Sermons on Praying Hard:

Praying Like Elijah

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 10, 2024

Elijah was human but transcended his finitude and frailty through prayer. So can we.

James 5:17-18 (KJV) Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit. Elias was a man ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying Powerful Prayers Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 19, 2024

God gives us more strength than we can even ask for when we fully surrender to Christ.

How to Pray with Power Ephesians 3:14-21 Rev. Brian Bill February 17-18, 2024 A young boy prayed for weeks that God would give him $100, but nothing happened. He decided to write God a letter telling Him he really needed the money. Not knowing where to send the letter, he simply used the address ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Before He Prayed Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 26, 2023

What is needed in order to have an affective prayer life

“Before He Prayed” 1 Kings 18:17-40 What is needed in order to have an affective prayer life. I. Before Elijah Prayed 1. Elijah Confronted King Ahab Vs.17-18 17 “And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? 18 And he answered, I have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With Spiritual Intelligence

Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Oct 28, 2023

So many prayers remain unanswered because believers employed natural intelligence in praying rather than praying with spiritual intelligence.

I want to speak to you about praying with spiritual intelligence. This is one of the prayer manners we must understand as we develop in the school of prayer. Spiritual intelligence is superior to Natural intelligence So many prayers remain unanswered because believers employed natural ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:14

Denomination: Apostolic

Praying Through Pain Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

Praying through Pain

Psalm 41:1-13 Praying through Pain I. The Consolation in Prayer - Comfort in Trouble - 1 Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. Comfort in Trial - 2 The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Go! And Pray With Confidence Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 2, 2025

Prayer is not merely a religious duty; it is a divine privilege. Through prayer, we commune with the Creator of the universe. Yet, how often do we approach God with hesitation, doubting whether He hears us or will answer our petitions?

Go! And Pray with Confidence 1 John 5:14-15 (NLT): "And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. And since we know he hears us when we make our requests, we also know that he will give us what we ask for." Introduction: The Privilege of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15, Hebrews 4:16, Ephesians 3:12, Matthew 6:10, James 4:3, Psalm 34:17, Jeremiah 29:12, Matthew 7:11, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying For Spiritual Insight Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 18, 2025

This sermon explores Paul's primary prayer for believers: that the glorious God would grant us a spirit of wisdom and revelation, not for greater intellect, but for a deeper, more intimate, personal knowledge of Him.

Introduction Anyone who has tried to navigate the streets of Metro Manila knows that a simple map is often not enough. A map can show you the names of the roads, but it can't tell you about the real-time traffic, the sudden one-way schemes, or the streets that are prone to flooding. To truly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 11, 2024

The Lord's Prayer is an integral part of our prayer life and its so easy to take it for granted - to say it without thinking what we are saying or thinking. The Lord's Prayer was the result of the disciples asking Jesus to teach them to prayer.

Sometimes we have unpleasant things we have to do. Awkward situations we would rather avoid. People we would rather not meet. Tasks we put aside and hope that they will go away. One such task is writing a difficult letter – to a friend or relative who has recently been bereaved. Where do you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4, Matthew 6:7-13

When Job Prays Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 7, 2023

I can say that I have had troubles in my life but never to the level or extent of Job.

“When Job Prays” Job 1:20-22 We once again look at a prayer in the Bible. I can say that I have had troubles in my life but never to the level or extent of Job. I. Permission Given Job 1:6-12 Satan is called in Revelation 12:10 “And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Stay Alert And Pray SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Stay alert and pray, so that you won't fall into temptation. Being alert enhances our prayers, as every enemy we identify pushes us to pray more fervently. Furthermore, being alert is a form of prayer. If we are truly alert, the act of watching itself becomes a prayer.

In the Bible, Jesus instructs his disciples to "Watch and pray, so that you will not fall into temptation" (Matthew 26:41, NIV). This command holds great significance for believers today. By understanding the importance of watching and praying, we can overcome temptation and live a victorious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:40-41

Topics: Prayer, Temptation

Praying For Heavenly Showers SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

We need to fervently pray and ask God to open the flood gates of Heaven and bless us with His divine rain.

Introduction: The phrase "Let It Rain!" is a plea for God to send a spiritual rain onto our world. Just as April showers bring May flowers, we need the refreshing rain of God's presence in our lives. Rain has various benefits in the natural world, such as quenching thirst, cleansing, softening ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Topics: Prayer, Faith

Jesus Prays For You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Understand and find comfort in the fact that Jesus prays for us, interceding on our behalf, which is a testament to God's profound love for us.

Good morning, family. What a blessing it is to be gathered here today in the presence of God. There's a beautiful quote from A.W. Tozer that says, "God never hurries. There are no deadlines against which he must work. Only to know this is to quiet our spirits and relax our nerves." Let that sink ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:32

Topics: Peace

The Power Of A Praying Mother Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 3, 2025

The story of Hannah in the book of 1 Samuel is a compelling portrait of a woman who knew how to carry her burden to the Lord in prayer.

THE POWER OF A PRAYING MOTHER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 1:1–2:11 Supporting Texts: James 5:16, Psalm 34:15, Luke 1:13, Isaiah 66:2, Proverbs 31:30 INTRODUCTION: The story of Hannah in the book of 1 Samuel is a compelling portrait of a woman who knew how to carry her burden to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-24, 1 Samuel 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praying For Lost Friends Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 19, 2025

God designed the work of evangelism to happen through prayer. Think of prayer as a street or a boulevard. Evangelism must travel down the street called prayer.

This morning, I want to reintroduce you to something that has the potential to impact your friends and family for all of eternity. I want to see you make an impact on those closest to you through a simple campaign called Prayer, Care, Share. Many of you already have this insert. If you have this ...read more

Scripture: John 6:44, Matthew 13:19, Matthew 9:36, Acts 9:11

Denomination: Baptist

Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 11, 2025

Following a time of prayer, one of Jesus' disciples asked Him to teach them how to pray. Luke records an abbreviated version of the Lord's prayer and then includes elements that encourage us to be bold in our prayer, promising provision and presence from God.

Over the last couple of sections of Luke’s gospel, we’ve considered the importance of loving God with all that we are and loving others. We’ve also reflected on the value of sitting before Jesus in order to just be with Him and learn before we get in to the practice of serving. It seems like in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist