Sermons on Prayer And Doing:

Accomplishing The Will Of God

Contributed by Rich Middleton on Jan 12, 2008

This sermon is about having the determination and information and to take the steps that will result in real success.

We are going to look at a text from Acts 4:23-31 this morning that deals with accomplishing the will of God. Here is a definite fact about God, He wants us to succeed. If our desire is to accomplish the will of God and be a part of building His kingdom He will do all He can to help us. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Answers A Prayer (2 Kings 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 1, 2025

Do we trust God?

Is God gracious towards the faulty faithful? Can we fall into pride over material possessions? Is living simply a better life? Let’s look at Hezekiah in 2 Kings 20. Did God send a message to Hezekiah through Isaiah about his impending death? In those days Hezekiah became sick and was at the point ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus Hidden In Your Life?

Contributed by Jason Noble on Jan 2, 2003

Sometimes when the going gets tough we hide Jesus. Is he hidden in your life?

Mark 7:24 And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would have no man know it: but he could not be hid. Is Jesus Hidden in Your Life? 1. In Your Devotions (Personal Life) 2. In Your Daily Living (Public Life) 3. In Your Dedication ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24

Denomination: Baptist

Has Your Flight Been Delayed?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 5, 2001

We all experience spiritual flight delays, but there is a way to change these.

HAS YOUR FLIGHT BEEN DELAYED? Psalm 4:1 “Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer.” INTRO.- ILL.- Thirteen ministers were on a flight to New York. When they came into a large storm, they told the stewardess to tell ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1, Psalm 5:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Recipe For A Revival

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 4, 2002

This is a sermon that challenges the church to seek revival and shows us how to do that.

Sunday Morning January 23, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs NM GOD’S RECIPE FOR A REVIVAL 2 CHRONICLES 7:14 Introduction: 1. As we stop for a moment, I would like us to reflect upon what God has done here at Bel Aire Baptist Church since the church was organized. 2. The church was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Where There's A Will, There's A Way Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 28, 2000

God invites us to pursue his will where He will make a way for His power to be made real in our lives!

- Confidence in the One Who hears… The power is in the one who hears. Not only the power for our lives… but also the plan. - Your father knows that He has an incredible plan for you. That your life is not what you think it is. We are eternal creatures. - Imagine a line… - God is acting out a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resolutions

Contributed by Mark Musser on Feb 25, 2004

We often make New Year’s resolutions that just "fine-tune" what we already are, but what if God wants to make us completely different, completely new?

If you look up the word “resolution” in the dictionary, it says “1. A state or quality of being resolute, 2. Firm determination. 3. A course of action determined or decided on. And 4. Resolving to do something. Now, this is the time of year when many of us will make those famous New Year’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 19:11, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Methodist

A Day Of Surprises

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000

When the power of God intersects with daily life the results are surprising and miraculous

A Day of Surprises Acts 3:1-10 I. The Routine A. The routine of Peter and John 1. Peter and John were going to the Temple a.) This was a part of their daily practice b.) This is a time for prayer – Our time with God should never be routine c.) Peter and John spent time with God on a regular ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Task Of The Church#3 Series

Contributed by Jay Rambo on Oct 16, 2001

The task of the church is to make a difference in the world around us.

Title: The Task of The Church #3 Introduction: -- In Part one of this series we saw that The Task Of The Church is - To Love God - To Glorify God - To Display God’s Grace and - To Evangelize The World -- Last week we saw in part two that - The Task Of The Church Is - To Baptize Believers - To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

At War

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 3, 2001

We must have a Biblical focus, an inward focus, and an outward focus in order to defeat that terrorist, the devil.

AT WAR Jude 17-23 INTRO.- ILL.- A man and his preacher were out on the golf course. He said to his preacher, "How do you let off steam with when you miss a shot and your ball goes into a sand trap?" His preacher replied, "I just the repeat the names of some of my church members with great ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Your Election A Sure Thing

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 7, 2000

The Scripture tells us how to make our election in Christ a sure thing.

MAKING YOUR ELECTION A SURE THING II Pet. 1:5-11 INTRO.- ILL.- Two political candidates were having a hot debate. Finally one of them jumped up and yelled at the other, “What about the powerful interests that control you?” The other guy screamed back, “YOU LEAVE MY WIFE OUT OF THIS.” What’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sinking In The Storm Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Aug 17, 2001

WITH FOCUS FIXED ON JESUS, ONE CAN RISE ABOVE LIFE¡¦S WAVES. Three times in this passage, the word ¡§immediately¡¨ introduces something Jesus does. Each action reveals a need of the disciples that the Lord met in the time of storm. Here are Three indisp

Lessons from Storms in the Scripture #6 -- August 5, 2001-- AM SINKING IN THE STORM -- The Storm Where Peter Walked on the Water -- Matthew 14:22-33 INTRODUCTION: (1) When an important event has unexpected and undesirable shifts in circumstances, one normal outcome is a sinking feeling in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Doing God's Will In 2006

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 31, 2006

Discovering God’s Will, God’s Way for 2006

10When the child grew older, she took him to Pharaoh’s daughter and he became her son. She named him Moses, saying, “I drew him out of the water.” 11One day, after Moses had grown up, he went out to where his own people were and watched them at their hard labor. He saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:10-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

What God Wants

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 28, 2005

God’s will is not nearly the mystery we sometimes make it. God wants the lost saved, Christian to live godly lives, and for believers to pray. All three are inter-related.

What God Wants 1 Timothy 2:1-10 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: A guy was on a diet. His biggest temptation was donuts. As he drove down the street in front of his favorite donut shop, he prayed, “Lord, if you want me to have a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If

Contributed by Lacy Scott on Sep 19, 2003

God say if we want healing then we need to do as instructed.

IF II Chronicles 7:14 Brothers and sisters as I look around and see the situation that we are in today, abroad and here at home. We just recently remembered the events of 9-11 from two years ago. We are in the midst of wars and rumors of wars, kidnappings and killings, downfall of corporate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist