Sermons on proper prayer:

The Prayer At The Pillar

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 22, 2007

This message is to inspire those who have made some mistakes in the past to get back up and be useful to God.

THE PRAYER AT THE PILLAR TEXT: Judges 16:25-30 Judges 16:25-30 KJV And it came to pass, when their hearts were merry, that they said, Call for Samson, that he may make us sport. And they called for Samson out of the prison house; and he made them sport: and they set him between the pillars. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:25-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

National Prayers Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 23, 2007

The Apostle Paul is being led of the Holy Spirit to take the Body of Christ to the high level of intercession for those they love and for those in authority. The truths found in this portion of Scripture guide the children of God to a very effective form

Turn Your Bibles to 1 Timothy 2: 1-4 Title: National Prayers Theme: Praying for Our President and America Series: National Day of Prayer Listen as I read 1 Timothy 2:1-4, “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone -- for kings and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trinity And Prayer Series

Contributed by Peter Bines on Jan 22, 2008

This is the third and final sermon that looks at the Trinity and prayer

2 CORINTHIANS CH 13 V 14 INTRODUCTION Astronomer Percival Lowell who died in 1916 spent some 15 years looking at Mars and sketching what he saw as a complex network of fine lines connecting the polar caps with a number of darker areas. He maintained that that these lines were canals built by an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer 102 Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

This prayer is an expression of dependence upon God and confidence in His character. Jesus teaching concerning prayer is discussed.

Prayer 102 Matthew 6:5-15 3-6-05 Intro Everything you and I need for a happy, fulfilling life is found in the Lord’s Prayer. We need relationship with God which is inherent in the beginning of the prayer, “Our Father”. We need God’s will to be done in our lives. And we are taught to pray, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Passionate Prayer

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 25, 2007

This is a sermon about praying: Our motives and our hearts. Audio will be at www.sermonlist.com

*** This sermon begins with a short skit on prayer. If you do not want to use it, scroll down to where the sermon begins and you can use it without the skit. Melody is a lady who is praying. The pastor is the voice of God. Melody is standing at the pulpit, with her head bowed as she is ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3

Denomination: *other

The Priority Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

A mature disciple makes prayer the first response, not the last resort.

A couple of months ago our dog, Susie, was apparently chasing some critter near our pool equipment, which resulted in several wires that are required for that equipment to work properly being broken. So I got my tools and equipment out and re-spliced all those wires and my equipment was working ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 12, 2012

Daniel was a man of prayer and thought prayer to be vitally important. We see that through his willingness to pray even though it meant being thrown to the Lions! Let’s learn about Daniel’s prayer life and see how we might grow in our prayer life to be

The Power of Pray Prayer that has Power Daniel 9:1- 11:1 (excl. 9:24-27) Slide Good Morning. We are going to be finishing up the final 4 chapters of Daniel over these next 2 weeks. There are 2 more visits that Daniel has with messengers of God to give detailed prophecy regarding events that are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Don't Know What To Do

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Feb 25, 2024

Whether you believe yourself to be a good decision maker or have trouble picking out clothes in the morning. Know that God wants to help do the proper things in life.

The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-10, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 21:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What The Thief Comes To Steal From Your Life. Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 19, 2012

Paul is concerned that the Corinthians will stray and not be the proper kind of bride by the time they come face to face with the Bridegroom. Satan has been constantly at work in Paul’s absence to deceive the church in Corinth and lead them in the direct

The picture presented in these verses is that of a father giving away his bride. Paul has already called himself their father (1Cor.4:15), he has arranged the marriage with the groom. Paul is concerned that the Corinthians will stray and not be the proper kind of bride by the time they come face ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-4

A Prayer For Power

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007

God desires to change us so that we cease praying for our personal desires and seek His glory. God wants us to seek power in order to serve Him effectively.

“I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving And Prayer Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 9, 2018

The thanksgiving in Colossians, addressed to "God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ"—that is, the God whom Jesus Christ has revealed to us as Father—is woven around three short but very important words, which we are given in verse 4.

3/31/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 1b: Thanksgiving and prayer (Colossians 1:3-14) Scripture: Colossians 1:3-14 (NIV) 3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God’s people— 5 the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Confidence In Prayer

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 20, 2012

Prayer is all about a relationship with God as our father

PRAYING WITH CONFIDENCE 1 John 5:14-15 INTRODUCTION Illustration: Testimony Praying for a house in Strathroy. The Lord said to speak to the mountain. I did not understand what the Lord meant until I saw the house that would become our home. My first reaction was, ‘Does the Lord love me ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Prayer Of Praise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

The beauty of music, art, literature, science, and all of life is to lead us and others to praise God. Thank God for all which kindles love and appreciation for the Author of life.

The point of interest in this passage is not the fact that Daniel and his friends prayed. This is neither unusual nor surprising under the circumstances. Their lives were at stake unless they had a direct revelation from God. One would be shocked if they did anything else but pray. One does not ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:19-23

Prayer Warrior Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 18, 2015

The 1) Frequency (Ephesians 6:18a) , 2), Power(Ephesians 6:18b) 3) Variety (Ephesians 6:18c) , 4) Manner (Ephesians 6:18d), and the 5) Objects of prayer (Ephesians 6:18e).

This week, a Seattle football coach is planning a bold move that could end up costing his job. The controversy boils down to prayer in schools, but coach Joe Kennedy is determined to keep praying with any players who want to join him. Kennedy and his lawyer believe that the prayers don't break the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Other

Prayer Warrior Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 19, 2020

The 1) Frequency (Ephesians 6:18a) , 2), Power (Ephesians 6:18b) 3) Variety (Ephesians 6:18c) , 4) Manner (Ephesians 6:18d), and the 5) Objects of prayer (Ephesians 6:18e).

Ephesians 6:18 [18] praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, (ESV) A report out of North Korea this week tells of a 17 year old girl, Sookyung Kang, who took a 3,000 mile journey from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Other