Sermons on prayer is the key: showing 271-285 of 111,999

Prayer Matters (Selected Scriptures)

Contributed by Stanton Winder on Feb 7, 2014

The key to healthy prayer is more than a technique; it is a healthy attitude. Let's look at six attitudes that lead to a satisfying and effective prayer life.

Prayer Attitudes J. C. Ryle once wrote, "If I know anything of a Christian's heart, you are often sick of your own prayers." You go to pray but you can't think of what to say. Or you tell God he's awesome, and a second later you recall that the Honda needs an oil change. You promise God that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Practice Of Prayer Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 23, 2011

This morning we are going to learn how to pray by looking at Paul’s Practice of Prayer. We’re going to look at three keys to Paul’s prayer—his POSISION, PERSPECTIVE and PURPOSE.

LIVING IN CHRIST – Paul’s Practice of Prayer  Ephesians 1:15-23 NIV 15 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17 I keep asking that the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Key To Seeing God

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jan 3, 2003

The key to seeing God has to do with right relationships--with others and God Himself.

The Key to Seeing God (Hebrews 12:14-29) I. Right Relationships with Others A. Watching out that no one misses out on God’s grace 1. Accepting God’s grace 2. Granting God’s grace B. Watching out that no bitter root sprouts C. Watching out that no one is overcome by immorality or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Key To Leadership: Priorities Series

Contributed by Terry Kreuger on Jan 18, 2003

How we use our time will directly affect our effectivness for the Kingdom

The Key to Leadership: Priorities The Test of Time Introduction The way we use our time will determine whether or not we count for God! The quality of a person’s leadership depends on how he spends his time! The effectiveness of our leadership depends on how effectively we use time! Many of us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12, John 19:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To The Kingdom #2 Series

Contributed by David Carter on Aug 9, 2002

A series on the beatitudes

THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM #2 Text: Matthew 5: 2-12 BLESSED (markarios) - A Spiritual Joy and Satisfaction that lasts regardless of Circumstances and Conditions; that carries us through pain, sorrow, heartache, loss and grief. To be blessed is what men seek! The problem is that they seek it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Keys To The Kingdom #3 Series

Contributed by David Carter on Aug 13, 2002

A series on the Beatitudes

THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM #3 Text: Matthew 5: 2-12 IN OUR TEXT JESUS GIVES US EIGHT KEYS TO BLESSEDNESS OR TO GOD’S KINGDOM: The first key is poverty; the second key is mourning; and the third key is meekness. V.5 - Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Meekness is not Weakness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Keys To The Kingdom #4 Series

Contributed by David Carter on Aug 13, 2002

A study of the Beatitudes

THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM #4 MATTHEW 5: 2-12 THE FIRST THREE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM IS.... POVERTY; MOURNING AND MEEKNESS..... THE FOURTH KEY IS: V.6 - HUNGER AND THIRSTING AFTER RIGHTEOUSNESS! Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be filled. Let us learn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Keys To The Kingdom #6 Series

Contributed by David Carter on Aug 21, 2002

A series on the beatitudes

THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM #6 Text: Matthew 5:8 "PURE IN HEART" BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART, FOR THEY SHALL SEE GOD. How we see God depends on the condition of our heart! THE BIBLE TEACHES GODLINESS AND PURITY! (Read I Tim. 4: 7 - 5:22 - 6:11 - Titus 2:12,13 - Hebrews 12:14 - II Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obedience: Key To Authority

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Aug 5, 2002

God delegates authority to those who are faithful to his call. He also empowers those to whom he delegates authority to represent him.

OBEDIENCE: THE KEY TO AUTHORITY 8-4-02 I Samuel 8 & 17(Selected verses) Today, we want to look at David through his experiences with Saul… and through the eyes of God. Our purpose is to see… · What God looks for · What measure he uses, and · How he prepares us for what he wants us to do. We pick ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keys To A Healthy Body

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2001

Ways to promote health within the Body of Christ.

Keys to a Healthy Body Various Scriptures (May 20, 2001) Introduction How many here made a New Year’s Resolution to take better care of yourself this year? Gonna eat right, exercise, and all that? Since I don’t want to bring too much negative into the message this morning, I’m not going to ask ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Colossians 1:18, Hebrews 10:23-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Submission, The Key To Exaltation

Contributed by Stephen Acheson on Jan 5, 2001

Living a submissive life is the secret to being happy.

SUBMISSION, THE KEY TO EXALTATION Luke 14:11 INTRODUCTION: "Trust and obey for there’s no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey." Last week I talked about living a "Thankful Life." This week I’d like to follow up the same idea with a sermon entitled "Submission - the Key to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:11, Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Church Of God

The Key To The Spread Of Christianity

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 17, 2003

How on earth did Christianity ever get off the ground? Is the Resurrection really of any importance?

Stody, Hunworth and Field Dalling Easter Sunday Morning 2003 We have over 600 churches here in Norfolk, England dedicated to a Jewish carpenter who died two thousand years ago. Doesn’t that strike you as a bit odd? Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Anglican

Keys To Spiritual Authority Series

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on May 26, 2003

From the life of Joseph we see three important keys to having spiritual authority.

Joseph – Keys to Spiritual Authority 2nd in a Series of Messages to Young People Introduction So Pharaoh asked them, "Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God ?" Genesis 41:38. With these words came the most amazing promotion anyone can imagine. Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:38, Hebrews 11:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Keys To Victory

Contributed by Brett Wilson on Nov 6, 2002

Elijah was a great man of God and in this sermon we look at three keys to Elijah’s success.

Three Keys to Victory Introduction: Victory: -Hebrew: deliverance, salvation,victory -Greek: to overcome, to conquer, triumph A. Exodus 14:14 “The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” -The Israelites were in bondage to Pharaoh in Egypt, and God sent Moses ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To A Godly Legacy

Contributed by Dana Chau on Nov 13, 2002

Discover the three keys to breaking sinful generational patterns and leaving a godly legacy

This morning, we will be studying the life of Cain, probably Adam and Eve’s first child. We will learn to break undesirable and sinful generational patterns. You might have heard the cliché, "He is a chip off the old block," usually referring to how the son is like his father. A less often ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-26

Denomination: *other