Sermons on Prayer Today:

"are Your Prayers In The Dead-Letter Department?" Updated Version

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 20, 2022

A sermon about persistent prayer and the justice of God.

“Are Your Prayers in the Dead-Letter Department?” Luke 18:1-8 Have you ever heard about the Postal Service’s “Dead Letter Department?” That’s the place where mail goes when it’s not clearly addressed or doesn’t have enough postage and the sender’s identity can’t be figured out. There the letter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

The Will Of God

Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 2, 2022

As Paul writes to the Thessalonians, he tells them in no uncertain terms exactly how the Lord intends for every child of God to live his life, “for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

1 Thessalonians 5:14-18 The Will of God October 2, 2022 As Paul writes to the Thessalonians, he tells them in no uncertain terms exactly how the Lord intends for every child of God to live his life, “for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” I. The Patient - Be Patient Toward All Men ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Epaphras' Wrestling Ministry

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 5, 2022

We usually think of prayer as peaceful, but Paul described Epaphras as “wrestling” in Col. 4:12 with the word “agonize.” The same word is translated as "STRIVE" in an Olympic event and as "FIGHT the good fight of faith!" Join the wrestling match!

EPAPHRAS' WRESTLING MINISTRY Col. 4:12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Bonehead Bandits 1. Two teenagers robbed the Grandon City, Kansas public library. They raced up to the counter with an empty pillow case. “Put it in,” they demanded of the clerk. “Put what in?” “The money. Put it in and nobody’ll ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Taking Time

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

Looking for solitude was a significant need for Jesus. We need to foster the control of investing energy alone with God. Spending time alone with God is necessary.

Looking for solitude was a significant need for Jesus (Matthew 14:13). He made room in his bustling timetable to be separated from everyone else and be with the Father. Investing energy with God in petition and prayer supports an imperative relationship and prepares us to address life's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Asking, Seeking, Knocking

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 19, 2022

We have quit asking, we have quit seeking, and we have not knocked for so long that we have forgotten where the knocker is!

We have quit asking, we have quit seeking, and we have not knocked for so long that we have forgotten where the knocker is! What do I mean by that sentence? Well, when is the last time we actually talked to God the Father, petitioning him due to some circumstantial issue that might involve either ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do I Have To Pay Someone To Teach Me How To Pray?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 22, 2022

Why would anyone need to pay to learn how to pray when it is clear that the Lord told us how in the Bible?

I recently read an article where someone was charging people nearly $1500.00 to attend a seminar on how to learn to pray. Let us look at Luke 11:1-13. 1. And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All, For The One (2006)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 23, 2022

Their effectiveness as Jesus' disciples would not happen by default. They would always have to work at it and pray about it.

ALL, FOR THE ONE Text: Mark 9:38-50 “One of the highlights of the college freshman biology class was the monthly feeding of a caged rattlesnake kept in the laboratory. One time, the entire class gathered around the cage and, in complete silence, watched as the feeding took place. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: United Methodist

The Punishing Rod Part 3 Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 28, 2022

Here Habakkuk’s prayer is like a psalm in which he is asking for God to remember mercy in his wrath as he revives his works

Here Habakkuk’s prayer is like a psalm in which he is asking for God to remember mercy in his wrath as he revives his works. Habakkuk offers praise for the past deliverances of God when he brought salvation to his people and the wicked received judgment. Habakkuk gives his profession of faith. He ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pleading For God's Mercy Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Oct 30, 2022

What is the only basis for your prayer for mercy? When you’ve been emptied of all pride, when you’ve given up trying to earn the LORD’s favour or to fix your life, then your only hope really is this: God has made you his own in Jesus Christ.

In our text Isaiah is praying. Praying is a normal thing for us, but let’s appreciate what the prophet is doing here. In this book of prophecy, there’s all kinds of different styles of writing. In Isaiah there are speeches, parables, lamentations, hymns of praise, predictions of the future, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Yet, I Will Rejoice! Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

The best songs are born out of a journey. And that is what we are going to study this morning.

Yet, I Will Rejoice Habakkuk 3:1-19 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams First Baptist Chenoa 06-02-19 The Heart of Worship If you had of visited Soul Survivor Church in England, you would have been impressed. England is a very secular nation but this church had exploded in size and several artists were ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Like Elijah - James 5:17-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 6, 2020

Learn the key to answered prayer

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. James 5:12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your “Yes” be yes, and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Listening To Jesus

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Jun 11, 2021

want to show you, from this text, what can happen in the lives of Christians who get too busy, even doing the Lord’s work, to stop and spend time at feet of Jesus.

Listening to Jesus (Luke 10: 38-42) Introduction: In our text, Jesus was visiting His good friends Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. Martha was busy preparing for their guest. Mary was just sitting at the feet of Jesus listening to Him teach. Which one was doing the most important thing? (See v 42) I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Fingers Of Prayer Psalms 16:8 (Kjv) I Have Set The Lord Series

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 14, 2017

If we have received Christ as our personal Savior then we know that He will never leave us nor forsake us. The Psalmist tells us if we have Make Jesus Lord of our life that He is at our right hand. Being there He hears every prayer.

MINUTE SERMON! Five Fingers of Prayer Psalms 16:8 (KJV) I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (KJV) Pray without ceasing. If we have received Christ as our personal Savior then we know that He will never leave us nor ...read more

Practica La Oración

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 18, 2022

Practica la Oración

Practica la Oración   Sagrada Escritura Lucas 11:1-13   Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, ¿Dónde oramos? ¿Cómo oramos? ¿Cuándo oramos? ¿Qué oramos? ¿Por qué oramos? Estas son las preguntas que cada uno de nosotros nos ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Other

Magsanay Ng Panalangin

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 18, 2022

Magsanay ng Panalangin

Magsanay ng Panalangin   Banal na Kasulatan Lucas 11:1-13   Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid, Saan tayo nagdarasal? Paano tayo nagdarasal? Kailan tayo nagdarasal? Ano ang ipinagdarasal natin? Bakit tayo nagdadasal? Ito ang mga tanong ng bawat isa sa atin sa isang punto o iba pa sa ating ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Other