Sermons on Praying For Persecuted:

Praying By The Blood Of Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 15, 2006

There is a power that supersedes every other power. That power, transforms simple things into powerful weapons. The awesomeness and mystery of the power in the Blood of Jesus, is not being preached in the church today.

Revelation 12:11: “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death”. I would like you to read this message with rapt attention, so that you can key in to what God intends to do through this miracle power. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11, Revelation 12:11-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying In The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Asiri Perera on Jun 15, 2006

The privilege we have to pray in the name of Jesus

Asking (Praying) in the Name of Jesus Reading Luke 11: 1-12 Very truly, I tell you, if you ask anything of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. 24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete. John16:23-24(NRSV) Jn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Pray For Peace Of Jerusalem

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jul 23, 2006

What praying for "peace of Jerusalem" means and doesn’t mean. When it becomes a sin to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Personalized applications - praying for your Jerusalem - what you face as a citizen of the new Jerusalem, the Kingdom of God through

I. PATRIOTIC PSALM - Calling For Patriotism & National Peace A. Much Like Our Patriotic Songs – “God Bless America” B. Jews A Very Proud People 1. Knew they where “God’s Chosen” -via them a Messiah would come 2. God had done so many great works on their behalf C. Jerusalem Was A Very Proud ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Pray Like Jabez

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 12, 2006

A 4-point sermon explaining how and why we need to apply this short prayer to our lives, both as Christians and as the body of Christ.

Everybody wants to know what purpose they have. Does God really have a plan for each one of us? The Bible says God knew us even before we were born and that He has a unique and distinct plan for each one of us. JEREMIAH 29:11 says, ‘I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. Plans to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: *other

Praying Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 8, 2005

Most of us are familiar with the Lord’s Prayer, and some of us have attended churches where it was recited every Sunday. I grew up saying this prayer so much that it just became rote for me...

Most of us are familiar with the Lord’s Prayer, and some of us have attended churches where it was recited every Sunday. I grew up saying this prayer so much that it just became rote for me and like Jeff in the drama I never thought God would really answer it. I was even instructed to repeat this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

When You Pray

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

Jesus tells us what to do when we pray.

INTRODUCTION: ILL.- Two men met up on the street. One asked the other: "Hi, how are you?" The other one replied: "I’m fine, thanks." "And how’s your son? Is he still unemployed?" "Yes, he is. But he is meditating now." "Meditating? What’s that?" "I don’t know. But it’s better than sitting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray, Plan, Position Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Oct 31, 2005

Second sermon in a series through the book of Nehemiah exploring the pursuit of God’s vision for our lives. Sermon addresses the need to pray, plan, and position yourself for the fulfillment of God’s vision in your life.

Have you ever felt like you were in the wrong place, at the wrong time? Hopefully not in the next few minutes, but four teenagers were arrested in the parking lot of a large mall in Lakeland, Florida, just before Christmas when, attempting to steal an automobile at random, they tried to break into ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 3, 2006

This sermon examines the basics of prayer.

In Luke 11:1-13 Jesus teaches us the basics of prayer. These can be broken down into three categories. I. Prayer involves a right Attitude.(vs. 1)In verse 1 we read "And it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, ’Lord, teach us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prayed Again Series

Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Feb 17, 2007

It is mentioned in the Gospels that Jesus prayed around 17 times. He prayed at different times of the day and he prayed in different place with or without his Disciples being around. How ofetn do we pray? Why do we pray? is it for "show and tell" or

Prayer: God and Gracious Lord, We thank you for giving us the opportunity to worship you today for you alone are worthy to be worshipped and praised. We thank you for also turning us towards lent so that we can begin the journey on roads less often traveled. And we will continue to give you all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Troy Voyles on Feb 17, 2007

In this message I go into the heart of what we call the "Lord’s Prayer".

Teach Us How To Pray This morning, I want to talk to you on the subject of prayer. I believe in these days that we must have a prayer life, because if we don’t, we will struggle. Sometimes we go through things, and if there is no prayer, there will be no victory. There are people in our lives, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming A Praying Church

Contributed by Sherry Burton on Feb 17, 2007

I Thess 5:17 Pray without ceasing God wants us to become a praying church. And that is what we must do in order for our church to grow.

BECOME A PRAYING CHURCH Open In Prayer I. Read: 1 Thess 5:17 “Pray without ceasing” A. God wants us to become a praying church. And that is what we must do in order for our church to grow. 1. As I have told you in the past, Paul is not telling us to pray 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying For Daily Bread Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Aug 27, 2005

We have to translate prayer from just a Christian principle and precept to Christian practice. We must pray day by day for our daily bread.

“Praying for Daily Bread” Text: Matthew 6: 1 - 11 1 Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. 2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

We Must Pray Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

We must pray as we try to change the world around us!

Introduction: Sponge Bob Square Pants movie clip Alright, I admit, I probably should have used a movie clip from Saving Private Ryan or Braveheart in order to talk about being men, but I didn’t have either of those, so Sponge Bob will have to do. Besides, the line that is repeated over and over ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying In The New Year

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 1, 2006

If we fail to pray we fail to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. We miss out on one the greatest privileges of our life. Connecting with the creator of the Universe! So we know prayer is a privilege but I also want to look at it’s purpose, pattern, an

Intro: Is our church looking to have a purposeful, powerful year for the Lord Jesus Christ in 2006? As your pastor I am expecting great things from this New Year. Shall we go to seminars to find out how to be purposeful and powerful for the Lord? Shall we have guest speakers that will encourage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Praying At A Prize Fight

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 20, 2007

The stakes have never been higher!

Prayer is a wrestling match! Colossians 4:12-13 12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured. 13 I vouch for him that he is working hard for you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God