Sermons on Prayer Guide:

Defining Moments Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Mar 13, 2006

The experience on the Mount of Transfiguration was an encouragement for everybody involved that, despite the dark times ahead, God was guiding them. This calls us to remember our defining moments.

Mark 9:1-13 – Defining Moments Today, as we continue through The Life of Jesus, we are looking at a passage of scripture that I have never preached on before. It’s the Transfiguration, and it’s mentioned in Matthew 17, Mark 9, and Luke 9. Let’s read tonight from Mark 9:1-13. This passage ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

We All Fail PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Though we all fail, God's grace and redemption are always available to lift us up and guide us towards growth and success in our spiritual journey.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that touches each and every one of us – failure. We all mess up, stumble, and fall short. It's a part of being human. But the beautiful thing about our God is that He is always there to pick us up, dust us off, and help us move ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Proverbs 24:16, Psalm 51:3

Topics: Failure

A Change Of Heart

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 12, 2003

The frustration and lack of understanding of God’s actions in the previous prayers of Habakkuk are turned to a humble prayer of adoration and a request to remember mercy as God judges.

A Change Of Heart Habakkuk 3:1-2 There is a storm on the horizon. The black, billowing clouds have formed and are raging in anticipation of wreaking havoc on its victims. The thunderous noise sends chills down your spine. There is no hiding, no turning back the impending onslaught of coming ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Perfect, Just Forgiven

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 30, 2009

Jesus’ call for us to be perfect is complemented by the Lord’s Prayer’s petition for forgiveness. "Trespasses" and "debts" are different nuances, and both need to be forgiven.

He marched up to me, stopped me in my tracks, fixed my eyes with his eagle look. And then slowly he raised both arms and clapped both hands on my shoulders, cleared his throat slightly, and intoned, "I forgive you.” And then, as quickly as he had encountered me, he walked away. Just dropped his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Father’s Gifts Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018

God calls us to bring our prayer requests to Him in expectation, but not to take Him for granted. As such his model for prayer is to Ask Seek Knock

Message:- Lord’s Prayer Series Matthew 7:7-11 Our Father’s Gifts From the moment God came to Abram … who will became Abraham … and God said to Abram “Leave Haran and go to the land of Canaan”; from that moment the Israelites became a special nation with many special privileges Not because they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Return To The Lord Series

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Feb 20, 2021

Many mainline churches follow Lent prayers, as they were led by the Lord. These forty days prayers are gifts for those who want to grow spiritually.

This is a call to everyone who is searching for God and those who are offended in unexpected ways. In OT people return to God with fasting and weeping, wearing sack clothes and dust on their heads. They do this often as it was required, and some of them took to the streets to show that they were ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-14, 2 Samuel 12:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thy Kingdom Come... Really? Series

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Jun 24, 2024

This is part 2 of the sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer. Last month we covered the first line of the prayer - our heavenly holy Abba.

Matthew 6:10 ESV 10 Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Today is part 2 of the sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer. Last month we covered the first line of the prayer - our heavenly holy Abba. Series Review The focus of the series is to look at the Lord’s Prayer as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Study In Revelation 3 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Jan 20, 2009

Study of Revelation, using "the Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Includes work sheet for participants. boxes & underlined blanks may be missing

STUDY IN REVELATION Part 3 Revelation 1: 4-8 Verses 4-8 are what is called the great announcement to the churches. 1. Notice that there were 7 churches in Asia that received this great announcement. We will look more closely at and name these churches later. When we look at them we see that they ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Spirit Of Truth

Contributed by Normand Cote on May 11, 2001

One of the offices of the Holy Spirit is to guide us into all truth. What is truth? How do we discern it? What are the benefits of this truth?

The Divine Spirit of Truth Introduction: What is another work of the Holy spirit? To guide us into all truth, that we may be sanctified. How can we tell what is truth? Illustration: Charles Spurgeon once told of sitting in a nice restaurant. As he ate he kept noticing a rather angry looking ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13, John 14:16-17

Denomination: Adventist

Entrust Your Soul To The Lord

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 24, 2007

Entrust Your Soul to the Lord 1) Because he rescues from enemies; 2) Because he forgives; 3) Because he guides

I have a family heirloom here that I want to entrust to someone for safekeeping. It doesn’t look like much but it is valuable to me. It’s a hat that my great-uncle wore. I’m proud of my great-uncle because he was our synod’s first resident missionary to Zambia, Africa and influenced greatly all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-22

Denomination: Lutheran

What Ever Happened To Sin? Series

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on May 16, 2007

Sermon #2 Using Steve Deneff’s book "Whatever Became of Holiness" as a guide, we look at sin is, and how to truly repent.

What Ever Happened to Sin? G.K. Chesterson once said the doctrine of original sin was the one belief that empirically validated by 3500 years of human history. But the doctrine of sin has fallen on hard times lately. Not because we have bettered ourselves, nor even because we have denied it, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Nazarene

The Reconcilation Of Two Brothers Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on May 17, 2005

THERE IS NOTHING WORST THAN A FIGHT BETWEEN FAMILY MEMBERS. WITH GOD AS OUR GUIDE, THE FORGIVENESS THAT COMES FROM GRACE IS ALWAYS THE ONLY MEANS TO RECONCILATION.

The Reconciliation of Two Brothers Text: Genesis, Chapters 28-33 Introduction. I think the first lesson in life—for you, for me, and for everyone else—is to accept that we will not understand everything that happens in life. In our 21st century minds, we think if we’re asked to do ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expository Study On The Backslidden Of Peter

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 15, 2012

Peter denied Jesus, but he was able to repent and return back to Him. He therefore encourages us to guide against backslidding and denial of Jesus.

EXPOSITORY STUDY ON THE BACKSLIDDEN OF PETER Study Text: 2 Peter 2: 20 - 22 INTRODUCTION - In 2Pet 2:20-22, we read of the real possibility and serious consequences of backsliding - It is interesting that we find this passage coming from the inspired pen of Peter... * For if anyone knew ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Leads The Church? (Christ Leads The Church)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

Sometimes, we get too tied up with thinking that the Pastor is our leader and our guide. The truth is, Christ is the true leader of the church!

1 Corinthians 1:10-18 (p 1772) I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. My brothers and sisters, some from Chloe’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is True Love?

Contributed by Casey Warford on Feb 14, 2009

How can we as humans know what true love is? God’s love for humanity guides us to understanding true love.

“What Is Love?” 12/15/2009 A.M. I. 1 Corinthians 13 A. We can get a greater understanding of what true love is from understanding God’s love for us. 1. God’s love is complete. a. Vs. 1-3 - The love of God is the key ingredient that completes the recipe of all that we attempt to do in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist