Sermons on Prayer Of Thanks:

Giving Thanks As We Grow Older Sermon Iv: Gratitude Changes Attitude For The Better Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 27, 2019

Gratitude changes the attitude of those Pilgrims who celebrated the very first Thanksgiving in America and, upon reflection on how far our country advanced since then, may gratitude permeate our lives as it did theirs.

GRATITUDE CHANGES ATTITUDE FOR THE BETTER Colossians 3:15-17 We all know the story of the coming to America by the Pilgrims in 1621. Perhaps you, like I, have visited ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Prayer: It Is Our Little Secret

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 21, 2004

OUR FATHER HAS A SECRET AND IT IS A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM!

PRAYER: IT IS OUR LITTLE SECRET MATTHEW 6: 1-13 NOVEMBER 7, 2004 INTRODUCTION: From the final scene of "Shrek": Fiona: "I was supposed to be beautiful" Shrek: "But you are beautiful" YOU SEE, FIONA HAD A LITTLE SECRET. AT NIGHT THE BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS BECAME AN ORGERESS. Unconditional love. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Bless: B-Begin With Prayer Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 20, 2023

Second message on how to BLESS our neighbors. This week we talk about the importance of prayer.

Title: Begin with Prayer Theme: To show that when witnessing or anything in life we must begin with prayer. Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Resources Used: Pray First by Chris Hodge & sermon series on Bless by Community Christian Church Introduction - intentional In 1 Thessalonians 5 Paul deals ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-21, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Church Of God

God Answers Prayer, But Not Always.

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 10, 2010

We all know the reality of unanswered prayer, but do we know the why of unanswered prayer?

God Answers Prayer, But Not Always Lends a whole new meaning to “I’m praying for you” doesn’t it? Prayer helps us feel closer to God, more connected to the church and extremely guilty if it is perceived that we don’t do it enough or correctly. And this is one of the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Being A Church Of Excellence: Prayer Series

Contributed by James Capps on Jan 16, 2001

One of the keys to becoming a church of excellence is to be a church at prayer

"Church of Excellence: Prayer!" 2 Chron. 7:1-14 THE SINGLE GREATEST NEED IN OUR LAND TODAY IS HEAVEN SENT REVIVAL! This is something we can do ourselves. Programs don’t do it….preaching can’t do it…choirs…the type music can’t do it ONLY GOD MOVING BY HIS HOLY SPIRIT CAN DO IT! It’s because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer Of Jabez: Ask For The Biggest Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Aug 6, 2001

This is the third installment in a ongoing series based on the Prayer of Jabez

ASK FOR THE BIGGEST I Chronicles 4:10b INTRODUCTION: There is a story told of a wonderful, elderly, Christian lady who had very little money and lived in a rundown house, but despite her situation she was always giving praise to the Lord. Her only problem was with the old man who lived next door. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sinner's Prayer Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 29, 2003

Jesus: Friend of Sinners, Part 6 of 7

THE SINNER’S PRAYER (LUKE 18:9-14) Famed Holocaust novelist Elie Wiesel tells the story of the great rabbi Haim-Gedalia of Upshpitzin, who interceded fervently with God for an innkeeper who was notorious for his many sins. “Very well, I forgive him,” said the Almighty. The rabbi was pleased with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two Prayers, Two Gods

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Feb 11, 2002

Have you noticed that the men in Christ’s parable pray to two different deities?

Two Prayers, Two Gods Luke 18:9-14 V9. Look who the parable is spoken to. Not a good crowd. - I’m not aiming at anybody. My desire is to simply examine what Jesus said and what it can mean to us. v.9 Trusted in themselves that they were righteous - This the whole problem with the Jews and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer And Praise Brings The Answer.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 11, 2020

The Word of God teaches us how that praise with prayer brings the answer to not only our needs but is able to to exceedingly abundantly above all we can ask. God know what we need ever more than we know.

Prayer and Praise Brings The Answer. The Word of God teaches us how that praise with prayer brings the answer to not only our needs but is able to to exceedingly abundantly above all we can ask. God know what we need ever more than we know. Jeremiah 33:3 (KJV) Call unto me, and I will answer ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Jeremiah 32:17

The Power And Importance Of Intercessory Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025

God seeks ordinary people willing to pray and stand in the gap, using their faithfulness to bring hope, healing, and change to a broken world.

Some of the greatest moments in the Bible begin with God looking for a person. Not a celebrity. Not a committee. A person. A shepherd with a sling. A teenage girl with a “yes.” A fisherman with a net. Heaven leans over the balcony and asks, “Who will stand? Who will say yes? Who will carry My heart ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Topics: Intercession, God's Agents

Divine Dialogue -- Perspective On Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018

First in a series on Prayer dealing with a proper perspective of prayer.

“Divine Dialogue” Part One Prayer is one of the most talked about topics in the Bible. It is also one of the most misunderstood and mysterious topics of the Bible. Prayer is probably the least practiced discipline among God-followers. At its simplest level, prayer is talking with God rather than ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Hannah: An Example Of Prayer And Fasting

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 7, 2002

Communicating principles on prayer from a woman who prayed. What can we learn from Hannah?

HANNAH: AN EXAMPLE OF PRAYER AND FASTING (I Samuel 1:1-11) By Jerry Falwell Today I want to communicate principles on prayer from a woman who prayed. The Bible says, “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man (woman) availeth much” (James 5:16). Hannah prayed, and God gave her a son. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer - A Conversation With God -2 Series

Contributed by John Quigley on Mar 1, 2005

2nd Sermon dealing with Prayer as a conversation with God.

"It is taken for granted that all who are disciples of Christ pray. You may as soon find a living man that does not breathe, as a living Christian that does not pray. If prayerless, then graceless." (Matthew Henry Concise Commentary Matthew 6:5-8) Jesus made it clear, prayer was a ministry it was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Steadfast Prayer, Faithful Witness

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 19, 2025

Paul's exhortations about speaking to God for the world and speaking to the world for God. Let us stay connected to God and live out the Gospel faithfully.

ES Col 4:2-6 Steadfast Prayer, Faithful Witness As the redeemed of Christ, we are called to live out God’s design for our lives. • This is possible because we have a new life with Christ and a reconciled relationship with God our Father. • Paul concludes his letter with an encouragement to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Intercession Prayer Forsake Not The Assembling

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Mar 26, 2006

Prayer can keep us from backsliding. Since we are children of the most High God let us not forsake the assembling of ourselves together. Let’s continue to build each other up in prayer,love, and let iron sharpen iron so we may keep each other in tune to G

INTERCESSION PRAYER FORSAKE NOT THE ASSEMBLING Roman 8:14 by: Clarence E. Weaver, Sr. Introduction Tonight is congregation intercession prayer, and it is our time as a body of believers to speak to God hear from God, and to follow God. I get excited every time I read those glorious words: "For ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational