Sermons on Prayer And Reliance:

Being Watchful!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 16, 2016

We cannot ever have a vision if we do not have a vision. Our vision and watchfulness must be with the Lord. Unless the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. Psalm 127:1

Being Watchful! In this sermon outline we point out the exhortation the Word gives us to watch. We cannot ever have a vision if we do not have a vision. Our vision and watchfulness must be with the Lord. Unless the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. Psalm 127:1 God's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:40-42

07. Samuel As Judge: Israel's Spiritual Revival Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

After years of spiritual compromise, Israel experiences a national revival under Samuel’s leadership. This chapter shows us that true revival requires repentance, obedience, and total reliance on God.

Samuel as Judge – Israel’s Spiritual Revival April 9, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 7 Introduction: Revival Comes Through Repentance Throughout history, nations and individuals have found themselves drifting away from God. Yet, in times of desperation, when ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Ask, Seek, Knock

Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014

Approaching God in Prayer

Introduction How do you approach God when you have something to ask him? • Specific words? • Hoping for an answer but not sure? • Get on your knees? • Very “pally” or very respectful? • Only at certain times? • Only as a last resort when you have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Who, Why, And How Of Prayer (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Sep 8, 2014

Part 4 in a series on Prayer.

The Who, Why, And How Of Prayer (Part 4) 1 Timothy 2:1-8 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Sometimes life can seem like a shipwreck. People can make shipwreck of their own lives. Paul gave an example of some who did this at the end of chapter 1. He even gave their names. 2. Paul opens up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Bible Church

A Journey Like Never Before Pt. 2

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

A journey with God into the New Year

A JOURNEY LIKE NEVER BEFORE TWO PAUL TIMOTHY APOLLOS JOHN WHAT DO THESE MEN HAVE IN COMMON?? THEY ACTUALLY PASTORED/MINISTERED IN THE CHURCH IN EPHESUS! REV. 2 VS 1-5 Revelation 2:1-5 (NKJV) 1 "To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, 'These things says He who holds the seven stars in His ...read more

Denomination: *other

Acts Of Desperation

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 17, 2017

Acts shows desperate prayers and their impact.

In 1857, NYC, business man, Jeremiah Lanphier became a missionary for the Dutch Reformed Church in downtown NYC. America had been prosperous and did not feel the need for God. However, a massive financial blow occurred and sent the country into a panic. Burdened so by the need, Jeremiah Lanphier ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When We Pray God Works

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 17, 2017

When we take the time to pray, God unleashes His power in the world.

A small boy was in his sand box playing and digging in the sand. He finally struck a rock as he dug in deeper. He kept on digging and found it to be a huge rock that he could barely move. He struggled and fought to get the rock out of the box. With one final effort he used all his strength to get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Started, Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Open Doors Getting Started, part 1

Open Doors Getting Started, part 1 Col. 4:2-6 September 29, 2013 Take out a piece of paper and write down a couple of dates, the year in which you were born, then three dashes and then at the end of those dashes, write down 20_?_, which represents the date of your death and we don't know when ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying For My Family PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the importance and power of prayer in protecting our families from spiritual attacks, drawing lessons from the story of Nehemiah and his people.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're turning our attention to the book of Nehemiah, specifically, chapter 4, verses 1-23. Our focus will be on the need for prayer for our families, the enemies ready to attack our families, and the power of praying for our families. As Dwight L. Moody once ...read more

Topics: Prayer

Jesus Is Praying For You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of prayer and Jesus' role as our intercessor, emphasizing the spiritual transaction that occurs in our communication with God.

Greetings, beloved family in Christ. Today, we stand on the edge of an awe-inspiring vista of truth, ready to bask in the radiant light of God's Word. We are gathered here not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our hearts are prepared, our spirits are eager, and our minds are open to the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:25

Topics: Prayer

Before You Even Ask PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 2, 2024

This sermon explores the proactive, ever-present nature of God in answering our prayers, emphasizing prayer as a privilege to align our will with His.

Good morning, dear friends. Let us gather together in the presence of our Lord, in the spirit of fellowship, with hearts open to the message that He has in store for us today. We are gathered here today to reflect, to learn, and to grow in our understanding of our relationship with God through ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:24

Topics: Prayer

3 Incentives To Keep Praying Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Sep 12, 2002

A teaching message on Luke 18:1-8.

Luke Series #78 September 08, 2002 Title: 3 Incentives to Keep Praying Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are in Chapter 18 of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, John 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Pray For The Lost

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 15, 2003

John Edmiston’s sermon teaches us a great deal about the power and efficacy of praying for the lost as an evangelistic strategy.

How To Pray For The Lost (Sermon by John Edmiston) Many of us - if not all of us , owe our conversion to friends and family who prayed us into the Kingdom. Prayer is the big weapon for the salvation of souls. Argument and debate without prayer is dry and fruitless. Do not spend all your time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Of Jabez #2 - "Oh, That You Would Bless Me..." Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

Message discussing the first petition of the prayer of Jabez.

Note: some of the illustrations in this series are not acknowledged - this is due to the loss of my notes, not out of a desire to deny the sources. Thank you! The Prayer of Jabez #2 “Oh, That You Would Bless Me…” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Introduction - Review This morning we are going to continue ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Pray, Pray, Pray!"

Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 23, 2006

This message emphasizes the need for prayer. However, it is not just about prayer itself, but about the need for us to continue in prayer. Being steadfast is a vital characteristic of our prayer lives.

"pray, Pray, PRAY!" Luke 18:1-8 PRAYER… INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: There’s a magazine cartoon that shows a little fellow kneeling beside his bed for his bedtime prayer. He says with some measure of disgust, "Dear God, Uncle Jim still doesn’t have a job; Sis still doesn’t have a date for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Other