Sermons about Prayer In Action

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Randy Croft on Mar 28, 2005

based on 81 ratings

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Learning to Pray like Jesus

The Lord’s Prayer Learning to pray like Jesus Amazon has over 13,000 books listed on prayer. It surprised many people in our country a few years ago when a small little book, Prayer of Jabez, knocked Harry Potter from the #1 spot on the NY Times bestseller list. Over 50% of American’s have said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Is Prayer?” Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 3, 2005

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Jesus actually had very much to say about prayer. After all, He spent a great deal of time in prayer. In fact, Jesus refers to prayer in His teachings 42 times, and the gospels record Him personally praying 28 times. So, what is prayer exactly?

Jesus and Prayer – Part 1 “What Is Prayer?” Matthew 6:5-15 Jesus actually had very much to say about prayer. After all, He spent a great deal of time in prayer. In fact, Jesus refers to prayer in His teachings 42 times, and the gospels record Him personally praying 28 times. Several times, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 5:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Jul 19, 2004

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A look at the dimensionality of the Lord’s Prayer and its importance to our lives today.

The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:1-13 Our gospel text this morning from Luke is a very familiar one. In fact, we pray the Lord’s prayer each Sunday in worship. And we often conclude meetings with the Lord’s prayer. Because it is so familiar to us, it can become a remote saying, rather than an actual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-14

Denomination: *other

The Purpose Of Prayer

Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 22, 2004

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When we don’t understand the purpose of prayer we will be disappointed with and discouraged by the experience of prayer.

The Purpose of Prayer Examining the Motives behind our Prayers Turn to Romans 8 There are many different types of prayer: public, private, group, family, church, national, confession, petition, intercession, fasting, short, long… Three-year-old Donna, who loved to pray before meals, would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by David Seeley on Aug 4, 2004

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What did Jabez expect from God when he prayed? What did he receive from God? Examine with me the prayer of Jabez and how his example of faith can help increase our faith.

The Prayer of Jabez Text: I Chronicles 4:9-10 And Jabez was more honorable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

"Revival Prayer"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 26, 2004

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A message preached on the eve of Revival Services, to prepare for true Revival. Pray is the key to Revival. What do we need to pray for God to revive in our hearts?

“Revival Prayer” INTRODUCTION: What is the FORMULA for REVIVAL? Prayer, Prayer, Prayer! It’s OK to pray for REVIVAL for this CHURCH … for a broader ministry … a deeper commitment … closer fellowship. BUT … all these are BY-PRODUCTS of a PERSONAL revival. SOMETIMES … we pray to straighten out ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Matter Of Prayer

Contributed by James May on Sep 5, 2004

based on 35 ratings

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God will answer prayer but we don’t always like the answer or the manner in which it is given.

A Matter of Prayer by Pastor Jim May Prayer is the key that unlocks the door to God’s blessing and to our knowledge, understanding and relationship with Jesus. Prayer is more than a duty; it is a necessity for those who would live victoriously. There is nothing more important than spending time ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Prayer For Boldness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 7, 2004

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Friends, we must pray for boldness as we declare God’s truth in a spirit of love and grace.

John Ortberg tells the story about a man who wanders into a small and cluttered antique shop. In the midst of all the knickknacks and junk, he notices what looks like an ancient Chinese vase lying on the floor. On closer inspection it turns out to be a priceless relic from the Ming dynasty whose ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For Love Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 7, 2004

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In the midst of internal squabbles and pervasive selfishness, Paul’s primary request is for believers to experience an overabundance of love.

A week after purchasing a pair of glasses for her husband, the wife decides to take them back to the optometrist. The person behind the counter wants to know the reason for the return so she asks, “What seems to be the problem, mam?” To which the wife replies: “I want a refund for these glasses…my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Impossible Prayer

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 27, 2004

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To make us believe that God is still working in our lives today. That we cannot place the Lord in a box and give him commands.

THE IMPOSSIBLE PRAYER FOCUS: THE ACCOUNT OF THE ARREST OF PETER AND HIS DELIVERANCE BY THE HAND OF GOD. FUNCTION: TO PROMOTE A STRONGER FAITH IN THE WEAK PRAYERS OF CHRISTIANS. TEXT: ACTS 12:1-17 INTRODUCTION Eddie from the Brown Trail Church of Christ in Bedford, Texas pulled me aside ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 4, 2004

based on 27 ratings

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Using Daniel’s prayer as a pattern we can learn about the spirit of prayer God requires

THE SPIRIT OF PRAYER DANIEL 9.4-19 Last week we looked at how we can misuse prayer through wrong motives and wrong attitudes. Today I want to spend sometime looking at the spirit of prayer or to put it another way ‘praying biblically.’ PREPARATION FOR PRAYER. Turn with me to Daniel 9 verses ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:4-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Misuse Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 4, 2004

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How wrong motives and wrong attitude leads us to misuse prayer

THE MISUSE OF PRAYER Let me ask you a question: ‘Do you think it is possible to misuse prayer?’ I mean is it possible for us to pray in such a way that we are actually abusing the privilege which is ours through prayer? I think we misuse prayer far more often than we think or would like to think. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Prayer And Friendship

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004

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God desires our company and wishes to have intimacy in our relationship with Him.

MANY OF US GREW UP WITH AND HAVE BECOME VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE MANY STORIES FROM AESOP’S FABLES. ONE SUCH FABLE IS ENTITLED “THE BEAR AND THE TRAVELERS.” IN THIS FABLE, IT IS SAID THAT TWO TRAVELERS WERE ON THE ROAD TOGETHER, WHEN A BEAR SUDDENLY APPEARED ON THE SCENE. BEFORE HE OBSERVED THEM, ONE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Leaders Prayer

Contributed by Harold Wanton on Apr 30, 2005

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A Pastor must keep his church protected from outsiders, therefore he must be able to ferverently for the people of God.

Scripture: Neh. 1:8-9 Remeber, I pray, the word that you commanded your servant Moses, saying, If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the nations; but if you return to me, and keep My commandments and do them, though some of you were cast out to the farthest part of the heavens, yet I will ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:8-9

Denomination: Apostolic

The Prayer Of Faith Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 3, 2005

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Part 4 of series Learning to Pray. Examines the difference between praying for something and just wishing for it.

The Prayer of Faith Learning to Pray, prt. 4 Wildwind Community Church February 13, 2005 You know the messages in this series are based on things I’m learning and experiences I am having as I read through Andrew Murray’s excellent book, With Christ in the School of Prayer and do the exercises ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

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