Sermons on Prayer For Guidance:

Dads That Make A Difference

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 21, 2014

God wants to help you be a dad who makes a difference. 1. He will take away your guilt (vs. 4&13). 2. He will give you the goodness you need (vs. 5-10). 3. He will give you the guidance you need (vs. 11-12). 4. He will give you a grateful heart (vs.13 ).

Dads that Make a Difference 1 Thessalonians 2:4-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 15, 2014 (Revised and updated from a sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church June 18, 2006) *To all of the dads here this morning: I hope you have a great Father's Day. We thank God for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Lord, Part 7 (Loving Through Our Prayer Life Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 14, 2010

This message has one of the most important aspects that believers must take part in, and is something that I believe we need to do more of … We need to spend more time in prayer, asking God for strength in everything

Loving the Lord, Part 7 (Loving the Lord through your Prayer Life) Matthew 14:23 / Romans 12 / Acts 12 Introduction In your bibles go to Matthew 14 and Romans 12 This morning we will conclude our series on “Loving the Lord” This message has one of the most important aspects that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4 Unexpected Truths To Understand Why God Allows Suffering Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Lots of people turn to this book in crisis. Recently, Vanderbilt basketball coach, Scott Drew, was asked how he is weathering such a terrible season – his team is winless in league play. The coach said that his father, also a coach, told his son to read the book of Job

Job is one of the most unique stories you’ll hear – not just inside the Bible but anywhere. It’s the story of man named Job, a man whose character was tremendously strong but suffered exceedingly. But one day Satan says to God, “The reason Job follows you is because you’re so good to him. Stop ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Succeed In Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 8, 2011

God says He will guide & direct us. He will led us into a balanced life & proper decisions. The big question though is will we obey God's will if He reveals it to us? Trusting & obeying is what is absolutely necessary to be guided by God.

PROVERBS 3: 5 & 6 HOW TO SUCCEED IN LIFE [Jeremiah 10:23-24] [This text has a special place in my heart. Since 1977 it has been one of my life verses. I have not always been fully obedient to its injunction, but when I have the promise that He shall direct my paths has proven true.] Does ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God's Will Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 6, 2009

If you’re serious about knowing God’s will, then don’t say no to God’s will.

Knowing God’s Will Romans 12:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 9/6/09 An older lady came out on her porch every morning, and would raise her arms to the sky and shout, “Praise the Lord.” One day an atheist moved next door and over time he became very irritated with this worshipping woman. So every morning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Why Pray? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 12, 2010

We need to understand the importance of prayer and the impact of prayer in our lives. The song you heard reflects the importance of prayer and really how natural it is to pray.

Why Pray? Series:"Why?" Opening Illustration: Song and clip from "Jesus take the wheel." This little clip we just heard reveals how prayer is only a breath away. It’s really more natural to pray than not to pray. Thesis: We need to understand the importance of prayer and the impact of prayer in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Power House

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 3, 2016

This lesson is inspired by Jim Cymbala's "My House Shall Be Called a House of Prayer." Just as the Temple was a place of prayer, the new temple, the church, should be as well.

1. Personal Devotion A man walked up to a vending machine, put in a coin, pressed the buttons labeled, "coffee, double cream, sugar." No cup appeared, but the nozzles went into action sending forth coffee, cream and sugar. After the proper amounts had gone down the drain, the machine turned off. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Is True And Spiritual Worship. The Holy Ghost Intercessor

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 18, 2015

We must understand our prayer life is Spiritual. Sounds simple enough, But when we realize the position of the HOLY SPIRIT in our prayer life as our intercessor, this Spiritual Intercessory effectually fervent prayer, becomes WORSHIP in its highest form

2015.04.18.Sermon.The Holy Ghost Intercessor. PRAYER IS TRUE AND SPIRITUAL WORSHIP. William Akehurst, HSWC Understanding our prayer life IS SPIRITUAL. THE BIG IDEA: We must understand our prayer life is Spiritual. Sounds simple enough, But when we realize the position of the HOLY SPIRIT in our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Secret Resource

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 15, 2019

Ephesians 6:18-20 teaches us that our secret resource is prayer.

Scripture In our sermon series on “The Whole Armor of God” in Ephesians 6:10-24 we have examined our spiritual warfare, our terrible enemy, our only strength, our shining armor, and our mighty weapon. Today, I want to examine our secret resource in this spiritual warfare. So, let’s read about our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Praying In The Face Of Opposition

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 3, 2011

When threatened, the church responded with a prayer of personal commitment rather than praying against those who were persecuting them.

Praying in the Face of Opposition TEXT: Acts 4:23-31 BACKGROUND: After the glorious healing of the crippled man at the gate of the temple, Peter (with John alongside him) preaches a powerful message to those who are amazed. This upsets the elders and the teachers of the law who seize Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

“doing What We Ought Do”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 23, 2012

Paul gives us reasons for obey God . . . even when no one else may be looking.

Paul exhorts the Philippians to obey God, even when he wasn’t around. Like parents who hope their kids will behave even when mom or dad aren’t around to check on them, Paul wanted the Philippians to obey, motivated by higher things than just the possibility of being rewarded by Paul or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Begin Prayer With Praise? Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 10, 2023

“Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name” (Ps. 103:1).

A. WHY BEGIN PRAYER WITH PRAISE 1. Because Jesus instructed them to begin the Lord’s Prayer. “Hallowed be Your name” (Matt. 6:9). Other versions translate this to mean to honor His name, to reverence His name, to hold high His name. 2. Because the psalmist commands you, “Enter . . . His courts ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1, John 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

Dreams, Visions And What-Knots!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 9, 2018

This sermon focuses on how God uses Dreams and Visions in our lives.

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 (cf. verse 5); Acts 2:17 - 21 Title: Dreams, Visions and Whatnot Theme: Dreams and Visions This sermon focuses on how God uses Dreams and Visions in our lives. INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-21, 1 Kings 3:3-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Prayer With Fasting Brings God's Power On The Scene

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 19, 2004

We need to have prayer with fasting to affect this world we live in.

PRAYER WITH FASTING BRINGS GOD ON THE SCENE "Whatever you do, do it with all your might. Work at it, early and late, in season and out of season, not leaving a stone unturned, and never deferring for a single hour that which can be done just as well as now." - P.T. Barnum ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29, Joel 1:14

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 4, 2009

What does it mean when Jesus says He is the Light of the World? He spoke to a culture thoroughly verse in the Old Covenant, and so to understand the significance of His words, we will need to explore what the people heard when He spoke.

”Again Jesus spoke to [the Jewish leaders], saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’ So the Pharisees said to him, ‘You are bearing witness about yourself; your testimony is not true.’ Jesus answered, ‘Even if I do bear ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-29

Denomination: Baptist