Sermons on Praying For Worders:

Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jan 24, 2008

As Christians we need to know that our prayers are heard.

Teach us to Pray Lu. 11:1 And it came to pass that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray as John also taught his disciples. 2 And he said unto them, When ye pray say Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008

This prayer is often wrongly used, however. We are not to just mindlessly repeat it from rote memory, but we are to use it as a framework upon which we can build a prayer life that is offered to God, heard and answered by Him, and one that glorifies His

Illustration: A little boy was saying his bedtime prayers with his mother: "Lord, bless Mommy and Daddy, and God, GIVE ME A NEW BICYCLE!!!" Mom: "God’s not deaf, son. Boy: "I know, Mom, but Grandma’s in the next room, and she’s hard of hearing! Read: Matthew 6: 5 -15 Introduction: This passage is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying The Powerful Prayer

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Jul 1, 2008

There are many things that people pray for, but are we praying for things that really matter? Are willing to let God work through us as we pray?

John 14:12 – 14 reads, “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Pray For Your Wife Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 3, 2008

These are simple prayers that you can pray for your wife. There are 31, so you can choose one to pray for each day of the month.

Pray For Your Wife: Ephesians 5:25-26 Introduction: While doing a mid-day devotion in the book of Ephesians, I came across a passage that struck my heart. Paul says, “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her; that He might sanctify her, having ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Praying Dad

Contributed by Sam Tollison on Aug 11, 2008

There is power in a praying dad.

The Power of a Praying Dad Dad Quotes: • Mark Twain said - When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years. • Bill Cosby said - Fatherhood is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praying For The President And America

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 16, 2008

We are to pray for our leaders even though we may not always agree with what they say or what they may be doing.

PRAYING FOR THE PRESIDENT AND AMERICA Today we’re going to talk for a little while on praying for our president and other leaders of our country & also for our country. Let me say that the king at the time Paul wrote this epistle was Nero, who was an unbeliever and Paul specifically told his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"The Praying Knight"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 2, 2008

Shows the need for prayer warriors and teaches how to become one

A Praying Knight” September 7, 2008 "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 reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Holiness

How A Runaway Prays Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Sep 8, 2008

2nd Message in a series from the book of Jonah.

Series: Jonah, God’s Runaway How a Runaway Prays Jonah 1:17--2:10 Dennis the Menace was always one of my favorite cartoon characters. Of course, I was never like him!! One classic cartoon showed him sitting in his little rocker, facing the corner, his usual place of punishment. He says over ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

After This Manner - Pray

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008

A description of how we are to approach God in our prayer life.

Introduction: 1. The Necessity of Prayer 2. The Amount of Prayer- 1 Th 5:17, Ro 12:12 3. The Act of Prayer - PRAY 4. The Effect of Prayer I. We can come Boldly - vs. 9 A. We have Access - Eph 2:18, Eph 3:12 B. We have Affiliation - we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

#5: Praying For Presence Series

Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007

STORY of young man, he was in his 30’s, still single and was starting to get a little nervous about that. Went to a church fellowship, caught eye of very attractive young lady who smiled at him so he immediately worked his way across the room and engaged

I. INTRODUCTION I want to begin this morning with the first great revival in the Bible. It’s in the book of Exodus and we’ll be reading there in a moment. STORY of young man, he was in his 30’s, still single and was starting to get a little nervous about that. Went to a church fellowship, caught ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When To Stop Praying Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Joshua #6

WHEN TO STOP PRAYING Joshua 7 I want us to go on an imaginary expedition together... an archeological expedition. You ready? We are in a God-forsaken valley. The sun is beating down on us. There’s nowhere to hide. We are looking for some lost bones, hidden cities and broken pots of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 28, 2007

This sermon answers three questions about prayer: Why? How? and What?

Luke 11: 1 – 13 Teach Us Intro: It seems to me that science and technology have brought our society to the point that we feel we don’t need God. Churches in most communities are sparsely attended while others are converted into private dwellings and restaurants. Some people believe they have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Praying With Great Expectation Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 31, 2007

This sermon encourages believers to pray with great expectations because God sees out trials, God hears our prayers and God will deal with our enemies.

Subject: Praying With Great Expectations Acts 12:5-25 Introduction: The graphic scene of Acts 12 is not strange to the Church. The church has always faced opposition. Since its inception, the devil has been trying to stop the church and even to destroy the church. But each persecution has cause the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Methodist

Pray For Our Nation

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 3, 2007

God promises to bless the land when we humble ourselves, pray and seek His face, and turn from our sins. This is our responsibility, to pray for God’s blessing for our nation.

The first few chapters of 2 Chronicles record the building of the Temple of God, under King Solomon. • The Temple was completed and Solomon dedicated it to the Lord, in chapter 6. • He knelt down before God’s people, spread his hands out toward heaven, and said a long prayer – a prayer for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Praying With Others Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 9, 2008

Acts reminds us that we also need to be praying with others to see God�s power at work.

Herb Miller (who was a pastor and now ministry consultant) tells the story of a nightclub opening on Main Street in a small town. Upon hearing the news, the only church in that town organized an all-night prayer meeting. The members of the church asked God to burn down the club. Within a few ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Methodist