Sermons on Praying For Missions:

Three Items For The Baptism Checklist Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 5, 2012

Your child is beginning a journey that will end in the arms of the Father: here's what you must do as mission controllers to help ensure a good ending.

Homily for Infant Baptism Today is a very special time in your families’ lives. Today is the day in which I, acting as a minister of Jesus Christ, and by the grace of the Holy Spirit, launch your child into a trajectory that, many years from now, should land him/her in the arms of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Catholic

Help Wanted Prayer Challenge - Reloaded

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 9, 2012

When Jesus talked about a "church growth" plan, He told the disciples, first and foremost, to pray to the Lord of the harvest.

Help Wanted Prayer Challenge Reloaded TCF Sermon January 8, 2012 The unemployment rate has been in the news a lot. As our nation’s, and indeed the world’s economy struggles, businesses are challenged to make enough to pay the workers they need to do the job. So some businesses make do with less ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Persecuted Church Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Nov 5, 2003

This message was preached during a Month of Missions emphasis and illustrates the need for awareness among evangelicals regarding those who are being persecuted for their faith in Christ.

Jesus, Hope of the Nations “The Persecuted Church” Month of Missions - 2003 Various Scripture Texts – © Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2003) John 15:20 (NIV) “Remember the words I spoke to you: ’No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they ...read more

Scripture: John 15:20

Denomination: Baptist

Five Keys To Answered Prayer

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2023

Effectiveness in prayer is more than a matter of volume. We pray in the context of our relationship with God. We learn to align ourselves with the will of God so that we are partnering with him rather than trying to persuade him. This message teaches how to pray in faith for results.

Intro In this message we will review five keys to answered prayer. When we make our requests to God, we are not just fulfilling a religious duty. We are interacting with our Heavenly Father concerning a perceived need. Our petition is not effective until we either get the answer or get counsel from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-26, Matthew 6:8-14, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 1 John 5:14-15, Luke 12:32, Psalm 92:1, Philippians 4:4-8, Matthew 5:8, Psalm 23:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Intimate Communication Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

The vast majority of Christians would list as one of the weaknesses of their Christian life, their prayer life. We do not spend enough time in prayer. We don't pray for enough people. We don't pray as fervently as we ought, or as persistently as we ought.

If we had as many answers to prayer as we have books on prayer the battle would be won. Unfortunately it is easier to write a book on prayer than to pray effectively. It is easier to preach a sermon on prayer than to pray. It is easier to give a lecture on prayer than to pray. It is easier to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

The Relation Of Love To The Gift Of Tongues Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 31, 2020

Focus on the greatest gift, love, and the least gift, praying in tongues. They must tie together, or the Holy Spirit is not behind them.

Solemnity of Pentecost 2020 Anyone who has participated at some point in a Catholic charismatic prayer meeting will find today’s readings for Pentecost pretty familiar. Whether or not you felt drawn to the charismatic or Pentecostal experience, you recognize that when the Holy Spirit was sent into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:3-13, Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Persecution Prayer (Acts 4) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

A study in how the early church prayed: in one accord, to the Sovereign Lord, for spiritual empowerment.

INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard the idea that you shouldn’t base your beliefs and convictions on a historical book - like Acts? What do you think? Do you think that we should follow the examples of those OUTLINE FOR TODAY WE MUST PRAY IN SOLIDARITY - ONE ACCORD WE MUST PRAY TO A SOVEREIGN ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Best Remedy Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 17, 2003

The Best Remedy when people lie and verbally abuse you is to: pray and worship!

May 18, 2003 Psalms for Psummer Psunday Nights Title: Psalm 5: The Best Remedy Text: Psalm 5:1-12 Introduction Psalms is a powerful book of the Bible containing spiritual songs. The word "psalms", taken from the Greek word "psalmoi" means "songs" or "sacred songs" The Hebrew word is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

In Jesus' Name

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 27, 2003

We pray in Jesus’ name...what else should we do in Jesus’ name?

In Jesus Name We Play Colossians 3:17 It started as a slip up during a prayer before a church softball game. The minister was leading everyone in prayer. As he closed in prayer he accidently said, "In Jesus’ name we play." That phrase caught on and soon others were praying before softball ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nothing To Fear

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 9, 2001

Overcoming fears in crisis by turning to the right Source for help and pray passionately. Wait for the Lord.

King David, who wrote this Psalm 27, probably knew more about FEAR than many of us. For the earlier part of his life, he was often on the run for his life. One attack came after another. Initially hiding from King Saul, who wanted him dead. Later on, his life was threatened by his own son ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14, Psalm 76:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two Prayers, Two Gods

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Feb 11, 2002

Have you noticed that the men in Christ’s parable pray to two different deities?

Two Prayers, Two Gods Luke 18:9-14 V9. Look who the parable is spoken to. Not a good crowd. - I’m not aiming at anybody. My desire is to simply examine what Jesus said and what it can mean to us. v.9 Trusted in themselves that they were righteous - This the whole problem with the Jews and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgiving Our Enemies

Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002

Christ challenges us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us.

Forgiving Our Enemies Matt 5:43-48 With the events of 11 Sep - Came a lot of anguish and horror - Then came anger and the desire to find the terrorists - Who did this terrible thing - These are normal human reactions - And are something we all experience - But we are called as Christians to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19, Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 5 (Prayer Partners): You And The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 17, 2002

Learning to pray with the Holy Spirit’s intercession is one of the most effective avenues of prayer.

Prayer Partners Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 5: You and the Holy Spirit I. INTRODUCTION “Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit Himself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Safe Living Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Feb 23, 2001

To walk in the blessings of God suggests we must pray to also walk in the protection of God.

1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him in pain." 10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Hears

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 8, 2003

We should always remember to pray that God’s will is done in all our prayers

The God Who Hears 1 John 5:14-15 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation that their prayers are heard if they pray according to God’s will. Three Assurances Given 1. God hears His children. In Biblical days, a person could be killed for entering the king’s presence without permission. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Baptist