Sermons on Pray Unceasingly:

You Pray Even When Things Are Good Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 23, 2001

Part one of four sermons that describe a healthy Christian and give steps on how to be one.

You Might Be A Healthy Christian If............. (Series) You pray even when things are good. July 22, 2001 First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. There was a tavern being built in a town that was formally dry. A. The baptist church held an ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

I Pray That Ye Prosper .part 1.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 15, 2004

What is prosperity?

I Pray That Ye Prosper. Part 1. What is prosperity and how does it affect our health, physically and spiritually? “I pray that ye prosper and be in health, as your soul prospereth.” There are many descriptions of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Pray That Ye Prosper ,part 2.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 16, 2004

What is prosperity?

I Pray that Ye Prosper. part 2. Many believe that prosperity is a symbol of Godliness, or that it makes them appear a little better than others. But what is prosperity and who is eligible? In part one ,we found out about two individuals, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:3-14, 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Pray For Your Unsaved Family And Friends

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Feb 26, 2005

WITH THE LORDS HELP I WANT TO GIVE SOME GUIDELINES FROM THE WORD OF GOD TO HELP US BE BETTER SOUL-WINNERS BY PRAYING BETTER.

ROMANS 10:1 (KJV.TEXT.) SAYS,, BRETHREN MY HEART"S DESIRE AND PRAYER TO GOD FOR ISREAL IS,THAT THEY MIGHT BE SAVED. INTRO. WE READ IN THIS VERSE HOW PAUL WAS BROKEN AND HOW PAUL WAS BURDENED OVER HIS KINSMEN HE HAD DESIRE TO SEE THEM SAVED, TO SEE THEM BORN AGAIN, BY GOD"S AMAZING GRACE. I ASK ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-4

The Chronicles Of Daniel #9: Praying Through The Word

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 21, 2004

GOD WILL REVEAL THE TRUTH OF HIS WORD THROUGH PRAYER!

THE CHRONICLES OF DANIEL #9: PRAYING THROUGH THE WORD DANIEL 9: 1-27 OCTOBER 31, 2004 INTRODUCTION: POURING CEMENT AT HEPHZIBAH: GET ON YOUR KNEES. I DON’T THINK HE KNOWS ANYTHING ABOUT THAT? TRANSITION THOUGHT: PRAYER IS SERIOUS BUSINESS, BUT NOT COMPLICATED. SOMETIMES WE JUST FORGET HOW DO GO ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Time Has Come...to Pray #2 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Oct 14, 2003

1. "Father" (note the ease of access) 2. "Glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You".

Wednesday, October 8, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come... to Pray #2 Text: John 17:1 Introduction 1. Jesus has just spent a very busy week... the week leading up to His death on the cross... and it is during this pivotal time in the life of Christ... that we have the wonderful opportunity to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1

Denomination: Nazarene

Preparing Our Community: How To Pray For Them Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

Reaching out to new people demand that we pray for them first and foremost

During a recent church service in one of the “nicer” neighborhoods of Portland some visitors came to worship. They weren’t dressed like the rest of the folks. They had robes, neat but not spotless. The men wore beards and sandals and the women or headscarves. Their skin wasn’t milk white, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Leviticus 19:33-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparing Ourselves: By Praying For Those Around Us Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003

How do we pray for those who live near us?

Do you remember last summer’s amazing rescue of the nine miners trapped in the Quecreek mine in Pennsylvania? I remember staying up into the early morning hours and watching as they were hauled out of the darkness to safety one-by-one. But the rescue was anything but easy. A drill bit broke in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Leviticus 19:34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Time Has Come...to Pray #4 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 12, 2003

1. Jesus said, "I have revealed You". 2. Jesus said, "...to those whom You gave Me" 3. Jesus said, "...out of the world". 4. Jesus said, "...and they have obeyed Your Word".

October 29, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come...To Pray #4 Text: John 17:6 Introduction 1. As we look on, with those early disciples, we have a wonderful opportunity to observe Jesus as He is praying to His Father. We have seen how He approaches His Father with such ease... which only comes ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Time Has Come...to Pray #5 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 12, 2003

1. Jesus said, "NOW...they know everything" 2. The Disciples ACCEPTED the words of Christ. 3. They KNEW with certainty that Christ came from God. 4. They BELIEVED.

November 12, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come...To Pray #5 Text: John 17:7-8 Introduction 1. As we continue to observe Christ as He prays to His Father... 2 weeks ago we saw that Christ turned His attention from praying for Himself... and began to pray for His disciples. in verse 6, we saw that ...read more

Scripture: John 17:7-8

Denomination: Nazarene

5 Reasons Why We Pray For The Harvest Series

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Oct 9, 2001

There are grave consequences if we do not pray for the harvest.

5 REASONS WHY WE PRAY FOR THE HARVEST BY NG WAH LOK Introduction. Mt 9:37,38 “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore, pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into His harvest”. Jesus commanded us to pray for the harvest. Prayer for the harvest is not an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38, John 4:35

Denomination: Charismatic

Lord, Teach Us To Pray (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jan 22, 2008

In order to become known as the praying church, we need to go to our master and teacher for instruction.

TEXT: Luke 11:1 TITLE: “Teach us to Pray -- Part 1” TOPIC: PRAYER OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 6th 2008 PROP.: LORD TEACH US TO PRAY. Each of these 4 key words holds immeasurable meaning! May we be encouraged by each of these words. INTRODCUTION: It is good to be back ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Room With A View: Perspectives On Prayer -- How To Pray!

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Mar 10, 2008

Today we will examine the basics of how to pray.

Room With A View: How To Pray! Two weeks ago, we began a series “A Room with a View: Perspectives on Prayer.” This room has served to assist us in illustrating the various topics during this series – Our need to pray to God, various challenges and distractions that we often face when we pray, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Teach Us To Pray (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 14, 2008

Jesus teaches us a pattern and a promise of prayer.

Let’s look at part 2 of what Jesus teaches us concerning prayer. 1. the PATTERN of prayer (Matthew 6:5-15) A. your ATTITUDE of prayer (vs. 5,6) B. your BEHAVIOR of prayer (vs. 7,8) C. your CONTENT of prayer (vs. 9 - 15) 2. the PROMISE of prayer (Matthew 7:7-12) A. God will HEAR OUR ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sometimes I Don't Want To Pray Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 30, 2007

3 of 5 messages. This message is on the Lord’s prayer and how we can learn to pray especially when we don’t feel like it.

Sometimes I don’t feel like praying Prayer has always been a challenge in my life. I know that sounds wrong to many of you but this series is about confessions so I guess I’ve got to be honest. Prayer is something I’ve always struggled with. Maybe it’s my expectations – or maybe it’s what I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ