Sermons on Purpose For Prayer:

The Prayer That God Answers Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 14, 2001

On the face of it, the Prayer of Jabez would appear to be the kind of petition God wouldn’t answer - too selfish.

OPEN: Two young boys were spending the night at their grandparents. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers when the youngest one began praying at the top of his lungs, "I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE. And I PRAY FOR A NEW NINTENDO PLAY STATION, -and I PRAY FOR A NEW ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blood, Sweat, And Prayers

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007

A lack of prayer will results in self-inflicted injuries.

Blood, Sweat, and Prayers Luke 19:46 NIV 46 "It is written," he said to them, "’My house will be a house of prayer’ A lack of prayer will results in self-inflicted injuries. 1. We fail to pray and find ourselves at the End of One’s Rope A number of elaborate devices designed have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:46

Denomination: Church Of God

Corporate Prayer-Care

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 26, 2007

Before I experience the fullness of personal faith, I must be committed to corporate Christian community. (Based on Gene Getz)

Over the next nine weeks Glenys and I have planned to present five sermons on Gene Getz’ “One Another” subjects. Those five sermons are based on his writings of “Praying for, Building, Loving, Encouraging and Serving – One Another.” • Last Week – Glenys on “Planning an Escape” – the “when”, “how” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Prayer That Stops The Sun

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 9, 2012

Dare to make God-sized prayers. Cling on to His Word. Don't just stand in hope, walk in faith. Do what is necessary to bring about God's will.

JOSHUA was a remarkable man. He grew up to experience firsthand his nation Israel’s deliverance from Egypt. He saw the miracles of God and trusted Him. • He spied on the land, and with Caleb, came back with a message of faith - that God would surely help them seize the Promised ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:7-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessing In Answered Prayer

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2015

To show that GOD wants us to be blessed by always and unceasingly pray.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you in constant prayer? Yes. 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD wants us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Real Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013

A 4 part series of sermons from Jesus' final Prayer in John 17. Part 4 of 4.

The Real Lord’s Prayer John 17:20-26 March 24, 2013 They say no 2 snowflakes are alike. They’re all unique. So, just think about it, with all of the snow we’re supposed to get, 6"-10"worth — — all of the snowflakes beautifully falling to the ground, will all be ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer And Passion Of Nehemiah

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 26, 2020

Nehemiah shares his heart as he tells generations to come how to handle discipline.

The prayer and passion of Nehemiah Nehemiah 1:1-11 Introduction- Well Good Morning, Let me be one the first to say Happy Mother’s Day. I hope that you have a blessed day and it is a day filled with the goodness of God. I hope that you have come with an open heart and ready to hear God’s ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Prayer Of A Godly Leader Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 11, 2024

Nehemiah was a godly leader; and Nehemiah was a man of prayer. One might be a successful leader in society apart from prayer, but prayer is essential for those who aspire to become godly leaders.

The Prayer of a Godly Leader Nehemiah 1:5-11 In his work, Quiet Talks on Prayer, S.D. Gordon stated, “You can do more than pray after you have prayed but you cannot do more than pray until you have prayed.” In My Utmost for His Highest, Oswald Chambers affirms, “Prayer does not fit us for the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Prayerful Confidence In God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 21, 2025

In calling for prayers, we see Paul's humble dependence on God, his faith in the Word of God and the faithfulness of God.

2 Thess 3:1-5 Prayerful Confidence in God Let’s recap what we have covered so far. This letter was written to encourage the Thessalonians and clarify the confusion they had regarding the return of Christ. • Chapter 1 – Paul encouraged them at the start and gave thanks for their faith and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Growing Deeper In Prayer! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2016

Growing Deeper in Prayer – Psalm 86 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON BODY: (1). When You Pray. • Come humbly (vs 1-2) • Come daily (vs 3) • Come intentionally (vs 4) (2). What to Remember. • God is forgiving (vs 5) • God answers prayer (vs 6-7) • God works miracles, (vs 8) • God alone is God (vs 10) (3). As You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

The Prayer That Changed History Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 19, 2002

Hannah’s prayer changed the history of her nation. It was a prayer used by God to bring into being the first -- and in some ways the greatest -- of the prophets of Israel, a man who would become the spiritual guide and mentor of the first two kings of Isr

A Study of the Life of Samuel Sermon # 2 The Prayer That Changed History 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Samuel was the last of the judges and the first of new line of prophets after Moses. The law of God was openly ignored. It was into such a time that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Right For Prayer Series

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Aug 8, 2001

Tuesday night of revival series focusing on 2 Chronicles 7:14.

“Getting Right For Prayer” On last night we looked into the very first part of this particular passage of scripture which refers to God’s people as being called by His name. And from that passage, we addressed the question, “What Does It Mean to Be Called By God’s Name?” After discovering and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer And Healing For The Sick Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 10, 2006

Causes and cures for sickness. How God works in our weakness and the importance of prayer

The morning message concludes and the elders come forward during the final hymn. They gather on the chancel steps to pray with those who come forward from the congregation. Specific needs are shared, and as the people kneel, elders lay hands on them and pray for the release of the Lord’s healing ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

The Blessed Reward Of Prayer

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2008

Crisis drives us to God in prayer. The nation sought God with one heart, trusted Him and obeyed His instruction, and they saw the miracle of God.

[Read 20:1-4] Israel has been divided into the Northern and Southern kingdoms. • The Southern Kingdom is JUDAH, and King Jehoshaphat was the 4th king. • The Moabites, Ammonites and Meunites joined forces to make war against him. • The King was afraid; and rightly so, for the army approaching him ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Deep Pools Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 17, 2008

The fourth tradition of the church is the contemplative tradition or the prayer-filled life. Here we explore what this means and how we can integrate this tradition into our lives.

Streams of Living Water Deep Pools of Prayer Ecclesiastes 5:1-7; 1 John 4:16-21 October 31, 2004 Mark Eberly Our fourth stream or tradition in the flow of the Holy Spirit’s river is the prayer-filled life or the contemplative tradition. It is out of this tradition that all the other traditions have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-21

Denomination: Church Of God