Sermons on Prayer Cloths:

The Discipline Of Prayer Series

Contributed by David Scudder on May 30, 2009

Since prayer is really just talking to God, then why is it so hard? Some of us have no problem spending a lot of time talking to other people? So why does it take so much effort to talk to God?

Purpose: To show that a false commitment to Christ will cause a lack of desire to pray. Aim: I want the listener to be sure that he is totally committed to Christ. INTRODUCTION: For many years medical science thought that ulcers were caused by stress and spicy foods. But, in 1979 two Australian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Reverse Prayer

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 10, 2009

This sermon examines God’s pursuit of us and the prayer that results.

Have you ever caught yourself doing something in reverse? That happened to me on my first attempt at snow skiing. We were in Boone North Carolina and had chosen a beginner slope as a place to sharpen our skills. However, yours truly (out of control) skied onto a slope with a black diamon rating. A ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayers Of The Righteous

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jun 12, 2009

The of the righteous are effective

Prayers of the Righteous James 5: Over the last few weeks I have spent a great deal of time on the matter of prayer Two weeks ago we talked about divine healing but the emphasis was on prayer Sunday we talked about the simple matter of asking But greater that the position or posture for ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Prayer Education

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Mar 20, 2010

A study of how Christ taught us pray and what it means to our daily prayer life.

Scripture Ref: Luke 11:1-13 Matthew 6:7-9a Other References: The Believer’s Bible Commentary Based in part on a message by Bob Deffinbaugh 1. Introduction a. Trinity Baptist Church is taking a bold journey—a journey of faith, a journey of love, and with God’s help, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

The Prayer Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 2, 2011

A prayer of faith can change a lot of things

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When life gets difficult or when things are tough, what is the first thing we do? Where do we turn to? • How do we react when things are not going well for us? • What is one the most under-utilized gifts we have from God? • What is one of the most easily exercised gifts we ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Weapon Of Prayer

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

God clearly tells us that the conflict we're waging is a spiritual battle...and our weapons are not carnal. But they're mighty...to the pulling down of strongholds. There is no greater work you can do for your family...your church...your pastor...or you

THE WEAPON OF PRAYER EPHESIANS 6:18 Once there was a man who went bear hunting. As he trudged through the forest looking for a bear, he came to a large and steep hill. He climbed the hill and just as he was pulling himself up over the last outcropping of rocks, a huge bear met him nose to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

A Study On Prayer Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 14, 2011

Prayer is crucial to the life of the believer, but so many believers have many, many questions about prayer... so much so that they tend to NOT pray because they are unsure about prayer... Let's look at prayer, what it is and various other questions...

A Study on Prayer: [read Matthew 6:5-13] Have you struggled with prayer? Does prayer seem like an exercise in eloquent speech that you just don't possess? Does prayer seem to you something reserved for the super spiritual or those called into the ministry of God? What is prayer? Why do we pray? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 20, 2010

We co-labor and co-reign with God in the coming of His kingdom through prayer.

[Read this first verse and then just sit down and have 1 minute of silence]. 1 When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. SILENCE IN HEAVEN Right now, all of us just experienced one minute of silence. And my guess is that we were all at least a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Disciple's Prayer

Contributed by Anthony Soyao on Oct 1, 2010

Paul was teaching Timothy how he should pray.

Disciple's Prayer 1 Timothy 2:1-8 1. Who are we to pray for? (Verse 1 – 2a) A. Everyone (Verse 1) B. For kings and for all in authority (Verse 2a) 2. Why are we to pray? (Verse 2b – 4) A. That we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and dignity (Verse 2b) B. This is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Prayer And The Cynical

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 25, 2010

Prayer emphasis fall 1987: common wisdom is that we will never change, and the cynic believes that. Like Koheleth we can lose hope for everything. But the Christ who will come gives us hope, life, companionship, and is at work in all things for change a

One of the rules you learn when you study the discipline of marriage counseling is that you must try to help young people preparing for marriage to know at least this much: that whatever he or she is now, they will be more of it in fifty years. Whatever he or she is now, they will be more of it in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Bold Prayer Series

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Sep 18, 2008

When teaching youth, I always get the same answers when I ask a question. I’ve dubbed them "Church Answers." In this series, we take a look at 4 of the primary answers given when asking a question. In this message, we look at Jabez’s prayer and teach

Church Answers The Bold Prayer 9 And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. 10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: *other

Be Fueled With Prayer Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 7, 2009

How to fuel up with prayer

Title: “Be fueled with prayer.” Text: Matthew 6:5-15 Because Jesus presumed we would pray he naturally wants to help us get the most out of prayer. Illustration: The fastest way to waste your gas Driving at speeds over 55 miles an hour! Traveling at 55 mph gives you 21% better mileage when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Prayer Of Praise Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 30, 2009

Habakkuk’s prayer is a pinnacle of praise. It is the mountain top destination of a journey that began in the valley of distress & doubt. It is for God’s power & involvement in the world.

Habakkuk 3:1-7 A PRAYER OF PRAISE [Psalm 77] Habakkuk is a beautiful gem of a book written by a prophet who started out wrestling with God and ended up worshiping Him. The distressed prophet who complained over the unchecked sin of his country in the first part of chapter one, was amazed at ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Knight Of Prayer"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 26, 2008

Shows the importance of prayer and enlist the hear to be a "Knght of Prayer"

“A Knight of Prayer” August 31, 2008 "When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Holiness

The Trinity And Prayer Series

Contributed by Peter Bines on Jan 22, 2008

This is the third and final sermon that looks at the Trinity and prayer

2 CORINTHIANS CH 13 V 14 INTRODUCTION Astronomer Percival Lowell who died in 1916 spent some 15 years looking at Mars and sketching what he saw as a complex network of fine lines connecting the polar caps with a number of darker areas. He maintained that that these lines were canals built by an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible