Sermons on Prayers Of Jesus:

Prayer Power Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2006

This sermon contains some observations about effective prayer and a discussion of healing prayer.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who went and made a sales presentation to the leadership of a church. 1. When the presentation was over, one of the men in leadership when into the auditorium, knelt down and after a minute of silent prayer, returned and announced in a solemn tone, “The ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by David Scudder on May 3, 2009

Bible believing churches in America continue to experience apparent weakness. For example, believers are struggling with discouragement and depression almost as much as those outside of the average church. I believe that our text today shows us that praye

Purpose: To show how prayer can empower believers. Aim: I want believers look to prayer as the solution to discouragement. INTRODUCTION: Bible believing churches in America continue to experience apparent weakness. For example, believers are struggling with discouragement and depression almost as ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2022

Using the Prayer of Jabez as a means of drawing closer to God

Drawing Closer to God The Prayer of Jabez 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 For the past few weeks we’ve been looking at the Lord’s Prayer as a prayer to help us move closer to God and experience His grace and power. As I’ve said, most of us struggle with experiencing that power and presence of God. So, It’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For Missions

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Nov 28, 2005

What can we do for ourselves, others in our church, and those who are serving the Lord overseas on Missions? One thing for certain is we can PRAY. This sermon teaches us specifically what we can pray .

A Prayer for Missions Colossians 4:2-6 Intro.: A. This year’s Penny Crusade (our annual Mission focus and appeal) theme was about taking a Cruise and visiting the places where AC ministries are working through World Missions. We boarded the US Sonship for our cruise. We have visited some ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Adventist

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 1, 2013

In the early church, their first response was to go to God in prayer. Is it also ours?

The Power of Prayer Acts 12:1-19 Introduction Set up church expanding – miracles and healings continuing ... It is important that we understand the importance of praying then and now The church would have never survived had others not been praying -- I think we can say if people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 8, 2001

Jabez prayed a model prayer that God would bless him, increase his territory, place his hand upon him and keep him from evil.

“Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, ‘Because I bore him in pain.’ 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 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Pleasure Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

The pleasure of prayer is that by means of it we become more Christlike, for in prayer we develop the spirit and perspective of Christ.

One of life's greatest pleasures is the pleasure of answered prayer. But the pleasure of one can be the pain of another. Dick Van Dyke tells some funny stories about children and answers to prayer. Five year old Mark gave a loud whistle in the middle of the pastors sermon. His grandmother ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:8

Excited By Prayer

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008

Before-prayer preparation, prayer, after-prayer action

Excited by prayer (1 Chronicles 29:10-20) Brunel Runnymede CU, 18/2/04 Introduction • Why be excited? Psalm 100. Because God who has every right to hate us, loves us. • Gym- jogging with pastor; warm-up, exercise, warm-down; consequences of not going consistently/not doing warm-up; results take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Faith

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

The Prayer Of Faith

1 Kings 18 v 41 - 46 James 5:16-18 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. 17 Elias was a man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Holiness

The Church In Prayer

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 4, 2006

To challenge every church member to understand the importance of prayer of the church.

PP0621 DATE THE CHURCH IN PRAYER! Acts 12:1-17 Ac 12:1 Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. 2 And he killed James the brother of John with the sword. 3 And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Power Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 27, 2021

James has mentioned prayer several times in his letter. In chapter 5, James focuses on prayer's power and place in the life of a Christian, especially as it relates to our need for healing.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a five year old boy who told his daddy that he’d like to have a baby brother and that he was willing to do whatever he could to help bring that about. 1. The boy’s father paused for a moment and then replied, “I’ll tell you what, if you pray every day for two ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prayer Of Encouragement

Contributed by Brian Fullerton on Oct 18, 2000

INTRO: In Ephesians 6:10-20 , Paul closes out his letter to the Ephesians with the topic of spiritual warfare.

INTRO: In Ephesians 6:10-20 , Paul closes out his letter to the Ephesians with the topic of spiritual warfare. As Paul was writing this letter he was under house arrest in Rome - a P.O.W. of the spiritual warfare raging in the world. Paul probably had a guard close at hand to use as a model for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Breakthrough Prayer

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 7, 2019

Hannah knew how to hear from God. Let us evaluate the steps to receiving breakthrough in our prayers.

Note: A resource I used was Breakthrough Prayer by Jim Cymbala. Title: Breakthrough Prayer Theme: Show how to Breakthrough Prayer Text: 1 Samuel 1 Introduction Hannah was one of two wives of Elkanah. There was Peninnah and Hannah. Hannah was the favored wife of Elkanah. Yet she was barren. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Prayer Is Power

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Prayer is powerful

PRAYER Illus: The year was 1820 and Peter Richley was a grateful man. He had survived one of the strangest and most harrowing events known to mankind. The ship which he had been traveling on sank. He was rescued. By some strange twist of circumstance, however, this ship sank. He was rescued ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perseverance And Prayer

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 10, 2002

God values perseverance very highly. Why?

You and I live in an era of unprecedented speed. Technologically, the pace of change is almost beyond comprehension. A rule of thumb called "Moore’s Law" states that the speed of computer chips doubles every 18-24 months. My first PC, which I purchased in 1985 to write papers for seminary, was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:22

Denomination: Baptist