Sermons on Prayer In The Spirit:

Thank God And Fan The Flame Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 22, 2011

We all need to recognize that we are in Christ and Christ in us. We need to serve Him most of all in this life. How so? 1- Remember others in prayer 2- Recall the faith of others 3- Refuel the flame in you

INTRO.- I thank God, whom I serve. Who are you serving in this life? ILL.- When I worked for Safeway stores many years ago in Joplin, MO, the manager often made you feel like you owed Safeway your living and you should be totally dedicated to Safeway. For example, my manager would often call me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Came Into The Temple

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 9, 2013

To convince that we need to pray at all times.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a temple of prayer? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To convince that we need to pray at all times. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:15 (Amplified Bible) 11:15 And they came to Jerusalem. And He went into the temple [area, the porches and courts] and began to drive ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reactions Of The Disciples Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 26, 2020

True Christians or real followers of Christ never turn back from their call and commitment to Christ and His missionary work, even there are threats and persecutions in their ministry.

Acts 4: 23-31 Reactions of the Disciples 4: 23-24a Prayers in Persecution 4: 24b-30 Prayers with Scripture 4: 31 Prayers and the Spirit of God Acts 4:23-26 Prayers Increased True Christians or real followers of Christ never turn back from their call and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Methodist

The Narcissus Who Gave Us Easter Sunday Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 26, 2019

Those who do not know the Resurrected Christ either have to attain some kind of Buddhist impassivity or despair of any relief.

Tuesday of the 30th Week in Course 2019 Saint Narcissus Today St. Paul contrasts our life in this world with our hope to live eternally in the arms of the Blessed Trinity. His reflections are particularly apt for Catholics today. Because of the evil done by a small minority of priests and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Catholic

God’s Purpose For Our Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

Introduction: Most of us have attended a high school or college graduation at some time in our life.

The students who are graduating are told by the commencement speaker that they are preparing to enter the adult world, and that each and every one of them have talents and skills they can contribute to making this a better world in which to live. This is true, but if the commencement speaker was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Your Heart Out Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

There are at least four core commitments for Christian living. One is abiding in the Word. A second one is to pray your heart out.

IMPRISONMENT OF CHRISTIANS IN CHINA is on the upswing. One report says there has been a drastic increase of assaults on Christians over the last year. That’s China, but that’s not the only place it’s happening. You can probably guess the other countries that are among the most hazardous for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"the Importance Of Humility" Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"The Importance of Humility" Luke 14:7-14 Pastor John Bright Luke 14 7 When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable: 8 “When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14, Genesis 3:5, Romans 8:26-27, 1 Peter 5:5-6, Proverbs 3:34, Acts 10:25-28, Acts 10:34, Acts 11:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

When I Couldn’t Pray

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025

When fear, loss, or silence steal your words, grace still speaks. True prayer begins where self ends and mercy begins.

> “The Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” Romans 8:26–27 --- I. The Stories We Grew Up On We grew up on stories with tidy endings — Junior Guide stories where faith always ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27, Psalm 4:8, Luke 18:13, Luke 22:44, Psalm 42:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Now The Lord Is The Spirit, And Where The Spirit Of The Lord Is, There Is Freedom.

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on Jan 15, 2024

The Spirit Of The Lord is The Lord and he indwells all believers. How will His Spirit use us?

Last week Pastor Jude preached from 2nd Corinthians 3:17 wherein The Apostle to The Gentiles, Paul states ‘Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.’ ‘Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.’ Paul is writing to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17, 2 Corinthians 3:1-18, Acts 3:1-20, Acts 9:15, Acts 13:6-12, Exodus 19:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, That's The Way It Goes! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 18, 2004

Faith is built up in our lives as we learn to pray in the Holy Spirit, Keep ourselves in the love of God, learn to wait, reach out with the Gospel to the lost and by having a hatred of evil’s corruptions.

Faith, that’s the way it goes! Thesis: Faith is built up in our lives as we learn to pray in the Holy Spirit, Keep ourselves in the love of God, learn to wait, reach out with the Gospel to the lost and by having a hatred of evil’s corruptions. Scripture Texts: Jude 20-25 NIV 20But you, dear ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-21, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cure For Troubled Hearts Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 26, 2020

To find the cure for your troubled heart, look ahead to the place Jesus is preparing for you, look up in prayer to your Heavenly Father, and look within at your Partner, the Holy Spirit.

Turbulence is the number one concern of anxious flyers. So much about it seems dangerous, but Patrick Smith, a commercial airline pilot who flies Boeing 757’s and 767’s, assures flyers that turbulence seems a lot worse than it actually is. Smith writes: “For all intents and purposes, a plane ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-18, John 14:27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

10 Reasons Why Speak In Tongues.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 9, 2011

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit! 10 Reasons Why Every Believer Should Speak in Tongues. In this outline here are some good reasons to pray in the spirit. Perhaps all will not agree but we all as believers know the need of earnest prayer and seeking the fac

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit! 10 Reasons Why Every Believer Should Speak in Tongues. This is an experience subsequent to salvation. Joel 2:28 (KJV) And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29

Why The Holy Spirit Does Not Give Into Our Whims, But Helps To Bring Out Go

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

The Holy Spirit listens to our cries, but selectively responds to the prayers that are in conformity with the will of God for our lives. The Spirit acts as our advocate to the Father, but acts only according to the will of God. The Spirit has a way of fi

Why The Holy Spirit Does Not Give Into Our Whims, but Helps to Bring Out God’s Best in Us and Teaches Us to Love What is Difficult by Paul Fritz Romans 8:26-8:28 Why The Holy Spirit Does Not Give Into Our Whims, but Helps to Bring Out God’s Best in Us and Teaches Us to Love What is Difficult - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Know The Spirit — The Holy Spirit From Genesis To Revelation Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 17, 2025

For from Genesis to Revelation, the Spirit’s story is all about Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour.

Go! And Know the Spirit — The Holy Spirit from Genesis to Revelation Introduction: The Spirit Who Has Always Been Church, today we embark on a journey across the entire sweep of Scripture — from Genesis to Revelation — to see the presence, power, and purpose of the Holy Spirit. Too often, people ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, Judges 6:34, 1 Samuel 16:13, Isaiah 11:1-2, John 3:5-8, John 16:13-14, Acts 2:1-4, Romans 8:9-11, Galatians 5:22-23, Titus 3:5, Revelation 22:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Armor Of God Part 6 - Prayer Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 2, 2020

Prayer is the power behind the armor and enables us to wield the sword. All Bible References are from the NASB.

We have dealing with the spiritual battle we all fight daily. And over the course of the of the past couple of months we have considered the armor of God, the spiritual tools with which we stand against the enemy. Let us review them briefly: Ephesians 6:14–17 Stand firm therefore, HAVING GIRDED ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist