Sermons on Prayer For Relief:

Missionary Burnout: Causes & Cures

Contributed by Greg Waddell on Aug 10, 2001

A personal testimony of one missionary’s struggle with burnout and how he found relief.

MISSIONARY BURNOUT: CAUSES & CURES BY GREG WADDELL II CORINTHIANS 2:14-17 "WHO IS EQUAL TO SUCH A TASK?" I. INTRODUCTION A. Background My wife and I have been missionaries for 18 years. In 1982, with $150 of monthly support coming in, we hit the road with our one-year-old daughter to raise funds ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, 1 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Guide For People With Problems

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Follow the will of God in pursuing the purposes, plans, processes, people, timing, and products of His kingdom and His righteousness.

1. Follow the will of God in pursuing the purposes, plans, processes, people, timing, and products of His kingdom and His righteousness. (Matt. 6:33,34) GOD IS GREATER THAN ANY PROBLEM I HAVE OR ANYONE ELSE ENCOUNTERS - Do not personalize everything instead see things in an objective light. Do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Our Priority Money Or Prayer? Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 27, 2018

Let’s examine John 2:13-25, the money changers in the temple and prayer.

Prelude Is our priority prayer or money? Whether you are suspicious or selfish or give generously, what is the right use of money in the church? Purpose: Let’s understand that money will always be a cause for good and evil in the Church. Plan: Let’s examine John 2:13-25, the money changers in ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Two Men, Two Prayers: Ingredients Of Effective Prayer. Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 15, 2005

Prayer is a basic tool of being a Christian. The style and method of prayer may vary from one individual to another. Prayer must be more than saying words, prayer is effected by attitude and life experiences.

TWO MEN, TWO PRAYERS: INGREDIENTS IN SUCCESSFUL PRAYER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in a three part series. Prayer is a basic tool of being a Christian. The style and method of prayer may vary from one individual to another. Prayer must be more than saying words, prayer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lesson 2 (Prayer Partners): Helping Others In Prayer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 13, 2002

How we can help others in prayer.

Prayer Partners Series By Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 2: Helping others in prayer A. INTRODUCTION: EXODUS 17:8-14 “Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: tomorrow I will stand on the top of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Powerful Short Prayers Part 5 Jabez Prayer Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Nov 8, 2015

This is a sermon on the power of short prayers

Powerful Short Prayers I Chron 4:9-10 Different introductions What makes a good prayer? Is it length and eloquence or a heart that trusts in a mighty God? How long does a prayer have to be in order to be heard? God did not forbid long legitimate prayers but vain repetitions and heartless ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Vineyard

End Of Your Prayer Is The Beginning Of Your Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Nov 17, 2020

Living a prayer life is as important as the effective prayer time we have with God. Prayer is more than a ritual, it is building a relationship with the most important being in the universe. That’s why this topic is important than all other prayer teachings.

Our prayer life is examined by our fruitfulness in life. A sponge soaked in oil when it is squeezed spills out oil, and a sponge soaked in water, when squeezed, give out water. What goes inside comes out. If through prayer you have allowed God to work out in your life, godliness and spiritual gifts ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:22, 1 Samuel 17:45, 1 Samuel 17:34-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer (1) Gideon’s Prayer Regarding A Fleece

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jun 7, 2020

Most commentators criticise Gideon, feeling that his prayer demonstrates a lack of faith. But given how positively the New Testament views Gideon, we should be inclined to take a positive view of his prayer. It's a very sensible prayer, and a great example to us.

Today we’re starting a short series on prayer, and looking at a prayer which Gideon prayed. It’s in Judges 6:36-40. Introduction First, let’s look at the situation Gideon was in before we look at his prayer. We may think, ‘We pray, God answers. Simple.’ But when we look at what was going on at ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer 3 - The Pattern Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 18, 2024

Sometime we repeat prayers over and over again and do not stop to think about what we are saying. The Lord's prayer falls into this category - we need to stop and think about each phrase and use it as our prayer.

The Pattern of prayer Sometimes when we say something in worship perhaps we do not stop and think what we are actually saying and when we do we wonder what on earth do we mean by that? Even though we might have been saying the same things over and over again we do not really think about what we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Luke 11:2, Matthew 6:9, 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Dealing With Poverty In The Community

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 6, 2025

God calls His people to confront poverty through generosity, compassion, and practical community action, ensuring no one among His children remains in lack.

DEALING WITH POVERTY IN THE COMMUNITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 4:32-37 Key Verse: “Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold.” — Acts 4:34 Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral Sermon: The Righteous Have A Rest That Remains Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

Heaven is not a myth, neither is it a fairytale. It is a reality prepared for those who believe in Jesus Christ. The scriptures assure us that beyond the suffering and labour of this life, there remains a rest for the people of God.

FUNERAL SERMON: THE RIGHTEOUS HAVE A REST THAT REMAINS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 4:9-11 (KJV) 9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. 10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. 11 Let us labour therefore ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Comfort The Shaken!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Jan 20, 2010

When God shakes the earth, people must listen! We need to offer relief to the shaken!

Introduction: The recent earthquake in Haiti jolts us with a thunderous reminder of one theological fact - our God is sovereign. No one on this planet is genius enough to understand, in its minutest details, everything in this life. But we must accept, although grudgingly as others would, even ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:26-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Peace Of Immanuel Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 17, 2015

Find guidance and gladness, relief and rest, when you let Christ reign in your life.

In 2001, the Richards family of Canberra, Australia, set the Guinness World Record for the most holiday lights ever on a private residence – 331,038 bulbs, to be exact. It was a record that stood for more than a decade. Then, in 2012, Tim Gay and his family from LaGrangeville, New York, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

July – My Month Of Experiencing Supernatural Rest

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 28, 2025

Rest is more than physical sleep or inactivity; it is a spiritual dimension of peace, assurance, and alignment with God’s will.

JULY – MY MONTH OF EXPERIENCING SUPERNATURAL REST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 11:28-30 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 4:9-11, Exodus 33:14, Psalm 23:1-3, Isaiah 26:3, 1 Kings 5:4 INTRODUCTION: Rest is one of the most powerful yet often neglected gifts that God has given His children. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lord's Prayer 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Jul 15, 2001

Lord, teach us to pray.

The Lord’s Prayer How many times do we say the Lord’s Prayer in our lives? It is prayed every Sunday in many Churches throughout the world, when we say our prayers at home, if we cannot think of any other prayer to pray, we pray the Lord’s Prayer. If we have been going to Church for fifty years, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist