Sermons on Prayer Confession:

Confession: The First Step Towards Wholeness Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 18, 2021

Ash Wednesday's confession of sin is our first step towards wholeness

February 17, 2021 Ash Wednesday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Psalm 51:1-17; Confession: The First Step towards Wholeness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we turn the corner and a new season stands before us, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer Of Rest And Unceasing Prayer Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 4, 2020

This is the 3rd Address in the four part Lenten Series on Prayer

Prayer of Rest and paradoxically Unceasing Prayer Story: A business manager went on holiday to an island in Greece. One day, while he was on the beach, he was called up on his mobile phone by his secretary, wanting some help. He gave her some instructions and told her to call him back when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35, Revelation 5:6-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Romans 12:12, Colossians 4:2, Philippians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Prayer - All Or Nothing Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 25, 2008

64th in a series from Ephesians. Our prayer needs to go beyond the superficial and physical and focus on the deep spiritual needs of others.

Let me begin this morning with a confession. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that the message I am going to share with you this morning is at least as much for me as for any of you. I’m not really speaking to you this morning out of my own experience as much as I am preaching to myself ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

Revive Us Again

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007

The Need of Hour is Revival--America is bankrupt & decaying. Our Prayer should be Revive Us Again It is Time for our Generation to have Revival

REVIVE US AGAIN--PSALM 85:6, ISA. 6, HOSEA 14 Introduction: 1. The Need of Hour is Revival--America is Bankrupt, decaying 2. Revive Us Again--History of Ups and Downs a. Time for our Generation to have Revival b. God used George Whitefield in 1730, Charles Finney in 1810, D.L. Moody in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Denomination: Baptist

Excellent Guidance For Everyday Life (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 5, 2012

1. Seek God’s help for your suffering (vs. 13a). 2. Sing God’s praise (vs. 13b). 3. Share your faults with one another (vs. 16a) 4. Speak to God for others (vs. 14-18). 5. Steer people to God’s truth (vs. 19-20).

Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 12: Excellent Guidance for Everyday Life (Part 1) James 5:13-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 6 2012 *Someone put together a list of Kid’s Instructions on Life: -9-year-old Rocky said: "When feeding seagulls, always wear a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Rev. Moses Assniyi on Apr 16, 2011

in the acknowledgement of the prayer life of Jesus, the disciples desired to know how to pray and asked Jesus to teached them how to pray effectively.

TEXT: MATHEW 6:5-8; Luke 11:1 Title: lord, teach us to pray Introduction: Prayer is one of the greatest acts of the Christian. It is an act of fellowship with God. The concern of Jesus here is not whether we do pray or not but the motive behind the prayer. The disciples have taken notice of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Pray Contritely Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 31, 2024

Forgive us our sins from Luke 11:4 (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, the Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 10 of the same title)

HoHum: Author Robert Jeffries writes about a couple who was going to dinner to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. As the husband was driving, the wife began to reflect on their early days and she said: “Honey, do you remember how it was when we were dating and then first married? It was so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:4, Matthew 6:12, Luke 18:9-14, Isaiah 57:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expanding Your Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2021

Sermon expounds exhortation in Eph. 6:18 to "pray with ALL KINDS of prayer." A key to expanding our prayer capacity is developing in a variety of modes of prayer. Many struggle with prayer because their prayer life is one-dimensional (primarily petition).

Our text today is found in Ephesians 6. A couple of weeks ago we ministered on the armor of God presented in verses 10-17.i Paul begins by saying, “Finally, my brethren, [much of what Paul has said previously in this epistle is leading up to this exhortation.] be strong in the Lord and in the power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Matthew 7:7, Jonah 2:2, James 4:2, Luke 12:32, Philippians 4:6, Psalm 99:9, Numbers 6:22-27, 1 John 1:9, Psalm 62:1, Matthew 18:18-20, 1 Corinthians 14:1-18, Romans 8:26-27, Ephesians 6:10-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Hidden Power Of Your Prayer Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwambach on Jun 18, 2007

Most people lack confidence in their own prayers; this message provides the believer with Biblical recognition of the hidden power of his own prayer.

THE HIDDEN POWER OF YOUR PRAYER BTCC Summit • December 3, 2006 Verse-by-verse through the Book of Romans “Unexpected Power” Part 2 “Prayer Confession” 3 people share a time when they lacked confidence in their own prayers Share results of today’s survey taken at beginning of service: • “When you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Prayer Can Change Your Life Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Oh, that our church would have many more people who prayed for the lost by name. Who continually before the throne room of heaven called the name of the lost in order that God would changer their hearts. Such a conquering faith is such a rarity!

Christopher Hitchens is the author of God is Not Great: Why Religion Poisons Everything. The title of his book tells his attitude toward God. Hitchens was 62 when he was undergoing chemotherapy for his throat cancer. Now deceased, he was famous for his atheism. So many Christians prayed for his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Counterfeit Confessions - Proverbs 28:13, 1 John 1:9

Contributed by David Hart on May 13, 2009

The Bible Reveals That It Is Possible To Have A Counterfeit Confession, That Is To Confess Your Sin And Still Not Be Right With God!

Pastor David Hart A Biblical Example Of Real Confession Luke 15:11-24 Yet The Bible Reveals That It Is Possible To Have A Counterfeit Confession, That Is To Confess Your Sin And Still Not Be Right With God! Counterfeit Confessions Consider 1. Pharoah - The Horrified Confession Exodus 9:27 Empty ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:13

Denomination: Baptist

What You Confess You Will Possess Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• I want to continue this morning on what we spoke about last week. What we confess, we will possess. • We discussed that the words we speak set the tone for our life. • We must be in agreement with God’s Word if we expect to have what we say. • We ar

Introduction • I want to continue this morning on what we spoke about last week. What we confess, we will possess. • We discussed that the words we speak set the tone for our life. • We must be in agreement with God’s Word if we expect to have what we say. • We are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joys Of Spilling Your Guts Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 21, 2011

Exposition of Ps 32 regarding confession of sin to God and others

Text: Psalm 32, Title: The Joy of Spilling Your Guts, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/20/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Driver: Yeah, I’ll bet he told you I was speeding, too. Commentators two reasons for the absence of “confession” 1) Independence and privacy 2) Perfectionism and guilt b/c ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer 3- 'unanswered' Prayer Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 10, 2003

The talks from a Seeker Service on "’unanswered’ prayer". The three ’talks’ were spread over the whole of the 1 hr service, which included video snippets, drama etc.

“If only prayers were answered” Jas 4:2b, 3 WBC 12.1.3 am Seeker Service You do not have, because you do not ask God. 3 When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. 1 Intro- does prayer work? What’s amazing is just how ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer : A Model For Prayer

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

This sermon is a simple and clear exposition on the Lord’s prayer and is an excellent guide to prayer patterns.

THE LORD’S PRAYER : A MODEL FOR PRAYER Matthew.6:9-13. I SALUTATION: The Lord Jesus taught us how we should begin our prayers. 1.THE PERSON: "Our Father". Our prayer will be most effective when we come to God as His children and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal