Sermons on Prayer Positions:

In-Pursuit—prayer Revived.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 14, 2020

The best way to live is one of life's biggest questions. I am totally convinced that the life Jesus invites us to in the gospels is the best way to live.

In-Pursuit—Prayer Revived. Hebrews 11:1-2NKJV The best way to live is one of life's biggest questions. I am totally convinced that the life Jesus invites us to in the gospels is the best way to live. In fact, I am so convinced that even if you could prove to me that God does not exist, that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2, Psalm 34:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Rebuild The Broken Situation

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 28, 2020

Nehemiah, (flourished 5th century bc), Jewish leader who supervised the rebuilding of Jerusalem in the mid-5th century bc after his release from captivity by the Persian king Artaxerxes I. He also instituted extensive moral and liturgical reforms in rededicating the Jews to Yahweh.

Prayer Rebuild the broken situation 1. Nehemiah 1:1-11 2. Ezra 7:11-28 3. psalm 42 Background of the Book Nehemiah, (flourished 5th century bc), Jewish leader who supervised the rebuilding of Jerusalem in the mid-5th century bc after his release from captivity by the Persian king Artaxerxes I. He ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11, Ezra 7:11-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Great High Priestly Prayer Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 11, 2019

First message in preparation for Easter.

THE ROAD TO THE RESURRECTION THE GREAT HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER TEXT: John 17:1-26 I. INTRODUCTION—WALKING TOWARD THE CROSS -We are walking with the Lord in this series of messages as He is moving toward the Cross and to His death that will cover the sins for the entire world. The Lord is well ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Importance Of Fasting & Prayer Series

Contributed by Stephen Williams on May 18, 2019

The word shared is to encourage Fasting and Prayers in the presence of our God the Father and His son Jesus Christ.

Fasting increases your faith in God and His son our saviour Jesus Christ. Fasting and prayer lifts you up against a challenging situation where your prayers are answered by our Father in heaven our God Almighty. Fasting must be kept without disclosing it to the people around us to receive honour ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21-23, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 17:14-21, Luke 18:1-12, Luke 5:35  (view more)  (view less)

Ask God For Help (Prayer) Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 6, 2019

Staying calm in the chaos means we must begin with worship. The 2nd step is just as critical: Taking our cares and worries to God. Pray constantly, Pray persistently, Pray expectantly.

Ask God for help. (Prayer) Philippians 4:6 Staying calm in the chaos means we must begin with worship. The 2nd step is just as critical: Taking our cares and worries to God. Taking our cares and worries to God 1. Pray constantly “Don’t worry about anything but pray about everything.” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 17, 2019

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C

I like “how to” videos: How to sew on a button, how to char broccoli, even how to train your dragon. Our Readings this Sunday teaches us how to get out prayer problems. 1). How to pray for the guilty--like Abraham in our First Reading— The general principle is that even one innocent person is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-32, Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Sheltered In Prayer; Released In Power

Contributed by Marty Baker on Jun 1, 2020

When you think about it, this is not the first time that the church was told to shelter in place. In the days following the resurrection of Jesus Christ, he gathered his disciples together and prepared them for what was coming. Then, Jesus said, “I want you to shelter in place in Jerusalem.”

Pentecost Sunday 2020 Sheltered in Prayer, Released in Power Dr. Marty Baker / May 31, 2020 Hello and welcome to Stevens Creek Church. I can’t tell you how much I have been waiting to say those words. I am so glad that you are here and isn’t this place beautiful? It has been ten weeks since ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Feb 14, 2019

Characteristics of what real praying contains.

Matthew 6 5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-14

How To Pray The Prayer Of Faith!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 6, 2017

THE FORMULA FOR PRAYING THE PRAYER OF FAITH. DO IT AND SEE WHAT GOD WILL DO FOR YOU!

HOW TO PRAY THE PRAYER OF FAITH! FIRST: Who can first pray the prayer of faith? Answer: The righteous person. James 5:15-16 (KJV) 15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. 16 Confess your ...read more

Does Prayer Have Power?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 11, 2017

Is there power in prayer or in the one that is prayed to?

Many people think that prayer ‘works’ because there is ‘power’ in it, when in actuality the ‘power’ is found alone in the Creator God we pray to and who steps into every life circumstance to work it out for our best (Rom 8:28). Prayer is not some tool to move God or a weapon to use against the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 100:4, John 10:27-28, Luke 17:21, Philippians 4:7, Malachi 4:2, Psalm 4:8, Psalm 61:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Failure Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 4, 2017

All our failures are prayer failures

A. INTRODUCTION “Joshua sent his soldiers to spy out the small village of Ai. They returned saying, ‘It is a small town, only send two or three thousand soldiers.’ They went and were defeated; they ran from battle and 36 soldiers were killed” (Joshua 7:2-5, ELT). 1. Six weaknesses of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:2-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And His Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 6, 2023

We all need a daily pattern of prayer. Sometimes we also need an extended time of prayer. It means we are following the pattern of our Lord and really making time for solitary prayer a priority along with our corporate time of prayer.

We need to pray. We need to follow the example of our Lord Jesus who made prayer a priority. We will look at the passage of scripture that tells us about when Jesus got up very early and got off by himself to pray. There was a cartoon where one praying mantis was talking with another and said, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Battle - Prayers For Peace

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 16, 2023

WAR in ISRAEL, PRAY FOR PEACE. Scriptures tell us to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. And that GOD will protect HIS OWN by coming against those who come against them. There's a Battle Cry calling us to engage in the Battle. Take up the Sword of GOD's WORD and Pray!

2023.10.15.Sermon Notes. Prayers for Peace - CALLED TO PRAY William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Psalms 122:1-9, Genesis 12:3, Psalms 23:1-6, Exodus 17:9-16, 1 Samuel 15:1-3, 1 Samuel 15:23, 1 Samuel 30:1-5, 1 Samuel 30:16-17, 1 Chronicles 4:43, Esther 3:1-6, Psalms 83:1-18 BIG ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Psalm 122:1-9, Genesis 12:3, Psalm 23:1-6, Exodus 17:9-16, 1 Samuel 15:1-3, 1 Samuel 15:23, 1 Samuel 30:1-5, 1 Samuel 30:16-17, 1 Chronicles 4:43, Esther 3:1-6, Psalm 83:1-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Prayer Part 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 19, 2023

This sermon deals with the phrase, "Hallowed be your name".

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT THE LORD’S PRAYER PART 2 INTRODUCTION: AS WE CONTINUE IN OUR SERIES ON THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT AND SPEIFICALLY THIS SECTION CALLED THE LORD’S PRAYER, WE COME TO THE PHRASE, “HALLOWED BE THY NAME.” SO, AS WE MOVE FORWARD IN OUR TREATMENT OF THIS VERY IMPORTANT PASSAGE, LETS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15, Galatians 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

Captivity Turned By Intercessory Prayer

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 4, 2023

“And the Lord turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends.” Our own deliverance may hinge on how we pray for others. This is a rewrite of Charles Spurgeon's great message.

CAPTIVITY TURNED BY INTERCESSORY PRAYER Job 42:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Evan, 5 year old, told his daddy he'd like to have a baby brother. “If you pray every day for two months for a baby brother, I bet that God will give you one!" 2. Evan prayed every night for a whole month, ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God