Sermons on Prayer Ladder:

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

Prayer And The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004

Praying the Lord’s Prayer confronts the intersection of our praying and the Lord’s will.

Prayer and the Will of God Matthew 6:10; Romans 12:1-2; 1 John 5:14-15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The second petition of the Lord’s Prayer (Thy Kingdom, Thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven) solves three big problems that many of us face ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10, 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer & Fasting

Contributed by Randy Rice on Jun 23, 2004

Spiritual Disciplines that Touch God and Transform Man

The Power of Fasting & Prayer “Spiritual Disciplines that Touch God and Transform Man” Matt. 9:14-17 Prayer-Subject-Intro: *Fasting: abstaining from food for spiritual purposes *Fasting and Prayer do not help us gain God’s acceptance or love *Fasting and Prayer helps us turn our focus from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

6 Prayers

Contributed by Douglas Mcculley on Feb 9, 2007

Praying the scriptures: Taking prayers from the Bible and using them in our prayers.

6 Prayers Prayer points for those learning how to pray. email: doug@commonjourney.com ++++++++++++ Monday Heb 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Heb 4:16 Let us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Prayer

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 15, 2007

This is the third message in the series on prayer. This message speaks of the cost involved with praying.

Luke 11:1 KJV And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. Jeremiah 29:13 KJV And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. l. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Struggle Of Prayer

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 15, 2007

A sermon from the series "Lord Teach Us To Pray." This fifth message deals with the challenges and struggle to pray.

The Struggle of Prayer Luke 11:1 KJV And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. Mark 14:32-42 KJV And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Thieves Of Prayer

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 15, 2007

This is the fourth sermon in the series on prayer. This message deals with the things that rob our prayer.

The Thieves of Prayer Mark 11:15-19 KJV And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves; [16] And would not suffer that any man should ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reviving Prayer Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 26, 2007

What kind of prayer changes us, touches God and leads to his revival power being unleashed?

REVIVING PRAYER Audio is at http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2007/02/sermon-reviving-prayer-1-kings-171-to.htm The following is a full set of notes, including background information and quotes I used whilst preparing my sermon entitled "Reviving Prayer" which was preached at Jubilee Church on ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Believer's Prayer

Contributed by Adam Couchman on Jun 14, 2007

Responding to trial through prayers of praise and affirmation of God’s sovereignty.

The book of Acts was written by the same author of the book of Luke. In the first verse the Luke refers to his former book and it is addressed to the same person, Theophilus. Two of the major themes of this book, and particularly at the beginning where it is focussed upon the beginning of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Anglican

Hannah's Prayer

Contributed by Aaron Householder on May 7, 2007

A Mother’s Day sermon with application for all Christians about brokenness, faith, & freedom.

1. The Prayers of Broken Heart are… poured out to God (1-16) a. The state of being: i. Despair (8) ii. Distress (10) iii. Depression (11) b. The action of doing: i. Submission (11a) ii. Sacrifice (11b) iii. Speechless (12-13) Brokenness finds faith. 2. The Prayers of an Empty Heart are… heard by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Sermon 7 of 7 in a series called Living the Christian Life - based out of James

Living the Christian Life The Power of Prayer James 5:13-20 The late Jake Hess sang a song with the Statesmen Quartet many times many years ago that said, “Prayer is the key to Heaven, but faith unlocks the door.” That’s been the entire theme to the book of James – faith in Jesus Christ leads us ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Our Prayer Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on May 16, 2007

Sometimes as believers we neither know what to pray or how to pray. In this study of Paul’s prayer to the Ephesians we learn both.

Live Out Loud – Our PRAYER May 12, 2007 Ephesians 4:14-21 Funny: I can only begin to imagine the strange requests that God hears. I recently heard about a lady who had a parrot that she taught to be spiritual and so the parrot would always say, “Awwk! Let us pray. Let’s pray.” She met a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Passionate Prayer Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 17, 2007

Praying for one another as Paul prayed for the Christians at Ephesus.

“A Passionate Prayer” May 13, 2007 When lives are changed by Jesus, it should produce excitement in the life of the church. “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 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Journey In Prayer

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 18, 2007

Examine the aspects of prayer found in the Lord’s prayer.

Beginning today we are asking you to join us in 40 days of focused prayer. This prayer focus will lead up to our capital funds campaign. In preparation for this time of prayer I want to share a message entitled “A Journey in Prayer.” The material I share today could be taught over a period of weeks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

At The Time Of Prayer

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 21, 2007

1- At the time of prayer we may be tested 2- At the time of prayer we must do good 3- At the time of prayer we must point to Jesus

INTRO.- ILL.- A lady said, “As my five year old son and I were headed to McDonald’s one day, we passed a car accident. Usually when we see something terrible like that, we say a prayer for those who might be hurt, so I pointed and said to my son, ‘We should pray.’ “From the back seat I heard his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ