Sermons on Prayer:

Together In Prayer Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on May 19, 2008

A clear outline introducing the power of united prayer to truly change the "unchangeable". Part 2 is in full text form

UNITED IN PRAYER Pastor Eric J. Hanson May 4, 2008 Biblical Basis 1. Acts 1:14 reveals that the Church was birthed in a continuing prayer meeting. a. They knew that they didn’t know what was what. b. They prayed until the breakthrough came. 2. Acts 4:29-31 reveals that they prayed once more and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Broken Prayer Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008

What does the prayer of corporate confession look like?

Three theologians were having a deep theological discussion while they were walking down the street one day. They were talking about prayer. More specifically, they were talking about the most effective positions of prayer. The discussion got pretty intense so they actually stopped there on the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

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

Perseverance And Prayer

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 10, 2002

God values perseverance very highly. Why?

You and I live in an era of unprecedented speed. Technologically, the pace of change is almost beyond comprehension. A rule of thumb called "Moore’s Law" states that the speed of computer chips doubles every 18-24 months. My first PC, which I purchased in 1985 to write papers for seminary, was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:22

Denomination: Baptist

Seaweed Prayers Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 11, 2002

God desires to help us in all situations, even when we blow it, if we will only draw near to Him.

First Baptist Church Jonah 1:17-2:10 Seaweed Prayers July 14, 2002 Have you ever watched a season finale knowing the program is going to end on a cliffhanger? Do you remember all the hoopla over "Who shot J.R.?" If you were a Dallas fan, you remember the long wait to know what happened next. I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lords Prayer

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Jul 16, 2007

The directions given by the Lord Jesus about how we are to pray. Looking at the format of Jesus prayer and seeing how we can use it to more effectively pray to the Father.

The Lord’s Prayer What follows is most often called the Lord’s Prayer although in some circles of Christianity it may be known as The Our Father. Luke 11:2 He said to them, "When you pray, say: " `Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. (3) Give us each day our daily bread. (4) Forgive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

The School Of Prayer

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 17, 2007

Would you like to learn how to pray effective, powerful prayers? Let’s go to Jesus and say, "Lord, teach us to pray!"

THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER CHILDREN’S PRAYERS: Dear God: I bet it is very hard for You to love all of everybody in the whole world. There are only four people in our family and I have a hard time loving all of them. Dear God: I didn’t think orange went with purple until I saw the sunset You made on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: *other

A Call To Prayer

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 17, 2007

A sermon on Psalm 100, a call to praise God

A Call to Praise Psa. 100 INTRO.: This Psalm is a processional psalm; one used by the Hebrews as they walked in procession into the temple. It is a call to praise God. It called the people into the Presence of God with words of praise. It is a call to praise God today as well. It speaks to us. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Discipline Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007

describes the disciple’s discipline of prayer.

, The Discipline of Prayer At the end of Matthew chapter 28, one of the last things Jesus told His disciples before going to be with His Father, was to go and make disciples. That is one of the primary responsibilities Jesus has given us. We are to be disciple makers. Now, before we can make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 23, 2007

A sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentcost A sermon about prayer

9th Sunday after Pentecost July 29 Proper 12 Lectionary 17 Sermon Luke 11:1-13 "The Lord’s Prayer" "He was praying in a certain place, and when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples." And he said to them, "When you pray, say: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Secrets To Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jul 23, 2007

A sermon on prayer originally preached August 8 & 9, 1998 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Garner, Iowa. Some material from Rev. Clyde Kieschnick.

Pentecost 9C/Proper 12 Luke 11:1-13 “The Secret(s) to Prayer” Assistance from: Rev. Clyde Kieschnick It never fails-you see someone doing something you’d like to be able to do-or something you’d like to be able to do better on your own. So you ask what the secret to their success is. For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 24, 2007

The five implications of "The Lord’s Prayer" in our lives

OR 29-07-07 Our Father in heaven Lk 11:1-13 Story: A young police officer was taking his final exam for the police academy And he read the following question in the exam paper: “You are on patrol in the outer city when an explosion occurs in a gas main in a nearby street. On investigation you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Passionate Prayer

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 25, 2007

This is a sermon about praying: Our motives and our hearts. Audio will be at www.sermonlist.com

*** This sermon begins with a short skit on prayer. If you do not want to use it, scroll down to where the sermon begins and you can use it without the skit. Melody is a lady who is praying. The pastor is the voice of God. Melody is standing at the pulpit, with her head bowed as she is ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3

Denomination: *other

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Mark Bauer on Aug 1, 2007

God does answer prayer if we ask, seek, knock.

The Power of Prayer There is a priest in Dublin, Ireland named Father Foster He tells about the day he parked his car on a rather steep slope close to his church. His little terrier was lying on the back seat and could not be seen by anyone outside the vehicle. Father Foster got out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Jonah's Prayer Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 17, 2007

Jonah turned to God in a desperate hour and found his salvation through faith, repentance, obedience.

Jonah’s Prayer Jonah 2:1-10 INTRO.: There are many different postures and techniques for prayer. When times are good and we pray for the sake of praying, then how and where may be something to discuss, . We may argue about whether to kneel or stand, bow our heads or hold our arms up, etc. but when ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ