Sermons on Prayer For Battle:

Pray Passionately & Persistently

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

Through the stories of Abraham and Jacob, this sermon encourages passionate and persistent prayer.

PRAY PASSIONATELY & PERSISTENTLY Do you want God to grant you mercy in your case? Do you want God to supply your family members’ financial, emotional and spiritual needs while you are separated from them? Do you want God to heal a loved one who is sick? Is there anything you desperately want ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-33, Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying Until God Blesses

Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 17, 2006

When faced with difficult situations, we need to keep on praying until God blesses.

Outline: I. The Problem at Hand (Genesis 32:3-8) a. Problems get closer and larger (v. 6) b. Panic sets in (v. 7-8) II. The Prayer for Help (Genesis 32:9-12) a. Remember God’s direction (v. 9) b. Humility displayed (v. 10) c. Fear’s cries (v. 11) d. Promise claimed (v. 12) III. The Preparation ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Challenging The Challenges

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 15, 2004

When faced with challenges, prayer is the answer.

CHALLENGING THE CHALLENGES EXODUS 17:1-16 INTRODUCTION Throughout their journey to the promised land the Children of Israel would face challenge after challenge to their faith. We still face challenges today in our lives. 1 Peter 1: 6-7 “ In this you greatly rejoice though for a little while you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2, Exodus 17:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heartbroken For Humanity

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006

Keith Green once said: "This generation of believers is responsible for this generation of souls." Think about that for a moment. To say it even better, you as a believer will one day be responsible for the lost souls that stray into your daily path.

Heartbroken for Humanity Introduction: Keith Green once said: "This generation of believers is responsible for this generation of souls." Think about that for a moment. To say it even better, you as a believer will one day be responsible for the lost souls that stray into your daily path. I hate ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:42-48

Denomination: Baptist

Arming Our Children

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 29, 2014

Every Christian fights a battle: The battle for sanctity, for holiness. It's a daily struggle against our three great enemies of the soul (flesh, world, devil). Likewise, every Christian parent fights a similar battle for their children.

Every Christian fights a battle: The battle for sanctity, for holiness. It's a daily struggle against our three great enemies of the soul (flesh, world, devil). Likewise, every Christian parent fights a similar battle for their children. ILLUSTRATION: Hotel room television. QUESTION: Do we shelter ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Staying Faithful To The Lord

Contributed by Dwayne Savaya on Nov 30, 2001

Message On Staying Faithful To The Lord

The Lord has spoken to my heart to write a message on faith and trusting the Lord no matter what our circumstances look like. I have been meditating on God’s word lately and for some reason I have been thinking about the faithfulness of God’s servants. I began to think about the disciples that were ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disobedience Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007

This is the first sermon in a series dealing with things that hinder our prayer life. This also makes a great Study for the Adult Sunday School class.

HINDRANCES TO PRAYER ------------------------------------------------------------ LESSON #1: DISOBEDIENCE TEXT: ISA. 59:1-2 Isa 59:1-2 1 Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: 2 But your iniquities have separated between you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Please Don't Ask Me To Pray

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 2, 2005

This sermon deals with why we are reluctant to pray to God in both public and private.

Please Don’ Ask Me To Pray 9/4/2005 Psalms 51:1-13 Hebrews 3:10-15 How many of you have ever been at a meeting and it came time to open in prayer or close in prayer and you were saying on the inside “Please don’t ask me to pray.” One of our members who lived to be about 105 was Mr. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Can The Lord Help Us Overcome Oppression From Demonic Powers?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Be sure that you consistently equip yourself for every spiritual battle. Be confident in the Lord’s ability to fight every battle in, through, with and for you

What are some of the Biblical means of helping people be freed from demonic oppression? 1. Paul, the apostle, gives us a great formula for fighting every good fight of faith in Ephesians 6. Paul writes, "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Show The Holiness Of Your Reputation Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 8, 2011

Show the Holiness of Your Reputation 1) To me 2) Through me

Apparently more than 10 million people a day check out eBay, that online auction website where you can buy anything from a broken laser pointer (the first eBay item ever offered for sale) to a jet (the most costly item purchased on eBay). If you’re not among the 10 million shoppers on eBay, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Lutheran

"A Sleeping Savior" Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 17, 2004

How to deal with the storms that come after we commit our lives to Jesus Christ.

“A Sleeping Savior” Mark 4:35-41 MK 4:35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"How To Stop Your Losing Streak?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 1, 2006

Hanah had problem: She needed a Son. God had a problem: He needed a Priest. When we pray, we need to make the solution to our problem, God’s solution to his problem...

Title: “How to Stop your Losing Streak?” Text: Please read 1 Samuel Chapter One. 1 Samuel 1:2 “…but Hannah had no children.” This is the story of a praying mother. Prayer changes things. At the beginning of this chapter, Hannah considers herself a loser. Before the chapter is over, she is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Storm - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Dec 17, 2001

Analysis of Jonah’s battle with God’s will

God has a way of sending messages to His children. He has three definitive ways of grabbing your attention to let you and I know exactly what is on His mind. First, there is the avenue of His Word. God’s word has a way of never becoming stale, never becoming outmoded or outdated, and even though ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With The Early Church

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Feb 10, 2001

The power of and need for corporate prayer

Introduction: In Connecting with God, Herb Miller tells the story of a nightclub opening on Main Street in a small town. Upon hearing the news, the only church in that town organized an all-night prayer meeting. The members asked God to burn down the club. Within a few minutes, lightning struck the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jabez: Livin' Large [prosperity]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 27, 2006

What Jabez said...it’s more than a prayer, it is a philosophy of looking to God for Grace, Growth, Guidance, and Godliness. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

Jabez: Livin’ Large I Chron. 4:9, 10 Before Bruce Wilkinson wrote his bestselling ‘Prayer of Jabez’, hardly anyone had ever heard of the guy. Hidden within a long list of genealogies in your OT is a golden nugget of truth, only recently discovered by popular Christian culture. I am convinced ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist