayer I. Read: 1 Thess 5:17 “Pray without ceasing” A. God wants us to become a praying church. And that is what we must do in order for our church to grow. 1. As I have told you in the past, Paul is not telling us to pray 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying For Lost Friends Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 19, 2025

God designed the work of evangelism to happen through prayer. Think of prayer as a street or a boulevard. Evangelism must travel down the street called prayer.

This morning, I want to reintroduce you to something that has the potential to impact your friends and family for all of eternity. I want to see you make an impact on those closest to you through a simple campaign called Prayer, Care, Share. Many of you already have this insert. If you have this ...read more

Scripture: John 6:44, Matthew 13:19, Matthew 9:36, Acts 9:11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prays For You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Understand and find comfort in the fact that Jesus prays for us, interceding on our behalf, which is a testament to God's profound love for us.

Good morning, family. What a blessing it is to be gathered here today in the presence of God. There's a beautiful quote from A.W. Tozer that says, "God never hurries. There are no deadlines against which he must work. Only to know this is to quiet our spirits and relax our nerves." Let that sink ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:32

Topics: Peace