Sermons on Prayer In The Spirit:

The Power Of Persistent Prayer SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Many believe prayer is a futile effort, but without the ministry of prayer, our efforts are in vain.

Many people believe that prayer is a waste of time, but in reality, without the ministry of prayer, our work becomes futile. The early church understood the significance of prayer and relied on it to accomplish great things. Prayer is not just a religious duty; it is a powerful tool that connects ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14

Topics: Prayer, Persistence

Prayer Starts Fires

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 21, 2010

open your heart and pray for the fire of heaven to fall

PRAYER STARTS FIRES 1st Kings 18:37Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the LORD God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. 38Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:39

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For All Seasons

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

His name was Victor, but he felt like a loser.

His name was Victor, but he felt like a loser. He didn't do very well in school a when he was 16 years old, a teacher advised him to drop out of high school and get a job. He didn't do much better in the working world so that, by the time he was 32, he had failed at 76 different jobs. But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Praying Dangerous Prayers

Contributed by Mark Green on Jul 5, 2005

Praying like Jesus will mean praying dangerous prayers.

I love technology…especially when it works. I am some what technologically challenged. That means my 11 year old has to program the DVD player for me and my 5 year old has to hook up the video games. So imagine my surprise when I arrive at BCC and I am presented with my very own cell phone. I still ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons In The Prayer Of Jesus

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on May 24, 2018

We could learn some lessons from many sources, but more valuable lessons we could learn from the Word of God itself, especially in the prayer of Jesus.

“After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Life Giving Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

Message 24 from 1 John dealing with the prayer that God promises to give life to the one sinning.

Life Giving Prayer 1John 5:13-17 Last week we talked about the power of faith. This is the victory that overcomes the world ¡V our faith. Faith and prayer go hand in hand. We trust God to hear and answer our prayer. Prayer demonstrates our dependence on God. Another one of the marvelous marks ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Heart For Prevailing Prayer

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 10, 2015

What does it mean to have a heart for prayer?

Webster’s dictionary defines prevailing as having superior force or influence. When we think of prayer as believers, as children of God do you describe your prayer life as having superior force or influence with God? I believe one thing that will mark a person who has influence with men and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Long Empty Prayers Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

Among the religious there is often a tendency toward long prayers, particularly in public. Too often people measure prayer by its fluency and length, thinking that length means devotion.

Introduction A. Brother Dave Said that some people believe that prayer ain’t nowhere and meditation is a stroke. But, beloved, prayer is asking for it and meditation is waiting. 1. Turn to Ecclesiastes 5:2 B. Among the religious there is often a tendency toward long prayers, particularly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Sides Of Prayer

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 4, 2022

. Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire, Uttered or unexpressed, The motion of a hidden fire That trembles in the breast. Prayer is the burden of a sigh, The falling of a tear; The upward glancing of an eye, When none but God is near. –Author unknown.

The Two Sides of Prayer By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Oftentimes prayer is the most neglected area in a person’s life. The lack of prayer has weakened our spiritual body and because of this we often find ourselves spiritually feeble, without strength and even the crumbling of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1, Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 18:19

Denomination: Apostolic

Powerful And Effective Prayer Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 3 of series on Elijah. Prayer lessons from Elijah's life.

“Powerful and Effective” Prayer Elijah #3 Once it a while I need to remind myself how huge and powerful God really is, and there’s a kids book I love, that reminds me of God’s power better than anything else. The book is called, Is a Blue Whale the Biggest Thing There Is? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Deeper In Prayer! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2016

Growing Deeper in Prayer – Psalm 86 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON BODY: (1). When You Pray. • Come humbly (vs 1-2) • Come daily (vs 3) • Come intentionally (vs 4) (2). What to Remember. • God is forgiving (vs 5) • God answers prayer (vs 6-7) • God works miracles, (vs 8) • God alone is God (vs 10) (3). As You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

Prayer Keys - Persistence Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Oct 27, 2011

Please forgive me for stating the obvious, but persistent prayer is hard work. It drains us. It is hard, but it is eventually worth the effort.

Prayer Keys - Persistence “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” Luke 18:1 Have you seen that cartoon with the pelican having a frog for dinner? His dinner is not agreeing with him. In fact, his dinner is violently ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 3, 2024

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

Prayer – Part 4 (Rev. Barry Johnson and Rev. Rodney Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Isaiah 26:3, Isaiah 55:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 25, 2024

This lesson focuses on praying God's Word and believing that God will answer when we pray.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12, Colossians 4:2, Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Peter 1:2-3, Colossians 1:12-14, John 14:27, Isaiah 26:3, Ephesians 1:17-20, Philippians 4:19, Psalm 107:20, John 16:13, John 17:20-21, James 5:16, Galatians 6:1, Acts 12:5-10, Matthew 18:18-20, 2 Chronicles 7:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daniel's Pattern For Prayer

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Feb 9, 2004

Many of us have been taught to pray our entire lives. Daniel 9 shows us how he prayed? What is Daniel’s pattern for prayer? There are 4 points that Daniel implemented into his prayer life that we need to have in ours.

Title: Daniel’s Pattern For Prayer Text: Daniel 9-10 Pray!!! Introduction: - Many of us have been taught to pray our entire lives. We have heard other people pray and I am sure we have heard countless messages concerning the topic. - Many of us have been taught to pray our entire lives. It ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal