Sermons on Praying For Pastors:

Praying With Power Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2011

God's power is unleashed when we pray.

Praying With Power Romans 15:30-33 Rev. Brian Bill 4/3/11 In a small Texas town, a bar began construction on a new building to increase their business. The local Baptist church started a campaign to block the bar from opening with petitions and many prayers. Work progressed right up till the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For Revival Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 2, 2012

our expectation for God to work in our midst can only be as high as the amount of time we have been willing to give to prayer. We may plan for a revival but only God can make revival happen. Revival is a GIFT FROM HEAVEN. We don’t work it up. God send

As of this morning we are two weeks out from our planned Revival. I shared last week how our expectation for God to work in our midst can only be as high as the amount of time we have been willing to give to prayer. We may plan for a revival but only God can make revival ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

In Everything Pray

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

In everything we ought to pray

The apostle Paul writes, Be careful [anxious] for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God (Philippians 4:6). Paul is telling us, Seek the Lord about every area of your life. And thank him ahead of time for hearing you! Pauls ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Everything Pray

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

In everything we ought to pray

The apostle Paul writes, Be careful [anxious] for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God (Philippians 4:6). Paul is telling us, Seek the Lord about every area of your life. And thank him ahead of time for hearing you! Pauls ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Pays To Pray!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 8, 2022

It is interesting to listen to prayers. Each person has his own unique way of praying.

Illus: For example, a man in Columbia, South Carolina, was led to the Lord late in life. He was a slow talking southerner. When he prayed publicly, everyone enjoyed listening to him because of his slow southern drawl, and because he was sincere. It sounded like he was having a private conversation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Who Will Give The Pastor A Hand?

Contributed by Vincent Stokes on Jan 30, 2004

Good for Deacon or Deaconess Annual Day

Ex 17:8-13 Who Will give the Pastor a Hand? Pastor Stokes Often times in the church setting there are some, not all, who believes the Pastor is suppose to do everything. They want him to teach, preach, sing, cook, visit the sick, visit the incarcerated, run the men’s ministry, run the women’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Praying In The Spirit

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 3, 2006

Praying in the Spirit is about trusting and relying and speaking to the Spirit in all the situations and people you face

Praying in the Spirit I had the good fortune of watching the Narnia film , and one of my favourite moments is when the children are all playing hide and seek and you see them running around the house, and Lucy enters through the wardrobe. You see her pushing aside all those fur coats and enters ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Prays Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 3, 2026

When injustice and God’s silence confuses us, true faith does not walk away but cries out honestly, bows humbly before God’s sovereignty, trusts His wisdom even when His methods are unsettling, and continues in prayerful dependence until faith rests fully in His unchanging character.

Why does God allow injustice to exist? We turn on the news and watch oppressors rise without restraint. They redraw moral boundaries, rewrite history, and wield power with seeming impunity. The innocent suffer. The vulnerable are crushed. Entire peoples are marginalized, displaced, or ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Reflections From An Old Pastor

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2025

This message was preached to students at a Legacy Ministry College chapel service. Dr. Tow shares his reflections from 40+ years of pastoring. He shares "5 Things I'm Glad I Did" and "5 Things I Wish I Had Done.

Welcome to Legacy Ministry Chapel. For those of you who do not know me, I am a Legacy Ministry College board member and have served on the Legacy Ministry faculty. I have been a pastor for over 40 years and am currently teaching doctoral students at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16, Proverbs 4:23, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 19:21, Hebrews 12:5-6, Deuteronomy 8:3, Matthew 6:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Praying At Midnight

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 10, 2003

We must pray as those who are desperate for bread.

Have you ever been in a situation where you needed to call someone for help in the middle of the night, at a time when you knew they would be fast asleep in bed? Perhaps a medical emergency of some kind – your wife is going into labor, or your husband is having chest pains and you need to drive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Watch And Pray Series

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 5, 2002

ADVENT 1(ILCW-C) - Watch and pray to escape because the signs are very clear and our world is very tempting.

WATCH AND PRAY...TO ESCAPE Luke 21:29-36 - December 1, 2002 LUKE 21:29-36 29He told them this parable: "Look at the fig tree and all the trees. 30When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near. 31Even so, when you see these things happening, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:29-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Pray Persistently Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018

Message 38 in our exposition of Romans. This message considers the instruction to persistently pray during times of turbulence.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Navigating Turbulent Times with Persistent Prayer” Romans 12:12 Review D. Think and live wisely through turbulent times 12:12 Paul offers three anchors of stability that do not prevent the storm but offer the saint a means to survive the storms of ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Thankful Pastor: Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 4, 2014

God has done a great work in us and he will continue that work until Jesus returns.

A Thankful Pastor: Part 1 Text: Phil. 1:3-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dear God, So far today I've done all right. I haven't gossiped, I haven't lost my temper; I haven't been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or over-indulgent. I'm very thankful for that. But in a few minutes, God, I'm going ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual Leadership Of Pastor In Missions

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Oct 29, 2006

Spiritual leadership of pastor in missions is a relevant subject to be considered and to be applied appropriately by all mission-minded Pastors and Missionaries so they could fulfill the Great Commission and meet the contemporary needs of their World Miss

Spiritual leadership of pastor in missions is a relevant subject to be considered and to be applied appropriately by all mission-minded Pastors and Missionaries so they could fulfill the Great Commission and meet the contemporary needs of their World Missions Program. Having a good knowledge of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Praying In Frustration

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 11, 2010

Like Samuel, we are often frustrated in our intentions. But turning to prayer, as he did, will help us remove the blame from ourselves, will help us understand the motives of others, and will help us accept reality and move on toward something better.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC September 14, 1986 Some weeks ago I told you that one of my principal projects in starting my service as your pastor would have to be spending time trying to learn my way around the city of Takoma Park. DC I can handle and Silver Spring is a breeze, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist