Sermons on Prayers Answered:

Power Of Prayer: Doers Of The Word Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 2, 2021

We think prayer is something we know about. But do we? It is probably best to not enter into this worship time assuming everyone has a firm grasp on what prayer is and how to do it.

I’ve Been thinking of the Power of Prayer this week. Then on Thursday evening, we had more than a hundred and fifty persons gather in Lake City in the Dr. Ronald McNair Park to say goodbye to an officer killed in the line of duty. It gave me new perspectives on the Power and need of Prayer. We ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power And Importance Of Intercessory Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025

God seeks ordinary people willing to pray and stand in the gap, using their faithfulness to bring hope, healing, and change to a broken world.

Some of the greatest moments in the Bible begin with God looking for a person. Not a celebrity. Not a committee. A person. A shepherd with a sling. A teenage girl with a “yes.” A fisherman with a net. Heaven leans over the balcony and asks, “Who will stand? Who will say yes? Who will carry My heart ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Topics: Intercession, God's Agents

Do We Have A Prayer? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 13, 2013

Prayer is powerful! It must be caught and taught to be effective!

1. The need to pray A mother and her children were taking a tour of New York City and were in awe of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The children were especially curious about the votive candles at the front of the cathedral, so the mother invited each of them to light one. She explained it was customary ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Importance Of Prayer In The Life Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jul 22, 2003

This is the 5th in a series of 8 sermons on discipleship. This one focuses on the importance of prayer in the disciple’s life.

Last week we continued our study on discipleship by looking at the importance of bible study in our lives. We talked about different ways in which we can get to know our bibles better through hearing the word taught, personal study, scripture memorization, and meditating upon the word of God. We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Methodist

Nurturing A Healthy Prayer Life

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Message explores importance of relationship, persisence, and expectation in our prayer lives.

Nurturing a Healthy Prayer Life Luke 11:1-13[1] 12-05-04 Intro[2] The frustration of unanswered prayer—have you ever experienced it? Have you ever felt like your prayers were getting no where? Have you ever felt like crying out to God the way David did in Psalm 89:46, “How long, O LORD? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Hannah's Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 4, 2021

This is from a series I preached on great prayers of the saints.

Title: “Hannah’s Prayer” Scripture: I Sam. 1:10-20 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 9-5-21 Intro: There are several women whose faith is honored in the Bible. We would do well to remember the lives they lived, the prayers they prayed, and the faith they exhibited. The same God that these ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

'twas The Prayer Before Christmas

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006

The prayer that changed the world.

LUKE 1:5-25 ‘TWAS THE PRAYER BEFORE CHRISTMAS In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Jabez, Part 2

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 25, 2001

What does it mean to ask that God "enlarge our territory"?

This morning, we continue our study of the prayer of Jabez, found in 1 Chronicles 4:10: "And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!" ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Our Month Of Prevailing Prayers

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 17, 2020

Welcome you with joy to our month of prevailing prayers. People of God, the need of the hour is powerful, persistent, passionate, prevailing prayer.

Welcome you with joy to our month of prevailing prayers. People of God, the need of the hour is powerful, persistent, passionate, prevailing prayer. The need is far greater than most of God's people realize. The good news is that prayer works. Whatever you are going through, whatever our nation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-2, Matthew 5:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Requirements For Revival: Prayer Series

Contributed by Rick Flowers on Jan 15, 2002

If our nation will ever turn back to God, it must begin with Christians first! In the busyness of our Christian service, we can so easily forget the Lord of the Work! I hope these messages will remind us of the importance of keeping our walk with God the

Pastor Rick Flowers First Baptist Church of Flushing (Second in a four-part series on Revival) "God’s Requirements For Genuine Revival: Prayer" 2 Chronicles 7:11-15 Review: Charles G. Finney defined Revival as: “Nothing else than a new beginning of obedience to God. Just as in the case of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Impacts Our Faith Series

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Nov 6, 2011

This message gives us understanding how our prayer life impacts our faith in God.

“Prayer Impacts our faith” Introduction: Happy New Year to all MMIM people! Today is the second day of the year and the 1st Sunday of the year. Everybody please raise your hands. Kindly inspect one another’s hands… are they complete? I mean, still have 10 fingers? I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your House A Lighthouse Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004

When our homes become prayer centers, they can become lighthouses to our communities.

Your House—A Lighthouse Phil 2:12-17 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: We have been exploring the theme of prayer for the better part of year now. In ten months we have looked at some basic principles of prayer, considered an example or ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6, Philippians 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On The Mount: Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011

Message from the Sermon on the Mount about the Lord's Prayer

Title: Purpose of Prayer Theme Text: Matthew 6 2000 years ago a man stood on a grassy hill and began to expound these words to the listeners. “After this manner therefore pray” or when you pray, pray this way. The question we must ask ourselves 2000 years later is does this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Church Of God

The Prayer Door Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 1, 2024

Spiritual direction when facing problems.

A. ASKING GOD’S HELP/DIRECTION WHEN FACING A DECISION 1. You must ask God to help you make the decision. “Ask and you will receive” (Matthew 7:7). 2. You must ask in Jesus’ name (through His personal intercession for you). “You can ask anything in My name and I will do it” (John 14:13, NLT). ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, John 14:13, 1 John 3:22

Denomination: Baptist

Through Prayer Pt 6 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 11, 2019

Misconceptions about prayer are common today so we need to have a proper understanding of the word - PRAY – P = Presence of God – R = Reminder of the race we are in – A = Awareness of the spiritual realm – Y = Yeshua in Hebrew means to rescue or deliver and is rooted in the name of Jesus.

Opening Video: The Mighty Influence of a Praying Mom: Rhonwyn Kendrick’s Story Series: Find Joy in The Journey Through Prayer Thesis: Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together because prayer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-18, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Isaiah 40:28-31, Romans 12:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational