Sermons on Prayer Guide:

Agur’s Awesome Prayer

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

One of the all time best selling religious books is “The Prayer of Jabez.”

It has been a writing phenomena as it has sold by the millions. As you study the prayer of Jabez, it will bless your heart over and over again. But another prayer that is just as interesting is the prayer of Agur. Let’s look at this simple prayer that he prayed, that God considered to be so ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Empowering Our Activities With Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Prayer will not change the fact that you live in a fallen world where the news will be filled with sin and folly of man. You won’t be able to pray that away, but you can by prayer make sure you are not a part of the bad news.

Bernie May, the United States Division Director of Wycliffe Bible Translators, for many years tells of his conflict with other Christians in a major book publishing deal. Chet Bitterman was shot to death by a terrorist group in Columbia, because they wanted the Bible translation he was doing to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Cultivating A Disciplined Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Jan 20, 2021

Each day has its own challenges, it is the strength that we received during prayer time with the Lord that helps us to have a victorious life.

No good habits are developed in a night. Habits whether good or bad become the character when we consistently practice day in and day out. For any successful life, journeys are inevitable and they are mostly tedious. Sometimes we need supernatural strength to accomplish better heights. That ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8, Psalm 85:1-9, Revelation 7:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

So Many Thoughts On Prayer

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 16, 2021

Learn to pray persistently more with right motives to our Heavenly Father who answers with goodness.

SO MANY THOUGHTS ON PRAYER LUKE 11:1-13 #prayer INTRODUCTION… preceptaustin.org/prayer_devotionals_and_illustrations David Jeremiah is a Southern Baptist minister and you can hear him on the radio on ‘Turning Point’ and he has also written a few books. He has a 2004 book called “Prayer: The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unanswered Prayer When Discouraged Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 10, 2018

Elijah asked to die and God did not even answer him

“Unanswered Pray When Discouraged” I Kings 19:1-4 11-11-2018AM Who is Elijah? The name Elijah means “Yahweh is my God.” The two words rendered “Tishbite” and “inhabitant” are in the original “exactly alike.” The meaning seems to be “Elijah the Tishbite, of Tishbi of Gilead.” Of Tishbi in Gilead ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Activating A Sustainable Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Era Eternity on Oct 29, 2021

Knowledge is a revealer of secrets. Seek true knowledge, for until you know you'll remain ignorant. Ignorance is a careless attitude of life. ...those who know their God - will be strong and do exploits..(Daniel 11:32b). Knowledge is life

Key Text: Luke 22:31-32 [31]And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. [32]But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.” _________________________ From our key text ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37, Luke 18:1, Proverbs 23:26, Job 22:21, Matthew 26:40-41  (view more)  (view less)

Gods Conditions To Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 15, 2021

Some people would like prayer with no conditions. Prayer has conditions. It's true that Jesus said, "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer" (Matthew 21:22).

Some people would like prayer with no conditions. Prayer has conditions. It's true that Jesus said, "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer" (Matthew 21:22). But, even in that statement, we have one condition to prayer is faith. As we examine the scriptures, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12, Matthew 7:11

Hannah's Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 4, 2021

This is from a series I preached on great prayers of the saints.

Title: “Hannah’s Prayer” Scripture: I Sam. 1:10-20 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 9-5-21 Intro: There are several women whose faith is honored in the Bible. We would do well to remember the lives they lived, the prayers they prayed, and the faith they exhibited. The same God that these ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Elijah's Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 11, 2021

This is a from a series on great prayers of the Bible.

Title: Elijah’s Prayer Script: I Ki. 18:36-46 Type: Series on Prayer Where: GNBC 9-12-21 Intro: “Two Christians die on the same day and go to heaven. When they arrive in heaven they meet Peter, who is handing out the rewards (here, of course is a theological error). One of the men is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer: The Channel To Abundant Life Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 29, 2021

Stewardship Series: Abundant Joy, Overflowing Generosity - Week One, Giving God Our Day

September 26, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Stewardship Series: Abundant Joy Overflowing Generosity Mark 1:35-39 Prayer: The Channel to Abundant Life Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Every day, rivers carry tons ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Daniel's Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 29, 2021

This is a sermon in a series on the prayers of the saints.

Title: “Daniel’s Prayer in a Precarious Predicament” Script: Daniel 2 Type: Expos/Series on Prayer Where: GNBC 9-26-21 Intro: Andrew van der Bijl is a 93 yrs old Dutchman. To many, he is just an unassuming elderly man. Van der Bijl was born during a hostile time in the world. As he entered ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Power Of Prayer: Doers Of The Word Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 2, 2021

We think prayer is something we know about. But do we? It is probably best to not enter into this worship time assuming everyone has a firm grasp on what prayer is and how to do it.

I’ve Been thinking of the Power of Prayer this week. Then on Thursday evening, we had more than a hundred and fifty persons gather in Lake City in the Dr. Ronald McNair Park to say goodbye to an officer killed in the line of duty. It gave me new perspectives on the Power and need of Prayer. We ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Habakkuk's Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 16, 2021

This is from a series on the great prayers of the Bible.

Title: Habakkuk’s Prayer Scripture: Hab. 3 Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 10-17-21 Intro: How do you live by faith in a fallen world? Have you ever struggled with the perception of there being a lack of justice in this world? In philosophy courses in college the problem is often put as a ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Answers Prayer

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 21, 2020

Message deals with God's answer to our prayer of revival and change. He does it His way. When we pray yet crisis happens we need to hear from God.

When God Answers Prayer Theme: To help us understand God does not always answer prayers the way we expect. Text: Acts 12:1 - 19 Act 12:1-19 Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church. (2) Then he killed James the brother of John with the sword. (3) And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-19, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Part 11 - Prayer In Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 26, 2020

If prayer is the fundamental key in worship why do churches neglect it so much

Note: This sermon was written in late 2019 and scheduled for March 29, well before the COVID-19 outbreak. The delivery was slightly modified and updated to connect with the COVID-19 pandemic. I believe every message is Spirit-led as I write them, but I truly believe this message was given by God in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, Psalm 5:1-3, Romans 12:1-12, Luke 22:23, James 4:7, James 1:5, James 5:16-20, Matthew 26:41, Matthew 9:38, James 5:13-15, Mark 11:23-24, Ephesians 6:18-20, Romans 8:26-27, 1 Chronicles 16:28-29, Ecclesiastes 5:1, Jude 1:20, Ephesians 6:10-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren