Sermons on promises of answered prayer: showing 301-315 of 170,268

Extreme Makeover: Callused Knees Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jun 4, 2004

This is the fifth and final message in the Extreme Makeover series. James teaches us the ABC’s of effective prayer.

EXTREME MAKEOVER: CALLUSED KNEES James 5:13-18 June 6, 2004 Introduction: This morning we will be continuing and concluding our study of the book of James titled “Extreme Makeover.” In light of our cultures obsession with makeovers and the popularity of the many reality makeover programs on TV ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

United In Prayer Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 6, 2008

Clear and preachable outline, so that you can make the importance of united group prayer come alive to your church people.

UNITED IN PRAYER Pastor Eric J. Hanson May 4, 2008 Biblical Basis 1. Acts 1:14 reveals that the Church was birthed in a continuing prayer meeting. a. They knew that they didn’t know what was what. b. They prayed until the breakthrough came. 2. Acts 4:29-31 reveals that they prayed once more and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Request For Prayer Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 11, 2013

Paul needed prayer. He asked his readers to pray for him. God delights to hear the prayers of His people on behalf of others, especially pastors and missionaries.

ROMANS 15: 30-33 A REQUEST FOR PRAYER [Acts 20:22-25; 21:10-11] Paul's ministry plan was to go to Jerusalem to deliver an offering sent by the Gentile churches to the needy Jewish congregations. After completing the relief offering, Paul hopes at last to be free to pursue his mission to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

Three Of God’s Responses To Prayer Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 9, 2016

Sermon series on 1 John

Series: 1 John Week: 24 Passage: 1 John 5:13-17 Title: Three of God’s Responses to Prayer Focus: Prayer INTRODUCTION: A tale is told about a small town that had historically been "dry". One day a local businessman decided to build a tavern in the middle of town. A group of Christians from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does God Say When People Pray? (Part 1)

Contributed by James Wilson on Mar 2, 2001

How Does God Respond to Our Prayers?

What Does God Say When People Pray? (Part 1) I Kings 18:21 In I Kings 18, we encounter a group of the children of Israel who drifted away from a vital relationship with God. Their relationship was, well-- convenient, but it wasn’t genuine. While they were in the wilderness, they depended upon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21

Denomination: Baptist

Big Problem, Big God, Big Answers

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Aug 5, 2002

Our God is big enough to grant even the most difficult request.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - All scripture is from the New Living Translation. - - - - - - - - - - - - - Last Sunday morning we all awoke to the good news that the nine Pennsylvania coal miners who had been trapped 250 feet underground had all been rescued. All were safe and sound. There had been ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-23

Denomination: *other

Why Pray?

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Pray because God commands it, because it is a sin not to pray, and because it is our way of getting things from God.

WHY PRAY? I. BECAUSE GOD COMMANDS IT A. HE COMMANDS ALL MEN TO PRAY 1. Luke 18:1 "And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;" (KJV) 2. This passage doesn’t say just PREACHERS should pray. 3. This passage doesn’t say just DEACONS should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

God Hears Us At Our Breaking Point Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD HEARS US AT OUR BREAKING POINT

BIG IDEA: GOD HEARS US AT OUR BREAKING POINT I. (:1-3) WE STRUGGLE WITH HOW GOD CAN WAIT SO LONG TO DELIVER US A. The Nature of the suffering -- Discipline but not Wrath "O Lord, do not rebuke me in Thine anger, Nor chasten me in Thy wrath" B. The Intensity of the suffering -- I can’t take much ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lord, Behold Their Threatenings Series

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2001

Warfare Prayers

LORD, BEHOLD THEIR THREATENING Dr. D. K. Olukoya In Acts 4, the apostles had been pushed around. They had been warned not to preach in the name of Jesus. Then in verse 29, they started praying, "And now, Lord, behold their threatening and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36, Acts 4:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Listening God? Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

This is a sermon on hinderances to our prayers being heard and answered.

Are you listening God? – Hindrances to our prayers being heard and answered Acts 1:12-14 Five things to check when you think God isn’t listening. 1. Are your motives right? James 4:3 2. Is there unconfessed sin in your life? Isaiah 59:1-2 It is strange that while praying, we seldom ask for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Against Wicked Plantation

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 23, 2006

As far as God is concerned, every destructive power is qualified for destructive prayers.

Brethren, this week’s message is a prayer message. I want you to believe the Lord is going to do something that will cause a turn around breakthrough in your life. Begin to thank the Lord and worship Him. Know that He is God and His power knows no limit. Talk to the Lord in specific terms, about ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

He'll Be There Just In Time Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006

If we continue to persevere, God will answer our prayers.

HE’LL BE THERE JUST IN TIME Text: John 11:1-44 Introduction 1. Read John 11:1-7 2. Several years ago I heard a song called He’s An On Time God. The song said "He may not come when you call him, but he’ll be there just in time." 3. Perhaps we don’t get our prayers answered because we give up ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Methodist

When God Says No

Contributed by Bryan Dill on Jun 17, 2006

I want us to look at what happens when God says no. Does that mean that God doesn’t care for us? Does it mean that He’s being cruel? Let’s take a look at a couple different times in scripture when God said no to his children’s prayers.

WHEN GOD SAYS NO Barbara Kerby has written a humorous reflection about her first experience of driving. Barbara’s father took her to the high school parking lot for driving lessons. For this particular lesson, Barbara’s three-year-old sister rode along in the backseat. While trying to negotiate a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am Able! Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006

Believe that God can accomplish the impossible in your life through Jesus Christ...

(Part 3 of a 3-part Prayer Series: “3 Myths of Unanswered Prayer”) (Myths: I: God isn’t listening. II: God doesn’t care. III: God can’t / isn’t willing to...) Today’s sermon: “Part III of the Unanswered Prayer series: I AM Able.” God is the great I AM and HE wants you to know HE IS ABLE to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is My Relationship To The Cross?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 21, 2006

My prayer reveals how I view the cross

PowerPoint Keys + - New Slide > - Transition In X - Transition Out ☐ - Temple Graphic _______________________________________________________ Faith’s Action/Reaction > X -Fiery Serpents - Num 21:34-9 > X - Thieves on the cross - Lk 23:39-43 > X - Agrippa II - Acts 26:28 > We, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist