Sermons on Praying The Promises:

Jesus Prays In Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 12, 2011

Jesus prays for deliverance from 'this cup' but submits to the Father's will, and the disciples still struggle with understanding what is going on...

39 He went out and made His way as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him. 40 When He reached the place, he told them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation” 41 Then He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and began to pray, 42 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Baptist

Teach Me To Pray

Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Feb 26, 2011

we need to know how Jesus would have us to pray

Teach me to pray scripture;Luke11:1-4 At this time the disciples have been with Jesus quite some time.They have observed him as he gos and prays often. 1.If you observe someone long enough you will find the source of their strenth. 2.How they over come weakness. 3.If you see one Strong in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying In The Face Of Opposition

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 3, 2011

When threatened, the church responded with a prayer of personal commitment rather than praying against those who were persecuting them.

Praying in the Face of Opposition TEXT: Acts 4:23-31 BACKGROUND: After the glorious healing of the crippled man at the gate of the temple, Peter (with John alongside him) preaches a powerful message to those who are amazed. This upsets the elders and the teachers of the law who seize Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

When The Church Prays

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 9, 2011

God uses different means to bring us to our knees. When we really fervently pray, mighty things will take place. Let the church rise to her full potential by collectively calling on His name.

WHEN THE CHURCH PRAYS Acts 12:1,5-18 In the last few verses of chapter 11, we see a great revival in Antioch. There the disciples were first called christians. The Spirit had done a great work in their lives, in that they laid aside enough of their carnal self to become identified as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pray, Prepare And Perform

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 3, 2012

New Year's Sermon or Challenge Sermon for the Church

New Years Day 2012 Acts 1:12-14 First Church – Jerusalem Acts 1:14 – These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. Christ had just ascended to heaven – disciples went back to upper room and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Praying And Concern Father

Contributed by Van Williams on Jun 14, 2011

It is a fact that in today's time most children grow up and never serve the Lord after becoming adults. Ever notice that? Wonder why so many adults don't serve the Lord? David's son Absalom rebelled against him and tried to take the throne away from him

A PRAYING AND CONCERNED FATHER Job 1:5 Introduction: It is a fact that in today's time most children grow up and never serve the Lord after becoming adults. Ever notice that? Wonder why so many adults don't serve the Lord? David's son Absalom rebelled against him and tried to take the throne away ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

When You Pray Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 13, 2010

Sermon on the Lord's Prayer

resource used: Preacher's Outline and Sermon Bible - Matthew Title: Lord’s Prayer Theme: Get a better understanding of the way to pray by the Lord’s prayer. Text: Matthew 6:5-15 Mat 6:5 "And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites (actors). For they love to pray standing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Watch Ye And Pray

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Apr 20, 2010

This is a sermon that calls us to prayer.

“Watch Ye and Pray” Text: I Peter 4:7 “But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.” Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:41; Mark 13:33 “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7

Denomination: *other

Praying Without A Net

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 24, 2009

How should God’s people pray?

13Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. 14Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15The prayer of faith will save the sick, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Praying That Pleases God

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 25, 2009

Praying that pleases God leads to living a life that is pleasing to God and brings glory to our God.

PRAYING THAT PLEASES GOD--Colossians 1:9-14 Proposition: Praying that pleases God leads to living a life that is pleasing to God and brings glory to our God. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to pray prayers that please God that will lead to living a life that is pleasing to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Saints Are To Praise And Pray! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 12, 2009

Praising God and praying on a regular basis are both duties and response for Christians.

We are here to worship God! Have you ever wondered why there is a message within a Worship Service? Would you say that many in Wisconsin worship the Packers? And when Coach McCarthy speaks, many fans intently listen! Are you a fan of God? Listening to what God has is to say is worship. So please ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pray, Give, Go

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Feb 22, 2010

Designed as a short, punchy talk to motivate people for mission.

Naomi Reed writes a regular column in ‘The Pulse’ magazine. The article is called, ‘Pray, Give, Go’. We ought to be praying for mission, we ought to be giving to mission, and we ought to be sending workers into the field.   I think Naomi has missed the most common response ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Pray

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Sep 14, 2007

There are commands throughout the Bible to pray continually. There are times however, that we don’t need to pray, because we already know it is God’s will for us to do.

TIMES WHEN WE NEED NOT PRAY EXODUS 14:1-16 April 30, 2003 Parkersburg Baptist Church PAUL TELLS US TO PRAY ABOUT ALL--"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God." (Phil 4:6 KJV) PAUL TELLS US TO PRAY ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Praying Dad

Contributed by Sam Tollison on Aug 11, 2008

There is power in a praying dad.

The Power of a Praying Dad Dad Quotes: • Mark Twain said - When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years. • Bill Cosby said - Fatherhood is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praying For The President And America

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 16, 2008

We are to pray for our leaders even though we may not always agree with what they say or what they may be doing.

PRAYING FOR THE PRESIDENT AND AMERICA Today we’re going to talk for a little while on praying for our president and other leaders of our country & also for our country. Let me say that the king at the time Paul wrote this epistle was Nero, who was an unbeliever and Paul specifically told his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist