Sermons on Praying For Guidance:

Lord's Supper

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 10, 2009

A complete Lord’s Supper Service that focuses on praying for each other.

Notes: 1. People to be seated around the round tables. 2. At each table there will be a bowl of water and a towel to be used during the time of self-examination. 3. At each table there will be a handout for each person with the verses of prayers from the New Testament that will be used during the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Prayer For The Philippian Church #2 Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Paul prays that the church would choose excellence,integrity, and the fruit of righteousness.

#6 4-29-07 Paul’s Prayer for the Church of Philippi (2) Text; Philippians 1:9-11 Introduction; Summary: Paul was a man of prayer and he prayed for their spiritual maturity. That they would abound more in God’s love. III. Paul Prays that they would choose Excellence A. Excellence is built ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stand In The Gap For Other People Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 29, 2008

This is number 6 sermon on the series on Christlike Praying and focuses on intercession for others.

STAND IN THE GAP FOR OTHER PEOPLE (INTERCESSION) CHRISTLIKE IN PRAYER Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:14 Objective: Teach people about intercession by defining it and by showing how God’s people can pray better. This message uses Paul as an example of intercessor. Prayer is a Gift of God to His ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Priority Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 25, 2007

Life would be so much easier if we would only pray.

THE PRIORITY OF PRAYER Text: Joshua 9:1-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: The roof of the church hall of a little Swiss church, at the turn of the 20th century, was falling down. So the members of the church held regular prayer meetings in the hall after the service to pray for funds to repair ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Methodist

Part 7 Of 8 - Prayer And Church Series

Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 25, 2002

Discover what the believers pray life says about the believers beliefs.

Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church Part 7 – Prayer and Church James 5:13-16 13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. 14 Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Keys To Effective Prayer

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 8, 2002

Learn to pray more effectively with these two keys to prayer from John

Our text for this morning is 1 John 5:14-17. Next week we will have our last message from 1 John. If you’ve been with us, you would know that John is quite concerned with helping his readers know how to tell apart those who belong to God and those who don’t belong to God. This morning, John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-17

Denomination: *other

Paul's Prayer For The Ephesians

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 17, 2001

Paul prays some specific prayer requests for these Christians... same for us.

PAUL’S PRAYER FOR THE EPHESIANS EPHESIANS 1:15-20 INTRODUCTION We have seen Paul describe to the Ephesians blessing after blessing and promise after promise. Now, Paul reveals what sort of things he has been praying for. Paul does the same thing in his letters to the Philippians and Colossians. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Oh That You Would Rend The Heavens

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013

Let us pray for the whole state of Christ's church.

OH THAT YOU WOULD REND THE HEAVENS! Isaiah 64:1-9. When we pray for the whole state of Christ’s church, as we must do given the Lord’s own example (John 17:9), we should encourage ourselves by recalling past mercies. In the context of this passage, Isaiah has been gradually building up through ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Ammunition

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 5, 2014

When we pray, we are tapping into divine power and there is nothing to fear.

During Desert Storm, I received letters from friends and family assuring me of their prayers. I knew we had sufficient air cover—every night I could see our planes headed north to inflict serious damage upon the Iraqi Republican Guard. But my confidence was in knowing that we also had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Prayer

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on May 13, 2013

Learning how to pray will enhance one Christian experience, and relation with the Father.

Prayer Matthew 6:5/13/13 As you begin your consistent prayer life, setting goals that are realistic will help while seeking the will and favor of God. It would be good to imagine what life would be like minus some of the things we take for granted. Like electricity, can, nice clothes, food a home, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:4-13

Denomination: *other

When Christians Get Sick

Contributed by Ronnie Floyd on Jun 19, 2013

Scripture does not minimize pursuing medical care, but it maximizes praying with faith.

At the conclusion of the service today, we are going to act upon the Word of God. Therefore, I appeal to you to listen and engage with me completely. In a few minutes, we are going to be part of God doing many miracles here today. We are going to be a part of many people: *Being healed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer

Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 24, 2010

Jesus teaches us how to pray. Prayer is important and is of High priority.

Luke 11: 1-13 Prayer Opening Prayer, May the words of my mouth and the meditation of all our hearts are pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Amen. This morning’s Gospel is on prayer. How would you define prayer? The dictionary defines prayer as a reverent petition made ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Battlefield Of Prayer

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010

Praying puts you on a spiritual battlefield where you have to prevail.

Exodus 17:8-16 KJV Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. [9] And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand. [10] So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Coveting The Showers Of Blessing

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Sep 27, 2011

Those who are praying for rain should have enough faith to prepare for it

Coveting the Showers of Blessing Text: I Kgs.18:1 1 And it came to pass after many days, that the word of the Lord came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, shew thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth. Another word for coveting is to have a strong desire to posses a thing. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Everyday Prayer

Contributed by Joshua Thompson on Oct 22, 2011

A prayer from Psalms 25:4-5, that should be prayed everyday

An Everyday Prayer The Psalms are the longest book in the Bible. They are located in the Old Testament, contain 150 chapters, and were written by more than 4 different people. Psalm 25 was penned by King David. David was a “man after God’s own heart”, Acts 13:22. In Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:4-5

Denomination: Christian Church