Sermons on Pray Unceasingly:

"Father, Forgive Them.”

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 6, 2006

Lessons we can learn from the His words, "Father, forgive them." THE BLINDING POWER OF SATAN, THE BLESSED PROVISION FOR SIN, THE BELOVED PATTERN FOR THE SAINTS

“Father, forgive them.” Luke 23: 27-28 You can only know my inner thoughts as they are expressed by my words. The Saviour reminds us in Matthew 12: 34, "For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh." I want us to look at some of the last words Jesus ever uttered on earth from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer - A Mark Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 19, 2004

Prayer is one of the seven marks of discipleship our elders have identified for our church. But in our prayer life, we often struggle over the issue of unanswered prayer.

I read a story once about a woman who was dying in a hospital bed. Her two daughters were by her side. All day one of the daughters had been praying vigorously and passionately. But when the family’s pastor came to the hospital room, one of the daughters whispered to him, "I just can’t seem to get ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus' Prayer For His Disciples (Part 2)

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 12, 2012

A sermon examining Jesus' prayer for His disciples.

JESUS’ HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER (Part 2b – Jesus’ Prayer For His Disciples) John 17:6-19 John 17:6-19 records the second main section in the Lord’s High Priestly Prayer. In the first five verses Jesus prayed for Himself; then in verse 6 the Savior transitions from praying for Himself to praying ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 16, 2010

We are called to be persistent in prayer

WSG/WSM 17-10-10 Luke 18:1-8 – Persistence in Prayer Father, we pray this morning that you will reveal more about the nature of prayer to us. We ask this in Jesus’ Name Amen. Story: In the late nineteenth Century in South Africa, an old man was digging for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Worship Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 1, 2015

Prayer is an ultimate way to bow down before God.

Intro: Johnny had been misbehaving and was sent to his room. After a while he emerged and informed his mother that he had thought it over and then said a prayer. "Fine", said the pleased mother. "If you ask God to help you not misbehave, He will help you." "Oh, I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 9, 2023

The Power of Prayer Series: Setting the Table Brad Bailey – November 5, 2023

The Power of Prayer Series: Setting the Table Brad Bailey – November 5, 2023 Intro Today we are going to begin a short focus on how we create space for such connections...on what’s involved in creating the type of space for others to meet God ...the kind of space where people can experience God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1, 1 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victorious Prayer

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jan 4, 2012

Adrian Rogers: "I have sensed that Twentieth Century Christianity is missing primarily in fervency when it comes to prayer. There’s something about it. And, God can tell when we mean business."

Would you turn to James chapter 4? James chapter 4. We’re continuing our message—or our series of messages—in the book of James. James chapter 4, beginning in verse 1. I’ll wait for, just a moment, until you find it. All right, “From whence come wars and fightings ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10, Ephesians 6:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching Out Together Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 12, 2009

Adapted sermon of Rick Warren for the 40 Days of Community on the need to reach out and share faith together.

We are in the second week of our 40 Days of Community and during the remainder of our 40 days, we are doing two things: deepening the sense of community within our church family, and reaching out to the community around our church family. We’re learning to build stronger relationships in our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Methodist

What Must Be Done In Order For Prayer To Produce Results?

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 23, 2006

Bro. James give us a pattern to follow to make our prayers really produce results.

WHAT MUST BE DONE IN ORDER FOR PRAYER TO PRODUCE RESULTS? Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. 14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 15 And the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Speak In Tongues

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on May 7, 2009

Why should I speak in tongues? What good is it? What happens when a believer speaks in tongues?

Eight Scriptural Reasons Why You Should Speak in Tongues Dr. Russell K. Tardo Why speak in tongues? What good is it? How can it be profitable if I don’t understand what I’m saying? Many people question the validity of the Pentecostal experience (the baptism of the Holy Spirit) and even those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God's People Cry Out, He Responds Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 9, 2024

Throughout the Bible, we see a consistent pattern that when God's people cry out to Him in prayer, He responds.

Throughout the Bible, we see a consistent pattern that when God's people cry out to Him in prayer, He responds. This is a fundamental principle of the Christian life, and it's a truth that can bring us comfort, hope, and encouragement in times of need. In the Bible, we see numerous ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:23-25, Psalm 107:1-9, Hebrews 11:6

Nehemiah's Prayers (Nehemiah 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 4, 2025

Do we fast?

Do we prepare for service to God with prayer and fasting? Let’s begin in Nehemiah 1. What news out of Jerusalem caused Nehemiah to act? The words of Nehemiah the son of Hacaliah. Now it happened in the month Chislev, in the twentieth year, while I was in Susa the capitol, that Hanani, one of my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Prayer For Believers

Contributed by Michael Brown on Mar 11, 2008

A look at Jesus’ prayer for His Disciples before He was arrested.

Jesus’ Prayer for Believers Introduction Intercessory prayer is a powerful thing. It builds me up and encourages me to know that people take the time to pray for me. But what builds me up and encourages me even more when it comes to intercessory prayer is a truth that we can find in the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Go Time Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on May 15, 2008

How do I reach my family and friends for Christ? This message gives a practical formula that everyone can follow.

TEXT: Matthew 28:19,20 TITLE: Intentional evangelism (vs. Accidental Evangelism) SERIES: The Growing Church part 2 (# 2 of 4) TOPIC: Evangelism OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, September 16, 2007 PROP.: In this message on evangelism, the GO TIME plan will be shared, and each person will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Priority Of A Quiet Time Series

Contributed by Greg Addison on Jul 16, 2007

In order the be strong in the Lord, you must spend time alone with God. See the impact of a quiet time and some tips on developing a quality quiet time.

INTRODUCTION Today we will study another of our favorite heroes of the Old Testament. One of the things that is true of every virtually hero story is that he or she has a secret hideout or lair to which they retreat. It is the place where they prepare, recover, train, etc. Think of Batman’s cave, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist