Sermons on Prayer Evangelism:

A Time And A Place For Solitude & Prayer

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 3, 2006

Jesus had a perfect relationship with his heavenly father. We can learn lessons from Peter and we can encourage each other to have a time and a place (like Jesus) for quiet prayer & solitude, with God.

Verse 32, “…when they climbed into the boat the wind died down.” In other words with Jesus on board there was peace and calm. When Jesus and Peter climbed on board, and when the wind died down, the disciples must have been reminded of that previous occasion when Jesus calmed a storm (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Anglican

Don't Worry, Be Prayerful

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 7, 2007

Trouble will come in life - that’s a promise from God. But you don’t have to let trouble overcome you. Here are four truths you need to learn to make it through in the day of trouble.

DON’T WORRY, BE PRAYERFUL KEY TEXT: “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Phil. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: *other

The Purpose Of God In Unanswered Prayer

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 24, 2007

Do we not understand there are some divine reasons why our prayers are delayed? God is often doing something to build our lives and to bring about a blessing to us and others in the delay.

The Purpose of God In Unanswered Prayer John 11: 1-45 When it comes to God’s answering our prayers, it often seems that if we do not hear the answer we want to hear, we conclude that it was no answer at all. It’s like the three retirees, each with a hearing loss, who were taking a walk ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How God Answers Prayers

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To prove that God hears and answers the Christian’s prayers.

HOW GOD ANSWERS PRAYERS Text: Matt. 7.7-11 Thesis: To prove that God hears and answers the Christian’s prayers. Introduction: (1) Prayer is one of the most lacking practices of a Christian. (a) Typically, we pray before meals and when we are called upon to pray. (b) Sometimes, we pray when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sinner's Prayer Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 30, 2003

Jesus: Friend of Sinners, Part 6 of 7

THE SINNER’S PRAYER (LUKE 18:9-14) Famed Holocaust novelist Elie Wiesel tells the story of the great rabbi Haim-Gedalia of Upshpitzin, who interceded fervently with God for an innkeeper who was notorious for his many sins. “Very well, I forgive him,” said the Almighty. The rabbi was pleased with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Morning Prayer Of Trust In God

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To prove that God is willing and able to help His own

Morning Prayer of Trust in God Text: Psalm 3 Thesis: To prove that God is willing and able to help His own Introduction: (1) This psalm is “an individual lament psalm in which the main speaker expresses confidence in personal and individual deliverance” (VanGemeren, EBC 72). (2) It has been ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer, Power, And Personal Problems Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 2, 2003

Many of our interpersonal problems are actually personal, the resulting of feeling weak. Paul’s strategy was to pray for those with whom he had conflict, and that helped him become whole. The cross demonstrates the power of weakness. For Reformation Su

When we are in trouble, our first instinct is to pray. And that’s right. That’s as it should be. The only problem is that when we are in trouble, our first instinct is to pray for ourselves. And that’s where something goes wrong. That’s our mistake. Pray for someone else, and we will discover ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-10, Psalm 46:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer And Our Great Salvation

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003

Introduction: Our salvation is so great that most of us never enter into an understanding of its full significance. The word salvation is a word that refers to many of God’s activities on our behalf. For example, it is used to refer to our initial experi

Prayer and Our Great Salvation Text: “Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up" (Luke 18:1 NIV). Scripture Reading: Luke 18:1-8; Matthew 7:7-11 Introduction: Our salvation is so great that most of us never enter into an understanding of its ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayers That Make God Move

Contributed by Rory Chance on Apr 16, 2007

An expository message on the power of passionate prayer!

Prayer has been called the divine continuum It has been signified as man’s most powerful moment It is the moment in time where man can truly reach beyond his limits to connect with a Limitless God. Prayer yields results…. James 4 Said Ye have not because you ask not James 5 declares that the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:20-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moving From Prayer To Praise Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 18, 2007

Praise is a vital part of prayer that moves us toward our answer. Yet we often forget to intersperse our prayers with praise and thanksgiving.

April, 2007 Moving from Prayer to Praise Prayer series #4 Psalm 63:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Most of the psalms are prayers and most of the prayers include praise. Throughout the Psalms you will notice the relationship between prayer and praise from David whether he was in a mountaintop experience or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Using Your Prayer Keys Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 18, 2007

There are some specific ways scripture teaches us to pray that will help us to see more answers. This sermon points out 5 things to consider.

April, 2007 Using Your Prayer Keys Mark 11:20-26 INTRODUCTION: A few weeks ago I asked you to bring an old key and you did. These old keys are going to speak to us today. Not too long ago we used these keys to open doors, to start our cars, to open up a post office box, or a suitcase; but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:20-26

Denomination: Methodist

Words And Prayer For Virginia Tech

Contributed by John Tung on Apr 25, 2007

Addressing the Virginia Tech. shooting this week and offering words of prayer before my sermon.

Today, I want to start by addressing the shooting at Va. Tech. this week. I have followed the news this week, as you have. It seems to me that the cause of this shooting was mental illness exacerbated by the immigrant experience. So, the first thing I want to say is that we need to take the stigma ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Pray The Prayer Of Faith

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 30, 2007

Prayers are being read, said, written by millions of people daily with out ever getting an answer. The way prayer is answered by the true and living God is when we pray in Faith. Most believers know this but do not know how to pray in faith or to pray the

HOW TO PRAY THE PRAYER OF FAITH Romans 8:14-171 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

House Of Prayer, Or Den Of Thieves?

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007

A challenge to stop and hear what God would want to say in relation to his work. So often we just go ahead with good things, all the while God waits for us to ask about the best things he wants to do.

House of prayer Text: Luke 19:45-46, Opening: 1. As I was contemplating on whether we should mopve our church to a new location, I asked the Lord what he thought we should do. . He answered, I hear men with lots of good ideas, thinking they should do this and thinking they should do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:45-46

Denomination: Mennonite

Prayer, Introduction, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007

Introduction to this series on prayer. A challenge to the listeners, you will get out of prayer what you put into it.

Introduction to Prayer Part 1 Text: John 16:26-27 1. I will recommend several books for you to read. a. Some books I agree with everything the authors teach. With others I do not. I have learned to take what ministers to me and leave the rest. Sometimes it’s a matter of having ...read more

Scripture: John 16:26-27

Denomination: Mennonite