Sermons on Praying Hard:

Playing Second Fiddle Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 5, 2011

Ambition is a two-edged sword; it can spur hard work, but can also lead to resentment if proper recognition isn't forthcoming.

Good morning. This is Rubel Milkash from the Canaan Broadcasting Corporation, bringing you the region’s top stories every morning. Today’s feature is an exclusive interview with Moses BenAmram, charismatic leader of the most amazing mass migration in recent history. But first, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stewardship Of The Seed Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 25, 2010

How hard is it to throw seed on the ground? What does this parable say to us about what Jesus wants from us in witnessing?

OPEN: One of the most beloved of American artists was Norman Rockwell. But, though many of the common folk loved and cherished his paintings, many other artists did not, deriding him as nothing more than a common illustrator. Rockwell once explained the difference between his style of painting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul And His Final Days

Contributed by Chuck Booher on May 2, 2013

We need to be people who endure hard times by reading God’s Word, sharing Christ and being faithful to the end.

Come to Paul: one of the most amazing men who ever lived! • I want you to know who Paul is and then you will understand him and what he is telling you. • He wrote 13 Books of the New Testament so you need to get where he is coming from. • At the end of his life he passionately ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Disciplined Christian

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 22, 2020

Michael Jordan's mindset. It says genetics may determine the starting line, but hard work and discipline determines the finish line.

A Bible look at the disciplined Christian. If there ever was a need in our land today for discipline it is definitely today. 1. In our nation 2. In our home 3. In our school 4. In our church The life of Paul is a perfect example. 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 Discipline in the dictionary has several ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Lazy Christian Is An Oxymoron Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Your work matters to God. There is great value in honest, hard work. Laziness is a landmine that can destroy a person and anyone around that person.

INTRODUCTION An oxymoron is the combination of contradictory words linked together. The plural of oxymoron is oxymora, so here are a few of my favorite oxymora: (1) jumbo shrimp; (2) pretty ugly; (3) working vacation (4) tight slacks; (5) Microsoft works; (6) humble Texan; and the one we’re ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Rebuild After A Disaster? Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 2, 2009

Things get done when we pray, take action, and persevere until a goal is accomplished.

Title: How Do You Rebuild After a Disaster? Text: Nehemiah 1-6 Thesis: Things get done when we pray, take action, and persevere until a goal is accomplished. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge In our reading this week we have leapt through the “Period of the Kings” during ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Message 11 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:15-17 – Vengeance, Rejoicing Always, And Praying Without Ceasing Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 31, 2022

Do not seek vengeance on others or render evil to anyone. Injustice is everywhere but leave it in the Lord’s hands. Then we have the words “Pray without ceasing” and we look at a lot of references for that. We will consider joy and rejoicing as well.

MESSAGE 11 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:15-17 – VENGEANCE, REJOICING ALWAYS, AND PRAYING WITHOUT CEASING There is a fair bit of scripture in this message. It deals with vengeance, injustice, persecution and rejoicing and we look at a lot of verses dealing with those matters. PART 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15, Romans 12:16-21, Micah 3:1-12, Amos 5:10-15, 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Matthew 2:10, Matthew 5:11-12, Luke 1:58, Luke 10:20-21, Matthew 18:13, Luke 15:5-6, John 20:20, Acts 13:48, Romans 12:11-15, 2 Corinthians 6:10, Philippians 3:1, Philippians 4:4, Colossians 1:24, 1 Peter 4:13, 1 Peter 1:6-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Acts 1:14, Acts 2:42, Luke 18:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sixteen Bucks Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

As God has forgiven us, we must forgive, if we would pray God's way.

“Sixteen Bucks” Matthew 6:12 April 19, 2009 16 bucks. It’s the cost of a new CD—I’m sure the one pictured is in each of your libraries. Or, it’ll buy you and your spouse a combo lunch at Quizno’s Subs. It’s the cost of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Higher Place

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Nov 19, 2001

In his letter to the Church in Ephesus, Paul prays for mature believers to press on and experience a higher place.

A Higher Place INTRODUCTION:  God is inviting us to a higher place  There are higher attainments in the spirit  There is more of God to be found  We have not ’arrived’ yet  In his letter to the Church in Ephesus, Paul prays for mature believers to press on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning The World Upside Down

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 27, 2017

This is a hard hitting sermon contrasting the American church with the Early Church, highlighting our modern compromise and how we can fix it, This message will preach!

TURNING THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN Acts 17:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Good bye, Dad! 1. Did you hear about the young man who was walking around a supermarket and everywhere he went an old man seemed to be shadowing him? Finally he went to the checkout line, but the old man got in line in front of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Grace No Longer Exists To Save The Soul

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

What happens on God’s great judgment day and there is no room to kneel and pray?

"When Grace no longer exists" Revelation 21:1-7 Want to read to you from 2 Peter 2:4-5 and share the story of a man we may have never regarded as a preacher of righteousness. In Genesis 6 and 7 there is the story of a boat in time when God came down and spoke to this same preacher of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Intercessory Prayer

Contributed by Gary Smith on Feb 14, 2003

This sermon offers encouragement to all who are praying for the salvation or for the healing of a loved one.

“The Power Of Intercessory Prayer” TEXT: John 4:46-54 Introduction: At first glance this may seem like a strange text to use with the subject of “Intercessory Prayer,” but I think that there arefew scriptures that do a better job illustrating all the elements involved in intercessory ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Church Of God

Prayer Is The Only Answer

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 29, 2002

If we are not praying right we can’t expect much from God.

PRAYER IS THE ONLY ANSWER EX 32:7-10, DT 9:7-11, 17-19 In DT 9 Moses is recounting how God has brought them to where they are. More than once he refers to them as a rebellious people. It was because Moses was a man of prayer that these people were still alive. I want us to recall what ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 9:7-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Seven Points Of Serious Prayer Series

Contributed by James Groce on Dec 18, 2001

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray,

Ezekiel 22:30-31 I. First, learn three things about prayer’s functions: Ezekiel 22:30-31 30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. 31 Therefore have I poured out mine ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer And Relationship

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 6, 2002

Why does God desire us to pray? Because He wants a relationship.

Today is the first Sunday of the year 2002. It’s also the beginning of our third year worshipping together as a church. And for the benefit of those who haven’t been keeping careful track, this is also the 100th sermon I’ve preached from this pulpit (or music stand, or whatever it is). So in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-7

Denomination: Baptist