Sermons on Publican Prayer:

"Pray And The Red Sea Will Part For You Too" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 31, 2014

We put too much stock in pleasing man instead of God. This lesson will show the benefits and peace that we will receive when our allegiance changes.

The Ultimate Decision July 31, 2014 Years ago I was doing a project with the Beach Boys and Circle K Stores. I was working with a friend and record producer out of Las Vegas. It was fun to meet the Beach Boys and watch from Backstage some of their concerts. That is why when this record producer ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30

Why Christians Pray? Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 29, 2012

Message about the importance of Prayer in the church and Jesus in the temple.

Note: The introduction I got from Jim Cymbala - Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire, and other sources from years ago about importance of Prayer. Title: Prayers of a Christian Theme: Text: Opening scripture James 4:6-8 James 4:6 But he gives more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Powerful Short Prayers Part 4 The Bad King Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Nov 8, 2015

This is a sermon on the power of short prayers.

Powerful Short Prayers Pt 4 Praying when you don’t deserve an answer Introduction A. We are continuing our sermon series on “Powerful Short Prayers.” We have been looking at some of the short prayers that are recorded in the Bible and one thing that we are seeing is a clear ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 18:1-31

Denomination: Vineyard

Let Us Pray Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 11, 2016

Jesus teaches us and his disciples how to pray. Don't take the Lord's Prayer for granted but break it down and use it as a guide to how to pray

Let Us Pray Matthew 6:5-15 When you think of prayer maybe you think of something like one of these two stories taken from Our Daily Bread. A friend of mine took his small son with him to town one day to run some errands. When lunch time arrived, the two of them went to a familiar diner for a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Friends

When God Says No! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 28, 2016

Conversations we have with God. A series focusing on prayer

Conversations With God When God Says No! 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 April 24, 2016 We’re in a series called Conversations with God. Today is part 3, and we're going to talk about something that's a little bit more difficult than our discussion 2 weeks ago . . . the joy of Lazarus coming back to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Mar 21, 2014

Prayer is the very life's breath for the true Christian.

Lord teach us to Pray Luke 11:1/4 In verse nine Jesus said, “And I say unto you, ask, and it shall be given you; seek and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Prayer is talking with God and taking the time to listen, He may speak in an audible voice, or through His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: *other

Reasoning With God

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 25, 2012

The effectiveness of bold petition to God.

Introduction There was a TV series in which the star would receive a newspaper with headlines about some kind of tragedy to take place in the near future. His task then was to intercede in time to prevent the tragedy from occurring. Abraham had such an experience. God stopped by for dinner, and as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:22-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dear God, Please Hear Me

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 18, 2012

Most of us go through times when we 'feel' God is not listening to our prayers. From Isaiah 59, this message gives some of the process for this season in our lives.

Dear God, Please Hear Me (Why God doesn’t answer) Isaiah 59:1-21 * A young man asked his girlfriend, “Can I kiss you?” and she was silent. Next, he asked, “May I kiss you?” again, she was silent. Finally, in frustration he said, “Are You deaf?” Without ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-21

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

Pray - Pt. 1 - Intimate Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 22, 2011

Prayer is essential. Prayer is neglected. Why? Why spend the time and effort to pray?

Pray Pt. 1 - Intimate I. Introduction Prayer is one of the foundational elements of Christianity. Folks that don't consider themselves Christian and have no intention of ever embracing Christ know that prayer is a basic tenant of Christianity. And yet, as one man said, "Of all the duties enjoined ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Alien Communication 2 - Aliens - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 6, 2012

Odd . . . different . . . we believe They are among us! Learn to spot them! Communicate with them!

Aliens Pt. 4 – Alien Communication - Pt. 2 The age old question has been asked and answered during this series. "Are there aliens among us?" We established in week 1 that we believe in Aliens. In fact, the truth be told, we are the aliens! 1 Peter 2:11makes it abundantly clear that we are not of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Supernatural #11: Soaking In The Secret Place Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 3, 2009

Prayer is more than just going to God with your wish list and saying, “My name’s Jimmy, so gimme, gimme, gimme!” It’s about having intimate fellowship with Jesus.

SUPERNATURAL #11: SOAKING IN THE SECRET PLACE OPENING TEXT: • Intro to the story = Cornelius had a vision of an angel and the Lord told him to call for Peter. Cornelius sent a soldier and two servants to go find Peter. “The next day, as they went on their journey and drew near the city, Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-16

Denomination: *other

Life Happens Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

James is encouraging his readers to pray. In fact, James’ concluding remarks consistently take the reader back to the need to pray. The first thing we should do is frequently the last thing done.

JAMES 5:13, 14 LIFE HAPPENS “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.” James is drawing his brief, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Praying In Great Distress

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 9, 2017

When Jesus was preparing for the greatest ordeal any human would ever face--the one who had never sinned to be cut off from his Heavenly Father--he went to God in great desperation. We can and should do the same when we face the inevitable trials of life.

Matthew 26:36-46 Praying in Great Distress Jesus is our example in all things, and today he shows us how to take our anxious thoughts to God. I heard about a guy who was anxious in his driving. He was cutting off people, weaving in and out of traffic. Then he got inpatient at a yellow light, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Luke 5:20, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Por QuÉ Las Oraciones No Son Respondidas

Contributed by James Dina on Jun 18, 2021

He clamado a Dios y Él me ha escuchado, y ha atendido la voz de mi oración; bendito sea Dios, que no ha rechazado mi oración, ni ha alejado de mí su misericordia.

POR QUÉ LAS ORACIONES NO SON RESPONDIDAS "Clamo a ti, y no me escuchas: Me levanto, y no me miras" (Job 30:20) He orado y clamado al "Dios que responde a la oración", pero Él no responde; tal vez no me ha escuchado. Esa es la pregunta que pasa por la mente de ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:3, Mark 11:25-26, Matthew 6:8, Philippians 4:6, Proverbs 1:28, Proverbs 15:8, Proverbs 28:9, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Luke 11:9, Psalm 66:17-20, Psalm 66:18, Psalm 91:15, Psalm 18:6, Luke 18:1, Psalm 50:15, James 1:6, Psalm 65:2, Ephesians 3:20, Genesis 17:1, Genesis 3:19, Isaiah 45:19, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 10:12, James 4:3, James 1:4, James 4:6, Jeremiah 29:11, Jeremiah 29:12, Job 30:20, John 9:31, Matthew 25:35, Luke 9:54, Romans 11:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal