Sermons on Prayer For Workers:

Paul's Prayer To The Philippians

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

Pauls prayer to the Believers in Philippi and Us.

1.That they might be filled with Love And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, (verse 9) Here we see Paul’s passion for the spiritual maturity of the believers under his care through prayer. Ephesians 1:16-18 tells us: Ephes. 1:16-18 I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Prayer For The Disciples

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 5, 2004

We are called into the glory-giving relationship that marks the unity of the Trinity.

John 17:6-19 Jesus’ Prayer for the Disciples As we head toward Good Friday and Easter, I have been drawn to Jesus’ prayer in John 17. Jesus has entered Jerusalem triumphantly on Palm Sunday, he has been teaching in the temple and on the streets. What he has been saying and doing has offended the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: *other

A Prayer Of A Suffering Servant Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 12, 2004

This is the 14th study in the study "The Hebrew Hymnal".

Series: The Hebrew Hymnal (Psalms) [#14] HYMNS #17: A PRAYER OF A SUFFERING SERVANT Psalm 17 This psalm is a prayer of David¡¦s at the time he was running from King Saul; but instead of looking at this psalm from David¡¦s perspective let¡¦s look at it from the perspective of a suffering ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Progress Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Prayer is vital to know the purpose of God, to live a life praiseworthy of God, to be productive for God, grow in personal knowledge of God, to be filled with the power of God and to be partakers of God’s grace.

INTRODUCTION Today’s message is about prayer: “Progress Through Prayer.” Let me ask you this morning, “How many of you have prayed for someone?” Another question, “What motivates you to pray for someone?” (Emergencies such as accidents, sickness, loss of job, death in family, how to handle a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Five-Finger Prayer

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jul 9, 2005

A Guide When Praying For Others

When you fold your hands, the thumb is nearest you. So begin by praying for those closest to you – your loved ones (Philippians 1 : 3 – 5). The index finger is the pointer. Pray for those who teach – Bible teachers and preachers, and those who teach children (1 Thessalonians 5 : 25). The next ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are Your Prayers On Vacation?

Contributed by Greg Frazier on Jul 20, 2005

In order to know God you have to spend time talking to Him. You cannot take a vacation from prayer.

Are Your Prayers On Vacation? Talking to God Daniel 6:1-28 / Ephesians 6:18 During this month we are looking at the themes from this years VBS - Serengeti Trek. Serengeti Trek takes place during the last week of this month and by then we will have a good grasp of what the children will be ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Effective Prayer And Supplication

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Aug 2, 2005

Bible! Guidlines to follow in learning how to pray effectively.

Sermon Outline: Bible Guidelines for Effectual Prayer 1. PRAY and be obedient! -Fear God. -Live Holy. -Act like The Righteousness IN YOU -Stand on The Word. -Honor Him in all you do. Keep His Commandments – be a obedient Child of God! Psalm 34:15 Psalm 84:11 I John 3:22 Psalm 66:18 Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: *other

A Call To Corporate Prayer

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 4, 2005

This sermon defines the requirements and results of corporate prayer in the local church.

Corporate Prayer Acts 1:14 Ill- On February 24, 1991, a lightning ground offensive was launched by the U.S. and allied forces in the Persian Gulf War. Its effectiveness shattered the defending Iraqi forces. Within days the world’s fourth largest army was crushed, tens of thousands of prisoners of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer That Gets Results

Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 9, 2004

Is our praying just routine or simply a ritual ? This message deals with "Prayer That Gets Results"

Prayer That Gets Results Luke 18:1-8 Joke: A woman invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to her six-year-old daughter and said, "Would you like to say the blessing?" "I don’t know what to say," the little girl replied. "Just say what you hear Mommy say," the woman said. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Principles Of Powerful Prayer Series

Contributed by W F on Oct 31, 2004

If we just want good things to happen then don’t pray. But if we want GOD things to happen pray with boldness, passion and expectancy.

INTRODUCTION I’ve said on the front cover of this weeks bulletin that prayer is the highest use of the gift of speech. Words are a powerful tool. For example apparently for every word in Hitler’s book Mein Kampf, 125 people lost their lives in World War 2 (W. Wiersbe "Be Complete" p135). So words ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: *other

Making A Foundation Of Prayer

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004

The necessity of prayer

Moving ahead on a foundation of prayer Moving Ahead Together, Part 6 October 10, 2004 NIV Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Surprise Of Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 11, 2004

God answers prayers -- and that usually surprises us!

A 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. Exasperated, she went to the pastor’s study and asked for help. The pastor came into the room and began to turn the dial. After the first two ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Me With Powerful Prayers? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 7 in Elijah series - if he really was a man like us, as James says, in the context of prayer, how are we to follow his example?

1 Kings 18:41-46; James 5:16-18 – Me with Powerful Prayers? In “Total Eclipse”, author Annie Dillard writes: “The Ring Nebula, in the constellation Lyra, looks, through binoculars, like a smoke ring. It is a star in the process of exploding. Light from its explosion first reached earth in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer: The Secret To Power

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Aug 31, 2004

The secret to power is spending time with the Father.

TEXT: John 14:12-14 TITLE: PRAYER – THE SECRET TO POWER You would not consider the disciples supersaints, they were ordinary people just like anyone else. Yet the most significant words Jesus ever spoke concerning prayer, He spoke to His disciples – men who only a few hours later, every last one ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Transforming Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 8, 2004

Habakkuk chapter 3 reveals what happens when we stop complaining and allow the Holy Spirit to speak to us through prayer. The truth is prayer always changes us not God.

The Transforming Power of Prayer – Habakkuk part 4 Thesis: Habakkuk 3 reveals what happens when we stop complaining and allow the Holy Spirit to speak to us through prayer. The truth is prayer always changes us not God. Scripture Text: Habakkuk 3:1-19 (NIV) 1A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet. On ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational