Sermons on Pray Unceasing:

"Prayer: Our Foundation For Battle" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 11, 2014

Up to this point the apostle Paul has instructed us to put on the whole armor of God---every piece of it so that when the day of evil comes you will be able to stand your ground.

Prayer: Our Foundation for Battle” Ephesians 6:10-20 A small community in Pennsylvania they built a little red brick building that was to be their police department, their fire department and their city hall. Everyone was proud of the building because of all the careful planning that had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Heal? Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

Does God still Heal today?

James 5:13–20 Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises. 14 Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 Such a prayer offered in faith will ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The First Word , Father, Forgive Them; For They Know Not What They Do.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 5, 2001

While on the cross, Jesus made seven utterances and the first word of " fire " of those statements was " Father forgive them for they know not what they do.

(I wish to thank God for the inspirational writing of A. W. Pink’s book, The Seven Sayings of the Savior on the Cross, which guided me in the writing of this sermon.) The First word of Christ....... Father forgive them for they know not what they do.. Text....Luke 23: 34 Introduction: This ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, Luke 23:34

Denomination: Methodist

The Surprise Of Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 11, 2004

God answers prayers -- and that usually surprises us!

A Sunday School teacher was struggling to open a combination lock on the supply cabinet. She had been told the combination, but couldn’t quite remember it. Exasperated, she went to the pastor’s study and asked for help. The pastor came into the room and began to turn the dial. After the first two ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 18, 2020

prayer is a formula in which believers use as way to make request, communicate with the Father

prayer is a formula in which believers use as way to make request, communicate with the Father ** we pray so that we don't fall into temptation __( Matt 26:41) __when we pray we focus our energy and emotions in Him that has our being ** prayer deposits power inside us....that power is stored ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, 2 Corinthians 13:9

Denomination: Other

Misconceptions About Prayer Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 17, 2020

I hope that you can see that if some of those things we just talked about are true, prayer becomes something that we may not want to do.

MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT PRAYER MATTHEW 6:7-8 #Matt6Prayer INTRODUCTION READ MATTHEW 6:7-8 (ESV) [READ TOGETHER ALOUD] “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Satan's Battle Strategy, Part Ii Series

Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Mar 1, 2001

Satan’s battle strategy is to keep the believer out of the prayer closet. Satan wants to disrupt these communications.

Satan’s Battle Strategy, Part II Theme: Strategy #2, Keeping the believer out of the prayer closet. Text: Philippians 4:6, (NASB), "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God." Ephesians 6:18, (NASB), "With ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18, Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer, The Pressing Priority

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 23, 2002

Since prayer is the pressing priority of the hour, we need to know how we should go about it.

Prayer, The Pressing Priority Text: Acts 6: 4 Intro: After Jesus concluded a prayer cession, one of His disciples said, “Lord, teach us to pray…” (Luke 11: 1c). The teaching that followed is what is commonly referred to as “The Lord’s Prayer,” or “The Model Prayer.” As one might assume, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

When God Says No

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jul 19, 2011

A classic sermon by Adrian Rogers that asks the question, "Why would God say no to prayer?"

This sermon from the Adrian Rogers Legacy Library © 2010 Rogers Family Trust. Used by permission. www.pastortraining.com www.adrianrogerslibrary.com Introduction Be finding the book of James, it's back toward the back of the New Testament and turn to chapter 4 and when you've found it, look up ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-4, James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Faith - James 5:15-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 2, 2022

God will answer "the prayer of faith." But what is the prayer of faith?

James 5:12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, or you will be condemned. 13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. 14 Is any one of you weak? He should ...read more

Scripture: James 5:15-16

Fellowship Comes With Benefits Series

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 18, 2008

Knowing that God cares about you to hear your prayers and answers them.

Have you ever wondered if God hears you? Seriously, when something incredibly important is on the line, like the life of someone you love dearly, we always hope God hears our prayers and will answer them the way we want them answered. We hope God can hear our prayers for help with sins that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 9, 2007

5 elements of prayer

PRAYER I Thessalonians 5:12-18 Intro: I am confident in saying the most neglected part of our spiritual life is prayer. More than church attendance, testifying, bible studying etc…prayer is often not a part of our daily lives. Even more so a lot of Christians only pray at church or when they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lead Us Not Into Temptation

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 3, 2014

God does not lead us into temptation!

Along with the celebration of communion, we will finish today our study of the prayer “lead us not into temptation”. And as I mentioned last week, before we go to the 2nd Letter to the Thessalonians, we will do a study on Noah and the Flood in anticipation to the Hollywood movie of Noah released on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hello Father Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Part 12 of Sermon on the Mount, an introduction to the Lords Prayer

Matthew 6:5 And when you pray. Prayer,what is prayer? Roger Babson "Prayer is the greatest unused power in the world." Charles Trumbell "Prayer is realising the energies of God." Phillip Brooks "prayer is in it’s simplest definition, is merely a wish turned heavenward." Samuel Coolridge "Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Approaching God Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 24, 2005

Part 2 in 5-part series on discipleship. This sermon addresses a disciple’s prayer life

LIVING ABOVE THE FRAY Part 2: Approaching God This past Thursday, I was honored to be able to speak at the memorial service of a dear friend of mine, Miss Jennie Leighn. You know, there is an amazing difference between the funeral of a Christian and a non-Christian. Gratefully, Miss Jennie was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Baptist