Sermons on Prayerfulness:

Prayer Keys - In Jesus' Name Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Aug 15, 2011

This most legally controversial prayer key is not an incantation giving our prayer more power. It is recognition that Jesus is our mediator (1 Timothy 2: 5), our advocate (1 John 2:1), and our High Priest (Hebrews 4:14-16).

Prayer Keys - In Jesus’ Name “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.” John 15:16 I started this list of prayer keys back in the 80 s. I doubt any ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Baptist

Good News About Prayer

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 1, 2013

Everything about Jesus and what he has done for us is a message of Good news. Jesus has brought us good news in our prayer lives because of what he had done on the cross.

*THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT PRAYER* MATTHEW 7:7 – 11 INTRODUCTION 1.) For several weeks we have been looking at the good news of a relationship with Jesus Christ. 2.) Some of the best news that ever came from the lips of our Saviour concerns our privilege that we have of entering ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Prayers For The Next Generation

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 9, 2011

VBS prayer service. Pray for children to: 1. know they are God’s creation (Psa 139:13-14). 2. know God cares for them (1 Pet 5:5-7). 3. trust in the cross of Christ (Eph 1:3-7). 4. follow Christ (Phil 2:5) 5. find the correct way to live (Jam 1:5)

Great Prayers for the Next Generation Psalm 139:13-14, 1 Peter 5:5-7, Eph 1:3-7, Phil 2:5, James 1:5 *We are here tonight to do one of the most important things we can ever do for Vacation Bible School: We are here to pray for VBS. 1. First: Pray for the children to know that they are God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

7 Elements To The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Aug 18, 2010

If God is all powerful, if God loves me and He knows all my needs, If God knows what I want even before I open my mouth, then why do I have to pray?

WHY SHOULD BELIEVERS PRAY? INTRODUCTION If God is all powerful, if God loves me and He knows all my needs, If God knows what I want even before I open my mouth, then why do I have to pray? MAN LOST DOMINION Dictionary: Power, authority, control, rule, management, regime Gen 1:26 Then God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pt. 6 The Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Steven Dobyns on Sep 19, 2013

pt. 6 of 7 on learning to pray. looking at people from the bible and how they connected to God through prayer. feel free to use any or all of this.

Learning to Pray Pt.6 The Lord’s Prayer Intro How many of you believe deodorant is important? How often do you use it? How many of you believe that changing your oil in your car is important? How often do you do it? How many believe it is important to have a clean house? How often do you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Jonathan Nelson on Dec 27, 2021

A look at the most popular prayer in the world and how the Believer can apply it to their lives.

Today, I want us to look at what is perhaps the most popular prayer in the Christian faith. We learn it at an early age and it is easy to remember. It can be prayed at almost any occasion. I have heard it prayed over meals, at weddings, at funerals, even in times of worry and fear. Ills: Flying for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:25-34, Romans 3:10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Gary Holt on Oct 26, 2019

he Lord’s prayer teaches us to stay close to Jesus: He is our life He is our security He is our mediator and Great high priest Yet we often consider prayer a chore, when it is really oxygen to our soul.

“The Lord’s prayer” Matthew 6:9-13 Floating in the river: About 6 or 7 years olds we lived in Washington State Our family was playing in the cutout on the river, apparently the river was taller than the barrier meant to keep people in and safe. My tube floated right over the barrier and I was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Scriptural Daily Morning Prayer Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 24, 2025

Isaiah 45:2 "I will go before you and will level the mountains I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron." Yes Lord, go before us now.

1. Heavenly Father, we rise this morning not with the weight of the world on our shoulders but with our hands lifted to you because you are the lifter of our heads, Psalm 3, the one who never sleeps nor slumbers, Psalm 121:4. The God of impossible things, we come to you with open hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:4, Psalm 91:1-2

You Gotta Be Honest And Prayerful

Contributed by Richard Horton on Sep 10, 2017

A look at how Matthew 18 teaches us to be honest about our sins and that we need to be prayerful

Introduction to sermon This morning we come to another very familiar passage. It’s only five verses long but wow! What five verses they are. If your brother sins (or sins against you) what are we to do? Do we take offence or do we build a bridge (show the kids talk lego). There is so much going on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Ed Gratton on Aug 12, 2018

Introduction to the series based on the Lord's Prayer

1 Teach us to Pray Week 1 Luke 11:2-4, Matthew 6: 9-13 We’re starting a series for the summer called, "Lord, teach us to pray," based on the model prayer of Jesus found in Matthew 6 and the shorter version of that, which is in Luke 11. And over the next couple of months, we’ll take a look at some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:2-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Desperate Prayer - Help, Lord!

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Sep 23, 2002

This simple but powerful prayer takes human need and places it in the hands of Almighty God.

“Help, Lord…" Psalm 12:1 1. A few weeks ago I wondered how many lives had ended with two words, “WHO cares?” 2. This morning I am wondering how many lives have been saved with two other words, “HELP, LORD?” 3. There is no more SIMPLE or INTENSE than this one! 4. Most of us have prayed this prayer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Was Born In A Prayer Meeting

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

Pentecost, the birth of the church, came while the disciples were gathered in a prayer meeting.

READ: Acts 1:12-14 The disciples returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, where they had just witnessed the most phenomenal event; right before their very eyes Jesus ascended into Heaven, to sit again at God the Father’s right hand in glory. But before He was taken up, He gave them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Real Prayer = Real Revival

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 5, 2008

If you could pray only one prayer what would you pray?

Real Prayer = Real Revival Text: Luke 18:1-8 If you could pray only one prayer what prayer would you pray? Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, 2 saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. 3 Now there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith, Fruit, And Answered Prayers Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 20, 2006

Jesus wants fruit. Faith and prayer are supplied to us through him for this purpose.

Mark 11 The final week of Jesus’ life begins with the triumphal entry into Jerusalem among cries of Hosana and blessing. This chapter begins on Sunday of that week and takes us through part of Tuesday as Jesus begins to force the hand of the religious leaders in Jerusalem. Jesus knows what will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Hinders Our Prayers?

Contributed by James Dunn on Sep 30, 2004

Dr. Jim Dunn relates 10 hindrances to effective prayer in the life of a christian.

What Hinders Our Prayers? Psalm 80:4 1. Failure to come clean with God … Psalm 66:18 Illust. In his book I Surrender, Patrick Morley writes that the church’s integrity problem is in the misconception "that we can add Christ to our lives, but not subtract sin. It is a change in belief without a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:4

Denomination: Baptist