Sermons on Praying Scripture:

A Second Chance For The Human Race

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 22, 2016

Adam, son of God, failed in the Garden. Israel, son of God, rebelled in the wilderness. Jesus the Son of God, on behalf of us all, won the battle against temptation in the wilderness. Believers in Jesus are also called sons of God, so how must we live?

A SECOND CHANCE FOR THE HUMAN RACE. Luke 4:1-13. Man was always going to get a second chance after the Fall of Adam. God made a promise concerning the seed of the woman (Genesis 3:15), and ‘that seed was Christ’ (cf. Galatians 3:16; Galatians 3:29). We see in the temptation of Jesus a new Adam ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Investment For The New Year

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 4, 2005

Paul’s letter to the Philippians was written while he was in prison. Yet even there he still investing his life for his brethren and continue praying for them. 1.PRAY WITH THANKSGIVING, 2.PRAY FOR A GROWING LOVE, 3.PRAY FOR CHRISTIAN MATURITY

GREAT INVESTMENT FOR THE NEW YEAR Philippians 1:1-11 Introduction: Two old fellows were walking along the shoreline of a lake when a frog came hopping up to them. Creaking with age, one of the old-timers slowly bent down and scooped up the frog in his hands. As he stood there gazing at the frog, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejoice Jerusalem

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 13, 2010

To receive the full power of the Scriptures, we need to celebrate with the "little texts" of the Mass.

Lent 4th Sunday 2010 “The Other Scriptures” “Rejoice, Jerusalem, and assemble together, all you who love her. Rejoice with great joy, all you who were mournful: that you may exult and be satisfied by the sweet milk of your consolation.” The words of the Introit of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:10-11

Denomination: Catholic

So We Preach! Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 29, 2013

A sermon examining why we preach the Gospel.

So We Preach! I Corinthians 15:11 These days many churches have differing ideas as to what is of paramount importance. Some put a great deal of focus on the “worship experience”. They spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on aesthetics, whether it be smoke machines & light shows, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

Causes Of Backsliding And How To Overcome Them Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025

Backsliding is a gradual process that happens when a believer neglects spiritual disciplines, compromises with sin, or allows distractions to take the place of God. However, God’s mercy is always available to restore those who repent.

CAUSES OF BACKSLIDING AND HOW TO OVERCOME THEM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 2:19 "Your own wickedness will correct you, and your backslidings will rebuke you. Know therefore and see that it is an evil and bitter thing that you have forsaken the Lord your God, and the fear of Me ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:19, Proverbs 14:14, Hebrews 10:38-39, Matthew 24:12, 2 Peter 2:20-22, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spirit And Truth Series

Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Feb 23, 2015

We become what we behold. As we behold Jesus and His glory, we need to equally revere the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit. Both are worthy, both are right, and both are vitally needed.

Alrighty, well we’re going to continue our series we’re calling “Amazed.” Amazed at the words of Jesus. One of the encounters that I had where I was amazed at Jesus and His words was when we were in Amsterdam in the early 1990s and we were there doing outreaches in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From The Reformation

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Sep 12, 2025

Reformation reminds us to return to God’s Word, rely on grace alone through faith alone, and worship Christ alone, without intermediaries.

Lessons from the Reformation (Romans 1:17) ESV: “For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ‘The righteous shall live by faith.’” GNT: “For the gospel reveals how God puts people right with himself: it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

A Potent Prayer For Peace

Contributed by Vernon Murray on Mar 12, 2004

When it comes to praying for peace, we do not have to pray the way world wants us to pray; we can use Biblical models which are much more effective.

INTRODUCTION The terror attack in Madrid today raises our consciousness once again to the undercurrent of war and destruction which continue to flow throughout the world. Today’s events also remind Christians everywhere of the need for serious prayer. We need (more than any other time) to pray ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer In A Desperate Place Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 5, 2014

What stops you from praying? Are you too proud to pray? Are you trying to find your own solution? Don't wait to pray - God is listening now.

I always start my sermons with a question: My question for you this evening is When do you pray? In the Bible in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 we are told to pray without ceasing or as the NLT translates it Never stop praying I wonder how many of us do that? If we take that verse in context we are to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Changes Things And It Changes Me Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 23, 2022

1) Pray until God answers 2) Pray until God changes our prayer 3) Pray until God changes us (adapted from Bob Hostetler)

HoHum: C.S. Lewis: “I pray because I’m helpless. I pray because the need flows out of me all the time, waking and sleeping. It doesn’t change God. It changes me.” WBTU: Why do we find it so hard to keep praying for the same people, the same needs, the same things, day after day, without giving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-10, Luke 18:1-8, Luke 9:52-56, Luke 1:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Says, "don't Pray For Them!"

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 16, 2021

God holds all mankind to account. All face judgement, and some are judged now. When God judges individuals and even communities, He informs His people, saying, "Don't pray for them!"

“Thus says the LORD concerning this people [Israel]: ‘They have loved to wander thus; they have not restrained their feet; therefore, the LORD does not accept them; now he will remember their iniquity and punish their sins.’ “The LORD said to me: ‘Do not pray for the welfare of this people. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 14:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Hunger Of Saint Who Series

Contributed by Timothy Andrew Stephens on Jul 21, 2011

When God's Word becomes what we crave it will transform every aspect of our lives. Learning to immerse ourselves in God's Word is the secret to Christian freedom and living.

“The Hunger of Saint Who” Passage to explore: I Peter 1:22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Believe Me: I Doubt It

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 10, 2025

Belief and doubt often coexist in the same faithful heart. This sermon shows how God speaks through Scripture, meets us in our questions, and calls us to walk by faith with open Bibles and tender hearts.

Introduction – When Doubt Knocks A young man knelt before his beloved, ring in hand. “Sweetheart, I love you so much. I want you to marry me. I don’t have a car like Johnny Green. I don’t own a yacht like Johnny Green. I don’t have a house as big as Johnny Green’s. I don’t have the money of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:19-20, John 14:16-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Who, Not What, Is The Word

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Sep 18, 2023

This sermon provides a foundation for understanding a triuine God. Word, upper case, is used for God, Jesus, & Holy Spirit as one.

Mormons are a religious and cultural group related to Mormonism, the principal branch of the Latter Day Saint movement started by Joseph Smith in upstate New York during the 1820s. After Smith's death in 1844, the movement split into several groups following different leaders; the majority ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, 1 John 5:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing On The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 14, 2023

To stand strong, make sure you are being discipled by fellow believers and by faithful Bible exposition.

Standing on the Word of God 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Rev. Brian Bill August 12-13, 2023 A week ago, Beth and I were in New Jersey where I spoke at a Bible Conference at America’s Keswick. The good news is you guys finally had some good preaching around here as Pastor Chris and Pastor Kyle faithfully ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist