Sermons on Prayers For Dead:

Caricature Or Reality (Pt 1) Series

Contributed by John Telgren on Jan 8, 2006

In order to pray, worship and serve God effectively, we need to understand who he is. This begins with an understanding that he is first of all holy. Only when we get a handle on his holiness can everything else fall into place.

Do you know what a caricature is? You see them all the time when you pick up a newspaper. You often have political cartoons where the details are not true life representations. Prominent features are often exaggerated and non-prominent features are diminished or eliminated altogether. If you go to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He’s A Chain Breaker!

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 7, 2018

God’s in the business of setting captives free. Throughout the Bible He's freeing prisoners. In Acts 12 we see God answer intense prayer to free Peter from Herod's clutches. He's a chain-breaker!

HE’S A CHAIN BREAKER! Acts 12:1-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An airline company was disturbed over a high percentage of accidents so they decided to eliminate human errors by building a completely computerized plane. 2. On its maiden voyage, the plane was filled with passengers. "Ladies and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If My People Pray Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 27, 2003

The cause and effect of fervent prayer.

Let’s start this morning by looking at Prayer in America. I pulled these statistics from the Barna Research Group. 4 out of 5 Americans believe that "prayer can change what happens in a person’s life." (1994) 9 ot of 10 adults agree "there is a god who watches over you and answers your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obedient To Death

Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 9, 2005

A Message for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

“OBEDIENT TO DEATH” INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE PERSECUTED CHURCH NOVEMBER 13, 2005 Intro: Today we are going to spend some time remembering the fact that across the world millions of Christians live in fear of arrest, torture and even death for following Christ. I want to show you a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

That Night Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Sep 12, 2007

We are in a time of spiritual darkness. We can not be silent. We need to make sure our King is not sleeping in our life. That night-the night of destruction-the King came for the deliverance of His people.

Esther 6:1-6 1 During that night the king could not sleep so he gave an order to bring the book of records, the chronicles, and they were read before the king. 2 It was found written what Mordecai had reported concerning Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs who were doorkeepers, that ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Psalmist's Psalm

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

THE PSALMIST'S PSALM

PSALM 23 THE PSALMIST'S PSALM Intro Hospital Chapel Ohio - Bible every year. - Psalm 23 1. DAVID SPEAKS WITH CERTAINTY – “The LORD is my shepherd” (a) His Revelation of the Almighty. “Jehovah is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Praying Through The Tabernacle

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 17, 2017

A worship outline to use the Tabernacle to stimulate prayers.

1 Song – Surround Us LORD Announcements/Welcome/Psalm 100 Overview of Outer Court – Entering the Presence of God 1) CURTAINS (HANGINGS): • The curtains were made of fine linen, which is symbolic of righteousness. Revelation 19:8 "And it was given to her to clothe herself in fine linen, bright ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Last Speech To The Apostles And Intercessory Prayer - Part 3 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 8, 2019

The Scottish Reformer John Knox had this prayer read to him daily during his last illness. But you would benefit by starting now to read it and meditate on it. What a treasury of truth it is!

Date: Thursday P.M.—The last week of His life Location: Jerusalem Title: Last Speech to the Apostles and Intercessory Prayer Scripture: John 17 We now come to what is known as the High-Priestly prayer of the Lord Jesus. In this prayer, He made intercession for His own. It is a picture of His ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Prayer For Himself (Part 1d)

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 2, 2010

A sermon examining Jesus' High Priestly Prayer.

JESUS’ HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER (Part 1d – Jesus’ Prayer For Himself) John 17:4-5 Throughout Jesus’ High Priestly prayer it is evident that His greatest desire was that His Father would be glorified. In verse 4 Jesus says “I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work which You have ...read more

Scripture: John 17:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Of Humanity

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 28, 2017

Jesus is the First Born from the dead; raised in a glorified body. Every human from Adam onward will also be raised from the dead. What will our bodies be like? What do the Scriptures say?

Colossians 1:15-23 (please open your Bibles as we read this passage) The entire gospel is based on the fact that Jesus was and is the one and only Son of God who was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, was crucified, buried and rose again from the dead for our salvation. And, last Sunday was a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23, Luke 16:19-31, 1 Thessalonians 4:14, 1 Corinthians 15:42-55, Matthew 10:28, Job 19:23-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

When God's People Pray

Contributed by Mark Mccool on Apr 21, 2003

We know we should pray. In fact, Jesus, in His Word even taught us "how" to pray. But what really happens "when" we pray? This is a faith builder and will encourage your desire to pray even more!

“WHEN GOD’S PEOPLE PRAY” Mark McCool TEXT: Matthew 6:6-13 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. 7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord, Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 29, 2005

Examines the necessity of adopting a lifelong learning attitude toward prayer, and being willing to allow Christ to be our teacher. Part 2 in series, "Learning to Pray."

“Lord, Teach Us to Pray” Prt. 2 of series, “Learning to Pray” David Flowers Wildwind Community Church January 30, 2005 NOTES ON THIS MESSAGE: This message, and all the other messages in this series, were based on Andrew Murray’s book, "With Christ in the School of Prayer." [Begin with video from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Free Methodist

Dealing With Boasting Power

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 2, 2005

If you don’t run, the enemy will be scared that you will fight back and he will run away.

I would like you to read this message with rapt attention and with full concentration. God has a purpose for making this bulletin come your way. No one goes to the market without having a specific thing in mind to buy or to sell. Allow the purpose for which God has made you see this message, be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Interceding For Intervention

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 15, 2007

This message makes a comparison of the backslidden condition of Israel of long ago, with that of present-day America,and makes a plea for seeking God for revival in our nation.

INTERCEDING FOR INTERVENTION Text: Isa.59: 16 & 19 Intro: Biblical scholars tell us that Isaiah 59 describes the moral degeneracy present during the reign of Manasseh, King of Judah. Along with the tremendous wickedness of Manasseh’s reign came many social injustices that resulted in a general ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Running On Empty

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 8, 2007

It is imperative for those in spiritual leadership to spend time in personal prayer.

RUNNING ON EMPTY TEXT: Amos 4:4; 5:4-6 Amos 4:4 -- "Come to Bethel, and transgress; at Gilgal multiply transgression; and bring your sacrifices every morning, and your tithes after three years:" Amos 5:4-6 -- "For thus saith the LORD unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live:" ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal