Sermons on Prayer For The Church:

Prayer Of Jacob

Contributed by S. R. Manohar on May 5, 2018

Let us study a few things from the Prayer of Jacob (Genesis 32). 1) RELATIONSHIP with God 2) REMINDING GOD 3) REALISATION 4) PRAYER FOR RELEASE 5) REMINDING GOD AGAIN

The Bible says that after 20 years of hard labor Jacob was on his way back to Canaan. He was going with his wives, eleven sons, a daughter and lot of oxen, asses, flocks, men servants and women servants. While he was on his way, from the other side his brother Esau was coming to meet him with four ...read more

Pray A Prayer

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 15, 2018

When young age challenges, do it with boldness and courage but don't end there. Get back into your prayer closet and pray a prayer

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: PRAY A PRAYER Acts 4:23-31 King James Version (KJV) 23 And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them. 24 And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Charismatic

Nehemiah's Prayer Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 1, 2016

Nehemiah’s prayer shows us a very critical fact: Prayer is ALWAYS the right answer to what is going on in life. Whether you are facing a hardship, or a need for renewal, or asking for God's intervention -- prayer should always be our first response.

Nehemiah’s Prayer Nehemiah 1:1-11; Deut 30:1-10 Introduction - Nehemiah is a great study of leadership, but also of obedience to God - Here is the critical thing to see this morning: prayer is always the right response -- Re: Lots of us will go through life acting and solving … ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Prayer?

Contributed by James Linders on Feb 2, 2016

Prayer is a conversation with God in His physical absence. We should ALWAYS TRUST God with our lives. The outcome of our prayer should NOT be based on our expectations and needs but on GOD'S will, immaterial of whether it is what we want.

James 5:17-18 (ESV) "Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. Then he prayed again, and heaven gave rain, and the earth bore its fruit." To answer the question “What IS ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prayer Of Agreement

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 4, 2017

We are better together and stronger together. When we walk in harmony with our brothers and sisters we have a stronger impact for the Kingdom of God!

The Prayer of Agreement Lakewood COG | Speaker: Pastor Jonathan | August 30, 2017 Matthew 18:19 - “Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-3, John 3:3-7, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Matthew 18:5-6, Matthew 18:7-14, Matthew 18:15-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Purpose Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

Paul promotes the purposes of prayer as Watchfulness, Thankfulness and Effectiveness.

42 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-6

Denomination: *other

The Prayer Of Jabez Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 10, 2017

In 2000 a little book by Bruce Wilkinson called, "The Prayer of Jabez" was published. It sold over nine million copies and received multiple awards. It was a good read and it drew attention to this otherwise overlooked prayer.

THE PRAYER OF JABEZ 1st Chronicles 4:9-10 In the year 2000 a little book by Bruce Wilkinson called, "The Prayer of Jabez" was published. It sold over nine million copies and received multiple awards. It spawned a number of other books as well as a line of merchandise. It's popularity started a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Hannah's Prayer Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 30, 2017

As we continue our series on the prayers in the bible we come to Hannah. Hannah is a pivotal person when it comes to the area of prayer. On Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) her story is read as one of the most important passages of the day. Let's see why.

HANNAH'S PRAYER INTRODUCTION: Today we'll be talking about a wonderful woman of faith; her name is Hannah. For the Jewish people Hannah is a pivotal person when it comes to the area of prayer. On Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) her story is read as one of the most important passages of the day. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Postures In Prayer

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

The different positions we take when praying.

POSTURES IN PRAYER Mark 11:25 Our posture in prayer may or may not be an important matter; it all depends on the circumstances. The Bible reveals different postures of men during periods of Prayer. Moses stood before the Lord on the mount while the Lord appeared to him. Christ said, "when ye ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Prayer Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020

A face-book page posted a picture of a painting The Truth of the Season (painted by Gaye Frances Willard) showing Santa kneeling by baby Jesus in a manger.

Christmas Prayer Santa Keeping Christ in Christmas A face-book page posted a picture of a painting The Truth of the Season (painted by Gaye Frances Willard) showing Santa kneeling by baby Jesus in a manger. Along with that post: "My dear precious Jesus, I did not mean to take your ...read more

Scripture: John 16:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayers Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 5, 2020

We always ought to thank God in all situations

1. Romans 8:31 - What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? • Thank God for all the times He prevailed over the minds of those who would have killed or harm you, in order to spare your life (each time God saved David from Saul; God prevailed in the heart of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5, Habakkuk 3:17-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conditional Prayer? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 10, 2020

We must never pray to God with conditions!

Let’s continue to worship our Lord by continuing to learn from the Book of Judges; open your Bibles to Judges 11……… I’ve asked Janet Hansen to read for us this morning…….. We will note today a very sad ending to a young girl……. Let us summarize the story and highlight notes for us. v1: Jephthah ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Breakthrough Prayer

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 7, 2019

Hannah knew how to hear from God. Let us evaluate the steps to receiving breakthrough in our prayers.

Note: A resource I used was Breakthrough Prayer by Jim Cymbala. Title: Breakthrough Prayer Theme: Show how to Breakthrough Prayer Text: 1 Samuel 1 Introduction Hannah was one of two wives of Elkanah. There was Peninnah and Hannah. Hannah was the favored wife of Elkanah. Yet she was barren. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Relentless Prayer

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 14, 2019

Do we persist with God? Do we give up praying too soon? Let’s learn that God encourages persistent, demanding prayers. Let’s discuss prayers for ourselves, aggressive prayer and God’s justice in Luke 18:1-8.

Do we persist with God? Do we give up praying too soon? Let’s learn that God encourages persistent, demanding prayers. Let’s discuss prayers for ourselves, aggressive prayer and God’s justice in Luke 18:1-8. Persistent & Demanding Prayer Luke 18:1-5 One day Jesus told his disciples a story to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist