Sermons on Prayer Beyond Walls:

When God's People Pray

Contributed by Mark Mccool on Apr 21, 2003

We know we should pray. In fact, Jesus, in His Word even taught us "how" to pray. But what really happens "when" we pray? This is a faith builder and will encourage your desire to pray even more!

“WHEN GOD’S PEOPLE PRAY” Mark McCool TEXT: Matthew 6:6-13 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. 7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Make The World Go Away!"

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 25, 2002

We live in a very busy day and age. The down-fall is that we can sometimes get to busy to spend time with God. We must press through that temptation, and still spend time with Jesus. You will discover how.

Begin by singing??Open Our Eyes? ?Open our eyes Lord? We want to see Jesus? To reach out and touch Him? And say that we love Him? Open our ears Lord? And help us to listen? Open our eyes Lord? We want to see Jesus.? PRAYER? Isn?t getting a hold of Jesus the most important thing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10, Luke 7:36-38

Denomination: Other

Divine Petitions, Part # 2 Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 19, 2006

During the days of Jesus’ life on this earth, He prayed “Divine Petitions” that were for the honor of God, His Father. Christians are to look to Him and say, “Lord teach me to pray.” (Luke 11:1)

Turn your Bibles to Hebrews 5:7 Title: Divine Petitions, Part # 2 Theme: Examining the Prayer Life of Christ Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer Listen as I read ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray For The Wisdom That Comes From Heaven

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 22, 2005

Pentecost 18(B) - Pray for the wisdom that comes from above since worldly wisdom produces selfish lives but God’s wisdom produces spiritual living.

PRAY FOR THE WISDOM THAT COMES FROM HEAVEN James 3:13-4:6 - September 18, 2005 - Pentecost 18 Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: There are many people in the Old Testament and New Testament who stand as examples for believers today. One example is Solomon--we probably remember ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Where To Go Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 4, 2002

The people of God pray with perspective.

WHERE TO GO Daniel 9:4-19 S: Perspective in prayer Th: Live a Prayer Life (Prayer: A Passion for His Presence) Pr: THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAY WITH PERSPECTIVE. ?: How? How do we pray? KW: Direction TS: Using Daniel’s prayer as an example, we will find three directions to take enabling us to pray ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:4-19

Denomination: Baptist

Does Anybody Really Care?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 7, 2020

Does Anybody Really Care? Nehemiah Chapter 1 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Setting the Scene #1: A brief background. • Setting the Scene #2: What the book is about? • (1). He cared enough to ask (vs1-3) • (2). He cared enough to weep (vs 4) • (3). He cared enough to pray (vs 5–10) • (4). He cared enough to volunteer (vs 11) SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Petition For Pardon Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 11, 2004

jesus includes in His blueprint forgiveness as s key element and principle for prayer.

Petition for Pardon Matthew 6:9-13 Series: The Blueprint for Prayer August 8, 2004 Introduction A Christian lawyer who had been studying the scripture made the decision to cancel the debts of every client that owed him money for more than six months. The lawyer wrote a letter explaining the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Church Of God

The Friend At Midnight Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 17, 2005

The parable of the friend who came begging at midnight presents a contrast of need, concern, and ability.

The Friend at Midnight Luke 11:5-11 INTRO.: Have you ever felt betrayed by someone you felt you should be able to trust? Have you ever asked for a favor and been turned down by someone you thought should help? Has a neighbor disappointed you? In the neighborhood where I grew up, doors were never ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Personal Jesus? Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 26, 2007

God desires us to reach out to others beyond our comfort zone.

April 29, 2007 Me: Really into 80’s music. Depeche Mode 1989 hit “Personal Jesus” Your own personal Jesus Someone to hear your prayers Someone who cares Your own personal jesus Someone to hear your prayers Someone whos there Sometimes we have this idea that Jesus is our own personal little God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

"The Principle Of Appropriated Promise" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 7, 2011

God calls us to face Him with the prospect of saving the lost in prayer.

We are looking at five principles of effective intercession - responding to the call of God to use my relationship and standing with Him to ask something on behalf of someone else who does not have a right relationship or standing with God. As we have pointed out previously, the nature of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Overcoming The Enemy And Possessing The Promises Of God

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

1.BESEECHING 2.FORCING 3.WRESTLING 4.RESISTING 5.PRESSING 6.SOWING 7.LABOURING

KEYS TO OVERCOMING THE ENEMY AND POSSESSING THE PROMISES OF GOD **************************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.BESEECHING 2.FORCING 3.WRESTLING 4.RESISTING 5.PRESSING 6.SOWING 7.LABOURING THE MESSAGE KEYS TO OVERCOMING ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Requirements Of Revival” - Part Two Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 20, 2011

Prayer is essential if we are to see revival among God’s people.

Last time we considered the first requirement for revival among God’s people mentioned in 2 Chronicles 7:14. God’s people must “humble themselves” before God. Now today, we will turn our attention to the second requirement for revival - prayer. (READ TEXT) Perhaps no subject is preached on more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Difference?

Contributed by Tree Perkins on Sep 5, 2020

We've been taught since Sunday school that Jesus is with us and we carry Him in our heart. But Matthew 18:20 tells us that where two or three are gathered, Jesus will be among them. So what makes verse 20 different?

The last verse in our scripture reading today is my number one all-time favorite verse in the entire Bible. Verse 20 has brought me comfort over the years. Even though verse 20 is my favorite, it’s important to consider verse 19 as it sets the tone for the purpose of gathering in prayer. In vs. 19 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20, Romans 5:5, 2 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Plan For Supernatural Living Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Mar 10, 2009

What is God’s plan for the church? Is it to be a bunch of sacrificial people or is it to be people who Re-Present Jesus to a lost world?

Living the Supernatural Life – Part Two: God’s Plan Last week we introduced the concept that many of us are living far below our potential (kind of like a eagle living with turkeys) when it comes to the supernatural life. We live on a plane of existence that the rest of the world does…an arena ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Two Ears And One Mouth

Contributed by Andy Beech on Mar 29, 2008

The sermon looks at how to pray, when to pray and what to pray.

TWO EARS AND ONE MOUTH Text: Matthew 6:1-15 "It is hard sometimes in prison to sit and to pray, and to read of those who were in prison, and to read of their prayer, and to how the prison door or roof cracked open, the chains were released and they walked out. [Pause] It’s hard when one has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-15, Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Methodist