Sermons on Pray Like Jesus:

Lord, Teach Me To Pray Ask God Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 28, 2014

Habakkuk's vision terrified him and his prayer reflects his strength of faith to rejoice while waiting for God's judgment. How strong are we to face God's judgment?

LORD, Teach Me To Pray ASK GOD by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 28, 2014) “They shall come all for violence: their faces shall sup up as the east wind, and they shall gather the captivity as the sand” (Habakkuk 1:9, King James Version, KJV [Habakkuk's ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Freedom For A Wretch Like Me Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 2, 2007

John Newton was a sinner. He didn’t deserve to be saved. It was only because of the Amazing Grace of Jesus he had a prayer.

OPEN: In 1776 the great patriot Thomas Paine, wrote the following words about freedom: “What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; ’tis dearness only that gives everything its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed, if so celestial ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And The Storm Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 14, 2005

God uses the storms of our lives to shape us to be more like Christ

Apprenticing under the Master Mark 4:35-41 September 11, 2005 Jesus and the Storm When you were trained for your job, did your trainer ever give you a task that was too big for you to see how you did? This is what Jesus does here with his disciples Jesus Calms the Storm That day when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: *other

Praying For Workers; Listening For The Call

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 4, 2004

We are told by Jesus to pray for workers because the harvest is plentiful. Beg God to send workes for the field but be willing to listen for God’s call on your life.

Asking for workers and listening for the Call The week started off normally for Southern Baptist missionary Lisa Wagner and her family, who minister among the urban poor in the Dominican Republic. On their monthly bill-paying day, they spent the entire morning in traffic, trying to pay bills at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

Praying In Faith (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017

In Mark 11:24, Jesus said, “…when you pray, believe that you receive….” This is a key to successful prayer. But what is needed in order for me to pray that way?

Mark 11:24 1-10-16 Last week we talked about the importance of exercising faith when we pray. This morning we will continue with that subject. In Mark 11:22-24 Jesus instructs the disciples on the issue of praying in faith; He says, "Have faith in God. 23 For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-24, 1 John 5:14-15, Romans 4:18-21, Matthew 12:37, 1 Corinthians 2:9-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Lord, Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Don Campbell on Feb 21, 2023

Jesus had been praying, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray." Was this prayer a template or a model?

LORD TEACH US TO PRAY Jesus had been praying, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples” (Luke 11:1). His response was an abbreviated form of what is often referred to as “The Lord’s Prayer.” The fact that Jesus did not repeat it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Practioners

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 17, 2001

The Practicing (serving) Church is a: Philanthropic Church, Proclaiming Church,Persecuted Church, Protected Church, Praising Church, Praying Church, and aPowerful Church

(Excerpt from Peter Marshall—"Were you there") ("The [afternoon sun was sliding into its gentle decline] over the City of David. Already pilgrims, and visitors pouring in through [the north and south gates of the Temple; elbowing their way past those milling around in the grand court yards and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-32, Acts 3:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

No One Likes A Slow Working God Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Sep 2, 2014

Lesson: We are saved instantly, but the process of growing in our faith comes gradually.

Background: • It is very common for man to make multiple attempts to break a record, or to complete a major feat in life. For some of you, it may have take 2,3,4….times before you passed you drivers test. No matter how good our intentions are, it usually takes man longer to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Prayer Of Intercession

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 27, 2008

What is oftentimes thought of a the model prayer is really a prayer that Jesus prayed for all believers.

JESUS’ PRAYER OF INTERCESSION John 17:1-26 INTRO: We often think of the Model Prayer as being the Lord’s Prayer, but it isn’t. The prayer that was the Lords’ is the prayer found in John 17. Let’s examine a few things about this prayer. I. THERE ARE ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

He Prays For Our Unity Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Mar 10, 2005

Jesus looked far into the future and prayed for us, that we would be unified as believers. In a world of thousands of denominations we must do what we can to promote this unity.

Who Is This Jesus? 16. He Prays for our Unity John 17 Don Jaques March 5/6, 2005 MAIN IDEA: Jesus looked far into the future and prayed for us, that we would be unified as believers. In a world of thousands of denominations we must do what we can to promote this unity. OBJECTIVES: The audience ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passion Week Act V: Praying Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 11, 2005

This is about Jesus praying in the Garden.

Passion Week Act 5 Praying After the Last Supper, Jesus and 11 disciples left the Upper Room and headed to the Garden of Gethsemane. On the way, Jesus told them that they would abandon him, and Peter would even deny Jesus three times. Read Matthew 26:36-46. We have a vivid picture in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus shows us how to pray

22. Who is Jesus? January 30th, 2010 The Lord’s Prayer We are in Luke 11:1 this morning. As we investigate the life of Jesus our goal is to learn how to be like Him. We have seen Jesus traveling around teaching, healing people, casting demons, and performing various other miracles. That is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: *other

Its Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Dec 7, 2017

John the Baptist helps us get ready for Advent. He points us to baptism, repentance, and the Mighty One, Jesus Christ. This sermon looks at the text and then shifts into an application with two illustrations.

To borrow the words of Meredith Wilson: “It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go.” Thanksgiving is done and the leftovers are consumed. Black Friday is over. Cyber Monday and Cyber week are finished. This week, we had our first real taste of winter and Minnesota weather ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

We Must Pray For Our Leaders

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 11, 2019

The Bible tells us to pray for our leaders and all who are in authority. The Bible doesn’t say we have to agree with them. The Bible doesn’t say we have to like them. But it does command us to pray for them.

It bothers me when I hear Christian speak against President Trump. And I know he’s not the most polished person when it comes to speaking his mind. And there are times when, quite honestly, I would have preferred that he passed on opportunities to speak his mind. It really bothers me when I hear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Matthew 7:13-15, Matthew 12:43, Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crazy!

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Oct 5, 2004

Is it crazy to pray?

In this morning’s Old Testament Reading we heard about the Healing of Naaman - an event which happened nearly 3,000 years ago. In the New Testament Reading we saw how Jesus healed Ten lepers, and only one returned to say thank you - that happened 2,000 years ago. This morning I want to bring ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican