Sermons on Prayer Shawl:

Prayer Of Examen & Prayer Walking

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 16, 2022

God wants to hear from us and He wants us to listen closely to Him. Try some of these methods and see what a difference it makes in your prayer life.

So far on Wednesday nights we have looked in detail at preparing ourselves to pray. We have looked at Breath Prayer, Contemplative prayer, Disciplined or Centering Prayer. Tonight, I want to take just a few moments and talk about the Prayer of Examen and then just a little bit about Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1, 1 Corinthians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

1. Simple Prayer And Prayer Of The Ordinary Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 4, 2020

I first put this Lenten address together in 2008, and when the Vicar's wife said she found it good and thought it should go on "Sermoncentral" - so who was I to disagree. I offer this series as a help and it is based on Richard Foster's excellent book Prayer

Introduction. This series on Prayer is based on Richard Foster’s BRILLIANT book simply called "Prayer". If you want to study Prayer seriously it is a book you must read. Story: This series of studies came out a time of retreat at Mariastein, near Basle in Switzerland in October last ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-15, Jeremiah 20:7-10, James 2:14-18

Denomination: Anglican

Contrasting Pharisaical Values And Christlike Love

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 20, 2001

Contrasting Pharisaical Values and Christlike Love - Matt. 9:11,12

Contrasting Pharisaical Behavior and Christ Like Love - Matthew 9:11,12 1. Pharisaical Values Were Rooted in Their Traditions and Rigidity versus Christ’s Values were rooted in Loving the Lord with all of one’s heart, soul, strength, and mind which motivated one to love one’s neighbor as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Praise Of The Lord's Do-Gooders

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Apr 23, 2013

We often think of famous people when we think of ministers, or if not famous, we think of men and women who are called Reverend or Pastor and who have a microphone in their hand. However, Tabitha ministered to an entire community through concrete acts of

I've conducted 49 funerals since I've been here at SPCC.. They were not all members of our church, but the vast majority were- which means that we've gathered monthly to claim the Resurrection Truth for people we loved. A few of them, I suspect, were surprised by God's grace, but many of our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When I Think I'm Better Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 23, 2019

You might be a “modern day Pharisee” if you think you’re better than other Christians

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Tradition Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Sep 5, 2010

Being imprisoned by tradition can cause you to miss what is important.

The Danger of Tradition The Book of Mark Mark 6:53-7:13 I. Introduction: A. What we have done here today is a tradition in most churches. B. Tradition plays a big role in our families and our lives as well as our churches. C. A tradition by definition is something that is passed from one ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Was Paul The Gentile Moses

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 25, 2017

How is Paul like Moses?

Was Paul the Gentile Moses? Acts 9:1:19 We will take a look at a remarkable event this morning. The technical term for a vision of God used by theologians is a theophany. This is where God appears in a certain and life-changing way. Moses had such a vision at the burning bush. Isaiah saw the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ The Conqueror Of Death

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 30, 2018

“And when he had entered, he said to them, ‘Why are you making a commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but sleeping’.” Mark 5:39

Introduction: Man was created in the image and likeness of God with power to make choices. These choices determine the quality of our lives and our eternal destiny. Eve made the choice to eat the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil rather than the fruit of the tree of life and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27, 1 Corinthians 15:12-19, Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Intentional: Today Is My Day

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 29, 2021

Often we live our lives QUE SERA, QUE SERA --- WHAT WILL BE WILL BE. God had a plan and a purpose for each person. What are we doing to grow a Godly value system? Do we grow by accident or by intentional patterns?

TODAY IS MY DAY! INTENTIONALLY KIND… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com BY WHOSE PURPOSE DO WE LIVE? MY PURPOSE? GOD’S PURPOSE? Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. ARE WE PLAYING A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Ephesians 4:32, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

House Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Wesley Eader on Sep 18, 2002

A brief sermon on the importance of God’s House, the church being a place of prayer.

Let’s walk through the events of Passion Week / Holy Week. The 8 most important days in History. 1. Sunday – Palm Sunday – The Royal Entry 2. Monday – Jesus Cleanses the Temple 3. Tuesday- Day of Conflict 4. Wed.- Day of Silence – Nothing is recorded on this day in any of the Gospels. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 18, 2002

Part of a series on prayer, this is about the price Daniel paid for stating committed to a life of prayer.

DANIEL THE PRICE OF PRAYER “How much will it cost me?” Date: Place: Text: Daniel 6:1-11 Introduction We come to a message in our study and series of “Prayers that made a difference”, about a great man of prayer. Daniel is most recognized as the one who was thrown into the lion’s den but escaped ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Partner In Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 18, 2002

PArt of a series on prayers that made a difference

SAMUEL THE PARTNER IN PRAYER “Why should I pray for them” Date: April 14, 2002 PM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: 1 Samuel 12:16-25 Introduction Tonight as we continue to look at prayers that made a difference, we will see a man that God greatly used. Recall two weeks ago we studied the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Partnerships

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2002

One of the key needs in churches today is for the congregation to partner together in prayer

Prayer Partnerships Selected Passages September 21, 2002 Introduction I. The Power of Prayer A. San Francisco General Hospital study 1. Cardiology Dept. – Dr. Randy Byrd a.) Patients were divided into two groups 1.) 192 patients were in the Prayed for group 2.) 201 patients were in the Not prayed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Church Of God

Prayer That Changes

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

We pray, we ask, we look for answers, we look for change.

Prayer that Changes Col. 1:9-14 We have all heard the phrase “Prayer Changes Things”. In Prayer we can change our outlook, our circumstance, our lives, and even the lives of others. For the next several weeks as we prepare for our day of Prayer and Fasting we will focus on prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obervations On Prayer

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 13, 2002

Four obervations on prayer based on the prologue to the final vision of the book of Daniel.

- - - - - - - - - All scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation. - - - - - - - - - There was an old television commercial which for thes sake of hocking mouth wash asked the question – “How’s your love life?” Good question. And I’m not going to put you on the spot and ask for hands ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21

Denomination: *other