Sermons on Prayer Scriptures:

Progress Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Prayer is vital to know the purpose of God, to live a life praiseworthy of God, to be productive for God, grow in personal knowledge of God, to be filled with the power of God and to be partakers of God’s grace.

INTRODUCTION Today’s message is about prayer: “Progress Through Prayer.” Let me ask you this morning, “How many of you have prayed for someone?” Another question, “What motivates you to pray for someone?” (Emergencies such as accidents, sickness, loss of job, death in family, how to handle a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Essential Equipment - Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2002

What does prayer change? Most of believe prayer’s most important purpose is to change circumstances... but that may not be true.

OPEN: A young boy was observed by a minister in church praying very fervently; but much to the preacher’s surprise, he was also heard to say from time to time: "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." So preacher approached the boy after he had apparently finished his prayer and said, "Son, I was very pleased to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer - A Conversation With God

Contributed by John Quigley on Jan 7, 2005

First in a series setting out prayer as a conversation with God, this sermon deals primarily with the role of faith in prayer.

John 14:10-14 "Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own authority, but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me, or else believe on account of the works ...read more

Scripture: John 14:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Other Types Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 7, 2002

A word study on prayer and some suggested study resources.

Types of Prayer It has been said that Bible Study is God talking to us and in prayer we are talking to God. This has also been likened to breathing. Bible Study is inhaling and prayer is exhaling. We have talked in this series about the acronym ACTS. There are many other types of prayers in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Keys - Holiness Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Aug 6, 2011

A holy life is characterized by being separated from the world to God. A holy life is characterized by godly sorrow for sin. “I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer.” A holy life is characterized by effective prayer.

Discuss this sermon at http://prayerkeys.blog.com/holiness/ “I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer,” 1 Timothy 2:8. A priest was building a trellis for a climbing rose beside the church. He did not think the rickety things at the local garden center were worthy of being used ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Of Repentance For Haiti

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 9, 2010

This is a prophetic message to Haitians after the earthquake

PRAYER OF REPENTANCE FOR HAITI The Meaning of God’s Jealousy Zephaniah 1:14 The great day of the LORD is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly, even the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly. 15 That day is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Prevail In Prayer

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015

Isaiah's instructions are very helpful to one who desires to pray effectively.

HOW TO PREVAIL IN PRAYER TEXT: Isaiah 62:1; 62:6-7 Isaiah 62:1 KJV For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth. Isaiah 62:6-7 KJV I have set watchmen ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The 10 Commandments Of Prayer

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jan 10, 2022

10 principles of prayer - Based on the Lord's Prayer.

The Ten Commandments of Prayer! Text: Matthew 6:5-15 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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, Luke 11:1-4, Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Worship In Prayer Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Jun 22, 2023

The Power of Worship in Prayer refers to the practice of using worship to connect with God and enhance the effectiveness of prayer. By focusing on God's greatness and expressing gratitude and adoration, worship can help us enter deeper intimacy with Him.

The Power of Worship in Prayer Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, June 22, 2023 “For from him, through him, and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen.” Romans 11:36 INTRODUCTION The Power of Worship in Prayer refers to the practice of using worship to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayers Make Peace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the transformative power of prayer in our lives, leading to God's incomprehensible peace and the importance of making prayer a central focus in our daily walk with the Lord.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive into God's Word and explore the incredible power of prayer, the amazing benefits of peace, and the absolute necessity of focusing on prayer in our lives. In the words of C.S. Lewis, "Prayer doesn't change God; it changes me." Through prayer, we not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Topics: Prevention

Prayer Under Fire PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024

This sermon explores Daniel's example of perseverance in prayer, power of consecration, and persistence under pressure, encouraging us to apply these lessons in our lives.

Good morning, church family! It's such a joy to gather together in this sacred space, united by our shared love for God and our desire to become more like Christ. There is a certain kind of warmth that comes from being in the company of fellow believers, isn't there? A warmth that is as comforting ...read more

Topics: Prayer, Consecration

Part Of The Family

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 23, 2023

Continuing series on Romans.

Romans 4 Part of the Family - Read Romans 4:1-25 INTRODUCTION All of us have parts of the Bible that we really enjoy reading and others that are a bit more tedious for us. For instance, I just finished reading the Song of Solomon as part of my quiet time. Not one of my favorite books, with all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 31, 2011

God loves to answer prayer when we want what He wants.

The Promise of Answered Prayer Jeremiah 33:3 Rev. Brian Bill 7/31/11 Some of us find ourselves in precarious positions, like these guys up on the screen. While most of them seem to have chosen these circumstances, many of us have not asked for what we’re going through. We’re out on a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Me With Powerful Prayers? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 7 in Elijah series - if he really was a man like us, as James says, in the context of prayer, how are we to follow his example?

1 Kings 18:41-46; James 5:16-18 – Me with Powerful Prayers? In “Total Eclipse”, author Annie Dillard writes: “The Ring Nebula, in the constellation Lyra, looks, through binoculars, like a smoke ring. It is a star in the process of exploding. Light from its explosion first reached earth in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer With Fasting

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

Godly prayer with fasting releases breakthrough spiritual power.

READ: Mark 2:18-20 (text: v20) Note Jesus’ words - “Then they will fast”. Jesus knew there would come a time when He would not be physically present any longer with His disciples / with the church. Perilous times would come when supernatural strength would be needed. “Then they will fast IN ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:20, Matthew 17:1-21, John 17:9-19

Denomination: Pentecostal