Sermons on Praying Hard:

...hallowed Be Thy Name… Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 19, 2014

Jesus stresses in this part of the Model Prayer just WHO we are praying to... a Sovereign and Holy God!

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 26, 2014 Date Preached: February 26, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Study on the Lord’s Prayer Sermon Title: Hallowed Be Thy Name… (Sermon 4) Sermon Text: Matthew 6:9-13 [HCSB] Essence of the Text: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Essence Of Prayer

Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 31, 2013

This sermon speaks concerning the model prayer the Lord used to teach the disciples the ingredients to consider when praying.

The Essence of Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 Mention: Luke 18:1 men ought to always pray and not faint Also: 1 Thessa. 5:17 Pray without ceasing Then: James 5:16 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much Mention: Daniel 6:10 Daniel prayed three times a day Also: Psalms 55:17 Evening, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting With God

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 9, 2013

To share that we need to not only wait on God but also do our part by faithfully praying for the miracle.

2 Peter 3:8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.

Last month, not only did the church need to get new tags for the bus but Stacy and I had to tag our vehicles as well. Now, you would’ve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Other

What Are Believing Works And Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 29, 2010

God does great works through his praying people to show his power and glorify himself.

Scripture Introduction On the night Jesus washed his disciples’ feet, he also told them some tough things. As a result, they are discouraged and anxious. Then (as we heard in last week’s sermon), the great physician applied his healing balm: “Let not your hearts be troubled. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:11-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Answer Is "Yes!"

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Oct 12, 2011

We look at the kinds prayers we ought to pray in which God will answer "yes" every time.

Most of you have probably heard that God answers our prayers in one of three ways: Yes, No, or wait. I believe that this is a wise way of looking at prayer but today we’re going to look only at the first answer. Honestly, when you say that God answered your prayers you mean that he said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Unified Church

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

Tonight I want us to see what Jesus prayed for you and me on that night before the cross.

The Unified Church Wed. Night April 8th 2009 JOHN 17:20-26 Introduction A billboard shows a little girl sitting on her daddy’s shoulders waving an American flag … and the caption says ... WHAT MAKES US GREAT … “Unity, pass it on!” Since 9/11 - “United We Stand” has been the theme – we want to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Positioning For Miracle Increase

Contributed by John Davis on Dec 3, 2008

God is the source for the believer and He still intervenes in the lives of people who pray and call on His name.

TEXT: Mathew 6:33 Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you. God is the true source of Increase, Gen. 1 shows us that everything exists because of Him. Col 1:16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Is Your Prayer Life?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 18, 2014

A sermon on encouraging married couples to pray together (Material adapted from http://www.coupleswhopray.com/)

HoHum: Several years ago, Redbook magazine did a computer survey on sexual attitudes and practices (not surprising). What was surprising in the survey was they sprinkled questions about religion in with the study. The survey of about 19,000 women showed that “strongly religious” women ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Favor Called And God Heard

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2016

To show that when we pray and call unto GOD, GOD always hears and answers our prayers.

I. EXORDIUM: Hannah or "channah" in Hebrew meaning "favored". The ALEPH-TAV, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last, the ALPHA and OMEGA's signature was placed after the word "called" giving it emphasis and special meaning "invite, preach, pronounce, proclaim, publish, read". Samuel or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Favor Called And God Heard

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 28, 2016

To show that when we pray and call unto GOD, GOD always hears and answers our prayers.

I. EXORDIUM: Hannah or "channah" in Hebrew meaning "favored". The ALEPH-TAV, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last, the ALPHA and OMEGA's signature was placed after the word "called" giving it emphasis and special meaning "invite, preach, pronounce, proclaim, publish, read". Samuel or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Favor Called And God Heard

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

To show that when we pray and call unto GOD, GOD always hears and answers our prayers.

I. EXORDIUM: Hannah or "channah" in Hebrew meaning "favored". The ALEPH-TAV, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last, the ALPHA and OMEGA's signature was placed after the word "called" giving it emphasis and special meaning "invite, preach, pronounce, proclaim, publish, read". Samuel or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conviction Versus Culture

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

It is more important that our young people pray through to an experience for their self then to borrow from our experience.

Conviction vs. Culture I Samuel 3:1-4 The peril of any church, nation, or corporation is when the vision is carried out by those who never had it. Conviction – The state of being convinced with a strong persuasion about a particular idea or belief. To be overpowered by an idea. Culture – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hands Lifted To The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 2, 2018

There is a spiritual battle going on in our world and our own relatives and friends are being attacked; are we praying?

Let us continue our worship of God by continuing our study of the Book of Exodus. Please open your Bibles to Exodus 17….. By the way, we will celebrate Communion next week instead of today. We have been following the Hebrews now freed from Egypt and led and provided for my God. We have noted how ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayers Of Blessings

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Apr 28, 2020

Through this message I pray The Lord's Blessings over my life and church family.

Prayers of Blessings Numbers 6:23-27 1. Lord I Pray For You To Send Your Blessings (23) A. I speak your blessings over your people B. Through prayer I ask for you to pour out blessings they can receive C. Make protection, favor, mercy, provision, healing, strength, peace, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:23-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With The Mess Of Stress - Part 3

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 29, 2020

Last time we looked at Right Praying. Today, we are going to look at the subject of right thinking.

So far, we’ve learned that stress is a load on the system that usually results from worry or anxiety. Stress manifests itself in many ways, physical, emotional and spiritual. We also learned that the key to dealing with stress is securing the mind against wrong thinking and wrong feelings about ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible