Sermons on Prayer For Workers:

How To Be A Prayer Warrior

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 25, 2004

to teach the people the importance of being a intercessor

How To Be A Prayer Warrior Ephesians 3:16-19 Primary Purpose: To teach the people the importance of being a intercessor Back in 1993, I got sick with pneumonia. I was so wore out I would get short of breath talking on the phone. I remember a lady named Ruth who called me. She asked me how I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

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

Prayer Guide For Teachers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 29, 2003

For this reason we have not ceased to pray and make special request for you asking that you may be filled with the full (deep and clear) knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom (in comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God) and in unde

Prayer Guide for Teachers - (Col. 1:9-11) Prayer Guide Teachers Quote: William A. Ward has said, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. Progress Magazine, December 23, 1992. Illustration: An item in "The Report ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expecting Prayer Answers Series

Contributed by Tom Boerma on Jan 7, 2004

Expecting God’s answers to prayer

We are to be in a continual spirit of prayer. Time of prayer does not make a prayer more apt to be heard. Ps. 4 was a prayer in the evening. Notice the spirit of the Psalmist as he prepared for sleep. V 4,7,8 Psalms 5 was a morning prayer. Notice the purpose of his mind in preparing for the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Laying The Foundation In Prayer Series

Contributed by David Hughes on Jan 26, 2004

How should we respond to the knocks we receive in life? What is the key to building the Church and Christian character? Answer: prayer! We look at the Nehemiah approach.

"Building the church, building Christian character" - Nehemiah 1 [Minister stands right up front with ’lollipop’ microphone in news reporter style] "It has been described as one of the great tragedies and scandals of our time. The once proud city of Jerusalem still lies in ruins more than a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel's Pattern For Prayer

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Feb 9, 2004

Many of us have been taught to pray our entire lives. Daniel 9 shows us how he prayed? What is Daniel’s pattern for prayer? There are 4 points that Daniel implemented into his prayer life that we need to have in ours.

Title: Daniel’s Pattern For Prayer Text: Daniel 9-10 Pray!!! Introduction: - Many of us have been taught to pray our entire lives. We have heard other people pray and I am sure we have heard countless messages concerning the topic. - Many of us have been taught to pray our entire lives. It ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer - A Mark Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 19, 2004

Prayer is one of the seven marks of discipleship our elders have identified for our church. But in our prayer life, we often struggle over the issue of unanswered prayer.

I read a story once about a woman who was dying in a hospital bed. Her two daughters were by her side. All day one of the daughters had been praying vigorously and passionately. But when the family’s pastor came to the hospital room, one of the daughters whispered to him, "I just can’t seem to get ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Potent Prayer For Peace

Contributed by Vernon Murray on Mar 12, 2004

When it comes to praying for peace, we do not have to pray the way world wants us to pray; we can use Biblical models which are much more effective.

INTRODUCTION The terror attack in Madrid today raises our consciousness once again to the undercurrent of war and destruction which continue to flow throughout the world. Today’s events also remind Christians everywhere of the need for serious prayer. We need (more than any other time) to pray ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Prayer About Me Series

Contributed by Darron Edwards on Apr 9, 2004

A sermon for those who understand the effects of losing fellowship with God and longing to have it restored

A PRAYER ABOUT ME PSALMS 51: 1- 9 (Emphasis 1- 4) Introduction: It’s me, Oh Lord, Standing in the need of prayer. Not my mother, father, sister, or brother - but me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. · In this Psalm, Psalm 51, David proclaims a personal prayer. · In Psalm 51, David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-9

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

Conditions For Answered Prayer

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

Prayer is work and takes much effort so getting answers to prayer is important.

Conditions for Answered Prayer Heb 4:16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. GET RID OF SIN “If I regard wickedness in my heart, the Lord will not hear.” Psalm 66:18 “Behold, the Lord’s hand is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7, Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hindrances To Effectual Prayer

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 19, 2003

Prayer is such a vital part of the Christian life that we need to be mindful of some things that are hinderances in our prayer life.

HINDRANCES TO EFFECTIVE PRAYER "For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil." I Peter 3:12 James 5:16 tells us that "the effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." Let us consider ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:12, James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Church- Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 14, 2003

Prayer is a very important purpose of the church.

INTRODUCTION • As we finish the purpose of the Church series, I hope that it has inspired some thinking from each one of us about what our purpose is and what we can do to better fulfill our purpose at ACC. • I want to finish this series with a purpose that does not seem like one that invokes a lot ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Real Effective Prayers

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 23, 2004

This sermon looks at how our prayers can be effective and realistic.

A while back there was an article done in The Oprah Magazine entitled, “Does Prayer REALLY heal?” The article sites a study done by Elisabeth Targ, MD, a psychiatrist with impeccable research credentials who was conducting studies that disturb some people and fascinate others: and that is the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Methodist