Sermons on Prayers Work:

Prayer Is Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006

Satan and his organized legions constantly work to obstruct God’s plan. As believers, our greatest weapon is prayer. We can expect our greatest opposition when we are on our knees. So we must be persistent–praying until the answer is received.

INTRODUCTION Christian humorist, Dennis Swanburg, loves to tell the story of an unforgettable baptism that took place in a little West Texas church. They were building a new sanctuary and it was almost finished. The new baptistry was functional even though changing rooms were not yet available. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Unusual & Unstoppable Prayer Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 30, 2010

Martin Luther said, "Prayer is not overcoming God’s reluctance, but laying hold of His willingness;" but if we want to lay hold of God’s willingness, we must keep on asking God to keep his word, expecting Him to work in unusual and unstoppable ways.

Mark Ashton, in his book, A Voice in the Wilderness, talks about a small boy who was writing a letter to God. Christmas was approaching and he wanted to ask God for certain Christmas presents he badly wanted. He began his letter with these words: “I’ve been good for six months now.” But then ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Through Prayer, Let The Peace Of God Guard Your Hearts From Anxiety Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 6, 2020

“Do not be anxious about anything” is Christ’s own warning about worry. “True prayer and anxious care cannot coexist”: The way to be anxious about nothing is to be prayerful about everything.

Date: 6/25/19 Lesson #31 Title: Through Prayer, Let The Peace Of God Guard Your Hearts From Anxiety “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 4:6-7, NIV) 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 11, 2009

The power of prayer

George Mueller was known for his powerful prayer. In the course of his ministry to the orphans of England, he never asked for financial assistance from men - only God... and he constantly received what was needed to the penny. Once while on his way to speak in Quebec for a engagement. On the deck ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Plan Your Work; Work Your Plan

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

four Points on getting a job done

Plan Your Work; Work Your Plan Ezra Ch. 1 Building a Bridge from Manhattan to Brooklyn John Roebling was the engineer with the idea of bridging the river and tying Manhattan Island with Brooklyn. It was a fabulous idea, but all the bridge-building experts and structural engineers said it ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Why Works Won't Work(2013) Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 7, 2013

A deeper look at the issue of Justification by Faith: Theological explanation in chapter 3:21-31. Chapter 4 Paul gives us a practical example out of the OT: Abraham and David

Old story of frog that jumped in a bucket of milk. Instead of just giving up the frog began to swim and swim and swim. The frog swam so much that the milk turned to butter and the frog hopped out of the bucket. Great story about working so had that you eventually get to where you want to go. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-15

"Work Ethic: You're Not Working For People”

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Jul 28, 2007

We are working for God, the ultimate authority.

HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Ephesians 6: 5-9 “WORK ETHIC: YOU’RE NOT WORKING FOR PEOPLE” We as Christians believed in our hearts that we are special in the sight of God. His only begotten Son Jesus Christ died for us, He love us so much and we are so thankful about the reality that He willingly gave ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Methodist

Home Work - Pt. 3 - Working Families Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 22, 2011

Every home needs work! It is a good thing that there is a blueprint we can follow to build strong homes!

Home Work Pt. 3 – Working Families Over the last two week’s we have been handing out home work at church! The first week I gave the home work to the dads. Fight apathy, help your families make good decisions, set priorities, and establish godly boundaries or guardrails. We continue to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Home Work - Pt. 4 - Working Singles Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2011

Every home needs work! It is a good thing that there is a blueprint we can follow to build strong homes!

Home Work Pt. 4 – Working Singles Over the last three week’s we have been handing out home work at church! The first week I gave the home work to the dads. Fight apathy, help your families make good decisions, set priorities, and establish godly boundaries or guardrails. Then I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson # 2: Thanksgiving And Prayer Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 18, 2018

Philippians is a letter of appreciation for the faithfulness of Christians in Philippi, and is essentially a thanksgiving for the work of grace in Philippi, and for their thoughtfulness in sending Epaphroditus with a gift for Paul in prison in Rome.

Date: 4/3/18 Lesson # 2 Title: Thanksgiving and prayer Text: (Philippians 1:3-11) Scripture: (Philippians 1:3-11, NIV) 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Prayer

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 19, 2015

A message of how a father should pray for his children considering the complications and moral deterioration of today. We take a look at how a godly Father (David) prays for his child's (Solomon) blessing, understanding, and his strengthening.

A Father's Prayer Introduction: Today is Father's Day for all you dad's it is otherwise known as . . . Sunday. I know I've mentioned this before but its relevant more today, being Fathers Day, some of you men may remember the evangelist (Jarred Murr) pointed out during one of our fellowship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Declaring The Mighty Works Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 14, 2025

The 120 in the upper room who declared the mighty works of God at Pentecost.

Who testified of the mighty works of God at Pentecost? Peter sure did when he preached the Pentecost sermon, but who else did? It was also the eleven disciples because the eleven stood up with Peter when he preached. Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

No Compromise On Prayer Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

A look at Daniel 6 where we learn about prayer, the reasons for it and how we do it.

Introduction The church choir director was being driven out of his mind at the rehearsals for the Christmas choral concert. It seemed that at least one or more members of the choir was absent at every rehearsal. Finally they reached the last rehearsal and he announced: "I want to personally thank ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Holiness

(Section 3) Prayer And God's Work & (Section 4) The Principle Of Praying Thrice Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 23, 2019

When God works, He does so with specific law and definite principle.

LET US PRAY by Watch Nee III. PRAYER AND GOD'S WORK Isa. 62:6-7 A. When God works, He does so with specific law and definite principle. God's primal principle is that He wants man to pray. There was once a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:6-7, Joel 2:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Church's Prayer: Prayer For Salvation Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 18, 2015

The church's top priority is to pray for people's salvation: that they come to know the Father through Jesus, the Son; and that they find freedom through Jesus, the Savior.

Several years ago, because of all the tornados in the area, a developer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offered an optional tornado-safe room in the new homes he was selling. Nine of the first ten buyers opted to pay the extra $2,500 for the room, which can also be used as a closet, bathroom, or vault when not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free