Sermons on Prayer For Sin:

Prayer - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 18, 2024

In this lesson, we examine some of the things that can hinder God's ability, not His willingness, but His ability to answer our prayers.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible studies teach ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6-8, Mark 11:21-24, Hebrews 11:6, Isaiah 59:2, Psalm 66:18-20, 1 Peter 1:13-15, Hosea 4:6, John 13:34-35, Luke 18:10-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaac's Prayer: A Prayer For Children Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 27, 2015

If you want to lay hold of God’s willingness in prayer, just keep on asking God to keep His Word, counting on Him to work in unusual and unstoppable ways.

Mark Ashton, in his book, A Voice in the Wilderness, talks about a small boy who was writing a letter to God. Christmas was approaching and he wanted to ask God for certain Christmas presents he badly wanted. He began his letter with these words: “I've been good for six months now.” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Unanswered Prayer (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 1, 2023

God invites us to ask Him, and we will receive (Matthew 7:7). But why does He sometimes not answer our prayers? This sermon series explains several possibilities for why God does not grant our prayers.

Prayer is an essential part of the Christian life and an excellent means of communication with our Heavenly Father. We can express our deepest longings, fears, joys, and hopes through prayer, seek God's guidance and help and intercede for others. However, sometimes it seems God is not answering ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, 1 John 5:14, James 4:3, Psalm 66:18, Isaiah 59:1-2, 1 Peter 3:7, Jonah 3:5-10, Genesis 21:14-19, 1 Kings 21:17-29, Mark 7:24-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moses' Prayer: A Prayer For Mercy Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 3, 2015

If you want your prayers to really make a difference, then remind God that His interests are at stake and ask God to remember His people, His purposes, and His promises.

There was once a small town which had no liquor stores. Eventually, though, someone built a nightclub right on the main street through town. This so upset the members in one of the churches that they conducted several all-night prayer meetings. They asked the Lord to “burn down that den of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Prayer 7- Prayer And Fasting Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 1, 2003

A brief talk given before a prayer meeting on fasting.

Prayer and fasting (Prayer and Praise 1/4/3) This is not something I¡¦m an expert at. There have been large chunks of years when I haven¡¦t been able (or wanted to!) fast because of - illness - tiredness ATTITUDE And there¡¦s no point in doing it if heart isn¡¦t in it - true, it can PUT your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer - Part 4a - Forgive Us Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 11, 2023

Understanding forgiveness as we pray "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors" is life-changing!`

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This morning we are moving through the Lord’s Prayer in the Sermon on the Mount. I have to tell you that as I’ve studied the Sermon on the Mount, I have found my own faith greatly transformed and encouraged. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Brethren

Prayer: Companions Of Pray-Ers Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 29, 2004

Learn how prayer works and pray.

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) How many people have appliances or software at home you don’t use, because you don’t know how they work? I know some people with VCRs, and they don’t know how to program ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: *other

Abraham's Prayer: A Prayer For The City Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 21, 2015

If you want God to answer your prayer listen to Him first; then ask for things in accordance with his character and with a humble confidence in Him

In the movie, Bruce Almighty, Bruce (Jim Carey) is a reporter who made a fool of himself on national television, lost his job, was attacked on the street, and had an emotional blow-up with his girlfriend, Grace (Jennifer Aniston). With his world falling apart, Bruce takes a midnight ride to clear ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Prayer Of Adoration And Sacramental Prayer Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 4, 2020

This is the final address of my LENTEN SERIES ON PRAYER. I can't commend enough Richard Foster's book entitled simply Prayer if you are serious about Prayer

Prayer of Adoration and Sacramental Prayer This is the fourth study in our series on Prayer In the first week we looked at 1. Simple Prayer and 2. Praying the Ordinary And in the second week we looked at 3. The Prayer of Relinquishment 4. Formation Prayer and Last week we looked at 5. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:18, Revelation 5:11-12, 1 Timothy 1:17, 1 Samuel 15:22-23, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Why Pray?

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Pray because God commands it, because it is a sin not to pray, and because it is our way of getting things from God.

WHY PRAY? I. BECAUSE GOD COMMANDS IT A. HE COMMANDS ALL MEN TO PRAY 1. Luke 18:1 "And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;" (KJV) 2. This passage doesn’t say just PREACHERS should pray. 3. This passage doesn’t say just DEACONS should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Why Prayer Matters

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Sep 17, 2012

Prayer matters because it helps us to rely on God’s mercy. Prayer matters because it helps us to confess sin and ask for mercy. Prayer matters because it helps us to see God for who He is. God. And prayer matters because we honor God when we pray.

Prayer mattered to Daniel. We’re going to take a look at some reasons why this morning and allow Daniel to show us why prayer was such an important part of his life. I’m guessing that if I were to ask folks here this morning if prayer mattered to you I would find it hard to believe ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:6-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Of Rest And Unceasing Prayer Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 4, 2020

This is the 3rd Address in the four part Lenten Series on Prayer

Prayer of Rest and paradoxically Unceasing Prayer Story: A business manager went on holiday to an island in Greece. One day, while he was on the beach, he was called up on his mobile phone by his secretary, wanting some help. He gave her some instructions and told her to call him back when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35, Revelation 5:6-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Romans 12:12, Colossians 4:2, Philippians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

263 - Born To Sin, Born Again Not To Sin Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Jun 28, 2003

The title says it all. We are born into the nature of sin, but we are "spirit-born" to overcome sin!

Sermon 263 – BORN TO SIN, BORN AGAIN NOT TO SIN ILL. Humor: Of the many things in life that are certain one of them is you always get found out in the end or, to use the old adage, ’Be sure your sins will find you out’. This young couple were about to get married. The young man went to his Dad ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Sin’s Judgment Part 2 Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 15, 2011

God’s judgment is fair and impartial even though it will be an awful experience to face his wrath and fury.

Grace and Sin’s Judgment Part II Romans 2:6-16 I. God’s Judgment On Sin (continued) A. It may seem Paul belabors the subject of God’s judgment, but spending some time on this matter and establishing a firm footing in this area magnifies the grace of God as well as helps us remember there is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

Creation, Sin, And More Sin The Trouble With It All Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016

Creation, Sin, and More Sin The Trouble With It All Genesis 2:4-3:22 David Taylor January 24, 2016

Creation, Sin, and More Sin The Trouble With It All Genesis 2:4-3:22 David Taylor January 24, 2016 No matter where one looks, we see that there is something terribly wrong with the world. Nations seek to dominate Nations. We read daily about death, murder, and violence. Our children tell us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational