Sermons on Prayer Intercession:

Pray Communally Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 26, 2024

With whom do we pray? (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book called Red Letter Prayer Life, chapter 4 of same title)

HoHum: “Alone, Alone, All, All, Alone, Alone on a Wide Wide Sea! And Never a Saint Took Pity on My Soul in Agony.” Those lines, from the Samuel Coleridge poem “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” reflect the way many people feel today. We live in a lonely time. This is ironic considering we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9, Hebrews 7:25, Romans 8:26-27, John 17:20-23, Acts 2:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Pot Holes, Cancers, And Snakes Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

What will keep you from exercising extraordinary faith?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What will keep you from exercising extraordinary faith? a. Pot holes. The negative circumstances of life. Pot holes will grow if you don’t look after details, i.e., neglect. Results: inconvenient and distracting. b. Cancer. Sin nature, grows slowly out of sight. Results: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer For Believers Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Sep 28, 2005

Do we truly understand what God has given to us, Paul prays we will.

A crowded United flight was canceled. A single agent was rebooking a long line of inconvenienced travelers. Suddenly an angry passenger pushed his way to the desk. He slapped his ticket down on the counter and said, "I HAVE to be on this flight and it has to be FIRST CLASS." The agent ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer-Works Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 16, 2008

Why ‘work’ instead of ‘activity’ of prayer or ‘picnic’ of prayer? Why does ‘prayer concert’, or ‘prayer vigil’ sound so gray and bland? The answer is obvious. Prayer is hard work! It is rewarding; it is life-changing; but it is hard.

We continue today on our topic, “Learning to serve in a Service-less Age”, more specifically looking at “The refurbished Life”. God refurbishes our lives, in part, through “The Habit of Prayer”. I confess my struggle with this topic. It is complex yet simple. So complex that we will not even begin ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Prayer That Energizes Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Mar 28, 2012

James pictures a level of prayer that is beyond any believer's normal capacity - this prayer is divinely energized by the direct involvement of the Holy Spirit. The Greek word for "fervent" actually does not appear in the original text. It is an amplifica

Prayer That Energizes - Bishop Charles C. Jones James 5:16,17 Text James 5:16 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16 The Prayer of a righteous man is of great force when energized. James pictures a level of prayer that is beyond any ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Patriotic In Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Paul is saying that no Christian can stay out of politics. If you are obligated to pray for politicians then you are involved on the highest level. The only way to stay out of politics is to stay out of the will of God on this issue of prayer for your leaders.

Paul was a man of authority who respected the authority of others. In Acts 23 it is recorded that he was struck on the mouth, and he began to rebuke the one who did it. Those who were near by asked, "Would you revile God's high priest?" Paul answered, "I did not know brethren ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Patriotic In Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

We need to remember that the man on the throne when Paul wrote this was none other than Nero, who was the most anti-Christian leader we can imagine. But Paul is urging Christians to pray for him, and Paul prayed for this man who would soon order the taking of his own life.

Paul was a man of authority who respected the authority of others. In Acts 23 it is recorded that he was struck on the mouth, and he began to rebuke the one who did it. Those who were near by asked, "Would you revile God's high priest?" Paul answered, "I did not know brethren ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Power In Prayer

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 4, 2024

Message from Acts 12 about what happens when the church prays.

Title: What Happens When We Pray Theme: Prayer makes a difference in the life of believers. Text: Acts 12:1 - 5 Note: Some points are used from Awake My Soul by J. Sidlow Baxter Opening Scripture Acts 12:1-5 Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Church Of God

A Priest Like No Other

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 4, 2008

Jesus Christ is a High Priest unlike past or present priests

“A PRIEST LIKE NO OTHER” Hebrews 5:1-11 August 3, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God Introduction: Jesus was made a High Priest because • He understood the condition of mankind • He is compassionate to those who are weak I read about a small boy who was consistently late coming ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stand In The Gap

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Nov 6, 2008

This sermon challeges those of us who are Christians to stand in the Gap and intervene with God for the United States of America.

Title: Stand in the Gap Text: Ezekiel 22:23-31 Date: 11/2/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: In October of 1997 I had the opportunity to be a part of something that I will never forget. Bill McCartney, the founder of Promise Keepers had a vision to bring men from all ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Prayer

Contributed by John Lowe on May 7, 2014

We are to pray so that we might commune with God and share with Him the most deeply felt needs of our lives. We are to express to God the gratitude and the praise and the joy we feel in Him and in salvation. Paul elaborated on the purpose of prayer.

Title: The Purpose of Prayer Text: “Meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.” (Colossians 1:3-4). Bible Reading: Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Request For Prayer Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 11, 2013

Paul needed prayer. He asked his readers to pray for him. God delights to hear the prayers of His people on behalf of others, especially pastors and missionaries.

ROMANS 15: 30-33 A REQUEST FOR PRAYER [Acts 20:22-25; 21:10-11] Paul's ministry plan was to go to Jerusalem to deliver an offering sent by the Gentile churches to the needy Jewish congregations. After completing the relief offering, Paul hopes at last to be free to pursue his mission to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Knight Of Prayer

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009

Sermon on prayer

“A Knight of Prayer” August 31, 2008 "When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Holiness

A Prayer Of Praise Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 30, 2009

Habakkuk’s prayer is a pinnacle of praise. It is the mountain top destination of a journey that began in the valley of distress & doubt. It is for God’s power & involvement in the world.

Habakkuk 3:1-7 A PRAYER OF PRAISE [Psalm 77] Habakkuk is a beautiful gem of a book written by a prophet who started out wrestling with God and ended up worshiping Him. The distressed prophet who complained over the unchecked sin of his country in the first part of chapter one, was amazed at ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray For The Lost

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 15, 2003

John Edmiston’s sermon teaches us a great deal about the power and efficacy of praying for the lost as an evangelistic strategy.

How To Pray For The Lost (Sermon by John Edmiston) Many of us - if not all of us , owe our conversion to friends and family who prayed us into the Kingdom. Prayer is the big weapon for the salvation of souls. Argument and debate without prayer is dry and fruitless. Do not spend all your time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational