Sermons on Prayer Requests:

20 Reasons Why People Do Not See Their Prayers Answered

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 29, 2009

Why do many people not see their prayers answered. Jesus said, "Ask in my name that your joy may be fulfilled."

20 Reasons Why People Do Not See Their Prayer Answered (John 16:24) Why do you suppose that many people do not see their prayers answered? Too many people fail to appreciate some of the hindrances to prayer. Jesus said, "Up till now you have asked nothing in my name (For my sake, in my will and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Kingdom And His Will Series

Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 26, 2013

Part for of series thru the Lord's prayer

HIS KINGDOM AND HIS WILL 9 "This, then, is how you should pray: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." Matt 6:9-10 1. Jesus set us an example Heb 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Talk To God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 24, 2016

"Lord, teach us to pray." In response, Jesus gives his disciples and us the model prayer, the "Our Father" or "Lord's Prayer." He continues with strong teaching to be persistent, knowing that God loves us more than we love our own children.

Luke 11:1-13 How to Talk to God “Chaplain, will you teach me how to pray?” I remember that question like it was yesterday, even though it must have been at least a couple of years ago. It came from a Veteran on our inpatient mental health unit. I marveled at the time how simple and yet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When God's People Pray Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2010

When we pray for Jesus’ kingdom to come, it results in serious consequences that we must respond to with faith.

For those of you who have had the privilege to join us on Thursday nights, you’ve been exposed to the power of prayer and hopefully been encouraged to develop a deeper prayer life both personally and corporately. But perhaps nowhere else in the Scriptures do we see the power of prayer ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

David’s 911 Call For Help! (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022

We want to look again at the imprecatory prayer of David in Psalm 35.

He has to be careful because it would be easy to convey to people that we can use God to strike back at our enemies. This is not what the Bible teaches. In fact, it teaches just the opposite. Look at Matthew 5:44, “But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

One Was Pleading And The Other Was Praising

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 28, 2019

From Mark Yarbrough called “When God Doesn’t Heal” (https://www.epm.org/resources/2005/Mar/28/when-god-doesnt-heal/) Why doesn’t God cure everyone who prays fervently for healing? Two assumptions and then 3 points

HoHum: A faith healer ran into his old friend Max and asked him how things were going. Max said, “Not good, my brother is very sick.” “Don’t say that, your brother isn’t sick,” answered the faith healer, “he only thinks he’s sick. Remember that, he only things he’s sick.” Two months later they ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-16, 1 John 5:14-15, 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Still And Know That God Is God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 6, 2014

All of us need to take a little more time each day to be still don’t we? We need to avoid getting so caught up in our own agenda that we force God out of the way.

Do you have a list of goals you would like to achieve this year? Can you tell me something that is on that list? We all have lists of things we would like to do this year, this month, this week, maybe you even have something you would like to do today. I have a list of goals, things I would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Prayer Can Change Your Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 20, 2001

This sermon will show you how prayer can change your life

PRAYER CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE Power Though Prayer - Part 1 Luke 11 Pastor Jeff Seaman John 15. We’re beginning a new series today. If I told you that you were going to have the opportunity to talk with Jesus Christ for fifteen minutes this afternoon and you could make one request of Him, what ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Crumbs Of Blessing

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 20, 2008

A look at what occurs when we faithfully and fervently seek Jesus with our petitions.

Crumbs of Blessing 17-Aug-08 Bethel UMC – 9:30 AM; Brooks Chapel UMC – 11:00 AM Matthew 15.21-28 Wednesday evening, the youth group met at Bethel. Since Amber had a previous engagement, she had asked if I could do their lesson for that night. I gladly said yes, and when I showed up on the day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Methodist

Praying In Secret

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014

Prayer is necessary both in secret and in the public places or congregational gathering. When you pray in the secret, you are applying and observing scriptural principle in your life.

“But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for Himself. The Lord will hear when I call unto Him”.(Psalm 4:3) “You can be sure of this:The Lord set apart the godly for himself.The Lord will answer when I call to him”.(NLT) “...When thou prayest, enter ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:3

Denomination: Anglican

"Through The Iron Gate" Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 12, 2011

Discovering the power of prayer in our lives.

“Through the Iron Door” Pastor Allan Kircher SPBC Date: Aug 14th, 2011 Scripture: Acts 12:1-30 Introduction: "Have you ever experienced a 'dead end' in life?" • Have you ever been faced with a problem that you just knew was impossible to solve? • Have you ever felt ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Tipping Point Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 27, 2014

Prayer is necessary to grow toward Christian maturity.

Title: The Tipping Point Text: Daniel 6:10 Truth: Prayer is necessary to grow toward Christian maturity. Aim: To be encouraged to develop five habits of prayer. Life: What habits of prayer will assist me in growing in Christian maturity? INTRODUCTION Are you familiar with the brush-suede shoe ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

24: The Garden Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009

Knowing He was hours from being murdered, Jesus could have used His divine privilege to get out of what was coming, but He didn’t. His prayer in the garden teaches us how to pray in the midst of hardship and how to deal with unanswered prayer.

24: The Last Hours of Jesus “The Garden” And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.” -Luke 22:44 Key Scripture: Luke 22:39-45 Key Thought: Having just been betrayed by a close friend and knowing that his accusers were coming to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-45

Denomination: Church Of God

A Life With Purpose Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 31, 2009

Every life needs to be like Paul’s life, which was driven by purpose. Paul gives us the what and the how of purposeful life.

A Life with Purpose Romans 15:20-33 * When I was a kid, watching WW2 movies and TV shows was a big thing. One of the things I remember is hearing a guard raise his gun and say, “State your purpose.” Whether someone gained entry or not, depending on them having a stated purpose which was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:20-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Room With A View: Perspectives On Prayer -- How To Pray!

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Mar 10, 2008

Today we will examine the basics of how to pray.

Room With A View: How To Pray! Two weeks ago, we began a series “A Room with a View: Perspectives on Prayer.” This room has served to assist us in illustrating the various topics during this series – Our need to pray to God, various challenges and distractions that we often face when we pray, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist