Sermons on Praying For Missions:

Our Father Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

For 2,000 years, churches all over the world, in a multitude of languages, have prayed these words.

“Our Father” Matthew 6:9b Pastor Jefferson Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 2-03-19 Let us pray I meet Dolly for the first time a few weeks ago. For those of you who don’t know her, you are missing out on a treat. She taught the sign language for “I love you” and told me that even though she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Great Faith Keeps Crying

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 27, 2020

The Canaanite woman persistently keeps praying and coming to Jesus for help for her daughter. Jesus answers.

8.30.20 Matthew 15:21–28 21 Jesus left that place and withdrew into the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 There a Canaanite woman from that territory came and kept crying out, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David! A demon is severely tormenting my daughter!” 23 But he did not answer her a word. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Father In Heaven, Hallowed Be Your Name Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 8, 2021

Jesus refers to prayer 42 times and the gospels record Him personally praying 28 times.

Praying with Jesus Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be your name April 11, 2021 Matthew 6:5-13 NIV "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13, Luke 11:1, Genesis 24:42, 2 Chronicles 14:11, Matthew 6:6, Matthew 26:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Men's Prayers

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Sep 1, 2021

a look into Jesus' parable about two men going to the temple to pray in Luke 18

• Have we ever gone someplace and then, when we get there, entirely forget what it was we went there for in the first place? • Like going into a room of your house to get something, and then forgetting what it was you were looking for? • What about studying hours on end for an exam, and then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Glad I'm Not. . .

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 27, 2022

do we pray like a Pharisee to impress God or like the tax collector to be impressed by God

God, I thank you that I am not like those conservative Episcopalians who walked away refusing to acknowledge gospel hospitality, love, and inclusiveness. God, I thank you that I am not like the agenda-driven liberal Episcopalians who neither understand nor respect the holy scriptures. God, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Proverbs 16:18, Matthew 23:27, Isaiah 2:11

Denomination: Episcopal

My Story And My Passions #5: Revival

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 23, 2016

If we humble ourselves, and pray, and seek God's face, and turn from our

MY STORY AND MY PASSIONS #5: REVIVAL MY STORY: One of my passions is revival. I don’t want to just play church or be religious! I want to see God come down and move in our hearts and lives in a very real way! KEY TEXTS: “Will You not revive us again, That Your people may rejoice in You?” (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-14

Denomination: *other

Break Me Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

When I pray “break me” I am committing to serve Jesus regardless of the cost

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Take Of You

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 27, 2023

Because he understood the power of God, He prayed and God answered his prayer.  

This text surrounds the answered prayers of a king and a nation, King Jehoshaphat and Judah. Jehoshaphat was the son of King Asa. As, you may know, Asa was the king who was zealous in maintaining the true worship of God, and in rooting all idolatry, with its accompanying immoralities, out of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer, Part 1 - Our Father In Heaven Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 23, 2023

What does it mean to pray, "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name"?

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Kids are amazing when it comes to relating to God, especially when it comes to prayer. Here are some prayers from children ages 6-8 Dear God: The new baby you sent cries too much; please send a puppy instead. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-12

Denomination: Brethren

We Are Called To Be People Of Prayer. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 7, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the importance of prayer in the life of a Christian woman, and why everyone needs to pray.

As Christians, we are called to be people of prayer. Prayer is a vital part of our relationship with God, and it plays a crucial role in our spiritual growth and development. In this sermon, we will explore the importance of prayer in the life of a Christian woman, and why everyone needs to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Finding Faith In Troubled Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

God calls His people to trust Him, to live carefully, to be watchful, and to pray in troubled times.

In times like these, when we face various uncertainties and troubles, God calls His people to trust Him, live carefully, be watchful, and pray. Let us explore Luke 21:5-36 to understand how we can find peace and assurance in troubled times. Many seek security in physical places like the temple, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-36

Topics: Faith, Trust, Prayer

Funeral For A "Spiritual Person” (This Person Had Not Made A Public Profession Of Faith.

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Oct 2, 2025

Let Us Pray: Gracious and Eternal God, We give You thanks today for the life of _____________________________________.

Funeral For A “Spiritual Person” (This person had not made a public profession of faith. Let Us Pray: Gracious and Eternal God, We give You thanks today for the life of _____________________________________. We are grateful for the years You gave him on this earth, for the love he shared with his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Oases Of Grace

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 29, 2020

As we travel on the journey of our life's mission, Jesus promises that we will encounter people who will receive us with grace. They will be oases of grace.

June 28, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 10:40-42 Oases of Grace Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In the 1930’s Roy Rogers and two other singers formed a musical trio. They came to be known as The Sons ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 4, 2019

In our desperate times we often pray as a last resort. God may answer but how much greater would it be if prayer was our first impulse?

1. An older lady lay ill in her bed. Her family had gathered to encourage her. Her daughter said, “Mama, we’ve asked the preacher to come and pray for you.” The lady replied, “O no, has it come to that?” 2. In the story of Jonah: a. God is concerned about Nineveh – Jonah is not b. The storm shows ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That All May Be One--Despite The Cost Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 9, 2019

Every plan, every agenda, every meeting of any Church body must be focused on the mission that Our Lord Jesus gave to us as He ascended into heaven.

Tuesday of the 32nd Week in Course 2019 St. Josaphat Every plan, every agenda, every meeting of any Church body must be focused on the mission that Our Lord Jesus gave to us as He ascended into heaven. He wants the Gospel to be preached throughout the entire world, so that everyone on earth has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13, John 17:20-26

Denomination: Catholic