Sermons on Prayer Is The Key:

Persistent Prayer Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Jan 18, 2010

The parable of the persistent neighbour and how this is a model for knocking on heaven's door. Ask, Seek and Knock.

Persistent Prayer JCC 10.01.10 am (session 3 Prayer) Luke 11: 5-13 This comes straight after ‘Lord teach us to pray’ and the ‘Lord’s Prayer’ Prayer was never intended to be an instrument for the accomplishing of man's will upon the earth, but the instrument for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

United In Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2022

If we are going to be a NT church, we need to be a praying church.

United In Prayer Text: Acts 1:12-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: In the 1850s, the United States was in a weak spiritual state, as people were preoccupied with concern for material things. In 1857 a quiet forty-six-year-old businessman, Jeremiah Lanphier, felt led to start a noon-time weekly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer Cover

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 11, 2002

one of a series on Acts

Prayer Cover Out of this Present Darkness/Piercing the Darkness by Frank Peritti - are both powerful stories. They illustrate several important reality for Christians today. We are not in a battle with flesh and blood. We are in a battle with spiritual forces. Eph 6 makes it clear - we are in a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Devoted To Prayer Series

Contributed by Lee Young on Jul 7, 2020

In this series, we will look at what the early church did when they gathered together and why it is important for us to never give up meeting together.

I. When the church gathered together devoting themselves to these four elements, they were filled with awe. They saw the power of God in signs and wonders. They became extremely generous and kind. And the church grew exponentially. II. They devoted themselves to prayer. Why do we need to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-43, James 5:13-16, Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Nazarene

Prayer Guide For Pastors, Teachers, & Missionaries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

The following is a alphabetic list of key points to help you learn how to pray for fellow believers. Prayer Example: If you abide in me and my word abides in you ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you. (John 15:7)Quote: To pray in the Spi

Prayer Guide For Pastors, Teachers, & Missionaries by Paul Fritz Ephesians 6:18-6:18 Praying at all times in the Spirit and with all manner of prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding on behalf of all the saints. (Eph. 6:18) The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Types

Contributed by Adam Cain on Dec 4, 2009

Categories of prayers that God likes and dislikes

Prayer Types (10/17/2001) Before we discuss prayer let’s actually pray. God, bless these words and bless those that hear them. May the words fall on receptive hearts and be applied as truths from your word. Amen The Bible says a lot about prayer. Did you know there are 667 prayers recorded in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Wrestling In Prayer

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 2, 2020

There’s more than one kind of prayer; relational prayer, praise prayer, thanksgiving prayer, etc. But there’s also a deeper level of prayer few enter – into the office of intercession for the lives of people, the well-being of the Church, and the destiny of nations!

WRESTLING IN PRAYER Col. 4:12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR - Crazy Kids Prayers 1. One boy was asked to pray for the dinner meal, and after closing his eyes he began: “I pledge allegiance to the flag…” 2. Brett Lutz tells that when he was growing up, his church beside train tracks. The same kid ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Intercessory Prayer

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 14, 2004

What is intercessory prayer all about?

Intercessory Prayer Story: I have been asked to speak on Intercessory Prayer today. If you ever have a preacher that you don’t particularly like – just ask him to come to a Family Service and talk about intercessory prayer. Story: A friend of mine, Alun Morris once told a story of a very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Model Prayer

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

A message on prayer.

THE MODEL PRAYER Matthew 6:9-12 INTRO: One day, our daughter Sarah wanted to write a note to her teacher. As she sat down with pencil in hand, she turned and said, “I don’t know what to say.” She really did know what she wanted to say. She just did not know how to say it. So it was when the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Persistent Prayer

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 10, 2022

God encourages us to be persistent and demanding in prayer.

Do we persist with God? Do we give up praying too soon? Let’s learn that God encourages persistent, demanding prayers. Let’s discuss prayers for ourselves, aggressive prayer and God’s justice in Luke 18:1-8. Purpose “Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer Of Praise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

The beauty of music, art, literature, science, and all of life is to lead us and others to praise God. Thank God for all which kindles love and appreciation for the Author of life.

The point of interest in this passage is not the fact that Daniel and his friends prayed. This is neither unusual nor surprising under the circumstances. Their lives were at stake unless they had a direct revelation from God. One would be shocked if they did anything else but pray. One does not ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:19-23

Understanding Prayer

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014

Prayer is the panacea for the world situation today.

“Ask, and it shall be given you,seek and ye shall find, knock,and it shall be opened unto you; for everyone that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth;and to him that knocketh it shall be opened” (Matthew 7:7-8) “Ask, and you will be given what you ask for. Seek, and you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Habit Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 28, 2003

This sermon discusses the need for Prayer and the mthods to revitalize our prayer life.

THE HABIT OF PRAYER Rom 12:12, Mat 6:5, 6, 7-8, Mat 6:9, Psa 100:4, Mat 6:10, 11, Phi 4:19, Rom 8:32, Jam 4:2 Phil 4:6, Mat 6:12-13, Psa 139:23-24, Pro 28:13, Mat 5:23-24, Jam 1:9, 1 Tim 2:1, Mat 6:14, 1 John 4:4, November 18, 2003 I. (Rom 12:12 NIV) Be joyful in hope, patient in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10-13, Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

No Compromise On Prayer Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

A look at Daniel 6 where we learn about prayer, the reasons for it and how we do it.

Introduction The church choir director was being driven out of his mind at the rehearsals for the Christmas choral concert. It seemed that at least one or more members of the choir was absent at every rehearsal. Finally they reached the last rehearsal and he announced: "I want to personally thank ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Holiness

Power In Prayer

Contributed by Andy Flowers on May 1, 2008

Sermon on Prayer

Title- The Power of Prayer Text- John 15:1-8 John 15:1-8 "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 "Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. 3 "You are already clean because of the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist