Sermons on Prayerful Living:

The Impossible Prayer

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 27, 2004

To make us believe that God is still working in our lives today. That we cannot place the Lord in a box and give him commands.

THE IMPOSSIBLE PRAYER FOCUS: THE ACCOUNT OF THE ARREST OF PETER AND HIS DELIVERANCE BY THE HAND OF GOD. FUNCTION: TO PROMOTE A STRONGER FAITH IN THE WEAK PRAYERS OF CHRISTIANS. TEXT: ACTS 12:1-17 INTRODUCTION Eddie from the Brown Trail Church of Christ in Bedford, Texas pulled me aside ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Powerful Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2025

The sermon emphasizes honest confession, community prayer, and faithful living as the pathway to experiencing God’s healing power and transformative presence together.

Friends, I’m so glad you’re here. I don’t know what kind of week you’ve had—messy or marvelous, hurried or hopeful—but I do know this: God meets us where we are and loves us too much to leave us there. He meets us in living rooms and hospital rooms, in traffic and in tears, in quiet corners and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Topics: Prayer, Effectiveness, Importance

How To Pray Inappropriate Prayers Without Really Trying!

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 5, 2004

This message explores ways that we as believers sometimes approach God in an inappropriate manner in our prayer lives. Issues dealt with: Praying for the ears of men, praying for length,praying in pride, and praying to manipulate God to do our will rather

How to Pray Wrong Prayers without Really Meaning to Do So! Matthew 6:6-10 1. PRAYERS MEANT FOR THE EARS OF MEN ARE INAPPROPRIATE PRAYERS! Jesus warned against praying in the streets, etc. so that others could see you praying and hear your prayers. His warning was that we are not to put on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-11, Luke 18:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Of Prayer Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 8, 2005

Prayer serves many purposes in our lives. The best purpose may be that prayer changes our focus, but prayer also changes our actions

The Purpose of Prayer 02/06/05 Intro: We are in week 2 of a 3 week series on prayer. Last week we looked at the priority of prayer and the need for a focus and worship of Christ as we approach him in prayer. I issued you a challenge of spending 15 minutes each morning focusing your mind and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Tools For Living: Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006

Tools for Living - Salvation, The Word and Prayer

Tools for Living Open with a recap Toolboxes contain items that are both essential and items that are useful. Essential Salvation – No Tool – we don’t really do anything but accept it. Rom 6:23 - 23For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in[a] Christ Jesus our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One Extraordinary Prayer Series

Contributed by Geoff Surratt on Nov 4, 2009

The Extraordinary Prayer: "Lord, let us live such extraordinary lives that they can only be explained by the power of God."

Let’s start with a trivia contest. This is only for old people like me. How many of you remember something specific about the summer of 1969? Raise your hand...something about the summer of 1969. It’s funny. For the old people, they’re doing a couple of things. One...they’re saying, "I don’t want ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025

The sermon calls us to sincere generosity, prayer, and forgiveness, rooted in God’s love, seeking His approval over others, and living as beloved children.

Some of us arrived today with hearts that feel hurried, hands that feel heavy, and hopes that feel thin. The week may have been loud, and your soul may feel a little quieted by weariness. If that’s you, you’re in good company. Jesus meets people like us—people with a pair of tired eyes and a prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-15

Topics: Forgiveness, Prayer

Examples Of Kingdom Living

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 22, 2011

Gentleness, prayer, working through conflict and rejoicing are a few of the ways to live as citizens of God's kingdom.

Examples of Kingdom Living Phil 4:1-7 Feb 20, 2011 Intro: (Brian McLauren, “Jesus and the Kingdom”, video V00248, http://www.theworkofthepeople.com/index.php?ct=store.details&pid=V00248) Living as citizens of the Kingdom of God really is a different way of living from that of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7, Philippians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret To Victorious Living

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 31, 2011

If we want to get to where we need to be spiritually we need to have the right mode of transportation.

The Secret to Victorious Living Text: Acts 1:4-8; Acts 1:14; Acts 2:1-4, 47. Introduction 1. Illustration: In his book "Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life", Charles Swindoll tells a story about the 19th Century agnostic Thomas Huxley (some of you might know that it was Huxley who promoted ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

Can These Bones Live?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 17, 2014

In looking at Ezekiel 37 we find four elements necessary for lifeless dry bones to live.

Can These Bones Live? Ezekiel 37:1-14 God spoke to the Prophet Ezekiel, whose name means "God strengthens me", through dreams and visions. In the record of his 22 year ministry, we find at least six separate visions that Ezekiel received from the Lord. Perhaps his most recognized vision, one that ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Life That Matters

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 18, 2024

We all want to make an impact in this world. We will look at the life of Solomon.

Living a life that matters Ecclesiastes1:1-11 + selected Scriptures Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us. Please turn to Ecclesiastes 1:2-11 I hope the title of the message caught your attention. Living a life that matters! I am sure in some way that this is our prayer. The ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Prayer Under Fire PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024

This sermon explores Daniel's example of perseverance in prayer, power of consecration, and persistence under pressure, encouraging us to apply these lessons in our lives.

Good morning, church family! It's such a joy to gather together in this sacred space, united by our shared love for God and our desire to become more like Christ. There is a certain kind of warmth that comes from being in the company of fellow believers, isn't there? A warmth that is as comforting ...read more

Topics: Prayer, Consecration

Practicing Prayer

Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 7, 2010

We are too content to live in the realm of the natural instead of the supernatural. My message today is only for those who long to see God do greater things.

Purpose: To explain the right reasons to pray. Aim: I want the listener to pursue a deeper prayer life. INTRODUCTION: My message today is only for those who long to see God do greater things. My message today is only for those who are tired of the lukewarmness that we so often feel in our own ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the importance, power, and benefits of prayer, emphasizing that it is more than just asking for things, but a heartfelt dialogue with our Creator that can transform our lives and situations.

Good morning, Church family. Today we dive into a crucial conversation that has the power to transform our lives. Our topic is drawn from a poignant verse in Matthew 26:41, where Jesus instructs his disciples, "Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:41

Topics: Appreciation

Paul's Prayer List

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005

What Paul prayed would happen in the lives of the Ephesians and what God want to happen in our lives today.

"Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in the prayers; that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist