Sermons on Pray Like Jesus:

Eyes Like Jesus

Contributed by Jack Russell on Mar 24, 2020

Like Jesus, Lazarus would die and rise again. Jesus knew the reason for his sickness, and he knew the outcome. But still, he wept. Why?

Eyes of Jesus In one of her short stories, writer Annie Dillard has a scene in which a family is sadly gathered at a grave to commit a loved one's body to the earth. At one point, the minister reads the familiar words from I Corinthians 15, "Where, O Death, is thy sting?" Upon ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Transformed To Be Like Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 2, 2025

God's Spirit is at work in us, refining us, growing the fruit of the Spirit in us. He is transforming us to be like Jesus. How do we sometimes resist this? What does it mean to see each other as ones who are being transformed by the goodness and grace of God?

March 2, 2025 Sermon - “Transformed to Be Like Jesus” Nature is an incredible thing. Most of us have likely had our breath taken away at the site of something in creation. Barbara and I spent our 35th anniversary in Jasper, Alberta and I’m frankly still in awe of the extraordinary beauty of that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:13-15, Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Serving Like Jesus

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 9, 2019

Jesus’ ministry on earth revolved around serving others. This is why He healed people and taught people and, ultimately, died for people. The night before Jesus dies, He gives His disciples a lesson on service. What can we learn from Jesus' service?

Opening Remarks and Introduction A few weeks ago, we started a new Bible study called The Red Letter Challenge and have followed that study with a matching sermon theme. For the past two weeks we’ve looked at the first two chapters of Being and Forgiving. Tonight, we’ll continue the series with ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-15, Mark 10:45, Matthew 22:37-39, Luke 6:43-45, Matthew 25:35-36, 1 Peter 4:8-10, Proverbs 16:2-3, 1 Corinthians 10:31-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Became Just Like Us PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023

This sermon explores the profound mystery of the incarnation, emphasizing how Jesus shared our human experiences to guide us towards righteous living.

Welcome, dear family in faith, to this gathering of hearts and minds under the divine umbrella of His word. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love. We are here to engage with the Word, to allow it to shape us, mold us, and guide ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Topics: Savior, Like Us

In Times Like These Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Mar 24, 2003

God calls His people to trust Him, to live carefully, to be watchful, and to pray in troubled times.

IN TIMES LIKE THESE Luke 21:5-36 Big Idea: God calls His people to trust Him, to live carefully, to be watchful, and to pray in troubled times. • War – Iraq , North Korea, last year India and Pakistan • Drought – US, Africa, North Korea, parts of China • Starvation – Africa, North ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-36

Denomination: Church Of God

"jesus Prayed"

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 22, 2019

To remind hearers that Jesus had an intimate prayer life & that we, as Christ-followers, need that type of prayer life, too.

“JESUS PRAYED” Matthew 26:36-46 CWBC – 4/7/19 Jon Daniels INTRO – Good morning everyone! There’s no better place to be today than to be right here worshiping Jesus Christ, our Savior & Lord! Jab 1 – Whenever someone says to you, “I’ve got good news & I’ve got bad news. Which do you want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

Come, Lord Jesus, Just Like Fire

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 30, 2023

Isaiah prays for the Lord to come down like fire and shake things up. What for? It's the Advent Prayer.

12.3.23 Isaiah 64:1–9 (EHV) 1 Oh, that you would rip open the heavens and come down. Mountains then would quake because of your presence. 2 As fire ignites stubble and as fire makes water boil, make your name known to your adversaries. Then nations would quake in your presence. 3 You did ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Pray...people...pray

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 7, 2020

The Lord Jesus encourages believers to pray constantly and confidently.

PRAY…PEOPLE…PRAY (Outline) September 20, 2020 - Pentecost 16 - LUKE 18:1-8 INTRO.: A popular movie used the phrase: “Run…Forrest…Run!” A kind soul used this saying to encourage her friend to flee from danger. Our text today teaches us about prayer. Our loving, heavenly Father reminds us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Praying With Jesus: Overcoming Temptation Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 15, 2019

As we pray, we recognize sources of temptation: the world, the flesh, and the devil. We commit ourselves to overcoming with God's help: Know what is right, tell the truth, build a life too good to lose, and play to win.

PRAYING LIKE JESUS: OVERCOMING TEMPTATION—Matthew 6:9-13, 1 Corinthians 10:12-14 Have you ever said something like this? “I don’t know how it happened. I got sucked in, and I couldn’t seem to avoid it.” “Why did I say that? It was stupid and wrong—and I didn’t really mean to.” “I want that so bad! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, 1 Corinthians 10:12-14, Ephesians 6:12, 1 Peter 5:8, Romans 13:14, 1 John 2:15-16, James 1:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Praying With Jesus: Forgive And Be Forgiven Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 15, 2019

Forgive us our debts...As we forgive our debtors. Living in the grace of God's kingdom, through forgiveness.

PRAYING LIKE JESUS: FORGIVE AND BE FORGIVEN—Matthew 6:9-15, 18:23-35 How do people deal with their sins? Some will say, “What sins? There you go again, always trying to make me feel bad. Sure, I’ve made some mistakes; but after all, I’m only human. I’m basically a good person, and you have no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15, Matthew 18:23-35, Hebrews 7:27, Colossians 2:13-14, Psalm 32:1-6, Ephesians 1:7, Ephesians 4:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Publicly Reinstates Peter

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on May 6, 2019

When Jesus reinstated Peter, he expected more from Peter but accepted less.

Jesus revealed himself to seven of His disciples who were fishing in the Sea of Tiberias more commonly known as the Sea of Galilee. For most of us a remote lake with a special fishing hole is a comforting scene. The kind of place we might expect to see Jesus or feel his presence. The kind of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Pray Pray Pray

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jan 16, 2007

Three areas to be pray about this year.

PRAY PRAY PRAY Pt 1: PRAY FOR JESUS TO BE GLORIFIED Glorified in the greek is the word doxazo meaning to magnify, extol, praise. John 11:1 Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. John 11:2 This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Pray, Pray, Pray!"

Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 23, 2006

This message emphasizes the need for prayer. However, it is not just about prayer itself, but about the need for us to continue in prayer. Being steadfast is a vital characteristic of our prayer lives.

"pray, Pray, PRAY!" Luke 18:1-8 PRAYER… INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: There’s a magazine cartoon that shows a little fellow kneeling beside his bed for his bedtime prayer. He says with some measure of disgust, "Dear God, Uncle Jim still doesn’t have a job; Sis still doesn’t have a date for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Other

They Not Like Us

Contributed by R.p. Ministries on Oct 16, 2024

we are set apart by God’s grace and calling, which distinguishes us from the world.

Prophetic Manuscript Sermon on 1 Peter 2:9 Title: “They Not Like Us” Introduction: I hear the Lord saying today, “You are not like them. You are not who the world says you are, but you are who I say you are.” And in this hour, God is reminding His people that they are different, set apart, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Having The Eyes Of Jesus!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 11, 2020

IN THIS OUTLINE WE SEE THAT WHEN JESUS WOULD SEE THE NEED HE WOULD BE MOVED NOT WITH PITY BUT WITH COMPASSION. PITY IS NOT COMPASSION, PITY IS AN EMOTION BUT COMPASSION IS THAT PLUS COMPASSION DOES SOMETHING ABOUT THE SITUATION

HAVING THE EYES OF JESUS! (Mat 9:35 KJV) And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. 9:36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-21, Luke 10:33, Matthew 9:35