Sermons on Prayer For Guidance:

Prayer & Temptation Part I Series

Contributed by Fernie Franco on Apr 25, 2002

OVERCOMING TEMPTATION THROUGH THE POWER OF PRAYER

PRAYER AND TEMPTATION PART I INTRO: “The shortest distance between a problem and a solution is the distance between your knees and the floor. The one who kneels to the Lord can stand up to anything” · Prayer is the direction of tonight’s service. · (Illustration) – “Wrong Direction” · Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expand - It's Prayer Time Series

Contributed by Selwyn Robins on Feb 1, 2014

How God used prayer in the beginning, concluding with Amen to create the world. Our prayer(s) create the atmosphere for God to dwell.

EXPAND - It’s Prayer Time (Intro) Genesis 1:3 "And God said, Let there be light: and there was light." (pray) Today is part two of our six part series "Expand". Last week we talked on "do you have the Mind to Expand" coming from Father Abraham. This was the revelation God gave Abram ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3

Denomination: Charismatic

Knowing When You Need Help Series

Contributed by M. Keith Williams on Jan 13, 2015

No matter our experience or talent, there are times that we must admit our need for help.

Knowing When You Need Help Nehemiah 2:1-20 Rodeo Road Baptist Church August 31, 2014 Disclaimer: Each sermon in this series on Nehemiah was written with both commentary help and referencing from time to time information from sermons and illustration found on Sermon Central. In most cases I tried ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

The Morning Resolve: Finding God's Straight Path In A Crooked World Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 20, 2025

This sermon on Psalm 5 offers a divine blueprint for orienting our hearts and minds at the dawn of each new day to find a straight path in a crooked world.

The Morning Resolve: Finding God's Straight Path in a Crooked World Sermon on Psalm 5 Introduction What is the very first thing that occupies your mind when you wake up in the morning? Before your feet even touch the floor, in that quiet, vulnerable moment between sleep and the full awareness ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Spirit-Filled Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025

The sermon encourages believers to rely on the Holy Spirit’s presence and power to transform daily life, bringing peace, unity, and Christlike character.

Some of us walked in today with hearts that feel hurried and hands that feel heavy. You’ve prayed for peace but still feel the pull. You’ve promised yourself patience and then snapped before breakfast. You’ve wanted joy and found only jitters. Friend, you’re not alone. What if, in the middle of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25, Colossians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 12:13, John 14:26-27

Topics: Holy Spirit, Guidance, Spiritual Life

The Prayer Of Healing (Part 2)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2006

Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith

A. WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT HEALING Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

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

Make Prayer Your Priority

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Apr 16, 2024

The Importance Of Prayer

1. INTRODUCTION. ALL OF US HAVE THINGS THAT WE HAVE MADE A PRIORITY. OUR CAREERS, OUR RELATIONSHIPS, OUR EDUCATION; THERE ARE MANY WHO HAVE ASPIRATIONS OF FAME, WHO HAVE MADE WEALTH THEIR PRIORITY, WHILE OTHERS SEEK THE ACCUMULATION OF THINGS AND WORLDLY POSSESSIONS. THERE ARE THOSE WHO HAVE MADE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:17

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Of Healing Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2025

What the Bible says about healing.

A. WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT HEALING “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:5, Mark 8:22-25, James 5:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Of Jabez:ask For The Best

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jul 24, 2001

This is second in a series drawing prayer and life lessons from the Prayer of Jabez.

ASK FOR THE BEST I Chronicles 4:10 INTRODUCTION: During some of the darkest days of the American Revolution, after the Continental Army had experienced several defeats, a farmer who lived near General George Washington’s camp decided to pay the soldiers a visit. As he approached the tents his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Ways, Your Paths

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 17, 2013

God guides us through:1) A Path of Trial (Psalm 25:1-3), 2) A Path for Training (Psalm 25:4–5), 3) A Path for Thought (Psalm 25:6–7), 4) A Path for Teaching(Psalm 25:8-10)

The hardest part of any journey is the part that you have to take alone. It is especially difficult if you have not traveled the path before. When we lose someone we care about so much, like the loss of Doreen this week, we are called to continue the journey of life minus one who has thus far ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10

Denomination: Other

Even If You Don't

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 25, 2021

Faithfulness to God is blessed even in hard circumstances.

1. The challenge to faithfulness even when things don’t go our way. 2. Habakkuk 3:16-19 16 I hear, and my body trembles; my lips quiver at the sound; rottenness enters into my bones; my legs tremble beneath me. Yet I will quietly wait for the day of trouble to come upon people who invade us. 17 ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Developing A Dream Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019

Examine your past dreams to find the dream God has for you. Spend time with God to get your vision.

A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. Understand the difference between a biblical dream and a passing fancy or fleshly desire. 2. Examine your past dreams to find the dream God has for you. 3. Write down a concise dream statement for your life. B. INTRODUCTION 1. Dictionary definition: “To conceive ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What About Unanswered Prayer? Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 10, 2011

God always answers our prayers but sometimes in ways we do not expect. God responds to our prayers in four ways; No, Slow, Grow and Lets Go!

WHAT ABOUT UNANSWERED PRAYER? An overweight businessman decided it was time to shed some excess pounds. He took his new diet very seriously. He changed his driving route to work in the morning to avoid passing by his favorite bakery. He even prayed that God would help him to loose weight. One ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Teach Me Your Paths Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 25, 2025

God teaches, forgives, and protects—guiding our steps, uniting our hearts, and delivering us from fear when we take refuge in Him.

Introduction – Going to the Designer Have you ever tried to fix something you didn’t really know how to fix? Years ago a man named Tim was stumped by his old Macintosh laptop. His favorite Bible software simply would not run. He spent hours troubleshooting—restarting, reinstalling, checking ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26, 1 Timothy 2:5, Psalm 91:4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist