Sermons on Prayer And Meditation:

Almsgiving And Prayer.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 5, 2023

The deed is done before the all-seeing God. His approval is reward enough in itself.

ALMSGIVING AND PRAYER. Matthew 6:1-9. Jesus’ teaching on almsgiving, prayer and fasting in the Sermon on the Mount is replete with the language of the stage. MATTHEW 6:1. We are not to do our alms in order to be seen of men: to do so is just theatre. For that there is no reward from our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Prayer No Power

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 29, 2023

We neglect spending time at His feet and thus we suffer defeat.

1 Kings 17:1-6 1 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. 2 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, 3 Get thee hence, and turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-6, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Baptist

A Difficult Prayer

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 6, 2023

It is easy to pray with our mouths in public. Sincere prayer comes from a humble, pure and clean heart which only GOD can give.

A difficult prayer “Create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me. Scripture tells us in Jeremiah 17:9-10 that the heart is desperately wicked, who can know it. In Mark 7:20-23, our LORD JESUS tells us clearly “What comes out of a man, that defiles a man. For from within, out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Mark 7:20-23

Plans And Prayers

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 26, 2022

A month ago I saw a plaque that had a different take on Robert Frost's poem. It said something like this: “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by. Now where in the world am I?

Alba 7-24-2022 PLANS AND PRAYERS Romans 15:22-33 In determining the purpose in the will of God for us, sometimes we just don't get it right. There once was a middle-aged farmer who had been desiring for years to be an evangelist. He was out working in the field one day when he decided to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Practice Prayer

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 18, 2022

Practice Prayer

Practice Prayer   Scripture Luke 11:1-13   Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Where do we pray? How do we pray? When do we pray? What do we pray? Why do we pray? These are the questions each one of us asks at one point or another in our lives. Jesus addresses these questions with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Other

Prayer And Praise Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2022

Have you ever considered how you pray to our Lord?

Prayer and praise Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth! Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before Him, singing with joy. Acknowledge that the Lord is God! He made us, and we are His. We are His people, the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving; go into His courts with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, 1 Peter 2:9, Psalm 100:1, Psalm 34:1, Psalm 108:3, Psalm 111:1, Acts 16:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Bold In Prayer

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022

How many of us can as children of God approach Him boldly and ask Him for the greater blessings that He has in store for us. Today many are satisfied with leading a mediocre life of just attending church on Sunday, reading a few verses and praying.

We read in Judges 1:14-15, Acsah went to live with Othniel. Othniel told Acsah to ask her father for some land. She went to her father. When she got off her donkey, Caleb asked her, "What is wrong?" Acsah answered him, "Give me a blessing. You gave me dry desert land in the Negev. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 15:18, Joshua 15:19

Denomination: Other

A Metaphor For Prayer.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 26, 2022

Such outpouring of ourselves, painful perseverance, tenacity in prayer - will cause us also to prevail. Thus, like Jacob, we will procure the blessing

A METAPHOR FOR PRAYER. Genesis 32:22-31. “The ford Jabbok” (Genesis 32:22) is significant, first, in that it was the border of the land of promise (cf. Numbers 21:24). Second, it was here that Jacob had a lifechanging encounter with God, and had his name changed from Jacob to Israel (Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Persistent Prayer

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 10, 2022

God encourages us to be persistent and demanding in prayer.

Do we persist with God? Do we give up praying too soon? Let’s learn that God encourages persistent, demanding prayers. Let’s discuss prayers for ourselves, aggressive prayer and God’s justice in Luke 18:1-8. Purpose “Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Persistent Prayer

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 20, 2022

As Christians we should consistently pray for justice and peace to reign.

Persistent Prayer – Luke 18: 1 – 8 Intro: A young entrepreneur came to a “dry town” to build a tavern. There was no law against doing so; but the community was very religiously conservative. Members from the various town church held prayer meetings to pray for God to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Prayer For Deliverance.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2022

Hear me, Show me, Keep me, Hide me.

A PRAYER FOR DELIVERANCE. Psalm 17:1-9. PSALM 17:1. How can a man, born dead in trespasses and sins, plead with the LORD to “hear the right?” Well, it is as Abraham said, ‘Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?’ (Genesis 18:25). When we use this Psalm, we are not appealing to our own ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Witness And Prayer

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 10, 2023

Prayer is essential to witnessing. Only God can change other people's hearts. Only God can give us the strength and courage we need.

This was a fairly short talk in the context of a family service Back in March I got an email through our church website. It was from an American called Tagg Wolverton. He works for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Tagg Wolverton explained that Billy Graham’s son Franklin would be ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41, Acts 1:14, Ezekiel 37:1-10, Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

Petition Prayer Series

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Aug 14, 2023

Prayer is very broad; in this series, we will study the dimensions or elements of prayer.

Petition Prayer Petition: Request Appeal Psalms 20:5: “We will rejoice in thy salvation and in the name of our God, we will set up our banners and the Lord will fulfill all thy petitions.” Introduction: A petition is presented when one needs justice over certain matters. Daughters of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:6, Psalm 20:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Davids Prayer Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 2, 2023

Today we are going to look at a very well known prayer, the prayer King David after his relationship with Bathsheba.

“David’s Prayer” Psalm 51:1-17 Prayer has been our subject for many weeks/months and yet I find no end to this fascinating study. We have looked at 29 of the 650 and today we are going to look at a very well known prayer, the prayer King David after his relationship with Bathsheba. 2 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Prayer

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 10, 2022

An overview of how to truly prepare yourself before you go to God in prayer.

I have shared with a few of you the past few days or weeks that after the Bible study in the Book of Daniel I was thinking about explaining and giving detailed instructions on centering prayer. I haven’t done that in a number of years so I thought it would be good to discuss it this evening. I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:47, Luke 18:13

Denomination: Baptist