Sermons on Prayers That Bring Result:

Breaking Out Of Our Prayer Rut Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A look at ways to pray in which we will get out of our boring routine and touch God.

Breaking Out of Our Prayer Rut Psalm 13:1-6 Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Immediately they ran toward the nearest fence. The storming bull ran after them in hot pursuit, and they realized that they were not going to make it. Terrified, one man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Receive An Answer To Your Prayers

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 30, 2007

HOW TO RECEIVE AN ANSWER TO YOUR PRAYERS? This is the question asked by people all over the world. Here are three simple yet powerful steps to receive an answer to our prayers. God knows our needs before we do ourselves.

HOW TO RECEIVE AN ANSWER TO YOUR PRAYERS. Mat 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: Mat 7:8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. I. The first step if we are to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Lesson 4: Prayer Is Basic Relationship

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 30, 2007

The most basic fact: prayer is a relationship with God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The most basic fact: prayer is a relationship with God. The most used Greek word for prayer is proseuchomai; pros = towards and euchomai = face. No prayer - strained relationship Little prayer - weak relationship Much prayer - strong relationship 2. How’s the best way to begin? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:2

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Mans Way And Gods Way!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 9, 2006

PRAYER MANS WAY AND GODS WAY! Showing what man says and does with prayer and cotrast it with Gods way and purpose in our lives.

PRAYER MAN’S WAY AND GODS WAY! I. Man says: We get an answer now and then: A. God wants to answer all the time (Jer 33:3 KJV) Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. (Luke 11:9 KJV) And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Prayer-Care-Share: What's Next? Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Apr 24, 2006

#8 in a series. God is pouring out a whole new level of city-wide cooperation amongst churches and church leaders. Prayer-Care-Share is a concentrated effort focusing on "Building Bridges to our Community"...loving our communities to Christ.

We started PRAYER CARE SHARE in late January. Twelve weeks ago! How many of you are still praying over your bookmark people? How many would say that God has been working in some of the people’s lives? As a church we have two choices... 1. Let Prayer Care Share be a program and now let it ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Conditions Of An Effective Prayer (Series #3) Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Mar 3, 2006

This sermons searhes the Scriptural conditions of an effective prayer.

Topic: The Conditions of an Effective Prayer Text: James 5: 16-18 Intro: 1. Biblical Examples of an Effective Prayer. a) The Prayer of the early believers for Peter’s release (Acts 12: 1-5) -King Herod seized Peter and put him in prison. He planned to kill him the next day for the pleasure of the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Prayer Petitions - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 7, 2006

The third in a series exploring Jesus prayer of John 17. This message explores the final two petitions: our unity, and our sanctification. A full audio of the message is available at no charge.

(Opened this message by having congregation bow their heads, close their eyes, and rest in praying of John 17. Then prayed the Scripture.) Last week we began exploring Jesus three requests for us. KEEP/PROTECT (NIV) Interesting twist to verses 14 & 15 Harm comes through the world, but it is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prayers That God Doesn't Answer

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Mar 23, 2006

Prayer is a powerful tool for the Christian. But the Bible shares with us some prayers that God does not hear.

Prayers that God Doesn’t Answer Matthew 7:7 We have been talking a lot about prayers and the power that we as Christians have in the fact that we can pray. When the trials come our way, we can pray When the things happen beyond our control, we can pray. We experience God hearing our prayers: In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

Heads Held High And Disciplined In Prayer

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 30, 2006

Encouraging believers to be disciplined in prayer and to keep their heads lifted up, because the words of Jesus will never pass away and he will indeed return with great power.

Luke 21: 25 to 36 Elvis Presley once sang, “You can burn my house, steal my car, drink my liquor from an old fruit jar; do anything that you wanna do, but uh oh honey stay off my shoes”! Elvis, of course, is dead. Jesus said (Luke 21:33), “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Anglican

How To Unclog Your Prayer Pipes Series

Contributed by E. Venn on Aug 13, 2004

Many have problems in their prayer life: • I don’t feel like praying. What’s wrong? • I feel like my prayers go down the drain. • I have no power in prayer. What’s clogging my prayer life? The Bible outlines three things that clog God’s flow of

Introduction: Prayer is supposed to be conversation with God. Talking with a friend. So why is it so hard? Many experience a clog in their communication with Jesus Christ. “I feel like my prayers go down the drain. I have no prayer power. What’s clogging my prayer life?” Others may say, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Prayer Guidelines For Interceding For People In Authority

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 20, 2004

As we pray in the power of the Spirit for our authorities, we will experience numerous spin off benefits in the way the Lord blesses those who are over us.

Prayer Guidelines for Interceding for People in Authority (1 Timothy 2:1-2:6) Illustration: I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, but especially for those who in authority. --1 Timothy 2:1 Over the centuries since Jesus died ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Prayer For His Loved Ones Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 27, 2008

Introduction While Paul loved all of his brethren, he seemed to have an especially warm spot in his heart for the church in Philippi. Here he prays that they might have three things.

Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

From Pretzels To Prayer: Children's Sermon

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 5, 2008

This sermon was used to emphasize the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

Children’s Sermon From Pretzels to Prayer Hebrews 13:3 Sermon Objective: To emphasize the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church Sermon props: A small bag of Pretzels for every child Hello everyone! I am so glad to see you. I have something special in my treasure box today. Do you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:3

Denomination: Nazarene

The Power Of Continuous Prayer Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Apr 17, 2007

Prayer is the most powerful weapon that a child of God can have

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Prayer Speaks Louder Than Words Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 17

PRAYER SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS (MATTHEW 26:36-46) A concerned Charlie Brown came to Lucy the psychiatrist setting up shop in her counseling booth and poured out his heart: “I’m worried about my dad.” She instinctively questioned him, “How old is your father?” He turned to her, hoping for some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible