Sermons on prayer benefits: showing 106-120 of 108,026

The Benefits Of Setting Limits

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 8, 2003

Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend have written a best selling book called Boundaries that helps us learn how to set God directed limitations. People who live without boundaries often lack self-control. Paul wrote to Timothy, "Discipline yourself for t

The Benefits of Setting Limits James 4:2-4 - "You want something but dont’ get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You udo not have, because you do not have because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Benefits Of Sound Judgment

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2003

For this reason Paul cautions the Christians in Rome about the temptation to think too highly of themselves at the expense of mutual consideration. Let us examine some of the reasons why we should use sound judgment in accordance with the faith to conside

Why Should We Use Sound Judgment to Consider Our Place in the Body of Christ? – Rom. 12:3 As Americans we can be very competitive and outspoken about our success. One enduring characteristics about Americans is our freedom to speak our mind as given to us by the first amendment. We love our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Benefits Of Serving God Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 2, 2012

The Bible always points us to 1) Morality, 2) Magnanimity, 3) Mindfulness, 4) Modesty, 5) Management, and 6) Minding.

The Benefits of Living for God. Proverbs 3:1-12 • There is a song from my generation. • I believe one of our members, Ron Carter, personally knows the writer of this song. • It says, "Sign, sign, everywhere a sign, Blockin' out the scenery, breakin' my mind. Do this, don't do ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefits Of Showing Appreciation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 14, 2023

As it turns out, the effects of gratitude and showing appreciation can be important for our overall well-being for several reasons I attempt to uncover in this lesson.

Appreciation Banquet Sermon - The Benefits of Showing Appreciation Scripture: 2 Samuel 23: 1-5, 13-17 “These are the last words of David: “David, the son of Jesse, speaks—David, the man who was raised up so high, David, the man anointed by the God of Jacob, David, the sweet psalmist of Israel. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-5, 2 Samuel 23:13-17, Matthew 10:42

Denomination: Methodist

Benefits Of Trusting God Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 26, 2007

There are curses for trusting ourselves and blessings for trusting God. In which will you trust?

a. As I read the bible, I find that God often pronounces blessings upon His people, but He also tells about curses that go along with the blessings as well. I believe that there is a reason for this. i. The warnings, the curses highlight the blessings by the power of contrast. ii. If you ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost And Benefits Of Discipleship

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Aug 25, 2010

A disciple is not simply one who merely changes moral behavior in regards to the teachings of Jesus Christ, but in response to God’s work in him or her seeks a fundamental shift toward the ethics of Jesus Christ in every way.

Sept 5, 2010 The Cost and Benefits of Discipleship Grace mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. The text for this sermon is Luke 14:25-27, 33 Let’s read it again. The Cost of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

The Benefits Of An Intentional Life Series

Contributed by Rob Culler on Mar 21, 2001

Last in a six-part series of living intentionally and not just letting life happen to you.

The Benefits of an Intentional Life INTRODUCTION: For the past 5 weeks I have preached messages under the broad heading of LIVING AN INTENTIONAL LIFE. During this time, we have seen the fact that God has always worked in an intentional manner—that is, he has never had an accident or made a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

22 Years Of Benefits

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 20, 2020

This is one of the last sermons Pastor Chuck Brooks preached before the doors of GraceWay Church were closed.

The psalmist says, “Blessed be the Lord, Who daily loads us with benefits, The God of our salvation! Selah” (Psalm 68:19 NKJV) Another psalm provides us with this word of blessing to the Lord: Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Benefit In Pain Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 2, 2021

To find benefit in pain, do not fear people; fear and follow Christ.

Joanna Lerud of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, was standing up to leave a restaurant when she hit her head hard on a lamp hanging above the table. As she staggered away, she heard an older gentleman, who was sitting nearby, say, “It will feel better when it stops hurting.” (Joanna Lerud, Steamboat Rock, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22, Isaiah 8:12-13, Genesis 3:15, Mark 10:38, Jude 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Benefits Of Showing Mercy Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”

The Benefits of Showing Mercy One day, a woman who occasionally walked through the park after work, stopped to have her picture taken by a photographer. She was very excited to get the Polaroid print but when she looked at it, her face dropped. She turned to the photographer and stated rather ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

The 12 Secrets For 100% Answered Prayers Series

Contributed by Olu Mike Omoasegun on May 31, 2016

People do things not knowing why they do them. Prayer is something people do without realizing what it means to pray. Knowing the meaning of prayer, the function of prayer, the power of prayer, and the truth of prayer bring about 100% answers to prayers.

Secret Number One: DISTINGUISHING THE MEANING OF PRAYER He who has the spirit of prayer has the highest interest in the court of heaven. And the only way to retain it is to keep it in constant employment. Apostasy begins in the closet. No man ever backslid from the life and power of Christianity ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Benefits Of Intimate Communications 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why do you suppose that some people are able to maintain intimate communications with God when others cannot? In this passage we are given some insights into how the apostles experienced benefits from their pure spiritual communications.

Why do you suppose that some people are able to maintain intimate communications with God when others cannot? In this passage we are given some insights into how the apostles experienced benefits from their pure spiritual communications. 1. Dr. Luke writes, "While they were ministering to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Benefit Of Godly Elders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 4, 2003

Here is an example of how multiple gifts, abilities and perspectives can synergistically work together for a greater total effect than the sum of several individual’s efforts. Without elders, the church can easily be led astray by one person’s agenda, per

Why Elders Are Important - Acts 15:1-29 Illustration:Peter Drucker offers insightful guidance to the church when he calls leadership a peak performance by one who is "the trumpet that sounds a clear sound of the organizations’ goals." His five requirements for this task are amazingly reliable and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Benefits Of Fearing God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 20, 2003

The Holy Spirit gives us greater peace of mind, purity of thoughts and an upright conscience when we fear the Lord. Paul wrote, "Let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God." (2 C

Illustration:We fear men so much because we fear God so little. William Gurnall. 1. The Holy Spirit helps us maintain a reverential trust in God with a hatred for evil by teaching us more about God’s holy attributes. John wrote, "Who will not fear You, O Lord and glorify your name? For You alone ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Benefits Of Praise

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 2, 2004

Here are ten benefits of praise that are often overlooked by many in our busy world. Those who understand these benefits and appropriate them are enriched, empowered and enabled by the Spirit of God to experience higher levels of Christlike transformation

The Benefits of Praise (Heb 13:15) "Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise - the fruit of lips that proclaiming the glory of his name." There are numerous benefits of praise that are often overlooked by many in our busy world. Those who understand ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational