Sermons on Pray Unceasingly:

Week 1: Believe Series

Contributed by Timothy Eldred on Jul 25, 2007

When you care about the dreams and visions of young people they hear their call from God and believe.

A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: Dear Pastor, I want to thank you for taking the time to teach the Pray21 principles of Believe, Belong, Become, and Be from your pulpit during the next few weeks. As a pastor myself, I know how dedicated you are to accurately teaching God’s Word, so I have worked hard to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Prayer - Intercession, Supplication, And Confession Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on May 6, 2012

A short 3 week mini-series on prayer. Week 1: the basics. Week 2: Prayers of thanksgiving and praise. Week 3: What are intercession, supplication, and prayers of confession.

I. Introduction Good morning! I hope you all had a great week; I trust it was full of the Lord’s blessings. I’m sure it was. I hope you were able to see the countless things in your life which come from God, which are His blessings. I hope then that you were thankful, had a heart of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Friends

Facing Roadblocks To An Effectual Prayer Life?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 12, 2018

Prayer is important not only to God but for us. There are many roadblocks and obstacles to an effective prayer life. Good prayer is not a "spare tire mentality" but "a steering wheel!"

FACING THE ROADBLOCKS TO AN EFFECTUAL PRAYER LIFE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. EFFECTUAL: producing the desired ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Proverbs 14:12, Luke 18:1, Romans 8:26, John 16:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thy Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 23, 2008

An exposition of the second request in the Lord’s prayer.

TEXT “Thy kingdom come” INTRODUCTION Some countries are called kingdoms e.g. the United Kingdom. Other countries are kingdoms but are not called such e.g. Belgium, Denmark and Saudi Arabia to name but a few. A kingdom has a monarch ruling over it. The LORD rules over the kingdom of God. It is an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

A Matter Of Prayer

Contributed by James May on Sep 5, 2004

God will answer prayer but we don’t always like the answer or the manner in which it is given.

A Matter of Prayer by Pastor Jim May Prayer is the key that unlocks the door to God’s blessing and to our knowledge, understanding and relationship with Jesus. Prayer is more than a duty; it is a necessity for those who would live victoriously. There is nothing more important than spending time ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Prayer For Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

If God dictated your prayer life, how would it look different? I know your prayer list has you winning the Powerball this week. Your prayer list includes your children marrying really successful people. But what if God took over your prayer life?

We are in desperate need of hope right now. In a recent Pew Center survey, Americans are not optimistic about our future. The majority of people see a decline in our future well-being in many areas. There is widespread depression, drug abuse, addiction and loneliness. Americans are purchasing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 14, 2021

If God dictated your prayer life, how would it look different? I know your prayer list has you winning the Powerball lottery this week. But what if God took over your prayer life?

We are in desperate need of hope right now. In a recent Pew Center survey, Americans are not optimistic about our future. The majority of people see a decline in our future well-being in many areas. There is widespread depression, drug abuse, addiction and loneliness. Americans are purchasing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-19, 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Give Up! Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Dec 15, 2025

Jesus shares the parable of the persistent widow in order to provide encouragement and hope for His followers.

Winston Churchill speech - never give up There are so many areas of life in which people can feel discouraged: weight activities Luke 18:1–8 ESV And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Revelation 6:9-10, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 3:10-12, Romans 5:8, John 3:16, 1 John 4:10, Matthew 6:6, James 5:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:13, Galatians 6:9, Ephesians 3:13, 2 Timothy 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Unveiling The Importance Of Prayer Through The Book Of Daniel

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Oct 5, 2015

Prayer is being largely neglected by many. Prayer is a powerful tool that can make impossible things possible. This sermon unveils the mysteries in prayer through the book of Daniel

As I was meditating the book of Daniel, there are four important aspects about prayer that I would like to share with you. Introduction Daniel was a young man who was taken captive to Babylon by king Nebuchadnezzar. He and his three friends Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego stood the test of time. ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Why Prayer?

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Oct 18, 2008

The reason why many fail in battle is because they wait until the hour of battle. The reason why others succeed is because they have gained their victory on their knees long before the battle came . . .

Why Prayer? Men’s Net Meeting Ephesians 6:10-20 NLT The reason why many fail in battle is because they wait until the hour of battle. The reason why others succeed is because they have gained their victory on their knees long before the battle came . . . Anticipate your battles; fight them on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power To Heal Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 18, 2001

We don’t always know why some are healed and others are not, ultimately no matter what happens we are called to be a people of hope.

First Baptist Church November 11, 2001 James 5:13-18 Faith Healing Have you ever been to a Faith Healing Service? I’m not just talking about going to a worship service and there is prayer for healing. I’m talking about going to see people like Benny Hinn . . . and others who have services that ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Stay In Contact With Headquarters (Pp) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 28, 2007

We are to stay in constant communication with headquarters when we are in the battles of life.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Spiritual warfare is something that can drain the life right out of us, spiritual warfare can really take a toll on us. Sometimes there are so many small skirmishes going on that we get drained because we have so many little battles to fight. • It can be discouraging to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven's Open Door Policy

Contributed by Scott Maze on Mar 3, 2025

The Bible says you can open up your innermost thoughts and just spill them out on the ground before Jesus. He’s not going to look at you like, “Oh gross!” He’s not going to laugh at you or mock you.

We are beginning the new year by praying together as a church. Maybe you are not sure of yourself when it comes to prayer. If prayer were a high school sport, you’re not sure you’d receive a “letter” on your varsity jacket for prayer. Many of you have picked up the little book, 21 Days of Prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Our Father - Matthew 6:9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 1, 2024

The Lord’s prayer is an outline for prayer to show us priorities. The invocation reminds us that we are speaking to a person, who that Person is, and what He is like.

Matthew 6:5-15 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Reaching The Generations

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 15, 2002

A sermon on the importance in leaving a godly heritage.

Introduction: Building Up and Tearing Down Read Text/PRAY History (Num. 14:29) Ante-theme: 3 generations are mentioned Proposition: In order to avoid the sin of Israel we must… I. Raise up godly leaders (v. 8-9) A. Joshua is dead (Moses) 1. There is no one to replace him 2. In his ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-10

Denomination: Baptist