Sermons on Prayerful Living:

The 7 Prayers Of Matthew 8 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 18, 2006

Study on the miracles Jesus wants to do in our lives and in our world today, and how our prayers can make all the difference! Link included to formatted MS Word text and PowerPoint Presentation.

The 7 Prayers of Matthew 8 This series is called “The Gospel of Jesus”, and we are striving to keep Him the focus all the while…and our Lord makes that easy to accomplish all the time. In today’s text His ministry is in full swing as Jesus descends the mount He gave His great sermon upon and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Value God's Plans For Our Lives

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 4, 2023

We discover joy in trials. We ask God for wisdom.

future. Even to the end. 2. Stand the test God will provide the crown of life. Freely given to those who love the Lord. D. We face different kind of trials and testing in our lives. Unexpected troubles make an unwelcome visit. Health issues. Economic concerns. Worries. All these events ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Building A Prayer Life

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 19, 2019

This sermon is part of our Building God's House series. It is about our need to build a prayer life.

Building God’s House “Building a Prayer Life” Matthew 6:9-15 There was a little boy who was saying his prayers right before Christmas, and when he got to the end he yelled, “And give me a new bicycle.” When his father asked why he yelled, he said, “It’s because grandma is in the next room, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15, Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Foursquare

Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

But it also means taking seriously the call to be living billboards for the glory of God in our lives.

Your Kingdom Come Matthew 6:10 First Baptist Chenoa Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 2-23-19 Prince Mongo As Americans, because of our history, we don’t have must trust in kings or queens. In the Revolutionary period, we threw off the shackles of the Sovereign of England and forged our own destiny – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 9, 2014

Today we will be taking a look at "Give us this day our daily bread" what it looks like as it is worked out in our daily lives and how it integrates with "Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven".

Please continue standing as we read what is most commonly known as “The Lord’s Prayer” Matthew 6:9-13 (KJV) “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Nazarene

Prayer That Invites God’s Presence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 14, 2025

Prayer is not just a spiritual exercise—it is an invitation to the Almighty God to step into our lives and situations.

PRAYER THAT INVITES GOD’S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 5:16-18 Supporting Texts: Luke 18:1-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, 1 Kings 18:36-38, Acts 10:1-4 INTRODUCTION: Prayer is not just a spiritual exercise—it is an invitation to the Almighty God to step into our lives and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lord, Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 11, 2015

Prayer is the most powerful weapon for combat against our corrupt, secular world. We can't survive without prayer. The best way to honour God is to pay attention and be careful how we live our lives.

A priest, a minister and a guru were discussing the best positions for prayer while a telephone repairman worked nearby. "Kneeling is definitely the best way to pray," the priest said. "No," the minister said, "I get the best results standing with my hands outstretched to Heaven." "You're both ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Thy Kingdom Come... Really? Series

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Jun 24, 2024

This is part 2 of the sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer. Last month we covered the first line of the prayer - our heavenly holy Abba.

Matthew 6:10 ESV 10 Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Today is part 2 of the sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer. Last month we covered the first line of the prayer - our heavenly holy Abba. Series Review The focus of the series is to look at the Lord’s Prayer as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Empowering Our Activities With Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Prayer will not change the fact that you live in a fallen world where the news will be filled with sin and folly of man. You won’t be able to pray that away, but you can by prayer make sure you are not a part of the bad news.

Bernie May, the United States Division Director of Wycliffe Bible Translators, for many years tells of his conflict with other Christians in a major book publishing deal. Chet Bitterman was shot to death by a terrorist group in Columbia, because they wanted the Bible translation he was doing to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Live Everyday Fearlessly Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 24, 2021

We have 365 days in a calendar year. The phrase “do not be afraid” is written 365 times in the Bible. That's a daily reminder from God to live every day fearlessly.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 008 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus. Luke 1:30-31 LIVE EVERYDAY FEARLESSLY We have 365 days in a calendar ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-31, Isaiah 41:10-13, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Charismatic

What Is Dangerous Prayer? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

Dangerous prayers ask God to bless us by first breaking us.

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Is Where We Live

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Nov 25, 2017

When it comes to the things of this world, God is not interested in how successful we are. Success can be measured. When it comes to the things of this world, God wants nothing less than complete, total and unquestioned victory for us.

I don’t have any notes tonight because I’m going to read a little bit. There are many in the Body of Christ who, when they pray and nothing happens, they say to themselves “I just want to see a little success. I want to see something positive happen.” That is not what God is after. God is not ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Misconceptions About Prayer Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 17, 2020

I hope that you can see that if some of those things we just talked about are true, prayer becomes something that we may not want to do.

MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT PRAYER MATTHEW 6:7-8 #Matt6Prayer INTRODUCTION READ MATTHEW 6:7-8 (ESV) [READ TOGETHER ALOUD] “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Isn't For Sissies Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

Prayer matters. Real prayer is worth whatever effort it takes to make it the source of power in our lives. In our text, John reveals the secret of effective praying. Note the three keys that can unlock prayer’s power for you.

Prayer Isn’t for Sissies! 1 John 5:14-15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Prayer isn’t for sissies! A lot of people think otherwise, perhaps some in this room Some think it is a cop-out. They say, “praying is an attempt to find an easy way out. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part I: Fervent Prayer Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Aug 30, 2004

If we want to make a difference in the natural realm of our living, we have to start with the spiritual first. “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power [not natural power, but divine power] to d

“The Weapons of Spiritual Warfare Pt I: Fervent Prayer” Doing warfare in a world we cannot see… Most of you have a cel phone… How does a cellular phone know there was a call coming in? It receives a message from the presence of radio waves, which are transmitted through the air invisibly. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God