Sermons on Praying For Self:

Praying To The Father

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

Principles for prayer

"FOR THIS CAUSE I BOW MY KNEES UNTO THE FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, OF WHOM THE WHOLE FAMILY IN HEAVEN AND EARTH IS NAMED." Verses 1 and 14 begin with the same three words: "FOR THIS CAUSE." The words, "FOR THIS CAUSE," refer back to Paul’s description in chapter 2 of what the Gentiles had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For The President

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 12, 2002

We are commanded to pray for our President.

PRAYING FOR THE PRESIDENT A. INTRODUCTION 1. We must pray for President Clinton because we are commanded. "I exhort that first of all intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings, and for all who are in authority" (I Tim. 2:1,2). 2. If we do not pray for the president we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Hannah Prayed

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

Mother’s Day sermon applicable to anyone!

Hannah Prayed 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Mother’s Day – May 12, 2002 Introduction Happy Mother’s Day! I hope that this will be a blessed day for all of you, particularly those of you who have weathered the challenge of child-rearing. We’ve added a few new faces since our last Mother’s Day visit, so I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pray Realistically

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 1, 2002

Even in our complaints, God is faithful. He hears them and answers them.

How’s your prayer life? That might seem like a tough question to answer at first glance unless, of course, we get to the heart of the matter. There’s more to your prayer life than just folded hands or closed eyes. There’s more to your prayer life than just the right sounding words. In theory, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Praying With Persistence

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 3, 2004

We are called to pray and continually ask, seek and knock. A devotional for our monthly Cottage Prayer meeting.

Praying with Persistence Matthew 7:7-8 Cottage Prayer Meeting Devotional January 31, 2004 7 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Praying For The Spirit Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003

Seeking the gift of the Holy Spirit - for non Charismatics :)

Nov. 9 - Praying for the Spirit Ever have something you didn’t need - sports car- power tool - computer 0-60 or 120 mph - solitaire - mail, phone - typewriter - library Most Christians have no use for the Holy Spirit - (not that we don’t need Him) Today we will pray for the Spirit - but be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray For Healing Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003

Praying for healing - different levels and kinds of healing

Nov. 2 Pray for Healing Video Clip Matt. 9:18-10:1 Prayer at close but don’t be shocked if God heals you prior to the end. MT 4:23-24 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying Together Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003

Learning how to pray together - in this worship we took time to pray short prayers together

Oct. 26 Praying Together Remember the first time you drove on the freeway? - Nervous The first time we do things often is marked by fear, discomfort but it is no sure sign that we should not be doing this True with dating - new school - jumping out of an airplane (well...) It seems like a bold ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying For The Church Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 22, 2004

Four Specific Prayer Needs for every church

PRAYING FOR THE CHURCH John 17:8-24 A lot of talking can go on in the life of a church. Many words can be said. An evangelist went to one particular church and preached on a Sunday Morning. While standing by the exit door to shake hands with people a woman approached him. ‘That was the worst ...read more

Scripture: John 17:8-24

What To Pray For

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 6, 2003

to stress the importance of prayer in the life of the believer, especially when it comes to evangelism

What to Pray for Colossians 4:2-6 Primary Purpose: To stress the importance of prayer in the life of the believers, especially when it comes to evangelism. Paul’s requests for prayer enlightens us as to his priorities in his life. We would do well to heed his words ad to follow his example. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Always! Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Apr 3, 2003

Paul calls Christians to utilize the most powerful ‘spiritual weapon’ they possess: prayer . . . ALWAYS!

Pray Always! Ephesians 6:18-24 Focus: Paul calls Christians to utilize the most powerful ‘weapon’ they possess: prayer . . . ALWAYS! Function: To encourage Christians to re-discover the power of prayer in their lives. The War Eph 6:12-17 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27, Ephesians 6:18-24, Ephesians 6:10, Ephesians 6:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray And Wait

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Apr 8, 2003

In these days of uncertainty -- of war and violence -- we should look to the ladies outside the tomb for an example of what we can do.

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Today is a day of uncertainty. Our lives, whether consciously or unconsciously, are filled with anxiety about the future of our communities, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Methodist

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

Encourgaments To Pray

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003

A message on Prayer

ENCOURAGEMENTS TO PRAY Matthew 7:7-12 I. OUR TEXT SPEAKS OF A THRONE. A. If in prayer we come to a throne, it is clear that our Spirit should be one of lowly reverence. The king before whom we come is the highest of all. His throne is the great white throne. B. If the mercy seat is a throne, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Financial Praying

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 11, 2003

Based on the prayer of Agur, this sermon gives some suggestions on how we should pray in regard to our finances.

March 9, 2003 Proverbs 30:7-9 “Financial praying” INTRODUCTION The message today will be the last installment in our series on biblical finances. I think that after today, we will have gained enough information to chew on for a while. Like the messages that we have received up to this ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Baptist