Sermons on Praying For Missions:

"Wearing Out The Judge" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

Variety in how we pray can help us to be consistent and persistent

“Wearing Out The Judge” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When the subject of prayer comes up, it raises some questions. First of all, since God already knows our needs, why even pray? Obviously God doesn’t need a briefing—He doesn’t need to be informed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

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

How Should The Child Of God Rise From His Knees

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 19, 2007

What should be our attitudes when we have finished praying

How Should A Child Of God Rise From His Knees Matthew 6: 13 The prayer that is given here is a direct response to the disciples request, “Lord, teach us to pray.” The prayer is a model designed to show us to pray, and it has lost none of its power after over 2000 years. As we look at the last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Prayer

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 15, 2007

This is the third message in the series on prayer. This message speaks of the cost involved with praying.

Luke 11:1 KJV And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. Jeremiah 29:13 KJV And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. l. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Megan's Baptism - Just The Beginning

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 1, 2001

Our commitment as Church to children - to pray and support them on their Christian journey

Faringdon Bible Reading 2 Tim. 4:6-8 In our Bible reading this morning we read the last written words of St. Paul that have been preserved. Paul says at the end of his life: “I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race and have remained ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Anglican

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

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

Coming To Communion, And Healing Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 7, 2009

Sacrament of Healing and Eucharist; when to approach communion and when to pray in the pew

Monday of 5th Sunday in Course 9 February 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis The Gospels give us a real, human Christ to worship, emulate, and follow. This is a Jesus who was far more than a spiritual master. He ate and drank and slept and wept, and He had a physical presence so attractive that people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:54-56

Denomination: Catholic

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

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

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

His Kingdom, His Will Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

When we pray, we seek God's kingdom and God's will to be done.

“His Kingdom, His Will” Matthew 6:10 March 29, 2009 I am indebted today for several thoughts to Timothy Peck, a California pastor; his excellent insights were a help in today’s message. As we said last week, I begin my praying, not with a focus on myself ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Reasons For Speaking In Tongues

Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012

Speaking and praying in the spirit builds up our spirit, soul and body.

1Cor.14:4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself… Many Charismatics believe that when you speak in tongues, you edify or build up your spirit man. Well, that is only one-third true. The Bible does not say that the speaker edifies his spirit, it says that the speaker “edifies ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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