Sermons on Praying:

When You Pray

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 12, 2004

It’s better to err on the side of God’s awesomeness than to get too familiar.

When You Pray Montreal/Cornwall September 11, 2004 Keeping ourselves going is a major pursuit of our lives, and in the quest of that we eat, and drink. We sleep. We visit people. We do a number of activities. For us, as Christians, we pray. This is a fundamental activity for our keeping ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of A Praying Church

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

UNLEASHING GOD’S POWER IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH.

THE POWER OF A PRAYING CHURCH ACTS 12:1-10 I. INTRODUCTION A PRAYING CHURCH IS A POWERFUL CHURCH, AND A POWERFUL CHURCH IS A PRODUCTIVE CHURCH, AND A PRODUCTIVE CHURCH IS A PROGRESSIVE CHURCH, AND A PROGRESSIVE CHURCH IS PREGNANT WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL. YES MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS, WE SHOULD ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

When You Pray

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001

Let’s allow the Master Teacher to teach us as He taught His disciples how to pray.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Suppose that I should call you up tomorrow morning about 10:00, after you have been working for a couple of hours or so, & asked you, "Have you prayed yet today?" How would you respond to that? Would you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Church Prays

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

When the church prays as a body, God accomplishes great things in His world.

September 16, 2001 Acts 4:23-31 “When the church prays” 1. The church prays in response to God‘s actions. (4:23-24)  They were thankful for God’s deliverance. [recount the events that led up to this impromptu prayer meeting] Sometimes, God chooses to rescue His people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Praying In The Middle Of A Storm

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 3, 2002

What should we do when the storms of life threaten to capsize our faith? Pray.

"Leaving the crowd behind, they took [Jesus] along, just as he was, in the boat. . . A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, ’Teacher, don’t you care if we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:36-41

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With The Early Church

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Feb 10, 2001

The power of and need for corporate prayer

Introduction: In Connecting with God, Herb Miller tells the story of a nightclub opening on Main Street in a small town. Upon hearing the news, the only church in that town organized an all-night prayer meeting. The members asked God to burn down the club. Within a few minutes, lightning struck the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Just Say It And Pray It Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Prayer is a powerful tool when we use it.

Just Say It and Pray It James 5:13-20 Prayer is a poweful tool in our spiritual arsenal, when we choose to use it. Sometimes we are apt to save our prayers for times of crisis, but as we’ll see today prayer is meant for everday and every situation of your life. Pray in the face of trouble. No ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray! Pay! Obey!

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Christians are good citizens of the governments they live under.

Thesis: Christians are good citizens of the governments they live under. Intro.: 1. This coming Tuesday our nation will celebrate Independence Day. 2. The Fourth of July is not a religious holiday, but it does provide the opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

When You Pray

Contributed by Benny Horn on Nov 3, 2001

Jesus taught us how to pray by His perfect example, and yet He never interrupted His precious time with the Father, by stopping to speak to the devil.

When You Pray November 14,1999 Sermon at A.B.C. Introduction: The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing. Do we do this? God wants us to fellowship with Him. He wants us to share everything in our lives with Him. He wants us to talk to Him just as we do to our wife, husband, brothers, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For Your Child Series

Contributed by Robert Barnett on Dec 17, 2001

This highlights the need for dependence on God in prayer and how to do it.

¡§PRAYING FOR YOUR CHILDREN¡¨ Luke 18:1 ¡§Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart¡K¡¨ What is your plan for succeeding as a parent?¡K as a family? First of all, I hope you have one¡K a plan that includes biblical goals for your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1, Psalm 50:15

Denomination: *other

A Pattern For Praying & Receiving

Contributed by Gary Smith on Jan 5, 2003

This sermon takes a look at a story which serves as a good pattern for all who are seeking God for a miracle

“A Pattern Of Praying And Receiving” TEXT: II Chr. 20:1-5 (KJV) 1 It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, and the children of Am-mon, and with them other beside the Am-mon-ites, came against Je-hosh-a-phat to battle. 2 Then there came some that told Je-hosh-a-phat, saying, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus On Right Praying Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 3, 2002

This sermon presents Jesus’ teaching on right praying that is characterised by right motives and right priorities.

JESUS ON RIGHT PRAYING Matthew 6:5-15; 7:7-12 Kingdom Life Series #18 Several truths stand out from Jesus words: § Jesus expects every follower of His to pray. “When” not “if.” § Jesus tells us how to pray. There is a right way and a wrong way to pray. § Jesus also tells us what to pray for. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Biblical Encouragements To Pray

Contributed by Wesley Eader on Sep 25, 2002

A brief introduction to various ways that we are encouraged to pray in the Bible.

Biblical Encouragements to Prayer The Bible contains a number of encouragements to the believer’s prayer life. 1. Prayer Commands. Eph. 6:18 1 Thes. 5:17 1 Tim. 2:1,8 2. Prayer Promises. John 14:13 John 15:7 John 16:23-24 1 John 5:13 How do these promises encourage you in your prayer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Like Elijah

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To note that prayer really does make a difference in order to encourage people to become Christians in order to take advantage of prayer.

Praying Like Elijah Text: James 5.13-18 Thesis: To note that prayer really does make a difference in order to encourage people to become Christians in order to take advantage of prayer. Introduction: (1) James believed in prayer. He prayed so often that his knees became ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Too Busy Not To Pray

Contributed by Shaun Smith on Jul 29, 2003

Amidst the busyness of secular and Christian life, God is calling us to be still and know that He is God.

***It should be noted that parts of this sermon have come from the fantastic resource Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire by Jim Cymbala.*** My prayer for today is that we would all be challenged. Not that we would come to church expecting to leave feeling warm and fuzzy. But that, at the end of our time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Pentecostal