Sermons on Prayer Repentance:

Persistence In Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

We fail in prayer as we do in every other area of life, and we are often frustrated, but Jesus says that we are to never give up, but keep trying and keep learning. Persistence will make you a winner in the long run.

A fisherman's experiment is described in a tract. It tells of how he caught a large black bass and instead of putting it in the frying pan he put it in a glass tank. Each morning he would bring a minnow to the tank and drop it in. The bass would make a dash for the minnow and soon finish him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

The Prayer Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

We need to see that the only way to be a happy Christian, who can even make prayer time a fun time, is to forget the bad past, and remember those things that fill our minds with a sense of gratitude.

My earliest childhood memories of being in church are of the rope that I could ride. The thick rope hung down through the ceiling in the church entry way. I was so little that when the rope was pulled to ring the bell in the belfry, I could hang on to it and get a ride as it would pull me up off ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Spontaneous Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Spontaneous prayer is much more meaningful and real than planned prayer. Planned prayer is usually locked into formulas, and we repeat the same requests over and over. This kind of prayer gets dull, and it is seen as a duty rather than a joy.

George Buttrick in his large book simply called Prayer tells of why the Acoma Indians in Colorado chose to live on the mesa. The rock gave them safety. The Apaches on the South and the Navajos on the North made them sitting ducks down on the plains, and so they headed for the rocks. A narrow path ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Unanswered Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Jesus tells it like it is in the world of prayer, and in so doing He complicates things, and forces us to wrestle with the conditions for answered prayer.

The story is told of a Russian scientist who was found guilty of a crime against the state. He was sentenced to a prison in the middle of a desert. His cell mate was another scientist. He was determined to escape, and he urged his cell mate to join him, but he refused. After much planning he did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-14

The Pleasure Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

The pleasure of prayer is that by means of it we become more Christlike, for in prayer we develop the spirit and perspective of Christ.

One of life's greatest pleasures is the pleasure of answered prayer. But the pleasure of one can be the pain of another. Dick Van Dyke tells some funny stories about children and answers to prayer. Five year old Mark gave a loud whistle in the middle of the pastors sermon. His grandmother ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:8

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 19, 2021

Jesus exorcises a demon, even as he reprimands the disciples for their failure to trust the one to whom their prayers ought to have been offered.

The Power of Prayer Jeffery Anselmi / General The Power of the Gospel / Prayer; Power / Matthew 17:14–20 Jesus exorcises a demon, even as he reprimands the disciples for their failure to trust the one to whom their prayers ought to have been offered. INTRODUCTION • Today we will come across a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20, Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dimensions Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 22, 2021

Jesus talked about the dimensions of prayer referring to the Lord's Prayer, Night Prayer, and the desirable prayer in our lives.

Theme: Dimensions of Prayer Text: Luke 11:1-13 Introduction to the Prayer: Jesus was praying in a certain place. Something motivated the disciples to come closer to the Lord. They could have astonished, amazed, and desired to pray like Jesus. Disciples learned many things from the lifestyle of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

A Prayer Of Praise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

Our praise and adoration cannot exalt God objectively for He is already the highest and ultimate in majesty, but it does exalt Him subjectively by placing God in His rightful place in our lives and thinking

The point of interest in this passage is not the fact that Daniel and his friends prayed. This is neither unusual nor surprising under the circumstances. Their lives were at stake unless they had a direct revelation from God. One would be shocked if they did anything else but pray. One does not ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:19-23

Powerful Prayer

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 26, 2021

This is a Lenten sermon about Jesus' teaching his disciples about the power of faith and fasting in prayer.

Sermon: Powerful Prayer Primary Scripture Matthew 17:14 Opening Illustration– Survey about Prayer Focus Today: 2 Key Ingredients to powerful prayer Passage Background: --Jesus’ ministry winding down --The cross is in view --Jesus spent a lot of time teaching disciples and performing miracles ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20, Matthew 17:21

Denomination: Christian Church

Revival Prayer Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 27, 2025

Revival Prayer

Acts 3:1-10 & Ch 4:23-31 “Revival Prayer Is” (Lame Man Healed) I. RESISTED PRAYER - 29 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: 1 Peter 4:12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you The Reality of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10, Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Holiness

Effectiveness Of Prayer

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 1, 2025

How can a person make their prayers more effective?

Effectiveness of Prayer Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 11:1-4 1 It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, when He had finished, one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John also taught his disciples.” 2 And He said to them, “When you pray, say: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

An Anthem Of Prayer

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jul 5, 2025

This Psalm is sometimes called "Israel Anthem of Prayer. It encourages us to pray when we are about to enter into a difficult time of situation. The message is not original with me. I'm not even sure who to attribute it to, I found it in some of my old sermon notes.

An Anthem of Prayer Psalm 20 Intro. A. Psalm 20 & 21 go together. B. Both are battle songs. (One before & one after the battle) C. Psalm 20 is a prayer, Psalm 21, praise. D. David was almost always at war. E. This time he was ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:12, Isaiah 41:10, Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Baptist

Persistent Prayer Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Prayer is an important part of our faith, and Jesus encourages us to pray more like the widow in Luke 18 who was patient, precise, and persistent.

Today, we're gonna talk about something important in our lives as Christians - prayer. You know, that thing we do when we talk to God. Sometimes, we might feel like our prayers aren't being answered, or we just forget to pray altogether. So, let's dive into a story Jesus told about a persistent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Topics: Faith, Spiritual Discipline, Divine Communication, Prayer Life

Devoted To Prayer Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Prayer is a vital practice in our relationship with God. We can pray individually, together with others, and with power. Jesus demonstrated these three ways of praying in His life.

You know how sometimes you just need some alone time? Well, Jesus did too. He would wake up super early, find a quiet spot, and just talk to God. It's like charging your phone at night. You wake up with a full battery, ready to tackle the day. So, try it out. Find a quiet spot, and start your day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Matthew 6:5-15

Topics: Spiritual Practices, Community Worship, Divine Intervention, Faith Healing

The Prayer Of Agur Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Seek truth, ask for a balanced life, and find contentment in God's provision. Trusting in God and using our gifts for His glory leads to a fulfilling and purposeful life.

First off, Agur asks God to keep him away from lies. He knows the world is full of fake news and he doesn't want to fall for it. He wants God to keep his ears clean from hearing lies and his mouth from speaking them. He knows God is all about truth and he wants to be on Team Truth. He knows God is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Topics: Prayer Application, Agur's Wisdom, Biblical Prayers, Spiritual Understanding