Sermons on Pray Like Jesus:

Being Like The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 29, 2008

This message continues our series on The Sermon on the Mount by taking an overall look at the Beatitudes, and their impact on the life of a Christ follower. Extensive inspiration for this series derived from D. Martin Lloyd-Jones "Studies on the Sermon o

(Read Matthew 5:1-10) We are on week three of our study of the Sermon on the Mount. So far, we have just been establishing some groundwork. Looking at why we would dedicate such energy to this study, and what the overall structure of the sermon is. I hope you are getting engaged at a personal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Christ-Like Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015

There are things we need to work on in church to be Christ-like.

The Christ-like Church Philippians 2:12-16 This passage is still dealing with unity—unity in the church and unity among believers. But the passage is unique because it brings up the great subject of salvation. Keep in mind that salvation means deliverance and that salvation is of God. It is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Will Heaven Be Like?

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

Secrets of the New World God is Preparing for You.

What will Heaven be Like? by Randy A. Croft For several years, I taught a group of high school students some of the basics of Egyptian life. We studied the Egyptian worldview concerning their gods, about the afterlife, and why they took such great detail with the pyramid design and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying Under Water

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 27, 2018

Jonah's prayer from the belly of a fish serves to encourage Christians to pray, especially when under water.

“Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the belly of the fish, saying “‘I called out to the LORD, out of my distress, and he answered me; out of the belly of Sheol I cried, and you heard my voice. For you cast me into the deep, into the heart of the seas, and the flood surrounded me; ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With The Early Church

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Feb 10, 2001

The power of and need for corporate prayer

Introduction: In Connecting with God, Herb Miller tells the story of a nightclub opening on Main Street in a small town. Upon hearing the news, the only church in that town organized an all-night prayer meeting. The members asked God to burn down the club. Within a few minutes, lightning struck the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter Of Encouragement- Pray Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 31, 2021

This is the 63rd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 6th sermon from 2 Thessalonians.

Series: Action [#63] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGEMENT- PRAY 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 Introduction: It is not a secret how hard Churches can be on Ministers. 250 Pastors leave the ministry every month. My 1st years as Pastor were very difficult; but I learned so many things. I have learned that not only ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray The Lord's Way Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2003

Prayer is the key ingredient in having a home that honors God ­ for husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, and children. Prayer is also one of our six stated purposes as a church. We must learn to pray the Lord’s way in order to pray effectively.

How to Pray the Lord’s Way It makes sense to begin a study on prayer after concluding our “Heaven Help the Home” series. Prayer is the key ingredient in having a home that honors God ­ for husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, and children. Prayer is also one of our six stated purposes as a church. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, Luke 11:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

In Bitterness She Prayed

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Apr 8, 2006

God used her bitterness to impact a nation.

IN BITTERNESS OF SOUL – SHE PRAYED 1 Sam 1:1 There was a certain man from Ramathaim, a Zuphite from the hill country of Ephraim, whose name was Elkanah son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. 1 Sam 1:2 He had two wives; one was called Hannah and the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A National Call To Pray! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 3, 2013

A National Call To Pray!. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Prayers to God (vs 1-5) (2). Confidence in God (vs 6-8) (3). Reliance on God (vs 9) SERMON CONTENT: Ill: • On May 27, the German High Command announced: • “The British army is encircled and our troops are proceeding to its annihilation”. The Prime ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: Brethren

Just Say It And Pray It Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Prayer is a powerful tool when we use it.

Just Say It and Pray It James 5:13-20 Prayer is a poweful tool in our spiritual arsenal, when we choose to use it. Sometimes we are apt to save our prayers for times of crisis, but as we’ll see today prayer is meant for everday and every situation of your life. Pray in the face of trouble. No ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray Without Ceasing

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 12, 2014

Breaking 100 coconuts, burning 100 candles, writing prayer request 1 lakh times, rolling beads, climbing the steps with an offering on the head, shaving your hair would do no good in Christianity.

Prayer points! 1 Thessalonians 5:17 ”Pray without ceasing.” When we want certain things desperately, why not pray desperately? That’s my question! We wait desperately for a promotion, job, partner and what not; yet, we fail to desperately pray because we are doubtful of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Praying People Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 14, 2010

We’re to look to God… 1. When we’re suffering. (13a) 2. When we have success and are happy. (13b) 3. When we have sickness. (14-15a) 4. And, when we’re in sin. (15b-16)

The Power of Praying People It’s amazing how many bad things can happen to people. Here are some stories from a few years back… —Paul Stiller, 47, was hospitalized when a quarter stick of dynamite blew up in his car. While driving around with his wife at 2AM, the bored couple lit ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Serve Like A Girl! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 19, 2009

It is an insult that is still used today on playgrounds across the globe. Little boys testing their strength and dexterity against one another revert back to this proverbial slap in the face by throwing down the gauntlet of this time proven stab. However

“Like a Girl” Part 3 – Serve Like A Girl I. Introduction You may have missed the start of this series called “Like a Girl!” I reminded you that most of us of have heard or used the phrase “like a girl” as an insult. I have been reevaluating this phrase as a challenge. So, I have challenged you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

God-Like Lovers Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

Patience is so loving and God-like because you never know what changes life will bring that makes a bad thing good. This is often true in the world of love and romance.

Homer, 900 years before Christ, wrote his famous epic The Odyssey. The hero Ulysses had been gone for 10 years, and his faithful wife Penelope had been waiting even though there were many suitors trying to win her love. Finally she feared he must be dead, and so she promised she would marry the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Praying Isnt Enough

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

There is more then just praying.

Sermon Luke 13:11-13 Focus verse 13 Praying isn’t enough Introduction: We learn that this is Luke- a doctor (Colossians 4:14), a Greek, and Gentile Christians. He is the only known Gentile author in the New Testament. Luke was a close friend and companion of Paul. He also wrote Acts. So we see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:11-13

Denomination: Baptist