Sermons on Prayers For Parents:

Turning Your Pain Into Gain

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Apr 10, 2001

The Prayer of Jabez gives us insight into how we don’t have to hang onto the past but press forward into the future.

Turning Your Pain into Gain Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs April 22, 2001 The top selling Christian book recently is “The Prayer of Jabez”. How many of you have read the book? It is written from the perspective of an obscure prayer found in 1 Chronicles 4. Everything written in ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Still Speaks Today

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 22, 2008

Prayer is as much about listening as it is about talking to God. This message encourges members of the congregation to participate in small prayer groups.

God Still Speaks Today I Samuel 3:1-10 In First Samuel we find the people of Israel have gone back to their old ways of being indifferent toward their Creator. Their leader at the time was the high priest, Eli, an old man whose eyesight has begun to go bad. Unless something changes Eli will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Forsaking Foibles That Fracture Families Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Feb 1, 2018

How to avoid creating the environment that produces sibling rivalries, bitter jealousy and self ambition in families.

Fixing Family Feuds Forsaking Foibles that Fracture Families Genesis 37:1-11 This morning we begin a new series on the life of Joseph, which I've entitled, Fixing Family Feuds. The Title is actually inadequate—yes a family feud was fixed, but an incredibly gracious God and an incredibly faithful ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

What Does God Say When People Pray? (Part 1)

Contributed by James Wilson on Mar 2, 2001

How Does God Respond to Our Prayers?

What Does God Say When People Pray? (Part 1) I Kings 18:21 In I Kings 18, we encounter a group of the children of Israel who drifted away from a vital relationship with God. Their relationship was, well-- convenient, but it wasn’t genuine. While they were in the wilderness, they depended upon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21

Denomination: Baptist

La Prière D'ezéchias Pour La Guérison

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 30, 2006

Introduction. Ezéchias a été considéré comme un bon roi. Dans la partie postérieure de sa vie, il est tombé malade et était près de la mort. Le prophète Esaïe est venu prononcer que sa maladie était à la mort. Ceci a mené Ezéchias à parler en faveur pen

LA PRIÈRE D’EZÉCHIAS POUR LA GUÉRISON Texte : 2 rois 20 : 1-11 Introduction. Ezéchias a été considéré comme un bon roi. Dans la partie postérieure de sa vie, il est tombé malade et était près de la mort. Le prophète Esaïe est venu prononcer que sa maladie était à la mort. Ceci a mené Ezéchias à ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is God Really Listening? Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 17, 2007

Dealing with the temptation to doubt God is listening, that prayer is ineffective

Review Series: Temptation to— Compare ourselves with others Ignore our spiritual roles To believe the God does not care—doubt To be important—at the center of attention To ignore our marriage vows To be discontented with God’s provision And Today—to doubt that God is listening to our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

We Must Pray Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

We must pray as we try to change the world around us!

Introduction: Sponge Bob Square Pants movie clip Alright, I admit, I probably should have used a movie clip from Saving Private Ryan or Braveheart in order to talk about being men, but I didn’t have either of those, so Sponge Bob will have to do. Besides, the line that is repeated over and over ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 30, 2002

It’s the application that counts. Yes Jesus is one with the Father, but now that we are in Christ we should be like him in our WORDS AND WORKS. This is what authenticates our prayers "in Jesus name."

We have a saying around our house that we use whenever one of the kids are acting like their parents; “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” Of course one of our children likes to point out that “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree unless the tree is at the top of a hill.” Our kids are ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Heals A Blind Man Lesson 20 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 27, 2017

Neither this man nor his parents, sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him”.

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 9 1. Where did the action take place? Temple entrance. “As Jesus passed by” (9:1). a. Blind could not enter Temple. b. Normally begged. 2. What was the background? Crisis. “They (the Jews) took up stones to cast at him” (8:59). Aorist active subjunctive, i.e., some ...read more

Scripture: John 9:3

Denomination: Baptist

How Prayer Can Change Your Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 20, 2001

This sermon will show you how prayer can change your life

PRAYER CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE Power Though Prayer - Part 1 Luke 11 Pastor Jeff Seaman John 15. We’re beginning a new series today. If I told you that you were going to have the opportunity to talk with Jesus Christ for fifteen minutes this afternoon and you could make one request of Him, what ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer - Seven Things We Need To Know

Contributed by James Groce on Dec 14, 2001

These seven things will enhance your prayer life!

I. First, learn three things about prayer’s functions: Ezekiel 22:30-31 30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. 31 Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

4 P's - Prayer, Praise, Preaching, Participation Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 5, 2001

The 4 P’s to the presence and power of God are to be balanced against the cross. When we keep them in proper balance they produce a Spiritually Balanced Life. This spiritually balanced life then creates wholeness within the life of the individual.

Series: The 4 P’s to the presence and the power of God: Introduction: Over the next several weeks we are going to focus on Bible centered spirituality. In our society today we have many seekers searching for true spirituality for their lives. They will tell you that they are looking for meaning ...read more

Scripture: James 1:4, Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Prayer Is "Heightened Awareness” Of God's Constant Presence.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Oct 12, 2001

Year C. Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost Luke 18: 1-8 October 21, 2001 Heavenly Father empower each of us, to learn the discipline, of consistently turning our attention to You and your eternal dimension and outlook. Amen.

Year C. Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost Luke 18: 1-8 October 21, 2001 Heavenly Father empower each of us, to learn the discipline, of consistently turning our attention to You and your eternal dimension and outlook. Amen. Title: “Prayer is “heightened awareness” of God’s constant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Experience The Power Of Prayer: Part 1

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

Getting the most out of prayer! Part 1: Our misconceptions

Luke 11:1 1 Once when Jesus had been out praying, one of his disciples came to him as he finished and said, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." Matthew 6:9-13 9 Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored. 10 May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be ...read more

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

Denomination: Holiness

How To Experience The Power Of Prayer: Part 2

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

Requirements of Prayer.

1 Once when Jesus had been out praying, one of his disciples came to him as he finished and said, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." Matthew 6:9-13 9 Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored. 10 May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done here ...read more

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

Denomination: Holiness