Sermons on Prayer And Doing:

Revival And The Prayer Of Power Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 13, 2022

Unless the Lord builds the house, those who labor on it labor in vain. And unless we pray for God to build our upcoming Revival, all our labor will be in vain. But what should we pray for God to do?

A woman told of their family moving into a new house in town after years of living on a farm. Early the next morning, their 3 year old boy ran into the bedroom to wake them. “I dressed him and told him to play in the yard and to quit bothering us.” About 20 minutes later, he came running back. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pleading Prayer

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 13, 2003

Sermon on prayer

PLEADING PRAYER PSA. 70:5 There was once a missionary went to Venezuela for the first time, struggling with the language. He visited one of the local churches and took a seat in the front row. So as not to make a fool of himself, he decides to pick someone out of the crowd to imitate. He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 70:5, Psalm 139:1-4

Denomination: Bible Church

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 4, 2021

The story of Elijah reminds us of the power of prayer, the person of prayer and the product of prayer

THE POWER OF PRAYER While crossing the Atlantic on a ship many years ago. Bible teacher and pastor F.B. Meyer was asked to preach at a service for the passengers. The topic he was given to speak on was Answered Prayer. After the message an agnostic man came up to him and said that he did not ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

What we learn about prayer from Acts 12

The Power of Prayer - Acts 12 - 5/31/15 Turn with me this morning the the book of Acts, chapter 12.  M, M, L, J, Acts - the 5th book of the NT.  In the gospels, we find recorded for us the life and ministry of Jesus, who came to live an example for us, die to provide us salvation, and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hannah's Prayer Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 30, 2017

As we continue our series on the prayers in the bible we come to Hannah. Hannah is a pivotal person when it comes to the area of prayer. On Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) her story is read as one of the most important passages of the day. Let's see why.

HANNAH'S PRAYER INTRODUCTION: Today we'll be talking about a wonderful woman of faith; her name is Hannah. For the Jewish people Hannah is a pivotal person when it comes to the area of prayer. On Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) her story is read as one of the most important passages of the day. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Connecting In Prayer Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 22, 2005

Every Child of God has gone through a dry period in prayer and some have never really been able to enjoy the success in prayer that the Lord Jesus wants them to experience. This message can enable you to once again "Connect in Prayer" with our Lord Jesus

Turn Your Bibles to John 15:7 Title: Connecting In Prayer Theme: Five Truths to Success in Prayer Listen as I read John 15: 7, “If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.” Pray!!!! Introduction: Every child of God has gone through a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

House Of Prayer

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Jan 26, 2009

The main focus of the Church is to connect people with God.

House of Prayer Grant van Boeschoten January 25, 2008 I heard a great joke this week about a man who himself had a great joke to share. He was in a dimly lit restaurant and he leaned over to the lady at the table next to him and said, “Hey, would you like to hear a very funny blond joke.” The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:10-17

Healing Prayer Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 24, 2003

Practical teaching about healing ministry

James 5:13 –18 March 23, 2003 The Prayer of Faith 13Is any one of you in trouble? You should pray. Is anyone happy? Sing songs of praise. 14Is any one of you sick? Call the elders of the church to pray over you and anoint you with oil in the name of the Lord. 15And the prayer offered in ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: *other

Forward In Faith 6: What Do You Want God To Do?

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2013

Is there something that you have been praying about, something that you are going through, something you are worried about going through? What is it that you want God to do? What is the prayer of your heart? What do you need God to do in your life?

I usually start with a question for you... today is no different. What is it that you want God to do? What is the prayer of your heart? What do you need God to do in your life? Is there something that you have been praying about, something that you are going through, something you are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Wind Is Blowing Against Us What Do We Do? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 1, 2020

In times of crisis, in plagues and wars and economic disaster, we are called by God to minister to each other in this way

Tuesday of the 18th Week in Course: St. John Vianney I’d like you to get out of your wallet or picture in your mind a hologram. You know, it’s the image imprinted on many credit cards to help merchants validate them. You look at it from different directions and it looks three-dimensional. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 30:1-22, Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Catholic

How Do I Wait On The Lord

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

I am going to give you some understanding and help in our struggle to wait upon the Lord.

How Do I Wait on the Lord Wed. Night March 25th 2009 Psalm 37:7 Introduction How do you feel about having to wait? If you are like me, you don’t like to wait. I don’t enjoy standing in long lines at Wal Mart. If you have ever been to an amusement park in the summer time? Talk about having to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:7, Psalm 37:23

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Telling God What To Do

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

How Prayer Changes Us Before It Changes Anything Else. Prayer is not controlling outcomes but aligning with God’s heart, trusting Him fully, and joining His transforming work in people’s lives.

There are phrases that sound almost sacrilegious in a prayer meeting. Not curse words. Just sentences that don’t fit the script Christian culture hands us. And the moment they come out of your mouth, the atmosphere shifts. Forks freeze above plates. Eyes widen. Someone nearly inhales a dinner ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7, Matthew 18:19-20, Acts 4:29-31, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 John 4:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Daniel: Persistant In Prayer Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 22, 2020

Daniel is a wonderful example of someone who was sustained and protected by God’s power. Daniel also provides us with a wonderful example of what it is like to live in a society that wants nothing to do with either God or God’s Word.

Powerful People - Daniel Our series this year is powerful people and we are going to examine how God works in and through ordinary people in a powerful way. Tonight we are going to consider someone from the Old Testament, Daniel. Daniel is a wonderful example of someone who was sustained and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:10, Daniel 6:3-5, John 15:18, Daniel 6:5, Daniel 6:6-9, Daniel 6:10, Jude 1:20-21, Daniel 6:13, Daniel 6:16, Daniel 6:17-20, Daniel 6:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does Prayer Really Work Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Jul 10, 2007

All of us at one point or another wonder if prayer works? Does God hear us? Do our prayers just hit the ceiling and bounce back?

Today, we are finishing our series A Search for what is real. We have been looking at what a real faith, a real spirituality looks like. Let me ask you something, have you ever asked the question, does prayer really work? Maybe you know someone who always seems to have their prayers answered and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival And Prayer Series

Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on May 14, 2001

The very word Revival implies that things aren’t as good as they need to be. It implies spiritual decay and inactivity.

Last week, we talked about revival and the need for humility in seeking it. The very word, Revival implies that things aren’t as good as they need to be. To revive something implies that there is some kind of spiritual decay or inactivity going on and it needs to be revived, to be made alive ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:8, Isaiah 30:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ