Sermons on Prayer Of Jabez:

The Model Prayer?

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 8, 2001

A look into the intent of Jesus in the prayer He gives His disciples in Matthew 6:9-13.

THE MODEL PRAYER? Matthew 6:9-13 INTRODUCTION: One night a father heard his young daughter talking, although she was alone in her room. The door was cracked just enough so that he could see that she was kneeling beside her bed in prayer. Interested to find out what subjects a child would bring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Persistence In Prayer

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 17, 2001

God is looking for people who are persistent prayers; people who are prepared to be changed through prayer and people who have time for Him.

21-10-01 Briningham/Binham Luke 18:1-8 – Persistence in Prayer Father, we pray this morning that you will reveal more about the nature of prayer to us. We ask this in Jesus’ Name Amen. Story: At the turn of the century in Switzerland, a small ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Success Prayer

Contributed by David Deborde on Oct 17, 2001

David’s prayer in 1 Chronicles 29.10-19 as a model for our prayers during times of success.

The great king David was about to give up his throne, so he calls the congregation together and prays. I think that prayer has implications to us today 1. The first thing we notice in the pray is that David gives credit where credit is due (vs. 10-13) - David had a great reign; he defeated Saul, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Limitations Of Prayer

Contributed by Ade Odusote on Nov 15, 2002

This sermon will give a better understanding of how God desires to relate with us through prayer

Limitations of Prayers Genesis 18: 16-33 God told 2 men He was going to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. The 2 tried to change God’s plan, for very different reasons. Abraham: The example of an intercessor. He prayed on behalf of the cities, though he was not personally involved in their sin. Yet he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 24, 2002

Do you ever feel like you are constantly defeated in your spiritual life? Have you tried everything but found no success? Try Prayer!

Text: Mark 9:14-29 Title: The power of prayer. “ He replied,” This kind can come out only by prayer.” (Mark 9:29) Introduction Do you ever, like me, often feel defeated in your walk with God? Can you identify with the father in our scripture passage who over the years saw things go from bad to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Prayer Vitamin Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

This is the first in a series of short sermons on Spritual Growth that I preached at Wednesday Prayer Meetings.

Spiritual Growth and Fitness Prayer 2 Peter 3:10-18 Text 2 Peter 3:18 Paul says that we are to grow in Grace. There are three essential things for a person to grow up healthy. (we want to be healthy, don’t we?) (Ask) Food Exercise Rest Over the next few weeks we are going to study the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Seaweed Prayers Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 11, 2002

God desires to help us in all situations, even when we blow it, if we will only draw near to Him.

First Baptist Church Jonah 1:17-2:10 Seaweed Prayers July 14, 2002 Have you ever watched a season finale knowing the program is going to end on a cliffhanger? Do you remember all the hoopla over "Who shot J.R.?" If you were a Dallas fan, you remember the long wait to know what happened next. I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of A Child

Contributed by Ricky Perkins on Jun 3, 2005

Ask your Father for whatever you need and He will supply your need!

The Prayer of a Child Matthew 7: 7-11~ “Ask and it will be given you; seek and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Or what man is there of you, who if his son ask bread, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Effective Prayer

Contributed by Dennis Regan on Jul 1, 2005

Making prayer more personal.

Prayer: James 5:16 "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." Prayer is an important (actually vital) component of a Christian’s life. Prayer is how we communicate with God. All of our communication with God is a form of prayer. There are several types of prayer. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer Is Verb

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 7, 2005

Prayer is needed for us to be all God wants

PRAYER IS A VERB. "I am responsible. Although I may not be able to prevent the worst from happening, I am responsible for my attitude toward the inevitable misfortunes that darken life. Bad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the quality of my life. I can choose to sit ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Persevering Prayer Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 30, 2005

Learn to persevere in prayer - "pull" by the hope we have in Christ, and keep up the "push" in faith.

How do you normally approach God? Do we come to Him with determination and passion? Or as someone whom we turn to only when it’s convenient? To drop Him a line only when we can? The way we approach Him reveals a lot about ourselves – do I really need Him? How much do I really depend on Him? Do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prayer Of Nehemiah

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 4, 2005

A look at the prayer life of Nehemiah, and how prayer affected his work and his life.

THE PRAYER OF NEHEMIAH Nehemiah 1:1-11 Key Verse and Theme: “When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven.” (Nehemiah 1:4) 1. Nehemiah was a man of prayer. A. Nehemiah records a long time of prayer and fasting before he ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prayer's Of God Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 14, 2005

What happens when God prays?

THE PRAYER’S OF GOD - The spiritual discipline of listening in prayer Prayer is not a one way conversation. Yet, almost without exception we think of prayer as a human activity directed towards God. But prayer is also a divine activity directed towards humanity? Does God pray to us? It sounds ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: *other