Sermons on Prayer Petition:

Pleading For Sodom

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 10, 2009

As Christians, we are responsible to pray for wicked people. Though their actions invoke divine censure, our responsibility is to pray for God’s glory through turning the wicked to righteousness.

“The men set out from [the oaks of Mamre where Abraham had set up his tent], and they looked down toward Sodom. And Abraham went with them to set them on their way. The Lord said, ‘Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do, seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Exaudi

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2014

A study to encourage the People of God to depend on Him when facing battles.

“We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” [1] Exaudi – hear us Lord. The world rests upon Your commandments, O God. It is Your faithfulness to the world which provides stability for the commands You have given, O Lord. It is Your wrath which hides Your commandments ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Shall I Fear? Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 25, 2025

God turns fear into fearless courage as we trust His presence, cry for His guidance, and wait confidently to see His goodness revealed.

Introduction – Fear Has Many Faces Fear wears many disguises. It might be the adrenaline rush when a car swerves into your lane, the stomach-drop of a medical diagnosis, the sleepless calculation of bills that don’t add up, or the quiet dread of a relationship about to break. David knew fear on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, John 14:27, Romans 8:31, Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"thy Kingdom Come" Series

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 10, 2002

"Thy Kindom Come" in the Lords’ prayer encompasses a great deal more than most Christians realize, this sermon takes a look at the Kingdom from a higher vantage point.

“Thy Kingdom Come” In our last message for this series, we talked about the invocation and the first petition of the Lords’ Prayer. And if you missed the last one, don’t worry because each sermon in this series will be totally “self-contained” and understood easily by itself. Anyway, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Only Mediator

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 13, 2025

For Proper 20 After Pentecost, Year C

The Only Mediator 1 Timothy 2:1–7 NKJV Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Chronicles Of Daniel #9: Praying Through The Word

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 21, 2004

GOD WILL REVEAL THE TRUTH OF HIS WORD THROUGH PRAYER!

THE CHRONICLES OF DANIEL #9: PRAYING THROUGH THE WORD DANIEL 9: 1-27 OCTOBER 31, 2004 INTRODUCTION: POURING CEMENT AT HEPHZIBAH: GET ON YOUR KNEES. I DON’T THINK HE KNOWS ANYTHING ABOUT THAT? TRANSITION THOUGHT: PRAYER IS SERIOUS BUSINESS, BUT NOT COMPLICATED. SOMETIMES WE JUST FORGET HOW DO GO ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

A. C. T. S. Of Solidarity

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 9, 2013

Prayer, thanksgiving, confession and praise as community activities. Pass it on.

A. C. T. S. OF SOLIDARITY. Isaiah 12. When I was coming to rebirth as a newborn Christian, I remember our Pastor sharing a well-known acrostic as a guideline for prayer. Thus, A.C.T.S. spells out the words: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication. It is a familiar device which I even ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6, Isaiah 12:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying For Lost Friends Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 19, 2025

God designed the work of evangelism to happen through prayer. Think of prayer as a street or a boulevard. Evangelism must travel down the street called prayer.

This morning, I want to reintroduce you to something that has the potential to impact your friends and family for all of eternity. I want to see you make an impact on those closest to you through a simple campaign called Prayer, Care, Share. Many of you already have this insert. If you have this ...read more

Scripture: John 6:44, Matthew 13:19, Matthew 9:36, Acts 9:11

Denomination: Baptist

Three Keys To An Open Heaven Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 12, 2009

When we commit ourselves to seeking the Lord on a regular basis through persevering prayer, diligent obedience and sacrificial giving we will start experiencing an open heaven from God.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-14, Deuteronomy 28:1, Genesis 28:10-22, Malachi 3:6-18, Ephesians 1:3-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Pray For Everything

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 18, 2013

To know that we have to build our relationship with the FATHER GOD rather than building the things we already have from Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have everything? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To know that we have to build our relationship with the FATHER GOD rather than building the things we already have from Him. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:24 (The Message) 11:24 That's why I urge you to pray for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Justice And Quickly Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 5, 2011

The Parable of the Persistant Widow. God does not judge like the human judge. He does what is right and quickly, there’s no back log and no need for a bribe!

The Parable of the Persistent Widow; Luke18:1-8. Jesus taught his disciples how to pray, we have the Lords Prayer as an example of prayer. We also have in Luke’s gospel a little parable about prayer. Jesus uses the story of an un-just judge and a persistently annoying widow woman to make his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Wrestling With God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 6, 2017

There are moments in life that change us forever. Today's story looks at the second of two such moments in Jacob's life, where he wrestled with God in prayer and in pride, and was forever changed.

Genesis 32:22-31 Wrestling with God Have you ever had a pivotal moment in your life that has forever changed you? For me, one such moment was the day I joined the military. I felt like God wanted me to do something truly significant with my life, and that decision forever changed me. In the life ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31, Colossians 4:12, Proverbs 16:18, Hosea 12:4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prayer: Dying, Receiving, Listening-Luke 3:21-22 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 11, 2014

Prayer should follow Jesus' example. Prayer is dying (drowning ourselves completely in the waters of baptism) Prayer is receiving (submitting whole-heartedly to the guidance of the Holy Spirit) Prayer is listening (listening quietly to the Voice of God

January 12 321 When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened 22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form liker is dying (drowning ourselves completely in the waters of baptism) Prayer is receiving (submitting whole-heartedly to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: *other

Pray Boldly!

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Aug 28, 2019

Can our prayers really change an all-powerful and all-knowing God’s mind? How does prayer work? We’re going to see prayer in action as we examine a prayer offered by Abraham to the Lord. He prayed boldly and the Lord responded. What can we learn from that prayer about the prayers we offer?

Nearly 1000 years after Abraham lived, the Lord wrote through the psalmist, “Call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me” (Psalm 50:15). The invitation was not a new one from the Lord. It was an invitation that God had extended to his people from the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Confess Your Sins To One Another - James 5:16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 2, 2022

Why does God require that you confess your sins to other people, rather than just to God, in order for you to be healed?

James 5:14 Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer offered in faith will make the weary person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. 16 Therefore confess ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16