Sermons on Publican Prayer:

Jesus' Prayer For Himself (Part 1c)

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 24, 2010

A sermon examining Jesus' High Priestly Prayer.

JESUS’ HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER (Part 1c: Jesus’ Prayer For Himself) John 17:2-3 v1 Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You, 2 as You have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should give ...read more

Scripture: John 17:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Prayer For Himself (Part 1d)

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 2, 2010

A sermon examining Jesus' High Priestly Prayer.

JESUS’ HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER (Part 1d – Jesus’ Prayer For Himself) John 17:4-5 Throughout Jesus’ High Priestly prayer it is evident that His greatest desire was that His Father would be glorified. In verse 4 Jesus says “I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work which You have ...read more

Scripture: John 17:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Prayer For His Disciples (Part 1)

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 2, 2010

A sermon examining Jesus' prayer for His disciples.

JESUS’ HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER (Part 2a – Jesus’ Prayer For His Disciples) John 17:6-8 John 17:6-8 records the second main section in the Lord’s High Priestly Prayer. In the first five verses Jesus has been praying for Himself; however this prayer was anything but selfish. Our Savior’s main ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Give Up On Prayer Or On The Return Of Jesus!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 20, 2010

God will answer our prayers. Jesus will return - but both often seem to be taking such a long time! This short talk encourages us not to give up on prayer, nor to give up on the return of Jesus.

On 10th May 2003, through the post I received six letters concerning my claim for Tax Credits - much to my annoyance, since I made my application quite some time before. Back in 2003 the Tax Credit Office were singled out for a lot of criticism, and every day there seemed to be a story of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Why God Heals In Answer To Prayer - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 13, 2008

Why God Heals in Answer to Prayer - Part 1

Why God Heals in Answer to Prayer - Part 1 Philippians 2:25-30 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 28, 2005 *Today we will start looking at why God (sometimes) heals in answer to prayer, so let’s read Phil 2:25-30... 25. Yet I considered it necessary to send to you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Heals In Answer To Prayer - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 13, 2008

Why God Heals in Answer to Prayer - Part 2

Why God Heals in Answer to Prayer (Part 2) Philippians 2:25-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 4, 2005 *Hurricane Katrina has brought mind-boggling destruction to Louisiana and Mississippi. Yesterday FEMA reported that the area affected by Katrina covers 90,000 square ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Why Christians Don't Get Their Prayers Answered Series

Contributed by Ps Trevor Bartley on Apr 10, 2018

I have found the answer to the question or comment we hear a lot, “If God is good all the time and He is the healer, why did my family member die? They went to church, read their Bible, prayed and even tithed, they were the best Christian.

God takes the responsibility to ensure that His Word will come to pass on the Earth. He has invested His Word through His Son (the Logos) so that someone can speak into existence His will for the Earth. All He needs is someone to speak into existence His will via His Word, the Logos and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: *other

Live In Jesus All Your Prayer Requests Are Answered

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

To show that we are nothing without GOD's Presence in our lives, but with GOD'S Presence in our lives all our prayers are answered with Yes.

I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD answering your prayers? Yes. He's the Great YES (AMEN) in my life which is built upon His Promises. 2 Corinthians 1:20 (Amplified Bible) For as many as are the promises of God, they all find their Yes [answer] in Him [Christ]. For this reason we also utter the Amen (so be it) ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part Ii Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 18, 2014

A study of chapter 58 of the book of Isaiah verses 1 through 14

Isaiah 58: 1 – 14 Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part II 1 “Cry aloud, spare not; Lift up your voice like a trumpet; Tell My people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins. 2 Yet they seek Me daily, and delight to know My ways, as a nation that did ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part Iii Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 27, 2014

A study of chapter 59 verses 1 through 21

Isaiah 59: 1 – 21 Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part III 1 Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; Nor His ear heavy, that it cannot hear. 2 But your iniquities have separated you from your God; And your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Do We Learn From The Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 15, 2014

What is this forgiveness thing all about?

What Do We Learn from the Lord’s Prayer? Matthew 6:7-15 I skipped over this section of the text last week when we looked at how the Pharisees used alms, prayer, and fasting as a means to bring glory to themselves rather than God. Jesus wants His true disciples to glorify God instead. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 2: Can Prayer Override Scientific Law?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2014

Answering the Critics

A. CRITICS’ POINTS 1. If God overrode the mechanical ecological system of the universe, an unknown number of cause and effect “accidents” would produce chaos. 2. Miracles are only a myth to perpetuate Christianity. 3. The observers were wrong in their perception, or the writers ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 28, 2014

A study of chapter 57 of the book of Isaiah verses 1 through 21

“Are we there Yet?” John 14:1-4 After serving for many years in Africa, a missionary couple was returning to the United States to retire. They had no pension; their health was failing ... they were very discouraged. They happened to be on the same ship coming home as the then President Teddy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How Come My Prayers Aren’t Answered? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 30, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 14: 12 - 31

John 14: 12 - 31 How come my prayers aren’t answered? 12 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. 13 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Arrow Prayers: From Your Heart To The Heart Of God

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Feb 19, 2017

Arrow prayers are short prayers from your heart to the heart of God and express uniquely your feelings, desires, fear and wonder of a loving Father who is there ready and waiting to hear and act.

Arrow prayers Have you ever been in the situation when you needed to pray an instant prayer for Gods help, in a situation of great danger? Many years ago I was travelling with friends on a country road near Aberthaw cement works. It was a very windy road, narrow with sharp bends. All of a sudden ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:22