Sermons on Prayer For Lost People:

Seaweed Prayers Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 15, 2009

Part 3 of a 5 part series. Jonah’s plea for help.

Jonah 1:17-2:10 Seaweed Prayers July 26, 2009 Have you ever been involved in what I’ll call a situation? You know, it’s when life is getting pretty messy and you are trying your best to resolve that mess. You work at it and work at it, until finally, you realize there is no way out, and as a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 23, 2007

A sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentcost A sermon about prayer

9th Sunday after Pentecost July 29 Proper 12 Lectionary 17 Sermon Luke 11:1-13 "The Lord’s Prayer" "He was praying in a certain place, and when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples." And he said to them, "When you pray, say: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Prayer Challenge Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 27, 2003

A challenge to 30 days of prayer based upon the Prayer of Jabez.

Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him in pain." And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Call To Prayer

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 15, 2004

There are two ways you can see the depth of someone’s spiritual life: look at their checkbook (how they spend their money); secondly, look at their prayer life (how much time do they spend in prayer).

CALL TO PRAYER “The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.”Ja. 5:16 Kenneth Boa “Spiritual growth is impossible apart from the practice of prayer.” Ministry is impossible apart from the practice of prayer. Lorne Sanny meant that when he said “Prayer is the ministry” There are two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Position Of Prayer

Contributed by Richard Bane on Oct 18, 2000

Sermon Outline About Prayer

2 CHR 6:12-21 - THE POSITION OF PRAYER IN YOUR LIFE INTRODUCTION: PRAYER, IS THE METHOD OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE INNER MAN AND THE RISEN SAVIOUR. PRAYER GIVES HEAVENLY ACCESS TO EARTHLY CREATION. PRAYER REVEALS THE TRAIL TO THE CROSS FOR A SINFUL MAN, AND SHINES A GREAT LIGHT OF ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:12-21

Biblical Prayer

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000

Sermon on the difference between active and passive prayer.

INTRODUCTION. A. Importance of prayer. B. Some ask question: "What is Biblical prayer?" THE TWO TYPES OF PRAYER: ACTIVE & PASSIVE. A. Passive prayer is internal prayer. Active prayer is done with the mouth. B. I used to believe that all prayer was to be done with the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Intercessory Prayer

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 8, 2017

"Intercession may be defined as holy, believing, persevering prayer whereby someone pleads with God on behalf of another or others who desperately need God's intervention." (Full Life Bible)

Intercessory Prayer Lakewood / Speaker: Pastor Jonathan / 9-7-2014 I. Timothy 2:1-6 Introduction • John G. Lake said, "When you hear the children travail, know Jesus has one foot in the door." • Doug Small reminds us that, “We are not a Church with a Prayer Ministry… We are a Praying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6, 1 Timothy 2:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Emotions In Prayer

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017

There may be souls of spiritual depth who presume in themselves a meager capacity for prayer because they find interior silence unachievable.

“Clearly, then, the idea we have of God can make prayer difficult, if not impossible. We block our way to God by every wrong notion of God. That can happen if we dwell too much on God’s transcendent mystery, if we look upon him as distant and remote, as a God without eyes. A God unavailable to our ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

A Call To Prayer

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 17, 2007

A sermon on Psalm 100, a call to praise God

A Call to Praise Psa. 100 INTRO.: This Psalm is a processional psalm; one used by the Hebrews as they walked in procession into the temple. It is a call to praise God. It called the people into the Presence of God with words of praise. It is a call to praise God today as well. It speaks to us. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Benefit Of Prayer

Contributed by John Ruland on Sep 15, 2010

Prayer is communication with God -- the greatest privilege on earth. Prayer is visiting with God. It can include asking for things, but is primarily spending time in God's presence, soaking up His life, His wisdom, and His strength.

The Benefit of Prayer ISAIAH 40:31 KJV 31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Most people look at prayer only as asking God for things. If that defines ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Davids Prayer Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 2, 2023

Today we are going to look at a very well known prayer, the prayer King David after his relationship with Bathsheba.

“David’s Prayer” Psalm 51:1-17 Prayer has been our subject for many weeks/months and yet I find no end to this fascinating study. We have looked at 29 of the 650 and today we are going to look at a very well known prayer, the prayer King David after his relationship with Bathsheba. 2 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For Protection.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 17, 2025

"Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man" (Psalm 140:1a).

A PRAYER FOR PROTECTION. Psalm 140:1-9. This is a Psalm of David, no doubt from the time when he was pursued by his enemies in the wilderness. The Psalm switches between singular foes: pointing perhaps particularly to king Saul and his three thousand men at arms; and Doeg and the Ziphites, who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 140:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Results Of Prayer

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 28, 2025

Disciples ask Jesus "Teach us to Pray".

Results of Prayer Luke 11:1-14 Charles Spurgeon shared about folks praying in church for revival these folks who were praying he called them the Boiler Room. Evan Roberts prayed for revival in 1904 in Welsh England and the fire fell from heaven and started a revival that reached to the US. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Good News For Everyone

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 18, 2005

Events in the house of Cornelius of Caesarea prove the Gospel of Christ is meant for everyone.

Good News for Everyone Acts 10:1-8 INTRO.: Jesus told His disciples they would witness for Him in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. (Acts 1:8) We can trace the Gospel’s progress through the pages of the Book of Acts. Chapter nine relates the story of Saul’s conversion. God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Problem Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005

The real problem with prayer is that it is so little used and yet has such great power

THE PROBLEM OF PRAYER James 4:1-10 Things looked bleak for the children of George Muller’s orphanage at Ashley Downs in England. It was time for breakfast, and there was no food In the dining room, long tables were set with empty plates and empty mugs. Muller prayed, "Dear Father, we thank Thee ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist