Sermons on Prayer For Enemies:

Lessons From Failure Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 26, 2009

When we fail in ministry, our failure need not be fatal. Rather, if our failure teaches us to depend on Christ and care for people, we can move on from failure to impact our world like Jesus’ original disciples did.

A CEO has taken on a new job, and the outgoing CEO says to him, “Sometimes you’ll make wrong choices. You will. You’ll mess up. When that happens, I have prepared three envelopes for you. I left them in the top drawer of the desk. The first time it happens, open #1. The second time you mess ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Immediately

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2012

Sermon for Proper 8 Year B

Mark 5: 21 – 34 / Immediately Intro: Sven was limping badly. He went to the doctor for help. When the doctor entered the examining room, Sven said, “Doc, I am a very gifted man. I have a talking leg. You just take your stethoscope and put it on my thigh. The doctor decided to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jealous For The Name

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on May 29, 2018

Jesus teaches to long for the name of God to be held in esteem.

I THINK I MUST HAVE BEEN in the fourth or fifth grade, and I’d come into the proud ownership of a brand new baseball. I mean, it was the real deal. The core was firm, the skin was tight, the threads were prominent and taut. It even had the word “Official” on it. It was a gem. So I got up a game ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Asking For The Best Things

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 29, 2015

God was never a gift-dispenser in the sky. But He wants to give good gifts, gifts that last in this life and that last into eternity.

The Feast Devotion - January 27, 2015 – Matthew 7:7-11 [This message was given at an inner-city mission, after a feast.] During a Superbowl a number of years back, FedEx ran a that spoofed the movie Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Plugging Into The Power Of God

Contributed by Charles Jones on Feb 24, 2018

We need to plug into the Power of Prayer, the Power of Passion and the Power of Proclamation. Doing that will allow us to shake our world for Jesus!

PLUGGING INTO THE POWER OF GOD Acts 4:31-33 As Peter and John passed through the Gate Beautiful on their way to the Temple, they saw a man who sat there daily to beg alms. Peter told the man, "Look on us." The beggar looked up, expecting to receive some coins. Peter said, ". . . Silver and gold ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Can I Get Life Under Control?

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 1, 2015

Implementing a constant communion with God is a great help for keeping oneself under control in life.

1. Title: How Can I Get Life Under Control? 2. Text: I Thessalonians 5:16-18 3. Audience : Central Christian Church, July12, 2015 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that prayer is central to dealing with life’s challenges, and to understand what it means to pray continually -for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning To Pray Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015

Everyone can and should learn to pray as Jesus taught. We will take a look at what Jesus taught about prayer and apply those truths to our own relationship with God.

Learning to Pray Matthew 6:7-15 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 "This, then, is how you should pray: "'Our Father in heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praying...not Preying! [part Two]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 28, 2016

“Prayer is not a means of coercing God to do what we want. It is a process of recognizing His power and plan for our lives.

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, May 15, 2011 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter “Praying … Not Preying!” [Part Two] Philippians 4:1-7 In the entire arsenal of spiritual weapons available to the believer, prayer is one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Recharge Your Account Balance Series

Contributed by Christabel N. Onuoha on Mar 14, 2016

Prayer is communion with God, without it our spirit's ability to "transact" or communicate in the realm of the spirit is bankrupt. The more effective and fervently we prayer, the more we refuel, rekindle and empower our spirit for effective living.

“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man makes power available.” - James 5:16b If you have a mobile phone, chances are, you’re familiar with the statement "recharge your account balance". This is the information we receive when we have run out or are running low on our ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Daddy Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 14, 2021

Based on Matthew 6:9a - Sermon examines the importance & intimacy of addressing God as Father - "Abba" - Daddy - in prayer

“DADDY” Matthew 6:9a FBCF – 2/14/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – How do you address your earthly father? Or, if he’s passed away, how did you address him? Most of us would use the term, “Daddy” or “Dad, or maybe “Pop.” What is or what was your relationship with your father like? - Was it positive or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

"honor" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 22, 2021

Based on Matthew 6:9b - Sermon focuses on "Hallowed be your name" & how to approach God in prayer.

“HONOR” Matthew 6:9b FBCF – 2/21/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Scottish Historian Thomas Carlyle: “Show me the man you honor & I will know what kind of man you are.” To honor someone is to show them great respect, especially in a public setting. We say, “Your honor” to a judge, showing our respect ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Teach Me To Pray!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 18, 2019

I find it so interesting that the boys never ask Jesus teach us HOW TO PRAY? They asked Jesus TEACH US TO PRAY. If we are anemic in prayer all of our spiritual life will be anemic. Lord, teach us to pray.

TEACH ME TO PRAY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We will never be any better in our public prayer life than we are in our public prayer life. If we are anemic and weak in prayer everything we do will be anemic. *WHAT MOTIVATES US TO PRAY? IS THE ONLY TIME WE PRAY WHEN WE ARE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1, Luke 18:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Debt Dissolving Desire Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

It is something of a paradox to say Jesus paid it all, and yet see here that He demands that we remain conscious of our debt to God, and that we pray continuously for forgiveness.

About one hundred and sixty five years ago, in Jan. of 1835, the United States of America became the only major nation in modern history to do a certain thing. It was a thing she would love to be able to do again, for she paid off her national debt. It was done by the sale of public lands in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

"provision" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 8, 2021

Sermon based on Matthew 6:11 - Encourages hearers to consider that God will meet our needs because He's our Father who loves His children.

“PROVISION” Matthew 6:11 FBCF – 3/7/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Vicki & I enjoy watching “The Food Network. “Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives” & “Beat Bobby Flay” are a couple of our favorite shows. “Best Thing I Ever Ate” – another show on Food Network. All the FN stars share some of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

"glory" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 29, 2021

Sermon based on doxology at end of Lord's Prayer - Encourages hearers to give God the glory that He is due.

“GLORY” Matthew 6:13 FBCF – 3/28/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Lot of people wanting glory these days. - Politicians are wanting glory for their accomplishments. Unfortunately, many of the things they are doing & decisions they are making are leading our nation down a dark & dangerous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist