Sermons on Praying For Missions:

Prayer Failure Lesson 7

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

There is a time to stop praying and act.

A. INTRODUCTION “Joshua sent his soldiers to spy out the small village of Ai. They returned saying, ‘It is a small town, only send two or three thousand soldiers.’ They went and were defeated; they ran from battle and 36 soldiers were killed” (Joshua 7:2-5, ELT). 1. Six weaknesses of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Bethlehem's Baby Became Calvary's Christ

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

The risen Christ should be the focus of Christmas and the command to follow Him the mission

" Bethlehem’s baby, Calvary’s Christ " John 1:14-29 IT’S VERY EASY FOR PREACHERS TO WALK ON THIS HOLY GROUND AND SPEAK ABOUT A BABY WRAPPED IN SWADDLING CLOTHES TUCKED AWAY IN A MANGER. WE AS PEOPLE HAVE NO PROBLEM CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF A CHILD IN SOME FAR DISTANT LAND ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph, The Righteous Man

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019

disregarding the societal norms, Joseph accepts God's mission

Matthew 1:18-25 Here we are, on the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Christmas Eve is just two days away and we are all waiting for the celebration of the birth of the Christ Child. But waiting for what? • Some are waiting for travel and returning to families, for parties and merrymaking; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal

Peace-Ing Together Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 4, 2015

The mission of Jesus and his disciples is to bring peace, harmony, wholeness (Shalom) to the chaos and brokenness of people. Jesus demonstrates this on the Sea of Galilee as he heads for the "other side" to fulfill that mission.

1. What if. . . a. . . . Our congregation ceased to exist? Would our community know? Would they care? Would the kingdom of heaven be impacted by our absence? b. . . . We re-evaluate our purpose, what would we find? 1) Worship? 2) Study? 3) Fellowship? 4) Benevolence? c. . . . Join God in HIS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Equipping The Saints With The Word Series

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

This is the fith sermon in a 5 part sermon series on the mission of our church.

INTRODUCTION: Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Three results of not understanding the Mission. 1. Plateaued Growth - growth seems to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

"The Knowledge Of God" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 22, 2002

If the Holy Spirit inspired Paul to pray this for the Ephesians, then shouldn’t we be praying it for one another? (#10 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

“For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you, and your love for all the saints, do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my prayers; that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-17, Ephesians 1:17-19, Ephesians 1:19

Denomination: Orthodox

Family Of Believers Series

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

This is the second sermon in a 5 part sermon series on the mission of our church.

INTRODUCTION: Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Three results of not understanding the Mission. 1. Plateaued Growth - growth seems to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:21-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Reaching The Lost With Compassion Series

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

This is the fourth sermon in a 5 part sermon series on the mission of our church.

INTRODUCTION: Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Three results of not understanding the Mission. 1. Plateaued Growth - growth seems to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Bridges And Ditches: The Wind Of The Spirit (Sermon #5 Of 5) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 31, 2015

The essential and non-negotiable role (need) for the Holy Spirit in the church's mission.

WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP Good morning. I am so honored that you have chosen to worship with us today. I believe God has a orchestrated this appointment and we take it very seriously. Today we will conclude our emphasis from the Book of Acts on evangelism. And we will wrap it up by looking at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Passion

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 4, 2007

Message created for Missions Conference, expanding on the call to be a blessing to all peoples.

GOD’S PASSION WELCOME: Martin Luther once spent three days in a black depression over something that had gone wrong. On the third day his wife came downstairs dressed in mourning clothes. "Who’s dead?" he asked her. "God," she replied. Luther rebuked her, saying, "What do you mean, God is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 6:7-15 The Lord’s Prayer Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matthew 6:7-15 The Lord’s Prayer

Matthew 6:7-15 The Lord’s Prayer Manuscript The Lord’s Prayer. It’s one of the best known prayers ever. One of the best known passages of the Bible. Many of you – perhaps most of you - can recite it off by heart. Even if you can’t, you’ve probably heard it or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer To Be Rooted

Contributed by Donato Solano on Aug 23, 2005

Paul did not directly pray for material blessings to bestowed upon the Ephesians but he prayed for them to be rooted in Christ.

INTRODUCTION: What do you ask God for 2005? I used to ask God for new things every New Year, especially when I was still young and without God. Most of them are material things. I thought having them would make me a better person than the others. Then, I learned from the Bible that I don’t need ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

My Will Be Done

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 13, 2003

We pray that God’s will would be done, but we live our lives praying that OUR will would be done.

Over the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to attend several graduation ceremonies. There are always lots of speeches. Some have been good and others are sometimes a bit boring. But I went to a graduation ceremony earlier this year, shortly before moving to Georgia, and I found the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Increase Our Faith - Part One Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

...a church will pray and pray for a miracle to take place and then when it happens…they don’t believe it.

INCREASE OUR FAITH Text: Luke 17:5 There is a legend of a small town in which there were no liquor stores or nightclubs. Eventually, however, a nightclub was built right on Main Street. One of the churches, in the area, was so disturbed that they conducted several all-night prayer meetings, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5, Acts 12:5-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

11 Causes Of Prayerlessness

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Jul 14, 2018

God cannot answer a prayer we don't pray. Why would we ever stop praying?

I wrote this sermon for the Christmas season when everyone is so busy buying gifts that other priorities fall by the wayside. The Word of God instructs us to pray without ceasing in 1 thes. 5:17, so we are to pray at all times. Prayer is when we bring our petitions to God. He is our loving father ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic