Sermons on Praying Right:

How To Protect Yourself From Stumbling

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 10, 2014

A small sin can be the cause of a Christian's stumbling block if not dealt with properly. It is like a cancer that grows and destroys our soul in hell. We will learn three ways to protect ourselves from the spread of sin and live a life of holiness.

Matthew 5:29-30 (NIV) 29 If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

Denomination: Nazarene

Spiritual Tug Of War

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 15, 2015

Our daily decisions, no matter how small, usually shape a lifetime, and wisdom is found in making the most of each and every opportunity. All of our decisions matter to God because they impact our lives and the lives of others.

There is one struggle that all of us as Christians have. It is the struggle between knowing what is right and doing what is right. In other words it is the conflict between good and evil. Believers have the ability to sin because of the legacy from Adam that we can’t do anything right. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Anglican

Standing Strong In An Ever-Changing World

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Nov 25, 2018

There is a strategy for standing strong in this ever-changing world. Isaiah records God's Words to a Nation that ready calls evil good and good evil.

Standing Strong in an Ever-Changing World Scripture Reference: Isaiah 5:20-21 & Hebrews 12:12-15 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on November 25, 2018 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Illustration— A young woman graduated college with a degree in Education. She got her first job as a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20-21, Hebrews 12:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Your Destiny Awaits Your Arrival

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 14, 2020

Every Christian needs to declare the good things of God over their life on a daily basis, like the song says “He’ll do it again!” God will do it again for you, and again, and again, and again and again and again!

Your Destiny Awaits Your Arrival Illustration by Ken Miller GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS A gallery owner tells one of his artists that heÍs got some good new and bad news. The artist asks for the good news first. "Well," he replies, "the good news is that a man came in here today asking ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-2, 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew 7:7, Matthew 11:28-30, Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 81:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is In Control

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 20, 2020

God wants our hearts to be at rest and established by His grace toward us! That’s where and when we find inner peace! It’s not about what you can do, it never has been about what you can do...

Illustration by Alan Tison Children have a way of controlling our life do they not – I heard about a young boy who received a harmonica for Christmas from his uncle. After the first of the year he saw his uncle for the first time since receiving the harmonica. With a large smile he said, “Thanks ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1, John 14:27, Hebrews 13:9, John 14:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disciplined Living Sermon Iv: Christ The Master Of My New Life Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 3, 2020

In times when anti-Christian sentiment runs high in our society, mature Christians make choices and decisions based on their full surrender and devotion to Christ as the Master of their lives. Thus, Faith is indeed the Victory!

THE MASTER OF MY LIFE IN CHRIST The choices we make in life define us and determine our future. At some point in our lives we who gather here to worship the Lord made the same choice Joshua made long ago, “As for me and my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4-14

We Are Individually Responsible

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 15, 2021

An idea is being floated in our nation that citizens must pay for the sins of the past in something called "reparations." This message asks if this concept is biblical. Praise be to God that He does not require reparations from us!

I want to begin our message this morning by bringing an awareness of a modern-day proposal that is being floated in our local, state, and federal governments, and then tie that in to what Ezekiel has to say in our passage. Across our nation, people are talking about something called “reparations.” ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Anger Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 17, 2021

When you feel anger, behave yourself, admit your sin, and depend on Christ.

For weeks, a couple had been arguing about buying a vehicle. He wanted a truck. She wanted a fast little sports car so she could zip through traffic around town. He would have been satisfied with any old, beat-up old truck, but everything she wanted was way out of their price range. “Look!” she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:6-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Blessed Be The Name Sermon Iv: The Lord God Our Intervener Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2020

As we mature in our walk with the Lord, mature Christians cherish their remembrance of prayers which never fell on deaf ears but got the attention of Father God who intervened in life's situations to turn negatives into positives.

BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD OUR INTERVENER A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho and fell among thieves. Each of three passersby had opportunity to intervene in his situation, but only one did. The first was too proud and unwilling ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-23

A Call For Prayer For Gender Justice

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

we must pray for the safety and security of all people

Scripture tells us in Galatians 3:28: There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male or female. For all are one in God’s eyes Very often, members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender community are the victims of hate, violence and rejection by government and our churches. ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

"A Partner’s Passionate Prayer”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 14, 2012

Paul prays for his partners in the Gospel, the Philippian church.

Someone has said that in Paul’s other letters, he is an “attack dog;” but in the letter to the Philippians, he is more like a “lap dog.” There is quite a difference in his letter to the Philippians and many of his other letters. When he wrote to the Galatians, he was combating heresy. When he wrote ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Discipline Of Chastity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon explores Christian personal purity, discerning right from almost right, and honoring God by avoiding moral pitfalls, particularly sexual immorality.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is a joy to gather with you once again in this sacred space where we can share in the fellowship of God's love and learn from His Word. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a vital discussion, a discussion that centers on the very core of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Topics: Spiritual Disciplines

Veteran's Day 2023

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Nov 10, 2023

A Sermon to adults about the need to stand for the right.

Psalms 124:1-8 11/12/23 a.m. Day after Veterans Today we honor our Veterans. These men and women were not called upon to give their ALL. That’s why they are here with us today. They’re alive. But they were WILLING to give their ALL. And they ALL gave some of their life for you and I. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Persistence Pays Off

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 20, 2015

Have you prayed, and prayed, and there still seems to be no answer? Does it seem as if God is asleep, and absent from your cry? Don't give up, don't lose heart, don't quit now, but just keep praying until the answer comes.

A group of male seminary students were gathered in the chapel one day. The dean of the seminary was challenging the students in the area of prayer. He instructed them to be careful what they asked God for. He said, "Men, don't ask God for a big church, because of the stress, problems and worries ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Kept In Christ Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 25, 2005

In these few verses, we learn: who Jesus is praying for; who He’s not praying for; His special relationship with the Father; and His request for our protection and unity. We find great comfort and confidence in knowing that our Savior is praying for us.

“Kept in Christ” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts &John 17:9-11, “My prayer is not for the world, but for those You have given Me, for they are Yours. All I have is Yours, and all You have is Mine; and You have given them back to Me, so they are My ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-11

Denomination: Congregational