SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Prayer For Direction:

showing 3,061-3,075 of 131,851
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Receiving Whatever You Pray For Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015
     | 5,654 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "God's Terms And Conditions". How do you receive what you pray for?

    Series: God’s Terms And Conditions [#3] RECEIVING WHATEVER YOU PRAY FOR Matthew 21:22 Introduction: Jesus had just entered into Jerusalem as the people shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David”. We call this event Palm Sunday. From there, Jesus went into the Temple and cleared ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curtis E. Nester avatar

    Knocking On The Door At Midnight

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Aug 3, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,857 views

    Jesus teaches about prayer by using the parable of the Importunate Friend.

    TITLE: Knocking on the Door at Midnight TEXT: Luke 11:5-13 INTRO: Tonight, we will look at another text found only in Luke. It follows the Lord's Prayer (Luk 11:1-4) which included: GOD'S PRAISE - "Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name." GOD'S PREEMINENCE - "Thy kingdom come. Thy ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    The Lord’s Or Disciples Prayer; It Is The Format That We Must Use.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 1, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,311 views

    The Lords prayer is only a model of prayer, it is a guideline that we should use and modify, after all, we must communicate in the way that suits both ourselves and God. We need to speak to him in his language, using his logic.

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire Scotland, on the 25th July 2010; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Genesis 18:20-32 Psalm 138 Colossians 2:6-15, (16-19) Luke ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Hide And Seek

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 4, 2023
     | 1,460 views

    If God seems hidden, maybe we’re not looking in the right place. We have to move to a different place, stand at a different angle, look from a different perspective, before we can find God in the answer.

    One Sunday morning a little girl in her Sunday best was running so she wouldn’t be late for church. Maybe it was daylight savings time.... As she ran she kept praying, “Dear God, please don’t let me be late to church. Please don’t let me be late to church...” As she was running she tripped and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Lord It Is Thee Not Me

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 21, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,386 views

    We don't impress God by praying praises to ourselves.

    Luke 18:9-14 Lord It Is THEE Not Me Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your blessing and anointing on its delivery, its ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Dina avatar

    Kung Bakit Ang Aming Panalangin Ay Hindi Sinasagot

    Contributed by James Dina on Jun 18, 2021
     | 3,729 views

    Sumigaw ako sa Diyos at narinig niya ako, at dumalo sa tinig ng aking dalangin; Purihin ang Diyos, na hindi tumalikod sa aking dalangin, o ang Kanyang awa ay lumayo sa akin.

    KUNG BAKIT ANG AMING PANALANGIN AY HINDI SINASAGOT "Sigaw ko sa iyo, at hindi mo ako naririnig: tumayo ako, at hindi mo ako tinuring" (Job 30:20) Nanalangin ako at sumigaw sa "Diyos na sumasagot sa panalangin" ngunit hindi Siya sumasagot; Siguro hindi niya ako narinig. Iyon ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Jones avatar

    For Whom Do I Pray? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2018
     | 8,202 views

    Three truths about for whom and why to pray.

    Text: 1 Tim 2:1-8, Title: For Whom Do I Pray, Date/Place: WHBC, 3.18.18, AM A. Opening illustration: tell the story of Esther B. Background to passage: after the introduction in chapter one of Paul’s charge to Timothy to confront and correct some leaders in the church at Ephesus, Paul begins to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    How To Pray Effectively! R

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 16, 2026
     | 164 views

    Let us study what the Bible says about effective prayer. Lord, teach us to pray. Will there be eternal regret wishing we prayed more?

    HOW TO PRAY EFFECTIVELY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Two part lesson) THERE WAS AN ITALIAN SCULPTOR THAT FROZE ICE FIGURES OF HUMANS AND SET THEM ON CONCRETE STEPS IN THE SUMMER. His thought was this: “LIFE IS SHORT, ENJOY, ENJOY IT BEFORE IT ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Joining Others Day-Five Devotional Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 27, 2026
     | 50 views

    God responds when His people unite in prayer together.

    God responds when His people unite in prayer together. Jesus said, “Tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high” (Luke 24:49, NKJV). What did they do? “These all continued with one accord in prayer” (Acts 1:14, NKJV). In response, “They were all filled with the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Something Ain’t Right Here

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 10, 2019
     | 4,756 views

    A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 6: 1 – 42

    2 Chronicles 6: 1 – 42 Something ain’t right here 6 Then Solomon spoke: “The LORD said He would dwell in the dark cloud. 2 I have surely built You an exalted house, and a place for You to dwell in forever.” 3 Then the king turned around and blessed the whole assembly of Israel, while all the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Why Do We Pray? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 15, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,823 views

    We are examining why we do certain things as Christians, along with why we do certain things at church. This week we will examine why we pray.

    INTRODUCTION • Johnny and Chachi VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • In our series, WHY DO WE DO THAT, we are going to examine the issue of prayer. • Why do we pray in church, why do Christians pray? • I am not sure that Johnny and Chachi would be much help; however, through their ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Be Still And Know That God Is God Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 6, 2014
    based on 10 ratings
     | 32,355 views

    All of us need to take a little more time each day to be still don’t we? We need to avoid getting so caught up in our own agenda that we force God out of the way.

    Do you have a list of goals you would like to achieve this year? Can you tell me something that is on that list? We all have lists of things we would like to do this year, this month, this week, maybe you even have something you would like to do today. I have a list of goals, things I would ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Open Ears Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 8, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,358 views

    I would propose to you that God has open ears and is longing to have His children call Him day or night.

    Title: Open Ears Foundational Keys to Opening the Gates of Heaven Introduction: In a book entitled, The Circle Maker, we read, "The Bible is a promise book and a prayer book. And while reading is reactive, prayer is proactive. Reading is the way you get through the Bible; prayer is the way ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Preparing For Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 11, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,904 views

    Jesus teaches us how to prepare for battle

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are rewinding our Bible DVR’s a little bit further as we get ready to examine the scene of Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane. • Last week Jerry explored the arrest of Jesus, this week we are going to look at how Jesus spent his final moments preparing for ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    My House Shall Be A House Of Prayer

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Aug 29, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 25,134 views

    Above all, the flavour of the church should be prayer.

    A Most Amazing Jesus Cornwall June 21, 2003 One of the most amazing Jesus actions is recorded in the gospel of Mark, where we looked last week to see some of the ways he cares for us and for us to know what we can take to him for help. This action seems most unexpected and, even, out of character ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational