Sermons on Prayer:

Overheard Prayers

Contributed by William Mouser on May 17, 2005

Passing through the darkened streets of Jerusalem toward Gethsemane, Jesus prays for his disciples, a prayer that only John records. Everything we know as the gospel flows from the answers to that prayer.

Sunday after Ascension Psalm 47, Ezekiel 39:21-29, 1 Peter 4:12-19, John 17:1-19 Overheard Prayers One of the more guilty pleasures one can encounter from time to time is to find oneself overhearing a conversation in which you are not a party. When I was a boy, this was a fairly easy thing to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Prayer For Enlightment

Contributed by Alexander John on May 19, 2005

paul praying for the ephesians that they may see the spiritual realities

Prayer for enlightenment Ephesians 1.15-23 Paul desired the Ephesian Christians to understand what great wealth they had in Christ. In the prison prayers of Paul Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Of Jehoshaphat

Contributed by Alexander John on May 19, 2005

how to pray when trouble comes

Prayer of Jehoshaphat 2 Chronicles 20.12 Jehoshaphat wants to do what God said What you will do during the crisis 1 Some cover up, some give up ,some deny they have a problem, some panic It is not the crisis destroy you .It is what we do or don’t do during the crisis. This is the time ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prayer Of A Child

Contributed by Ricky Perkins on Jun 3, 2005

Ask your Father for whatever you need and He will supply your need!

The Prayer of a Child Matthew 7: 7-11~ “Ask and it will be given you; seek and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Or what man is there of you, who if his son ask bread, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Prayer Is Verb

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 7, 2005

Prayer is needed for us to be all God wants

PRAYER IS A VERB. "I am responsible. Although I may not be able to prevent the worst from happening, I am responsible for my attitude toward the inevitable misfortunes that darken life. Bad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the quality of my life. I can choose to sit ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Misuse Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 4, 2004

How wrong motives and wrong attitude leads us to misuse prayer

THE MISUSE OF PRAYER Let me ask you a question: ‘Do you think it is possible to misuse prayer?’ I mean is it possible for us to pray in such a way that we are actually abusing the privilege which is ours through prayer? I think we misuse prayer far more often than we think or would like to think. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Prayer And Friendship

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004

God desires our company and wishes to have intimacy in our relationship with Him.

MANY OF US GREW UP WITH AND HAVE BECOME VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE MANY STORIES FROM AESOP’S FABLES. ONE SUCH FABLE IS ENTITLED “THE BEAR AND THE TRAVELERS.” IN THIS FABLE, IT IS SAID THAT TWO TRAVELERS WERE ON THE ROAD TOGETHER, WHEN A BEAR SUDDENLY APPEARED ON THE SCENE. BEFORE HE OBSERVED THEM, ONE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

Call To Prayer

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 15, 2004

There are two ways you can see the depth of someone’s spiritual life: look at their checkbook (how they spend their money); secondly, look at their prayer life (how much time do they spend in prayer).

CALL TO PRAYER “The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.”Ja. 5:16 Kenneth Boa “Spiritual growth is impossible apart from the practice of prayer.” Ministry is impossible apart from the practice of prayer. Lorne Sanny meant that when he said “Prayer is the ministry” There are two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Call To Prayer

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 20, 2004

“Do you know why I often ask Christians, “What’s the biggest thing you’ve asked God for this week?” I remind them that they are going to God, the Father, the Maker of the Universe, the One who holds the world in His hands. What did you ask for? Did you

CALL TO PRAY the perpetually present practice of prayer produces praise power and perspective contiueal crisis crying cannot create christcentered character or conduct “Do you know why I often ask Christians, “What’s the biggest thing you’ve asked God for this week?” I remind them that they are ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary's Prayer

Contributed by Richard White on Dec 8, 2003

Sometimes overlooked, Mary’s prayer is one of the most noble of Christian hymns.

Mary’s Prayer Luke 1:46-55 LK 1:46 And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me--holy is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Warfare Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 16, 2004

Prayer is the greatest weapon we have in the spiritual battles we fight

THE WARFARE OF PRAYER Ephesians 6:10-12, 18 In a small Kentucky town there were 2 churches and 1 whiskey distillery which was owned by the town atheist. Church members complained that the distillery gave the community a bad image so they unsuccessfully tried to shut it down. One Saturday night ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

The Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Jan 20, 2002

This prayer was addressed to the Father, but intended to be overheard.

This remarkable model prayer contains none of the things that take up so much room in our prayers. Boston newspaper reported on a prayer given by a noted clergyman: “one of the most eloquent prayers ever delivered to a Boston audience.” Lyndon Johnson’s press secretary, Bill Moyers, was ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Prayer?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 20, 2002

Prayer is a means to establish, deepen, and sustain our relationship with God.

In the book, Steps Toward Spiritual Growth, the story is told of a man who was opening an adult bookstore in a small town despite the objections of many people in the community. A group of Christians from a neighboring church decided to gather for an all-night prayer meeting to ask to somehow block ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 24, 2002

Learning the unlimited access to the Presence and Power of Almighty God.

The Prayer of Jabez 1 Chronicles. 4:9-10 Are you living the life God wants you to live or you just living life? God wants you to live a life of blessing. In the Old Testament we discover a man who moved beyond living a life of everyday blessing, to living a life of abundant blessing. His name is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 24, 2002

Prayer is our intimate communion with God.

The Power of Prayer Text: James 5:13-20. Today, we’ll learn how to properly use our tongue and that is to pray! When it comes to trials and difficult times, we often tend to throw in the towel before we throw up our prayers. Prayer is ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist