Sermons on Prayer Today:

Why Does God Delays On Our Prayers

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Oct 20, 2014

Why do we doubt God’s ability to answer our prayers? Is there more to our prayers than we know? Is there more to us than we know? Do we know that God is already working his will through us? Are we grateful, possibly not?

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 6th April 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Why do we doubt God’s ability to answer our prayers? Is there more to our prayers than we know? Is there ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-25

Denomination: Episcopal

When Does God Hear Your Prayer?

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Aug 15, 2006

To guide the believer in the matter if getting answers to prayer.

PP0732 DATE BHBC 8/13/06 WHEN DOES GOD HEAR YOUR PRAYER? Ps 34:1 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 3 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Experience The Power Of Prayer: Part 1

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

Getting the most out of prayer! Part 1: Our misconceptions

Luke 11:1 1 Once when Jesus had been out praying, one of his disciples came to him as he finished and said, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." Matthew 6:9-13 9 Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored. 10 May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:2-4, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Holiness

Prayer-Care-Share: Your Circle Of Influence Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Jan 24, 2006

#2 in a series. God is pouring out a whole new level of city-wide cooperation amongst churches and church leaders. Prayer-Care-Share is a concentrated effort focusing on "Building Bridges to our Community"...loving our communities to Christ.

Pastor Sandy Boller... Prayer. Care. Share. Building Bridges in Linn County. Loving our Community to Christ! Last week, Marty introduced the Prayer.Care.Share initiative that some 30 churches in Cedar Rapids are participating in. These churches are choosing to pull our ministries together for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Prayer In Marriage And Binding Hearts Together Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 24, 2025

Prayer is a powerful tool that can bring husbands and wives closer together, binding their hearts in a way that strengthens their relationship and deepens their love for each other.

As believers, we know that prayer is a powerful tool that can bring us closer to God and to each other. In marriage, prayer can be a game-changer, binding the hearts of husband and wife together in a way that strengthens their relationship and deepens their love for each other. A Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

The Lord's Prayer - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 29, 2023

Part 2 of the Lord's Prayer, "Your Kingdom Come, Your Will Be Done On Earth As It Is In Heaven"

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are moving through the Sermon on the Mount and last week we entered into what is a familiar prayer in Scripture - The Lord’s Prayer. Over the last several weeks, I’ve challenged you to strengthen your prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Brethren

Holy Is His Name (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Roy Newton on Dec 2, 2010

In a series on the Lord’s Prayer, this sermon is the first part of an examination of the meaning of the first petition ’May Your Name be kept Holy’, answering the question ’How do we keep God’s Name Holy?’

A PATTERN FOR PRAYER HOLY IS HIS NAME (PART 1) "It was in the year King Uzziah died that I saw the Lord. He was sitting on a lofty throne, and the train of his robe filled the Temple. Attending him were mighty seraphim, each having six wings. With two wings they covered their faces, with two they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Prayer Part 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 19, 2023

This message begins my look into the Lord's Prayer and the manner in which Jesus wants us to pray.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT THE LORD’S PRAYER PART 1 Matthew 6:9–15 “This, then, is how you should pray: “ ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11Give us today our daily bread. 12Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding A Life Of Fruitlessness And Frustration Through Prayer. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 26, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore the importance of prayer in the life of a believer, highlighting the consequences of neglecting this vital discipline.

As believers, we often find ourselves caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life. With numerous responsibilities and obligations competing for our attention, it's easy to neglect one of the most essential aspects of our spiritual lives: prayer. In this sermon, we'll explore the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5, Galatians 5:22-23

Don't Compromise Your Prayer Time Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 17, 2002

Part of a series on Daniel 1-6 called compromise. Sermon deals with prayerlessness.

[Note: This sermon was adapted from a chapter in John R. Rice’s book, Prayer: Asking and Receiving. I don’t agree with everything in the book, but I liked much of what he had to say in his chapter on prayerlessness.] Daniel 6 In this chapter we find one of the most famous Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer Part 6 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 30, 2024

This sermon looks at the concept of forgiveness in the Lord's Prayer

THE LORD’S PRAYER PART 6 SERMON ON THE MOUNT MATTHEW 6:12 FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS, AS WE ALSO HAVE FORGIVEN OUR DEBTORS. MATTHEW 6:14–15 FOR IF YOU FORGIVE MEN WHEN THEY SIN AGAINST YOU, YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER WILL ALSO FORGIVE YOU. 15BUT IF YOU DO NOT FORGIVE MEN THEIR SINS, YOUR FATHER WILL NOT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12, Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Small Things Matter To God

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 29, 2019

Have you ever felt your task was insignificant? Today we will talk about how small things matter to God!

Zechariah 4:10 – For who hath despised the day of small things… I. HONEYBEE’S What if all of a sudden there were no more honey-bees? A. It takes more than water, sunshine and soil to make the world green. It also takes pollination. 1. At least 30% of the world’s crops and 90% of all plants ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10, 1 Samuel 17:1-58, John 6:8-12, John 6:9, Proverbs 28:20, James 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

What Do You Think About Prayer?

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 27, 2004

This is a short "devotional" sermon about prayer based on Oswald Chambers’ May 27 devotion in "My Utmost for His Highest." Good for prayer meeting.

“WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT PRAYER?” 1 Thess. 5:17 INTRO – Oswald Chambers devotional for today, May 27 – “Thinking of Prayer as Jesus Taught.” I. Be sure that you have a correct concept about prayer. A. What is your mental concept about prayer? In other words, when you think of prayer, what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Learning How To Pray Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 26, 2009

Using the prayer that the Lord gave his disciples, we will seek God’s glory and our good.

Learning How to Pray Matthew 6:5-14 Rev. Brian Bill 4/26/90 Drama: “The Right Way to Pray” Is there just one way to pray? What kind of prayer are you most comfortable with? During hard times, people are hurting in many ways. In the midst of the mess our country is in, more and more people are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Wise Guys Finish First"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 11, 2013

Today we get to the topic of wisdom. And of all the topics he has discussed, wisdom could be the most important stimulus for spiritual growth. In other words if you plan to grow in the faith it will not happen if you do not first get wisdom.

Wise guys finish First” James 3:13-18 If you had the chance to ask for whatever you wanted, what would it be? The OT gives us the story of a man named Solomon. We find the record that Solomon showed his love for God by walking according to God’s law. God rewarded him by coming to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist