Sermons on Prayer For Gods Favor:

Providence And Prayerful Courage PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

The sermon explores God's divine providence, emphasizing that like Esther, everyone is purposefully positioned for His divine plan, requiring faith and courage to fulfill.

Good morning, dear friends. Isn't it a blessing that we are gathered here today, in the shared spirit of fellowship and faith, to dive into the depths of God's Word? And today, we find ourselves drawn to the book of Esther, a tale of courage, faith, and divine providence. But before we begin, let's ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Topics: Time, Esther

The Lord's Prayer (Part 1) Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 6, 2011

Examines the first three petitions in the Lord's prayer - that are concerned with God’s glory.

The Lord’s Prayer Part I Matthew 6:9-10 Almost all of our prayers begin by rushing into a series of requests in which we pour out to God our problems, our needs, our irritations. Unfortunately this only reinforces the focus of our attention on what is troubling us and our inability to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Put On Each Piece With Prayer Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 16, 2009

Prayer is the final component to the Armor of God. It is the source of power that is necessary to enable us not only to stand but to engage the enemy to ultimate victory in Christ. Prayer directs, equips, and empowers us.

Put On Each Piece With Prayer Ephesians 6:10-13, 18 “Stand up, stand up for Jesus, Stand in His strength alone; The arm of flesh will fail you, You dare not trust your own. Put on the gospel armor, Each piece put on with prayer; Where duty calls or danger, Be never wanting there.” Prayer is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Needs Your : Prayers Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 6, 2014

The Church needs You, and it especially needs your prayers. Besides you pledge to do this when you joined the church.

Last week we read Matt: 25:14-30 the parable of the talents , through this parable we established that we should be good stewards of all that God has given us. We also looked at what we pledge to do when we join the church and how we pledge to support the church with our prayers, our presence, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mystery Of (Un)answered Prayer

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 23, 2021

Two stories from Mark 7 illustrate the mystery of answered prayer: God adapts his glorious plan to the requests of ordinary people, even when granting the requests is greater than people can imagine.

THE MYSTERY OF (UN)ANSWERED PRAYER—Mark 7:24-37 Many people have had the experience of praying—passionately, even desperately—and not receiving the answer they were seeking. That can be confusing, even troubling, and we naturally ask, “Why?” Was God not listening? Is he not able to do what we ask? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, Matthew 15:21-28, Isaiah 35:5-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Prayer Of Faith Brings The Answer!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 17, 2020

In this outline we share the steps in praying the prayer of faith. We be God give us a formula for everything if we will search the scriptures.

THE PRAYER OF FAITH BRINGS THE ANSWER! Gal 4:1-7 Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; 2 But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father. 3 Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7, James 5:14-16, 2 Corinthians 5:21

Heartbroken Prayer That Breeds Results

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 15, 2025

When we are forced into the middle of difficult scenarios, prayer should be our first option.

TROUBLE COMES 1 Samuel 1:10 first tells us that Hannah was deeply distressed. Other translations describe her as having bitterness of soul, being greatly distressed, crushed in soul, and in deep anguish. This could be described further as being in a mental state of great, intense distress. It is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus And His Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 7, 2023

We all need a daily pattern of prayer. Sometimes we also need an extended time of prayer. It means we are following the pattern of our Lord and really making time for solitary prayer a priority along with our corporate time of prayer.

We need to pray. We need to follow the example of our Lord Jesus who made prayer a priority. We will look at the passage of scripture that tells us about when Jesus got up very early and got off by himself to pray. There was a cartoon where one praying mantis was talking with another and said, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

Why Won’t You, Let Jesus Bless You?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 25, 2010

It almost sounds to good to be true, how much God wants to bless His people. But unlike that saying in the world goes, if its to good to be true, it probably is. Its not with God, He truly loves to bless His children.

Why won’t you let Jesus Bless You? When Jesus is a big part of your life, you can’t help but be Blessed. The longer you serve Him, the more you realize, He really does know, what He’s doing. It almost sounds to good to be true, how much God wants to bless us. But unlike that saying in the world ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Prayer Matters

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Sep 17, 2012

Prayer matters because it helps us to rely on God’s mercy. Prayer matters because it helps us to confess sin and ask for mercy. Prayer matters because it helps us to see God for who He is. God. And prayer matters because we honor God when we pray.

Prayer mattered to Daniel. We’re going to take a look at some reasons why this morning and allow Daniel to show us why prayer was such an important part of his life. I’m guessing that if I were to ask folks here this morning if prayer mattered to you I would find it hard to believe ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:6-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defiant Prayer Series

Contributed by J. D. Greear on Jul 9, 2013

3 things about Daniel’s prayer: Daniels’s Discipline of prayer; Daniel’s Defiance through prayer; and Daniel’s Endurance in prayer.

Prayer is the most undervalued resource of the church. The Bible teaches us that all the blessings that God wants to bestow on us, he does so through prayer. Prayer is the conduit by which his power comes into our lives and into our families. o John Wesley, pioneer of the Great ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayers Make Peace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the transformative power of prayer in our lives, leading to God's incomprehensible peace and the importance of making prayer a central focus in our daily walk with the Lord.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive into God's Word and explore the incredible power of prayer, the amazing benefits of peace, and the absolute necessity of focusing on prayer in our lives. In the words of C.S. Lewis, "Prayer doesn't change God; it changes me." Through prayer, we not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Topics: Prevention

A Prayer For The Church Family Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Apr 2, 2007

This prayer serves as a model for us in prayer, both in praying for ourselves and praying for others in the family of God. This three phase prayer builds, each phase upon the previous, culminating in a request that God’s ultimate goal be reached in us.

A Prayer For The Church Family Ephesians 3:14-19 One of the best ways to discover a Christian’s chief anxieties and ambitions is to study the content of their prayers and the intensity with which they pray them. We all pray about what concerns us and we are evidently not concerned about matters we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prayer Life Of Daniel Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jul 21, 2025

God told Jeremiah he would not help the nation even if Daniel prayed. that was God's picture of the prayer life of Daniel

Hello oh GodTHE PRAYER LIFE OF DANIEL Annual Sermons: Vol. 6 No. 20 Text: Daniel 6:10 Concord Baptist Church: 1992 (Father’s Day) Bob Marcaurelle: Pastor For info : bmarcaurelle@charter.net In 539 B.C., Belshazzar ruled Babylon and the world. But God had had enough of his wickedness, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Warfare Prayer And Fasting Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 16, 2025

Prayer and fasting are not passive religious rituals; they are mighty weapons in God’s arsenal to demolish strongholds and advance His Kingdom in the unseen realm

Warfare Prayer and Fasting July 20, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Matthew 17:21, James 5:13-18, Ephesians 6:10-20 Introduction Prayer and fasting are not passive religious rituals; they are mighty weapons in God’s arsenal to demolish strongholds and advance His Kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:21, James 5:13-18, Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Brethren