Sermons on Prayer Wisdom:

Learning How To Live Wisely Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 23, 2011

Wisdom Psalms give concrete examples of how God wants us to live our life. If you live a certain way then this and this will happen. If you live a different way then something else will happen instead. Wisdom Psalms explain the consequences.

Learning How To Live Wisely Psalm 119:1-8 You can listen to a full recording of this message at http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/responding-to-god-psalms/ Introduction to Reading As we continue our series of sermons which focus on the Psalms we are going to turn our attention to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Dialogue With God -- Prerequsites To Prayer 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018

Fourth in a series on prayer dealing with the prerequisites for prayer related to our walk

“Divine Dialogue” Pt 4 Prayer Factors related to our Walk I. PERSPECTIVE ON PRAYER -- What is prayer? II. PURPOSE OF PRAYER – Why Pray? III. PREREQUISITES FOR PRAYER – Who can pray? A. Factors related to the WORK and PERSON OF CHRIST B. Factors related to the WALK of Christians In the last ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 23, 2002

Paul declares, "The Jews stumble over the cross. And the Greeks think it is foolishness. But others see in it the power & wisdom of God." And there are still those 3 kinds of people in the world today.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX (This is an update and a revision of a message that I preached back in 1994.) ILL. There is a story about a little girl who proudly wore a shiny cross on a chain around her neck. One day she was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Expectation Shall Not Be Cut Short.

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 28, 2022

Don’t give up! Don’t lose hope! There’s hope in Jesus. Because he can do anything, “For I am the Lord, the God of all flesh; is there anything I cannot do?” (Jeremiah 32:27).

"He does great things, unsearchable and marvelous things without number" (Job 5:9). Do you desire a miracle? You can have it through Jesus Christ. He knows your name and your present situation and will give you the perfect solution to your problems. Don’t give up! Don’t lose hope! ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:9, Proverbs 23:18, Lamentations 3:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

8 Tests For Decision Making Nasb

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on May 18, 2022

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Scriptural test - Has God already spoken it about it in His Word? 2 Timothey 3: 16 All Scripture is [a]inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for [b]rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness Secrecy test - Would it bother me if everyone knew this was my choice? Proverbs 11:3 The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Vineyard

"When Prayer Is Not Working" Things To Check Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 18, 2005

Do you feel the heavens are brass and your prayers don’t get any higher than the ceiling? Here are some things that hinder our prayers. We need to check to see if they are causing us problems in getting answers.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 7, 2005 “When Prayer is Not Working--Some things to Check” Mark 11:22-26 INTRODUCTION: A father and his 10 year old son were looking at books one day at WalMart. His father said, “Here’s an interesting book,” ‘The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Prayer.’” The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

God Won't Answer Prayer

Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008

Prayers in order to be heard, must not be hindered by sin in our life

James 5:17-18  17 Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months.  18 And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit. Ok what sport ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Mary, Pentecost And Global Day Of Prayers

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 12, 2008

Mary, mother of Jesus is an example to us all in obedience, prayer and being filled with the Holy Spirit

Luke 1:26-38 Pentecost, Mother’s Day, 2008 Mary, Mother of Jesus Mother’s day, Pentecost, Global Day of Prayer Mary mother of Jesus - deified by the Catholics, ignored by the Protestants – both wrong And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-24

Denomination: *other

Prayer Changes Things And It Changes Me Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 23, 2022

1) Pray until God answers 2) Pray until God changes our prayer 3) Pray until God changes us (adapted from Bob Hostetler)

HoHum: C.S. Lewis: “I pray because I’m helpless. I pray because the need flows out of me all the time, waking and sleeping. It doesn’t change God. It changes me.” WBTU: Why do we find it so hard to keep praying for the same people, the same needs, the same things, day after day, without giving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-10, Luke 18:1-8, Luke 9:52-56, Luke 1:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Corrections And Rebukes

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 29, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you given corrections or rebuke? Good for you, you are wise person then. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that corrections and rebukes will make us better with the LORD as it's correctly administ

I. EXORDIUM: Are you given corrections or rebuke? Good for you, you are wise person then. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that corrections and rebukes will make us better with the LORD as it's correctly administered inside the church. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 9:7-9 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

If You Know Me Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Aug 16, 2023

The more we get to know Jesus, the more we understand about the Father, the Spirit, and ultimately the Kingdom of Heaven. Really knowing Jesus is really knowing life.

Hey guys, today we're going to talk about something super important - knowing Jesus. Not just knowing about Him, but really knowing Him, like you know your best friend. When we truly know Jesus, we understand more about God, the Holy Spirit, and the Kingdom of Heaven. So, let's dive in and see what ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Topics: Knowing Jesus, Jesus, Wisdom

Where Do You Go To Be Alone With God? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 5, 2014

Do you have somewhere that you can go and shut out the distractions and demands of everyday life just spend some quality time with God?

As always, the question: Where do you go to be alone with God? Do you have somewhere that you can go and shut out the distractions and demands of everyday life just spend some quality time with God? We are spending a year considering Powerful Prayers, or Powerful Pray ERS and there are many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is Not Wise And Understanding Among You? Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches about wisdom, but first he teaches about what wisdom is not and he gives a list of negative things that Christians must avoid.

INTRODUCTION #15 1. Open your bibles to James 3:13-16. 2. In this section of scripture James begins a discussion on the subject of wisdom by asking a question. 3. Let’s read the first part of James 3:13a, “Who is wise and understanding among you?” 4. In the second part of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Best Inheritance Any Parent Can Leave Is Godly Character Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

It has been said that children are a great comfort in your old age, and they also help you reach it faster! Wise parenting and grand parenting is when each generation passes the baton of Biblical values on to the next generation. It is my strong desire and hope that I will not drop the baton in my ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:22

Denomination: Baptist

Discern Friendships And Maintain A Respect For Those Who Are Close To You Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Discern Friendships and Maintain a Special Respect for Those Who Are Close to Your Family

We only have one chance to raise our children. I would hate to get to the end of it and have to say, “Boy, that strategy sure didn’t work very well.” It might be ok to try some new ideas out when it comes to decorating the house or golf, but when it comes to children we must not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:9-10

Denomination: Baptist