Sermons on Prayer For Direction:

Hear Jesus' Prayer For You

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 6, 2004

In what has been called his "high priestly prayer" we hear Jesus’ prayer for each of us.

“I’ll pray for you.” Those are comforting words, aren’t they? We take it as a sign of love when someone offers to take the time to pray for us. When a friend, or a relative, or a brother or sister in Christ says, “I’ll pray for you,” we are always thankful for their thoughtfulness. Although our ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

A Prayer For Power Under Pressure Series

Contributed by Jan Arthur Lee on Jul 30, 2010

In order to become the unified church that builds something together, we need to pray and rely on the power and strength of God the Holy Spirit.

A Prayer for Power Under Pressure Text: Acts 4:23-31 Introduction Good morning! This morning, we’re going to be looking at one of the greatest recorded prayers in the bible. There are many great prayers in the Scriptures, but what sets this one as unique is that it is prayed by a church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: *other

How God Answers Prayer

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

Always remember, God’s delays are not God’s denials! Sometimes God denies the original request, to give you something better and greater to make you grow for His glory.

Intro: A small child wrote to a missionary the following note: “Dear Mr. Missionary, we are praying for you but we don’t know if God will answer.” This prayer reflects the prayers of most Christians who pray a lot but actually doubt answers! When and how does God answer? To get an answer from God, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-23

Denomination: *other

Psalm 5 - A Prayer For Protection Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 21, 2014

This message deals with David again in his request that the Lord would protect him from his enemies who were under the sway of Absalom.

A PRAYER FOR PROTECTION TEXT: Psalm 5:1-12 Psalms 5:1-12 KJV To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. [2] Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. [3] My voice shalt thou hear in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your House A Lighthouse Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004

When our homes become prayer centers, they can become lighthouses to our communities.

Your House—A Lighthouse Phil 2:12-17 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: We have been exploring the theme of prayer for the better part of year now. In ten months we have looked at some basic principles of prayer, considered an example or ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6, Philippians 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Prayer For Knowledge Pt. 2

Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008

As beloved children of God we must remember that we are in Christ & in God. It is through His power that we have become what we now are in Christ – through that same power which raised Christ from the dead.

Intro No less than a few years ago, you would have looked suspiciously at people walking down the street talking to themselves. You might have even crossed the road to avoid them. Today, however, we immediately assume that such people are on their cell phones and using a wireless Bluetooth ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Your Prayer Good Enough?

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Oct 25, 2010

The Pharisee made a show of his prayer with his arrogance. But the tax collector understood that the heart of prayer must be humility. We have something to learn before we kneel down to pray.

There was a little boy who was kneeling by his bed with his mom to say his nighttime prayers. He began to shout to the top of his lungs, “Dear God, I’ve been real good this year so please let me get a new bicycle for my birthday.” His mom said, “Johny, God is not deaf; you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Catholic

Escaping False Paradigms Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 9, 2008

Spiritual growth involves playing a sort of ping-pong with God, a casual back and forth exchange between God and the believer.

Escaping False Paradigms of Prayer (topical) 1. A young boy was observed by a minister in church praying very fervently; but much to the preacher’s surprise, he was also heard to say from time to time: "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." So preacher approached the boy after he had apparently finished his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Prayer Of Courage (Part 2)

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 27, 2018

Part 2 of David's plea to God to SEARCH, KNOW, TEST, and LEAD him

A few weeks ago we began looking at David’s Prayer of Courage Whenever we pray this prayer, we are opening ourselves up for God to examine every part and do whatever He feels is necessary to make me like Jesus First, we saw David say SEARCH ME – examine me, look at every part, even the ones I’m ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Step Eleven: Prayer And Meditation Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020

This step and all the steps are based on the fact that God is alive and capable of revealing himself as he truly is through a personal relationship with Him and others in a group of people or a community of faith.

Step 11: Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, as we understood Him, praying only for the knowledge of His Will for us and the power to carry that out. Scripture: Col 3:16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:2, Colossians 3:16, Matthew 6:14-15, 1 John 3:21-22, James 4:2-3, Matthew 7:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning The Verdict Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 17, 2025

This passage teaches us that prayer has the power to reverse verdicts, extend destinies, and reveal God's mercy in crisis.

TURNING THE VERDICT THROUGH PRAYER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 20:1-11 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 38:1-5; James 5:16-18; Psalm 34:17; Jeremiah 33:3; Luke 18:1-8 INTRODUCTION: King Hezekiah was a righteous king who had led Judah in reforms and restored temple worship. Yet, in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Hard Prayer For A Hard Time Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 23, 2025

In the difficult but necessary words of Psalm 58, we learn how to cry out for God's intervention when it feels as though corrupt rulers and injustice have completely taken over the world.

A Hard Prayer for a Hard Time: Crying Out for God's Justice Introduction: A Difficult Psalm Some psalms are like gentle streams; they comfort and refresh our souls. Others are like a roaring fire, speaking of God's majesty and glory. And then there are psalms like Psalm 58. This psalm is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Improving Your Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Tom Boerma on Feb 7, 2003

An exhortation to have a powerful prayer life.

Intro. Eph. 6 is best known for the armour of God. Yet, we see an exhortation to the christian’s prevailing practice. As we see and recognize the opposition we have as God’s children and examine the equipment God has provided for us to defend us. We find an important instrument that enables us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

Does Prayer Have Power?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 11, 2017

Is there power in prayer or in the one that is prayed to?

Many people think that prayer ‘works’ because there is ‘power’ in it, when in actuality the ‘power’ is found alone in the Creator God we pray to and who steps into every life circumstance to work it out for our best (Rom 8:28). Prayer is not some tool to move God or a weapon to use against the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 100:4, John 10:27-28, Luke 17:21, Philippians 4:7, Malachi 4:2, Psalm 4:8, Psalm 61:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer God Will Always Answer

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 10, 2021

Praying with confidence requires us to know God and to know what He has promised. Then, when we present the requests prompted by God's promise, we must defer to Him so that He is honoured in us.

“In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, by descent a Mede, who was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans—in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, perceived in the books the number of years that, according to the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet, must pass before the end of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist