Sermons on Prayer In Action:

Faith In Action Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

True faith in Jesus requires action, believing that Jesus can do anything, and joining God in serving the world.

Today, we're gonna talk about how our faith in Jesus should lead us to take action. So, let's dive in! Check out this flashlight. It's pretty standard, right? But what good is it if I don't turn it on and use it? (Turn on the flashlight) See, now it's doing what it's meant to do - shine light! Our ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Charitable Works, Faithful Service, Moral Actions

Pray Great Prayers Series

Contributed by David Whitten on Aug 3, 2011

Prayer is an activity that most Christians struggle with. Our challenge is to pray great prayers but admittedly most would be challenged to simply pray period.

dsw@gbcc07-17-2011 Pray Great Prayers Matthew 6:9-13 Prayer is an activity that most Christians struggle with. Our challenge is to pray great prayers but admittedly most would be challenged to simply pray period. Thankfully There's an app for that! (show "Thy Phone" video from bluefish.tv) But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Still Have No Faith? Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 25, 2005

Faith needs to be exercised. We can have faith in the Lord because His authority is absolute. Our faith in God is expressed through prayer and action.

Exercise is important. To stay fit and healthy, to stay strong, we’re told to exercise regularly. You go to the gym and you’ll see all kinds of equipment to tone your body muscle and help you stay strong and healthy. In the spiritual realm, we need that too. We say we have faith in God. All ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Leadership- Prayer Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 7, 2024

This is the 205th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 3rd sermon from 1 Timothy.

Series: Action [#205] LEADERSHIP- PRAYER 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Introduction: I was reading the story of Joseph M. Scriven. He was an Irish immigrant to Canada, who wrote a famous hymn in 1855. Because his life was filled with grief and trials, he often needed time with the Lord as described in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Pause Before You Act (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011

Following our series, THINK Before You Speak, this series carries the logic to our actions. Like the previous series, there are five points, corresponding to the fingers on the hand to be used as a mnemonic device. Solidly biblical and very practical.

P-A-U-S-E Before You Act! Calvary Baptist Church July 10, 17, 31, August 7, 14, 2011 Proverbs 22:3 REVIEW: In a previous sermon series, we encouraged ourselves to T-H-I-N-K before we speak. In this message, we want to extend the technique to our actions. P-A-U-S-E before you act! T – Is it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:3

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Hebrew Words Every Christian Should Know. Tefillah- Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 5, 2017

WE need to understand the nature of prayer if we are going to engage in prayer!

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • A comparison of the following book titles on the subject of prayer points up some of the tensions of the subject: • Where Is the Lord of Elijah? (Cox) vs. You Never Walk Alone (Mesner) • How Can God Answer Prayer? (Biederwolf) vs. Getting Things from God ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gethsemane: Place For Prayer, Place For Betrayal Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 2, 2012

For Jesus, Gethsemane was a place of worship, a place to surrender his will to the Father; for Judas, it was a place to completely betray Jesus. No location can substitute for the heart.

Gethsemane: Place for Prayer, Place for Betrayal (Matthew 26:36-50) 1. I found a strange article Friday titled, “Bear Saves Man in Mountain Lion Attack.” 2. “Robert Biggs, 69, who often hikes in the Whisky Flats area, came across a mother bear and her cubs, which were about 40 feet from where he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Purpose Of Prayer Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 8, 2005

Prayer serves many purposes in our lives. The best purpose may be that prayer changes our focus, but prayer also changes our actions

The Purpose of Prayer 02/06/05 Intro: We are in week 2 of a 3 week series on prayer. Last week we looked at the priority of prayer and the need for a focus and worship of Christ as we approach him in prayer. I issued you a challenge of spending 15 minutes each morning focusing your mind and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

People Of Prayer

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 10, 2022

Are we a people of action or a group of whiners? Do we sit and worry, or do we get up and do something about our problems?

Are we a people of action or a group of whiners? Do we sit and worry, or do we get up and do something about our problems? Zerubbabel had driven the primary group back to Jerusalem in 537 B.C. (Ezra 1:2) Ezra followed with the second gathering in 458 B.C. (Ezra 7) Now, Nehemiah was currently ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023

This sermon explores the power of prayer, encouraging fervency in faith, fortitude in prayer, and fulfillment through belief in God's willingness to answer prayer.

Good morning, beloved family. It is a joy to gather together in the presence of our Lord, to share in the fellowship of the saints, and to find solace in the divine Word that is our anchor and our guide. Today, we are here to engage with God's Word, to find nourishment for our souls, and to learn ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Matthew 21:22, Romans 12:12, Colossians 4:2

Topics: Power Of Prayer

Goliath Had Family Series

Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008

Another reason why the same problem seems to haunt us again and again...

Sunday February 10th, 2008 Series: the Fight is on part 6 Scripture: II Samuel 21:15-17 Sermon: Goliath Had Family Speaker: Pastor Michael West Let me give you the scenario: you are in a battle. It’s about sickness, oppression, or some other awful thing that you are just plain sick and tired of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Person Of Vision Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 16, 2008

following God’s vision

Nehemiah had a Passion for the people of Israel Nehemiah Prayed He recognized God for who He is He repented of Sins He reminded God of His promises He requested specific help He did not let his Position hinder him Slide 1 We got back from our vacation earlier in the week. It was quite a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Will It Take To Sincerely Pray And Receive An Answer Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 17, 2011

This messafge focuses on how we communicate with God.

What Will It Take? What Will It Take For Me To Sincerely Pray To God & Receive An Answer? Scriptures: Psalm. 76:4; 51:2-4a; Colossians 1:9; 1 Corinthians 14:14; Luke 2:25-32 Introduction In my message last week I asked you “What will it take for us to give God thanks with a sincere ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does Anybody Really Care?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 7, 2020

Does Anybody Really Care? Nehemiah Chapter 1 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Setting the Scene #1: A brief background. • Setting the Scene #2: What the book is about? • (1). He cared enough to ask (vs1-3) • (2). He cared enough to weep (vs 4) • (3). He cared enough to pray (vs 5–10) • (4). He cared enough to volunteer (vs 11) SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

A Time To Stop Praying

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Feb 1, 2022

The people of Israel are facing the sea, and the Egyptians are coming in fury to take them hostage again. They are filled with fear and trembling, and want to cry out to God for his power to rescue them? God says do not stop to pray but get moving.

The people of Israel are facing the sea, and the Egyptians are coming in fury to take them hostage again. They are filled with fear and trembling, and what more appropriate time could their be to cry out to God for his power to rescue them? Nevertheless, God does not want them to be crying to him. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:15