Sermons on Prayer Of Elijah:

Focusing In Prayer

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2002

Practical Tips on Prayer

Keeping Focused in Prayer Luke 18:1 “ . . . Men ought always to pray and not to faint.” I Thessalonians 5:17 “Pray without ceasing.” I. Distractions from Concentration in Prayer. A. The Days Activities B. Work or Domestic Problems C. Things that need to be done D. Wrong ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 12, 2002

A sermon on the Prayer Jesus taught the Disciples

The Lord’s Prayer A Pattern for Disciples Luke 11:1-4 Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples." So He said to them, "When you pray, say: our Father in heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus On Prayer

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002

The sermon is based on one of Jesus’ parables that teaches some important aspects on prayer.

INTRODUCTION From Roman history comes the story of a Roman emperor in his chariot as a part of a parade. Cheering people lined the streets while legionaries were stationed to keep the people at a safe distance. The emperor’s family sat on a platform to watch him go by in all the pride of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-8, Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 3, 2002

Jesus gives us the model for a great prayer life in the model prayer

INTRODUCTION • It is bound to happen sometime, it usually happens when we get into trouble. We are not sure where to turn for help; we feel helpless, powerless and lost. • What do we do? • According to a 1993 study by the Barna Research group: Most people who pray offer their prayers several ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 12, 2001

An inspiring study of Jesus’ high priestly prayer uttered on the eve of His crucifixion.

Jesus prayed this prayer while on His way to Gethsemane. His words are dominated, even in His (humanly speaking) darkest "hour", by a spirit of high reverence for His Father and a loving concern for His then-present and future followers - I.Prayer for Himself: Glorification, Vss. 1-8 "Glorify ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perseverance And Prayer

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 10, 2002

God values perseverance very highly. Why?

You and I live in an era of unprecedented speed. Technologically, the pace of change is almost beyond comprehension. A rule of thumb called "Moore’s Law" states that the speed of computer chips doubles every 18-24 months. My first PC, which I purchased in 1985 to write papers for seminary, was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:22

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer And A Prophecy Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Daniel is shown to be a man who depended on the Scriptures and prayer, the secret of his relationship with God, equiping him for a prophetic ministry.

DANIEL 9 - A PRAYER AND A PROPHECY There are two themes in this chapter - prayer and prophecy. The setting of the narrative is in the reign of King Darius of the Chaldeans. Daniel was a thinking person and he began to wonder what lay ahead for his nation, and as he did this, he revealed the kind ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Surprised By Prayer!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Prayer can open up for us insight into God's will when the way seems dark and uncertain.

Surprised By Prayer! Acts 12:1-19 The popularity of prayer has skyrocketed in recent months. Prayer, talking about prayer, writing about prayer, exploring patterns of prayers and the like have become more prevalent than Tiger Woods' fans at a golf tournament. Prayer has truly come to the forefront ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Position Of Prayer

Contributed by Richard Bane on Oct 18, 2000

Sermon Outline About Prayer

2 CHR 6:12-21 - THE POSITION OF PRAYER IN YOUR LIFE INTRODUCTION: PRAYER, IS THE METHOD OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE INNER MAN AND THE RISEN SAVIOUR. PRAYER GIVES HEAVENLY ACCESS TO EARTHLY CREATION. PRAYER REVEALS THE TRAIL TO THE CROSS FOR A SINFUL MAN, AND SHINES A GREAT LIGHT OF ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:12-21

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 20, 2001

This exploration of Jabez’s prayer is an invitation to deeper Christian discipleship, beginning with a prayer for the Lord to draw us closer.

Luanne Oleas presented the following story in Reader’s Digest: When the 1960s ended, San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district reverted to high rent, and many hippies moved down the coast to Santa Cruz. They had children and got married, too, though in no particular sequence. But they didn’t name ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

Revival And Prayer Series

Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on May 14, 2001

The very word Revival implies that things aren’t as good as they need to be. It implies spiritual decay and inactivity.

Last week, we talked about revival and the need for humility in seeking it. The very word, Revival implies that things aren’t as good as they need to be. To revive something implies that there is some kind of spiritual decay or inactivity going on and it needs to be revived, to be made alive ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:8, Isaiah 30:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Warfare Prayers Series

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2001

WARFARE PRAYING

WARFARE PRAYERS Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, our message this week focuses on one thing that seems very difficult for a lot of Christians to do and yet is the only solution to their numerous problems and that is Warfare Prayer. In this message, we will examine how to fight and win warfare through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:10, Revelation 12:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Prayer Focus Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 5, 2001

What is a good pattern for prayer? Paul gives several good ones, and here is one of them.

I. In Prayer God is ACKNOWLEDGED (14-15) A. Relationship to Us (14) 1. Father of the Savior 2. Our Father B. Relationship to All (15) 1. Father of creation & mankind 2. NOT an argument of the universal fatherhood of God to all men II. In Prayer God is ASKED (16-19) A. Power of Christ (16) 1. Eph. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist