Sermons on Prayer And Preaching:

The Value Of Prayer

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16

“THE VALUE OF PRAYER” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 18:1-11 James 5:16 Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Romans 8:26-27 Likewise the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

The Impossible Prayer

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 27, 2004

To make us believe that God is still working in our lives today. That we cannot place the Lord in a box and give him commands.

THE IMPOSSIBLE PRAYER FOCUS: THE ACCOUNT OF THE ARREST OF PETER AND HIS DELIVERANCE BY THE HAND OF GOD. FUNCTION: TO PROMOTE A STRONGER FAITH IN THE WEAK PRAYERS OF CHRISTIANS. TEXT: ACTS 12:1-17 INTRODUCTION Eddie from the Brown Trail Church of Christ in Bedford, Texas pulled me aside ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 4, 2004

Using Daniel’s prayer as a pattern we can learn about the spirit of prayer God requires

THE SPIRIT OF PRAYER DANIEL 9.4-19 Last week we looked at how we can misuse prayer through wrong motives and wrong attitudes. Today I want to spend sometime looking at the spirit of prayer or to put it another way ‘praying biblically.’ PREPARATION FOR PRAYER. Turn with me to Daniel 9 verses ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:4-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Misuse Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 4, 2004

How wrong motives and wrong attitude leads us to misuse prayer

THE MISUSE OF PRAYER Let me ask you a question: ‘Do you think it is possible to misuse prayer?’ I mean is it possible for us to pray in such a way that we are actually abusing the privilege which is ours through prayer? I think we misuse prayer far more often than we think or would like to think. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Prayer And Friendship

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004

God desires our company and wishes to have intimacy in our relationship with Him.

MANY OF US GREW UP WITH AND HAVE BECOME VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE MANY STORIES FROM AESOP’S FABLES. ONE SUCH FABLE IS ENTITLED “THE BEAR AND THE TRAVELERS.” IN THIS FABLE, IT IS SAID THAT TWO TRAVELERS WERE ON THE ROAD TOGETHER, WHEN A BEAR SUDDENLY APPEARED ON THE SCENE. BEFORE HE OBSERVED THEM, ONE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 19, 2001

Peter is miraclously released from prison through the power of prayer.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 23 “The Power of Prayer” Acts 12:1-24 “but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church.” Acts chapter twelve is set in a context of mounting persecution, about which the people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Instructions In Prayer

Contributed by Wade Bridges on Mar 1, 2001

The Model Prayer or the Lord’s Prayer

Instructions in Prayer Matthew 6:9-15 Today, we are going to Examine the Model Prayer (Often times called the Lord’s Prayer). This Model Prayer was given as part of the Sermon on the Mount by our Lord Jesus Christ. In Luke 11:1, the disciple asked something of Jesus. They asked; "Lord, Teach ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Commitment To Prayer Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 13, 2001

How do we receive God’s blessings?

I’d like to begin this morning by giving something away. It’s a $20 gift certificate for Applebee’s, and it’s available to anyone who wants it. [Hold out the $20 bill and wait until someone comes up and takes it] What did you have to do to receive the gift certificate? * Believe the gift ...read more

Scripture: John 16:24, James 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer For Disappointment

Contributed by James Groce on Apr 19, 2001

Should have seen the look on the devil’s face when the next morning the cell was empty!

Prayer For Disappointment PSALMS 17:12-13 Elder J.L. Groce Calvary Tabernacle Molino, FL 1. God is the only all-knowing entity. 2. He knows the end from the beginning. 3. Eyes are as a flame of fire—nothing is hidden from Him. 4. Man, at best, can only make educated guesses. (Except what we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Plus

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Dec 9, 2000

This message draws upon several texts in the Epistle of James and shows how prayer accompanied by a relationship with God is powerful and effective.

This morning we are going to be looking at the book of James. The theme of the James’ letter in the Bible is “Faith Plus”. It’s good to have faith, but that faith must also make a difference in the life of action and in the works we do. The key verse of the entire letter of James would ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, James 1:6-7

Denomination: Holiness

A Call For Prayer

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

There is a need for the church to turn back to prayer to advance the Kingdom of God

As we begin 1997, there is an important call, not only in the Assemblies of God, but in churches throughout the world to return to the alter, to return to prayer as a vital part of our Christian life. Throughout the month of January in the evening services I am going to be spending time ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:4, John 17:5-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Biblical Prayer

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000

Sermon on the difference between active and passive prayer.

INTRODUCTION. A. Importance of prayer. B. Some ask question: "What is Biblical prayer?" THE TWO TYPES OF PRAYER: ACTIVE & PASSIVE. A. Passive prayer is internal prayer. Active prayer is done with the mouth. B. I used to believe that all prayer was to be done with the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Partnering In Prayer

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 8, 2001

God moves in mighty ways when we partner in prayer

PARTNERING IN PRAYER Selected Passages from Acts October 31, 1999 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. The Power of Prayer A. San Francisco General Hospital study 1. Cardiology Dept. – Dr. Randy Byrd a.) Patients were divided into two groups 1.) 192 patients were in the Prayed for group 2.) 201 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:3-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Provision Of Prayer

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 31, 2001

This is a lesson on how Jesus taught us to pray.

The Provision of Prayer Luke 11.1-13 (New Century Version) Midweek Bible Lesson October 15, 1997 Introduction The main focus of this passage is the Jesus’ primary teaching on prayer. It is this text that becomes the cornerstone for the church position and view of prayer. The passage begins with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 20, 2001

This exploration of Jabez’s prayer is an invitation to deeper Christian discipleship, beginning with a prayer for the Lord to draw us closer.

Luanne Oleas presented the following story in Reader’s Digest: When the 1960s ended, San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district reverted to high rent, and many hippies moved down the coast to Santa Cruz. They had children and got married, too, though in no particular sequence. But they didn’t name ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Methodist