Sermons on Praying The Promises:

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

Pray For Less Interesting Time

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 19, 2008

Christians face a strong temptation to be dispassionate, lukeward in their Christian service; Christ promises the victor’s crown to those who are steadfast.

PRAY FOR LESS INTERESTING TIME Revelation 3__14-22 Laodicea: the Lukewarm Church Introduction Translations of quotes from other languages, other times, and other cultures often do not work well. A person from another country gave advice on prayer petitions. He included a line that some ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Anglican

"If You Pray Don't Worry... If You Worry Why Pray”

Contributed by Levi Wright on Jun 16, 2007

The power of prayer will overcome all anxiety and worry if we only trust and believe the Lord’s promises.

Banner of Praises Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder “If You Pray Don’t Worry... If You Worry Why Pray” Matthew 6:25-34 25 "I tell you, do not worry. Don’t worry about your life and what you will eat or drink. And don’t worry about your body and what you will wear. Isn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sarah Trusted God In His Promises Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 19, 2014

To show that we need to constantly remind ourselves of GOD's promises for us on whatever we have prayed for and it will be done.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you trust GOD enough that He will answer all your prayers? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to constantly remind ourselves of GOD's promises for us on whatever we have prayed for and it will be done. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 11:11 (Amplified ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying Like Jesus Prayed Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 6, 2010

This series is to make the church more aware of the importance of practicing the biblical discipline of prayer. Last three weeks adapted from a sermon series by Greg Groeschel called Prayer.

Introduction This morning- finish up our series on prayer. The Lord is increasing our awareness of the- importance of prayer, and practice of prayer. Ja 1:22 But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves. Doer- one who performs (puts truth into action in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Praying 'til We Pray

Contributed by A. W. Tozer on Jun 12, 2009

A classic message on persistent prayer by A. W. Tozer.

Dr. Moody Stuart, a great praying man of a past generation, once drew up a set of rules to guide him in his prayers. Among these rules is this one: "Pray till you pray." The difference between praying till you quit and praying till you pray is illustrated by the American evangelist John Wesley Lee. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tisha B'av

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 30, 2009

Tisha B’Av, Jerusalem, the World, & God’s Word

(pronounced tee sha b’ahv) - For 2009 is July 29 Ps 48:1-8 - Joy of God found in Jerusalem - Note Ps 48:8 Zechariah 12:2-3KJV 2 Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem. 3 And in that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Circle Maker 3: Pray Hard Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011

The Bible is a promise book and a prayer book. And while reading is reactive, prayer is proactive. Reading is the way you get through the Bible. Prayer is the way you get the Bible through you.

Introduction In standardized math tests, Japanese children consistently score higher than their American counterparts. While some assume that a natural proclivity toward mathematics is the primary difference, researchers have discovered that it may have more to do with effort than ability. In one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Letting God Be God In Death #2 Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003

This is the second message in allowing God to be God in our Death-Experiences. I pray that this offering will be of comfort to you.

The truth which lies at the basis of these series of messages is: THERE IS STUBBORN OPPOSITION EVEN RESISTANCE TO AUTHENTIC AUTHORITY AND LEADERSHIP IN ALL OF US AT TIMES. I said “Authentic Authority and Leadership” because not all leaders and authority figures are authentic. Some have arrogated ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Teach Us To Pray (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 14, 2008

Jesus teaches us a pattern and a promise of prayer.

Let’s look at part 2 of what Jesus teaches us concerning prayer. 1. the PATTERN of prayer (Matthew 6:5-15) A. your ATTITUDE of prayer (vs. 5,6) B. your BEHAVIOR of prayer (vs. 7,8) C. your CONTENT of prayer (vs. 9 - 15) 2. the PROMISE of prayer (Matthew 7:7-12) A. God will HEAR OUR ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Promises, Promises, And All Of Them True

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Jul 13, 2017

A look at the first chapter of the book of Exodus.

Chapter One PROMISES, PROMISES – AND ALL OF THEM TRUE! Ex. 1:1-22 Intro: 1. Years ago I was minister of outreach at Calvary Hill Baptist Church. The Pastor was Bro. Ralph Gossett. He was a great man of prayer and every now and then, he would sing a special, it was always the same song, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Promise

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 23, 2007

What, Why & How of Faith Promise Missions

John 21:21 Faith Promise Missions Woodlawn Baptist Church January 20, 2007 Introduction In John 20:21, Jesus said to His church, “Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.” This morning I am going to begin a three-part series of sermons dealing with the subject of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Baptist

Warning And The Promise

Contributed by Ronald Dale Mizer on Feb 15, 2008

Encouraging people don’t forget how the lord has brought us this far and their responsibilty.

“WARNING AND THE PROMISE” 12 Then Jehovah appeared to Solomon by night, and said to him: I have heard thy prayer, and I have chosen for myself this place for a house of sacrifice. 13 If I shut up the heavens that there be no rain, or if I command the locust to devour the land, or if I send ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-14

Denomination: Methodist

Promise Praise Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020

Promise Land We have been set free . . . now what? It isn’t enough to break out of bondage unless we learn to move to blessed. In order to do so we must find and live in promise land!

PromiseLand Pt. 4- Promise Praise I. Introduction 40 years removed from being slaves. Turned into soldiers by the routine of ruts. Marching in the wilderness. Circling out of disobedience has put off the promise long enough. So, now Joshua has picked up the reins of leadership and has crossed the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Promise Of The Father

Contributed by Kent Meeler on Oct 7, 2010

PURPOSE OF THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY GHOST. WHY TONGUES? IS IT FOR TODAY? OVERCOMING THE OBJECTIONS TO THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.

THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER NBCOG 2/28/10 AM TEXT LUKE 3:16 INTRODUCTION *THE GOSPEL OF JOHN RECORDS SOME CONVERSATIONS THAT JESUS HAD WITH THE DISCIPLES CONCERNING HIS LEAVING THE EARTH AND RETURNING TO HEAVEN. *THEY DIDN’T UNDERSTAND IT AND DIDN’T LIKE IT. *BUT, JESUS LET THEM ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God