Sermons on Prayer Changes:

Stewardship Begins With Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

Prayer transforms worry into peace, gratitude turns scarcity into joy, and intentional generosity creates lasting impact when we bring everything to God with open hearts.

Some days it feels like life is lived in the space between sighs. Between the doctor’s call and the next appointment. Between a stack of bills and a thin bank account. Between what we hoped for and what is here. In those spaces, God is nearer than breath. He leans over the rail of heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Topics: Prayer, Gifts

Prayer And Formal Requests

Contributed by Steven Boyns on Feb 4, 2006

For the last few weeks we’ve been sharing with you a series of messages on one of the most crucial practices of every Christian – that of prayer. And we said from the beginning, that the action of prayer ought not be viewed as an option for the Christian

For the last few weeks we’ve been sharing with you a series of messages on one of the most crucial practices of every Christian – that of prayer. And we said from the beginning, that the action of prayer ought not be viewed as an option for the Christian, but as an obligation. And prayer, as it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deliverance Moment: Keys To Answered Prayers

Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Jun 8, 2022

When you pray the will of God the earth and heaven come into alignment that's when things began to happen.

When Heaven and Earth Align: The Power of Praying God’s Will 1. The Misunderstanding About Prayer We’ve heard it so often it’s practically branded into Christian culture: “Prayer changes things.” But if we’re being honest—and we should be when we speak of the things of God—that statement is only ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Real Effective Prayers

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 23, 2004

This sermon looks at how our prayers can be effective and realistic.

A while back there was an article done in The Oprah Magazine entitled, “Does Prayer REALLY heal?” The article sites a study done by Elisabeth Targ, MD, a psychiatrist with impeccable research credentials who was conducting studies that disturb some people and fascinate others: and that is the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

Jonah's Powerful Prayer

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2007

This message is based on Jonah’s prayer in Jonah 2 and reminds us of our need to return to God when we’ve run from Him.

“3 POWERFUL PRAYERS – JONAH” Jonah 2 INTRO - A little girl was observed by her pastor standing outside the preschool Sunday School classroom between Sunday School and worship, waiting for her parents to come and pick her up for "big church." The pastor noticed that she clutched a big storybook ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Prayer In Perspective Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 8, 2008

Think for a moment about what it would be like to be blind. No vision of blue skies, wind-blown trees, loved ones, favorite movie. Close yours eyes for a moment right now. Notice the absence of things. Notice all that is missing.

Keeping Prayer in Perspective Matthew 20:29-34 As we come to the end of our study in Matthew 20, we find a short story that is included in three of the four gospels. Keeping in mind our general rule of thumb that whenever the Bible tells us something three times it is of major significance, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer - A "Gotta" Not An "Oughta"

Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Jan 9, 2005

Too often we let things keep us from one of the most important things - prayer - and we need to make prayer a priority.

“Prayer -- a GOTTA, Not an OUGHTA” -- James 5:13-16, John 17 January 9, 2005 I was looking at a past issue of Pray Magazine, a great magazine that is about, in the editors’ words, “encouraging a passion for Christ through prayer.” As I perused some of the articles I ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Me With Powerful Prayers? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 7 in Elijah series - if he really was a man like us, as James says, in the context of prayer, how are we to follow his example?

1 Kings 18:41-46; James 5:16-18 – Me with Powerful Prayers? In “Total Eclipse”, author Annie Dillard writes: “The Ring Nebula, in the constellation Lyra, looks, through binoculars, like a smoke ring. It is a star in the process of exploding. Light from its explosion first reached earth in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

"A Place Of Prayer" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 18, 2005

Creating a house of prayer often brings disruption and disturbance to a lifestyle that is unacceptable to the Lord. How do we respond to or resist Him?

Holy Week Service Church of the Atonement March 21, 2005 “A Place of Prayer” Matthew 21:10-17 INTRODUCTION: The next day after the trimphal entry into Jerusalem, Jesus went to the temple. What he found there was anything but a house of prayer. Picture in your mind the confusion with all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:10-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Lord's Prayer Teaching Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 23, 2013

A teaching on the Lord's prayer and the importance of prayer

Note: One of the influences of prayer has come from Jim Cymbala so if there are similarities it is because I have read many of his books. Title: How to Pray Theme: To show from Jesus’ example how to pray Text: Matthew 6:9-13 Facts about the Sermon on the Mount • At the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Take It To The Lord In Prayer.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 3, 2025

Even our friends might let us down, but God never will.

TAKE IT TO THE LORD IN PRAYER. Psalm 55:16-22. PSALM 55:16. King David was no stranger to ‘friends’ letting him down, but his bold assertion in the face of betrayal was: “As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.” The God upon whom he calls is the true and living God, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Attitudes For Answered Prayer

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Mar 10, 2008

Sermon looks at God’s plan for answered prayer: when he says no, not yet, or yes to prayer, and what do do in the waiting period

Attitudes to Answered Prayer (Acknowledgement - Ray Duerksen - Southland Community Church) There are three attitudes I believe we all need in order to have answers to our prayers. o E.g. A young girl who wrote a letter to a missionary. It was a prayer letter and she was trying to lend her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:7-23

How To Prevail In Prayer

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015

Isaiah's instructions are very helpful to one who desires to pray effectively.

HOW TO PREVAIL IN PRAYER TEXT: Isaiah 62:1; 62:6-7 Isaiah 62:1 KJV For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth. Isaiah 62:6-7 KJV I have set watchmen ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayers Make Peace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the transformative power of prayer in our lives, leading to God's incomprehensible peace and the importance of making prayer a central focus in our daily walk with the Lord.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive into God's Word and explore the incredible power of prayer, the amazing benefits of peace, and the absolute necessity of focusing on prayer in our lives. In the words of C.S. Lewis, "Prayer doesn't change God; it changes me." Through prayer, we not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Topics: Prevention

A Nation, Humble In Prayer

Contributed by Jason Duhon on Mar 11, 2016

One of the chief reasons for the current downward spiral of America is our refusal to humble ourselves before God. As long as we refuse to acknowledge our sins before God, we will not be blessed.

A Nation, Humble in Prayer James 4:1-10 In George Washington's personal writings there is an entry on the 12th day of April, 1779: The Honorable the Congress having recommended it to the United States to set apart Thursday the 6th. day of May next to be observed as a day of fasting, humiliation ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist