Sermons on Prayer For Our Nation:

In God We Trust - One Nation Under God

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 27, 2007

From the Treasury Department, our founders of this nation just a few years ago made a statement of faith that is being jeopardized today. We need to get back to the basics, One Nation Under GOD, In GOD WE TRUST.

Independence Day - this 4th of July. We believe we are independent, but we know we are truly dependent on the LORD our God. Trusting fully in His Son Jesus. This past week as we were cleaning up in the basement, I stumbled across a scripture verse printed on a copy of a check so I looked it ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Pattern For Prayer Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 15, 2024

God wants us to pray so we’ll grow to know Him better.

A Pattern for Prayer Ephesians 1:15-23 Rev. Brian Bill January 13-14, 2024 How many of you grew up saying memorized prayers? • Here’s the prayer my sisters and I said at dinner time, usually at a very high rate of speed when we were hungry: “Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts, which we are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Tears And Prayer

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Aug 6, 2020

How does tears and weeping fit into prayer?

Sermon Outline Tears and Prayer Paddick Van Zyl LDMI 29 July 2020 Scripture : Psalm 39 :12-13 TPT 12 Lord, listen to all my tender cries. Read my every tear, like liquid words that plead for your help. I feel all alone at times, like a stranger to you, passing through this life just like ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread-Jesus

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 3, 2009

BIG IDEA: Give us this day our daily ...bread Give us this day our daily... Jesus. Living in him, we must forgive others and take up our cross daily. Communion Sunday

1.04.2009 Sermon Give us our Daily Bread By William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Give us this day our daily ...bread Give us this day our daily... Jesus You are what you eat Born in a feeding trough, Jesus is our daily bread. We are to consume and live as Jesus did. It is a daily choice. Take up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Intimacy With God: Our Souls' Desperate Need

Contributed by James Awosina on Jul 15, 2019

The route to the experience of the presence of God is earnest desire to seek Him. God will not draw near to us if we have no thirst and hunger for His fellowship.

INTIMACY WITH GOD: OUR SOULS’ DESPERATE NEED Psalms 42:1 “As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God” In these days of abysmal disconnect from God, the most fitting inspirational counsel is “Draw nigh to God” James 4:8. Our hearts are prone to wander away ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1

Denomination: Holiness

What Did Jesus Say Will Complete Our Joy? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 29, 2022

In this passage Jesus previews the new era that He is about to bring. Of great importance is the direct relationship with God this will bring and the accompanying great prayer power.

WE DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT HE IS SAYING: Jesus starts by telling them a major transition is coming. - John 16:16-22. - There is a lot of uncertainty from the disciples about what Jesus is talking about in these sayings. The meaning is hidden to them. - Of course, we know that He is referring ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Because Of Prayer

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 25, 2007

Lets look at prayer. Its power, its purpose, its effect, its availability and its simple beauty as a means of communicating with Almighty God.

Because of Prayer I feel I need to spend some time reviewing prayer. I want to look at its place in the life of a Christian. Its power, its purpose, its effect, its availability and its simple beauty as a means of communicating with Almighty God. Im sure there are many instances in your life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Battlefield Communication: Prayer Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 13, 2014

Prayer is personal constant communication with our heavenly Father and holy Commander in chief. We cannot stand as Paul tells us unless we are connected in communication by prayer.

Intro: A man’s wife invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to our six-year-old daughter and said, "Would you like to say the blessing?" "I wouldn't know what to say," she replied. "Just say what you hear mommy say," the wife said. The daughter bowed her head and said: "Dear ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Hues 2 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 15, 2018

If we understand the different types, slants, and hues of prayer — and we incorporate them when appropriate — our prayer times will be more varied, more interesting, and more effective.

Prayer Hues 2 (topical) 1. There are a lot tricks when it comes to prayer. 2. The temporary Sunday School teacher was struggling to open a combination lock on the supply cabinet. She had been told the combination, but couldn't quite remember it. Finally she went to the pastor's study and asked ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005

The power of prayer in spiritual warfare

A tale is told about a small town that had historically been "dry," but then a local businessman decided to build a tavern. A group of Christians from a local church were concerned and planned an all-night prayer meeting to ask God to intervene. It just so happened that shortly thereafter lightning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Antioch

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 26, 2002

The prayer of Antioch got God’s attention in a big way, but we’re not told what they prayed. What can this unique prayer teach us?

OPEN: A 5-yr-old said grace at family dinner one night. "Dear God, thank you for these pancakes." When he finished his prayer, his parents looked curiously at him and asked him why he thanked God for pancakes when they were having chicken. He smiled and said, "I thought I’d see if He was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Authentic Prayer

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 19, 2005

What is Prayer? How is it supposed to work? When and how do you do it, and why? Jesus answered all of these questions when he gave us a model prayer - the Lord’s Prayer. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

LESSON: AUTHENTIC PRAYER [LEARN TO PRAY LIKE JESUS] Slide Graphic – praying hands. Verse: Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way (1 Samuel 12:23) Amazon has over 13,000 books listed on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 9, 2023

The Power of Prayer Series: Setting the Table Brad Bailey – November 5, 2023

The Power of Prayer Series: Setting the Table Brad Bailey – November 5, 2023 Intro Today we are going to begin a short focus on how we create space for such connections...on what’s involved in creating the type of space for others to meet God ...the kind of space where people can experience God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1, 1 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Matters Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 14, 2019

We see the hearts of Godly men - Ezra and now Nehemiah - mourning with the people for their sin and praying for the restoration of Jerusalem and the glory of God.

Let me paint the BIG PICTURE again: • First group of returnees came back with Zerubbabel in 538BC (50K). • After much opposition from the Samaritan locals in the land, they managed to rebuild the Temple. After a gap of 57 years, Ezra came back with 2nd group (5K). • Found out that the people had ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Answered Prayer"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 27, 2003

If God answers all prayers, then why do we sometimes not get what we ask for?

JAMES 5:13-20 “Answered Prayer” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA I’ve heard a lot about answered prayer over the past week and a half. Many have said, “I thank God that the hurricane was not as bad as it could have been.” “We ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist