Sermons on Prayer Living:

Contemplative Prayer

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 10, 2022

Contemplative prayer is much like two lovers in love with each other. In contemplation we use new approaches or tools, if you will, to hear God more completely, intimately, or thoroughly.

Mark 1:35 – “35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he got up, went out, and made his way to a deserted place; and there he was praying.” This verse reminds me of how important it is to get away by myself and totally focus on God as I pray. Two weeks ago, we spent some time talking ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prayer Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

The prayer of Jesus

Jesus prayer John 17 It’s good to know that God is always there looking out for us. A little boy once prayed, "Dear God, I hope you’ll take good care of yourself because if anything should happen to you, we’d be in an awful fix." I heard a story ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prayer Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

The prayer of Jesus

Jesus prayer John 17 It’s good to know that God is always there looking out for us. A little boy once prayed, "Dear God, I hope you’ll take good care of yourself because if anything should happen to you, we’d be in an awful fix." I heard a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Confidence In Prayer

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 20, 2012

Prayer is all about a relationship with God as our father

PRAYING WITH CONFIDENCE 1 John 5:14-15 INTRODUCTION Illustration: Testimony Praying for a house in Strathroy. The Lord said to speak to the mountain. I did not understand what the Lord meant until I saw the house that would become our home. My first reaction was, ‘Does the Lord love me ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prayer Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Paul demonstrated the power of a thankful heart to overcome enormous negative circumstances. Prayer is not the dark garment of despair. Prayer is a bright garment of praise that will dress up the soul even on the dreariest of days.

My earliest childhood memories of being in church are of the rope that I could ride. The thick rope hung down through the ceiling in the church entry way. I was so little that when the rope was pulled to ring the bell in the belfry, I could hang on to it and get a ride as it would pull me up off ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

The Prayer Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

Lets face the reality of this. Much, if not most, of what we have to thank God for comes to us through other people. They are the primary tools of God to achieve His purpose in history.

My earliest childhood memories of being in church are of the rope that I could ride. The thick rope hung down through the ceiling in the church entry way. I was so little that when the rope was pulled to ring the bell in the belfry, I could hang on to it and get a ride as it would pull me up off ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

The Prayer Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

We need to see that the only way to be a happy Christian, who can even make prayer time a fun time, is to forget the bad past, and remember those things that fill our minds with a sense of gratitude.

My earliest childhood memories of being in church are of the rope that I could ride. The thick rope hung down through the ceiling in the church entry way. I was so little that when the rope was pulled to ring the bell in the belfry, I could hang on to it and get a ride as it would pull me up off ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

The Crisis Prayer Series

Contributed by David Deborde on May 31, 2001

Jehoshaphat’s prayer in 2 Chronicles 20.1-19 as a model for our prayers in a time of crisis

The Crisis Prayer 2 Chronicles 20.1-19 The Crisis (vs. 1-2) - While we probably are not facing invasion by a foreign power, we all have problems in life - These problems come in a variety of shapes and sizes- relationship difficulties, school or work related stresses, health issues, etc.- but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jun 21, 2009

This message looks at the prayer Jesus prayed for His disciples, and for all who would believe in Him.

The prayer of Jesus found in the Sermon on the Mount is often called "The Lord’s Prayer." It would be more accurate to call it "The Model Prayer," because Jesus uses it to teach us how to pray. In John 17, we find a very personal, heartfelt prayer by our Lord. It is truly accurate to call it, "The ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving And Prayer.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 26, 2024

We do not lack knowledge, but need rather to tap into that which we already have.

THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER. Colossians 1:3-12. After introducing themselves, and acknowledging that those to whom they are writing are true Christians [i.e. 'saints and faithful brethren in Christ' (Colossians 1:1-2)], Paul and Timothy next “give thanks… praying always for you” (COLOSSIANS ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prayer For Mercy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 21, 2024

“Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?” (PSALM 85:6).

A PRAYER FOR MERCY. Psalm 85:1-7. The Prayer begins, not with personal desires, but by recalling to mind God’s past favours (PSALM 85:1-3). We must learn to “count our blessings, name them one by one,” as the hymn writer exhorts us, to raise up our ‘Ebenezers,’ our “stones of help” as the word ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Privilege Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Apr 28, 2008

An examination of the tremendous privilege of prayer, and how we can make better use of the privilege.

Title: The Privilege of Prayer Series: Prayer 101 (Sermon # 1) Text: Philippians 4:6-7 Preached: April 27, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Introduction A. Hook: Recently I came across something called Prayers of Children, containing prayers little kids had prayed to God. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Privilege Of Prayer

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 1, 2019

We often pray, but don't understand how privileged we are to be able to do this.

Opening Remarks and Introduction Tonight, we start a new sermon series called Thoughts and Prayers. For the next few weeks, we’re going to look at different aspects of prayer, and examine how it can impact our lives. Here at Concordia, We use prayer regularly in our worship services. We pray ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Powerful Prayer

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 26, 2021

This is a Lenten sermon about Jesus' teaching his disciples about the power of faith and fasting in prayer.

Sermon: Powerful Prayer Primary Scripture Matthew 17:14 Opening Illustration– Survey about Prayer Focus Today: 2 Key Ingredients to powerful prayer Passage Background: --Jesus’ ministry winding down --The cross is in view --Jesus spent a lot of time teaching disciples and performing miracles ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20, Matthew 17:21

Denomination: Christian Church

Call To Prayer Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005

Jesus calls his followers to use the most powerful weapon possible; prayer.

Title: Love Expressed in Prayer How do you connect with God? That is the question for us today. Let’s watch this short vidoe clip. (Clip) Connecting with God is so important that Jesus gave us instructions in how to talk to. Turn in your Bibles to Matthew chapter 6 verse 5. Please read it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5

Denomination: Methodist