Sermons on Prayer General:

Was Prayer For The People Really Needed?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 13, 2024

What is penance? What is repentance? What is confession? Can we pay for our sins?

What is penance? Penance is an act of self-abasement, mortification or devotion performed to show sorrow. What is repentance? Repentance is to turn from sin and dedicate oneself, to feel regret or contrition. What is confession? Confession is a disclosure of one’s sins in sacrament of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Eight Qualities Of Effective Prayer

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

How effective is your prayer life?

Intro: We all want to have a more effective prayer life. In order to do so, our prayers must have certain qualities. - James 5:16b …The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous one avails much. I. Prayer should be specific. (v.16-18) - Turn away wrath - Provide Mercy • ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2: Fasting & Prayer Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Aug 30, 2004

Fasting is a powerful weapon in spiritual warfare: a type of Christ’s sacrifice. Through fasting, we lay down our life (needs, wants, desires) for a friends...

“The Weapons of Spiritual Warfare II: Fasting & Prayer” (Roll delicious food footage) When it comes to food, we humans can get pretty territorial, can’t we? Food is an all-consuming passion for people today, especially here in America! We love our food, don’t we? Some of us eat to stay alive, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nurturing A Healthy Prayer Life

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Message explores importance of relationship, persisence, and expectation in our prayer lives.

Nurturing a Healthy Prayer Life Luke 11:1-13[1] 12-05-04 Intro[2] The frustration of unanswered prayer—have you ever experienced it? Have you ever felt like your prayers were getting no where? Have you ever felt like crying out to God the way David did in Psalm 89:46, “How long, O LORD? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Prayer And The Real Patriot's Act

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jul 8, 2007

We can only love our government as much as we love God. Our most patriotic duty would be to pray that the two never conflict.

Title: Payer and the Patriot’s Act Text: Romans 12:18 – 13:7 FCF: Because Governments derive their authority from God, we ought to pray that they don’t set up themselves up in opposition to him SO: We cannot love our country more than we love God, because God is the means by which our country is to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Disciplines - Prayer (3) Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 20, 2021

A third look at prayer as it relates to the Psalms

Prayer - Part 3 May 23, 2021 Sometimes you get a great idea for a sermon series or even for a sermon, but then you have to start putting it together and you realize you have no idea what to do. Well, honestly, that’s what today is feeling like for me. I said I was going to talk about preaching ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Pray The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002

Sermon on the Lord’s Prayer

LET’S PRAY THE LORD’S PRAYER TEXT - Matt. 6: 5 - 14 INTRO. - The passage before us is best known as the Lord’s Prayer but in reality the High Priestly Prayer of John 17 is the Lord’s Prayer. This prayer would be better titled The Disciple’s Prayer. I call this message "Let’s Pray the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

A House Of Prayer For All People?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Aug 9, 2008

We judge by what we see. God judges by the heart. His way is better. Let us join God is inviting others into His family.

-Is God’s house for everyone? -Is anyone welcome in chapel? -Does God accept anyone and everyone who steps foot in His house? -Before you answer, let me tell you a little story -Last week during fellowship, I told some of you about a scene from the Dark Knight, the new Batman movie -Have any of you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

A Ministry Of Restorative Prayer-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 2, 2011

1 of 2. James wanted his audience to consider the gravity of restorative prayer. The true Church must manifest a ministry of restorative prayer. But Why? Restorative prayer brings/provides...

A MINISTRY of RESTORATIVE PRAYER-I—James 5:13-20 Attention: After directory assistance gave Jennie her boyfriend’s new telephone number, she dialed him -- and a woman answered. "Is Mike there?" Jennie asks confused. "Umm, he’s in the shower," was the response. "Please tell him ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 14: The Content Of The Prayer Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 20, 2018

Paul asks for spiritual blessings, which are the best blessings; strength from the Spirit of God in the inner man; strength in the soul; the strength of faith, to serve God, and to do our duty. If the law of Christ is written in our hearts, and the love .

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 6/30/17 Lesson 14: The Content of the Prayer (3:14-19) Ephesians 3:14-19 (KJV) 14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 Of whom the whole family in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

God's Prescription For Powerful Prayer Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

Forgiveness is an active choice. Forgetting is a passive process in which a matter fades from our memory with the passing of time. The sad thing is when it comes to people who have offended us, we have total recall.

INTRODUCTION A young man in college was visiting his girlfriend’s hometown for the first time. We’ll call him Tommy. It was a small town with only one drug store. Tommy stopped in and told the pharmacist he wanted to buy three boxes of chocolate: a small box, a medium box, and a large box. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Against Evil People Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 24, 2025

We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

1. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen. Almighty Lord, hear me when I cry out to you, oh God who brings justice in the midst of my affliction. I implore you to extend your mighty hand to remove all suffering and sorrow from my life. May every tear be wiped away and may my ...read more

Unanswered Prayer (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Feb 28, 2023

God invites us to ask Him, and we will receive (Mat 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.

Three weeks ago, we studied how God invites us to ask Him. Therefore, do not hesitate to ask for something or express our wishes to God. The Lord Jesus said, "Ask, and it will be given to you." (Matthew 7:7). If so, why are there prayers that God does not answer? You may have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, 2 Corinthians 11:7-9, Psalm 139:13, Matthew 26:39, Luke 9:54-56, 1 John 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 5 - A Prayer For Protection Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 21, 2014

This message deals with David again in his request that the Lord would protect him from his enemies who were under the sway of Absalom.

A PRAYER FOR PROTECTION TEXT: Psalm 5:1-12 Psalms 5:1-12 KJV To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. [2] Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. [3] My voice shalt thou hear in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal