Sermons on Prayer Instruction:

Prayer

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 14, 2013

Acts 12 has both answered and unanswered prayers within it. We tend to like it better when we get a "yes" from heaven, but God might actually be doing greater things for us when the answer is "no."

When is the last time you prayed earnestly for something? What do you expect when you pray? What do you pray for most? I think about the family of a small child who is dying in a cancer ward. They pray night and day and are joined in prayer by hundreds of others asking God to spare the life of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 29, 2009

If God were to answer all your prayers with ’yes’ how would the kingdom be furthered?

2. Spiritual Disciplines Series April 19th, 2009 Prayer On March 4th, 2009 in Fort Pierce Florida a tragedy occurred. A woman was experiencing as emergency situation at a local McDonalds. It seems as if the police did not take her seriously when she called 911. This poor woman suffered in a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-4

Denomination: *other

The Fast And The Prayer-Ous

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 5, 2008

Fasting is not required in the New Testament, neither is it condemned. When used properly it can help us have a closer relationship with God

THE FAST AND THE PRAYER-OUS Text: Matthew 6:16-18 INTRODUCTION: 1. When I let my wife know that I was thinking about preaching on fasting, she said, "You’ve probably never fasted in your life." a. That’s not true (when I was younger, fasted with aunt and uncle) b. So I have fasted (just not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When A Prayer Is Not A Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 27, 2012

Prayer is one of the greatest gifts God has given us - but it's also one of the most forsaken by today's Christian. Jesus gives us an example of how to pray and then goes on to show us three attitudes / behaviours that hinder our prayer life. Also inclu

When a Prayer is Not a Prayer - Matthew 5:5-15 - February 26, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #19 We’re going to start, this morning, with a deceptively simple question. The question is this: What is prayer? … What is prayer? We know we’re ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: *other

Prayer And The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 24, 2014

The Lord's Prayer is not a 'carved in stone' set of words that we must use, but is a good guide for how to talk to God, Who wants us to pour out of hearts to Him, but not to try to impress others by our long and fancy words and 'super-spirituality'.

Matthew 6 verses 5 – 13 PRAYING and THE LORD'S PRAYER Jesus based his teachings, and advice, and especially his parables on things, events and situations, that would be instantly recognisable and understandable to the people He was addressing. So, when He said ‘When you pray, do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer - The Disciples' Prayer

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 14, 2013

A short talk, second in a series on prayer, in which I look at aspects of the Disciples' Prayer also known as the Lord's Prayer, or the Kingdom Prayer

Do you ever feel as if life is just too busy? Would you like to be able to slow down, focus on what’s important in life, and consider some of life’s big questions? Upon retirement I don’t think there are many people who say, “If only I’d spent more time at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Anglican

"Prayer Paryare Prayer"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 30, 2015

James tells us to pray, prayer does things to us.

“ Prayer Prayer Prayer ” James 5:13-20 The Psalmist tells us when we should pray: • Daily In the morning Psalm 5:3In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Prayer Of Agur - The Prayer Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction discusses the Prayer of Agur from Proverbs 30, a chapter in the Bible written by a lesser-known figure, Agur, and emphasizes its significance as the only prayer in the book of Proverbs.

How many were here last week? How many remember the name of the quirky character who wrote just one chapter in all of Scripture...Proverbs 30? How many – since last week – went home and read all of Proverbs 30 including verse 7 – 9: The Prayer of Agur? How many sincerely meant to read Proverbs 30, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Topics: Ancient Wisdom, Discovering Contentment, Prayer Of Agur

Sermon Series: The Prayer Of Agur

1 Thessalonians 3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 8, 2022

To mature as a Christian, everyone needs to apprentice with a strong guide who offers good instruction, insight and continual prayer.

Last week, we discovered following Jesus requires sacrifice and to expect someone close to betray you as you traverse the pathway to be more like Jesus. This week, we look at how Paul was a spiritual parent to these believers. How apropos for this mother’s day don’t you think? He loved them so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10, 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13, James 1:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Priority Of Constructing Prayers Of Leaders And Peace

Contributed by Jay Yousling on Sep 3, 2020

The holy scriptures instruct that the administration of the church’s role on earth begin with prayer. This is not just a general call to pray and worship, but it is a calling to pray for the health, blessing and functioning of our country.

The Priority of Constructing Prayers of Leaders and Peace The holy scriptures instruct that the administration of the church’s role on earth begin with prayer. This is not just a general call to pray and worship, but it is a calling to pray for the health, blessing and functioning of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1, 1 Timothy 2:2, 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Jesus’ Final Instructions, Part 1

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 15, 2015

Jesus went to heaven to prepare a place for us to go to when we go to our heavenly home. Going home fulfills the longing we have for God. Only God can fulfill the emptiness of our souls.

“Let not your hearts be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to myself; that where I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Jeus Gives His Disciples Further Instructions Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

The promises Jesus made to His disciples and us before the cross.

Jesus gives His disciples further instructions John 14: 7-14 It was Friday in the grade one class and the teacher said, “I want you all to think of something that happens this week-end and be prepared to share it with the class on Monday.” All the kids were thinking about what they could ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Well Do You Receive Instruction? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 26, 2010

We seek after God

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: July 13, 2010 Date Preached: July 18, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Finding God’s Guidance in this World Title: How Well Do You Receive Instruction? Text: 1 Cor. 2:16 “…For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

King David's Last Instructions To His Son Solomon Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 26, 2023

David says to Solomon, “so be strong, act like a man.”

King David, an old man, exhausted and unable to keep himself warm, called in Solomon his son, the young man who would one day replace him as king of Israel and gave him instructions on how he should live his life. He’s also going to ask for Solomon to deal with his enemies after he is gone. David ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

Do I Have To Read, The Instruction Manual?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 14, 2011

Why is it, that no one wants to read the directions, or the owners manual, or the loan document papers, or most anything? I mean after all, isn’t the main purpose of those types of things, to get you familiar with....

“Do I Have Too,” Read The Instruction Manual? Many a time, someone has tried to put something together and muttered those exact words. Its generally a man thing, after all we have been doing things around the house forever and a day. I think every man has a little bit of a Macgyver ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational