Sermons on Prayer For Believers:

Privilege Of Prayer

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 1, 2019

We often pray, but don't understand how privileged we are to be able to do this.

Opening Remarks and Introduction Tonight, we start a new sermon series called Thoughts and Prayers. For the next few weeks, we’re going to look at different aspects of prayer, and examine how it can impact our lives. Here at Concordia, We use prayer regularly in our worship services. We pray ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Pleasure Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

The pleasure of prayer is that by means of it we become more Christlike, for in prayer we develop the spirit and perspective of Christ.

One of life's greatest pleasures is the pleasure of answered prayer. But the pleasure of one can be the pain of another. Dick Van Dyke tells some funny stories about children and answers to prayer. Five year old Mark gave a loud whistle in the middle of the pastors sermon. His grandmother ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:8

Prayer As A Way Of Life Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 27, 2003

1st in the series "Patterns for Prayer." Studies the first 4 references to prayer in Acts to see how the church made prayer a way of life.

Text: Acts 1:14-24, 2:41-42, 3:1 Introduction Things looked bleak for the children of George Muller’s orphanage at Ashley Downs in 19th century England. It was time for breakfast, and there was no food. A small girl whose father was a close friend of Muller was visiting in the home. Muller took ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14, Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Without A Prayer

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 25, 2016

An apologetic for the effectiveness of prayer, based on all the Scriptures where it is evident that prayer made a difference. Inductive in nature.

Have you noticed this morning that, so far, we haven’t prayed much. We prayed once. One prayer. ____ seconds long. I wonder how many of you here this morning, (except for being in SS), realized at that point that you hadn’t prayed yet today. Has that ever happened to you? Have ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Compromise On Prayer Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

A look at Daniel 6 where we learn about prayer, the reasons for it and how we do it.

Introduction The church choir director was being driven out of his mind at the rehearsals for the Christmas choral concert. It seemed that at least one or more members of the choir was absent at every rehearsal. Finally they reached the last rehearsal and he announced: "I want to personally thank ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Holiness

The Priority Of Prayer

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002

Who are we to pray for? Why are we to pray? How are we to pray? These are three questions that we must answer if we are going to make a difference for the kingdom of God.

Sermon Title: The Priority of Prayer Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Sunday Evening, July 2, 2000 Scripture Introduction: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Before we begin this evening let’s take a look at what the purpose of this letter by Paul to his beloved Timothy was. Timothy was a favorite pupil of Paul. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: *other

The Habit Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 28, 2003

This sermon discusses the need for Prayer and the mthods to revitalize our prayer life.

THE HABIT OF PRAYER Rom 12:12, Mat 6:5, 6, 7-8, Mat 6:9, Psa 100:4, Mat 6:10, 11, Phi 4:19, Rom 8:32, Jam 4:2 Phil 4:6, Mat 6:12-13, Psa 139:23-24, Pro 28:13, Mat 5:23-24, Jam 1:9, 1 Tim 2:1, Mat 6:14, 1 John 4:4, November 18, 2003 I. (Rom 12:12 NIV) Be joyful in hope, patient in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10-13, Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Jul 14, 2009

Prayer and suffering need not be exclusive of one another. As one connects with the other – as our suffering connects with our praying, then a cry goes out to the heavenly realms which God cannot ignored.

When you pray… The prayer of suffering Romans 8:18-27 Over the past few weeks we’ve been looking at various forms of prayer. Can I just remind you that prayer is simply a means by which we communicate with God and God communicates with us. When we communicate with each other, we do so in a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority Of Prayer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 18, 2022

Paul began chapter 2 with a command to all people to make prayer a priority and to do so by praying for everyone with all kinds of prayer. Then in verse 8, he gave a specific command to the men to lead the congregation by lifting up holy hands in prayer.

Introduction: A. I want to begin today with a wonderful story that the late Peter Marshall, who was the chaplain of the U.S. Senate, used to love to tell, called: “The Keeper of the Spring.” 1. Once there was a quiet forest dweller who lived high above an Austrian village along the eastern slopes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8, James 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Audacious Prayer Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 19, 2025

Talk to God like your Best Friend and the Best Father there ever was, putting His interests above your own.

Bob was trying to teach his daughter, Jenny, how to pray before meals. After a few weeks of coaching, Bob decided Jenny was ready to pray all by herself. Jenny started out fine, thanking God for her mommy and daddy and brother and sister and for the rolls and the salad. Then she ended with a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

You Are What You Believe

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on May 25, 2015

If I determine that what the world teaches is the truth, I will believe like those in the world.

What is it that makes us who we are? What is it that defines us? What is it that leads us from one place in life to another? Titus 1:15-16 To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupt. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:28-29, Titus 1:15-16

Denomination: Charismatic

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 22, 2003

Jabez is distinctly remembered, not for what he did, but for what he prayed. His prayer became the casting distinction in his life to remove him from causing pain to being blessed by the hand of God.

The Prayer of Jabez Scripture Reference: 1 Chronicles 4:9 – 10 Where are you in your relationship with the Lord? Is there visible evidence that Christ is at work within you? If so, is it visible to your spouse, to your children, to your church, to your co-workers? Can the evidence of fruit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Place Of Prayer

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2008

1- Prayer will increase our devotion 2- Prayer will release us from our prisons 3- Prayer will open the door to doing good

INTRO. - ILL.- One lady said: My AUNT KAREN is the mother of two high-spirited young girls. When I called her one morning, our conversation was constantly interrupted by the din of kids screaming and chasing each other. "Could you hold on for a moment?" my aunt finally asked, putting down the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Thieves Of Prayer

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 15, 2007

This is the fourth sermon in the series on prayer. This message deals with the things that rob our prayer.

The Thieves of Prayer Mark 11:15-19 KJV And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves; [16] And would not suffer that any man should ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Of Tears Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Jul 14, 2009

Tears are a language that God understands. Tears speak more about what our hearts feel than any words could ever express. When words just won’t come, it’s our tears that shout out to God.

Prayer of Tears Psalm 56:8 (The Living Bible) We’ve started a new series called ‘When you pray…’ and over the next few weeks we’re going to be looking at this thing we call prayer and the different types of prayer that are available to us. But what I didn’t want to do is to fall into the same ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:8, Psalm 43:3

Denomination: Baptist