Sermons on Pray Unceasingly:

An Admirable Scheme?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 7, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 19: 1 – 37

2 Kings 19: 1 – 37 When all looks hopeless - pray 19 And so it was, when King Hezekiah heard it, that he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD. 2 Then he sent Eliakim, who was over the household, Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 19:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Prayer (Part 1)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 12, 2019

Would you like to pray more? Better? Deeper? Stronger? With more fire, faith, and fervency? In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches his disciples to pray sincerely, secretly, simply and securely.

Prayer (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/22/2015 A young man stepped up to the checkout-counter in a small drugstore with three boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. The pharmacist asked him what his plans were for the three boxes, and the young man replied, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8, Luke 11:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Can You Hear Me Now? (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 24, 2013

Statistics show that almost everyone prays. But do you ever wonder if your prayers really reach Gods ears? Do you sometimes feel like you’ve got a bad connection? If you have questions about prayer, you're not alone. This sermon series will help.

Can You Hear Me Now? Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/16/2012 There was a pastor who had a pet parrot. All the parrot would say was, “Let’s kiss. Let’s kiss.” The pastor tried to teach him to say other things but to no avail. He learned that one of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Christian Church

Forgiveness, Get A Handle On It

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019

The necessity of Forgiveness

FORGIVENESS: GET A HANDLE ON IT MATT.6:14-15 1. INTRODUCTION. ALL OF US HAVE DONE SOME THINGS WRONG AND ALL OF US HAVE BEEN WRONGED BY OTHERS. SOMETIMES THE PAIN THAT WE HAVE EXPERIENCED BY OTHERS HAS LEFT US WOUNDED, WEARY, AND WOEFUL. YES, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, THE STING AND THE DEPTH OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14, Matthew 6:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Results Of Unity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the power of unity, the purpose of fasting and prayer, and the results of obedience as demonstrated in Esther 4:16.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're going to dive deep into a passage that speaks to the power of unity, the purpose of fasting and prayer, and the results of obedience. Esther 4:16 is our guiding scripture today, and I hope that it will resonate in your hearts as it has in mine. Let ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:16

Topics: Fast, Pray

When Anxiety Attacks PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2023

Explore how believers can overcome anxiety through prayer, experiencing God's peace, and worship.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Welcome to this blessed gathering where we'll explore the beautiful truth in the Book of Philippians, specifically, chapter 4, verses 4 through 6. Today, we're going to talk about some pretty heavy stuff - anxiety, and how we, as believers, can battle ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-6

Topics: Worship, Pray

(If The Church Would Just Pray ) (Perils And The Power Of Preaching)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 16, 2017

THAT THERE IS NO SUITABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR THE PREACHING OF THE GOSPEL FOR IN THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT GOD`S WORD IS ALWAYS CARRIED ON THE FRESH WIND OF A PREACHER PREACHING

Ephes. 6:18 (KJV) Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; Ephes. 6:19-20 (KJV) And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Seek Wisdom For A Healthy Prayer Life.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 10, 2018

We need a good effective prayer life. Let us consider 21 things to develop a good habit of prayer.

A GOOD PLAN FOR PRAYER. LORD, WE PRAY SEEKING FOR YOU TO HEAR OUR PRAYERS AND ANSWER FROM HEAVEN… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Luke 15:4-9, Psalm 122:6, Matthew 9:38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Feb 14, 2019

Characteristics of what real praying contains.

Matthew 6 5 “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 others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-14

16) Lord Teach Us To Pray! Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 17, 2022

“Lord, teach us to Pray” – the disciples said. They had all doubtless seen Jesus pray. They had heard Jesus pray. So they knew that Prayer was important. And this is what led one of the disciples to prompt Jesus saying: “Lord, teach us to Pray”. Lets now let the Master teach us.

16) LORD TEACH US TO PRAY TEXT: Luke 11:1 1 And it came to pass, that, as He [Jesus] was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, one of His disciples said unto Him, Lord, Teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. RECAP As you might recall, last week we began to look at what we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lest We Forget

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Sep 10, 2005

Some will forget 9/11 2001 but the church can never forget the Lords Table, what we need to remember.

1st Corinthians 11:23-26 On Thursday, September 20, 2001, President George W. Bush gave this much-anticipated speech, here are some excerpts. “On September the 11th, enemies of freedom committed an act of war against our country. Americans have known wars, but for the past 136 years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Pray For One Another Series

Contributed by Jeff Jordan on Nov 14, 2016

Christians are to pray for each other, though sometimes we don't know exactly what to pray for. We examine some of the elements of praying for others.

How to Pray for One Another Begin with Jeremiah People clip about prayer requests from the album First Love Fortunately our prayer request time is not Looney toons like that. A common form of prayer is “intercessory prayer.” That is praying on behalf of someone and their need. It ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Luke 22:39-40, John 17:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praising God For His Wonders - Sermon Iv: Praising God For Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 11, 2019

We the children of God are more than welcome to be persistent in asking our Father in Heaven for what we need, to keep on seeking, to keep on knocking as an ongoing act of faith in God.

PRAISING GOD FOR ANSWERED PRAYER In this month’s Health & Nutrition Newsletter, I read an interesting report based on a study of the “dose-response” effect of exercise – that is, if you exercise more than the minimum recommended for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

25) God Answers Prayer! Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 4, 2022

God answers prayer in three main ways: 1) He can say "Yes" according to His Will, 2) He can answer "No" because He has something better in mind for you,... or...3) He can say "Not Yet" because the timing is not right according to His greater plan and purpose.

GOD ANSWERS PRAYER! TEXT: Jeremiah 33:3. INTRODUCTION Today, as we continue our journey into the Word of God, Our focus remains firmly fixed on discovering... “...those things most surely believed among us” (Luke 1:1). And this is important – for us all, After all, we’re going to be answering ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer 3 - The Pattern Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 18, 2024

Sometime we repeat prayers over and over again and do not stop to think about what we are saying. The Lord's prayer falls into this category - we need to stop and think about each phrase and use it as our prayer.

The Pattern of prayer Sometimes when we say something in worship perhaps we do not stop and think what we are actually saying and when we do we wonder what on earth do we mean by that? Even though we might have been saying the same things over and over again we do not really think about what we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Luke 11:2, Matthew 6:9, 1 Corinthians 13:1-7