Sermons on purpose for prayer: showing 496-510 of 135,146

Prayer

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 8, 2017

Does the Lord hear all prayers? To whom should we pray? Why do we pray? Prayer is necessary for an interactive life with God. We cannot compartmentalize our lives into God-time and our-time.

Please open your Bibles to Matthew 6:5-15 so you can follow along. What is prayer? Communication with God Worship Thanksgiving Requests Spiritual understanding Needs Worship (again) (Congregational reading of the Lord’s Prayer on PPT from the KJV) So, let’s go ahead ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Nazarene

The Prayer

Contributed by Kevin Chawla on Nov 4, 2017

IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER, THE WAY JESUS TAUGHT US.

FATHER ANOINT YOUR WORD TODAY INTO OUR HEARTS. THE LORD IN HIS WORD, PRECIOUS WORD TEACHES US HOW TO PRAY, NOW REMEMBER PRAYER IS A SPIRIT, SO GOD ANOINTS US SO WE CAN PRAY. IN MATHEW 6:9 HE TELLS US ABOUT THE PRAYER, HE TELLS US ABOUT THE PATTERN, RELATIONSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP. THERE ARE SEVEN ...read more

Prayer Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Mar 19, 2015

Praying continuously doesn't mean you're head is bowed and your eyes are closed 24x7. All it means is that you're constantly willing to listen to God's voice in your life!

Last week we started our new series on Spiritual Lifehacks. I gave an example of a physical lifehack showing how to make external phone speakers out of a toilet paper tube and two plastic cups. This week I want to share something a little different. How many of you like to listen to music when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 27, 2015

This message looks at the doctrine of and the reason for prayer

PRAYER PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING, BUT IN EVERYTHING BY PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION WITH THANKSGIVING LET YOUR REQUESTS BE MADE KNOWN TO GOD. 7  AND THE PEACE OF GOD, WHICH SURPASSES ALL COMPREHENSION, WILL GUARD YOUR HEARTS AND YOUR MINDS IN CHRIST JESUS. HOW YOU CAN TELL WHEN IT'S ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayers Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 21, 2022

Based on Acts 12:1-5 - Sermon encourages the hearers to consider the importance of corporate prayer in the life of the church.

“THE PRAYERS” Acts 12:1-5 FBCF – 3/20/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – We talk a lot about prayer around here. We do a lot of praying around here. We believe in the power of prayer around here. Listen to these quotes about personal prayer: - Pastor David Jett’s daily prayer: “Lord, SPEAK to me today – ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 4, 2023

If Jesus tells us this one thing, we should take heed. And he says His house is a House of prayer. Do we take heed?

Introduction If you are in college and the professor tells you that you need to know this one thing what he or she is saying is that this one thing certainly is going to be on the next test. If your parents tell you to get your chores done before they get home but they emphasis make sure you get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 10, 2022

Many verses about it

What is prayer? Intercession, an act of mediation or mediation, pleading on behalf of others Why do it? 2 Chronicles 7:14, Matthew 21: 22 and 1 John 5: 14, 15 When should we pray? Always - pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5: 17, Acts 6: 4) Early (Mark ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Vineyard

Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023

This sermon explores the power of prayer, encouraging fervency in faith, fortitude in prayer, and fulfillment through belief in God's willingness to answer prayer.

Good morning, beloved family. It is a joy to gather together in the presence of our Lord, to share in the fellowship of the saints, and to find solace in the divine Word that is our anchor and our guide. Today, we are here to engage with God's Word, to find nourishment for our souls, and to learn ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Matthew 21:22, Romans 12:12, Colossians 4:2

Topics: Power Of Prayer

Prayer Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Prayer was important to Jesus, and as followers of Christ, we should follow His example.

Ever wonder how Jesus did all the amazing things He did? Besides being God's Son, He was always praying. If it was a big deal for Jesus, it should be a big deal for us too. Imagine you're playing a video game. You're on the final boss level, and it's tough. But then, you find a power-up. It gives ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35, Ephesians 6:18

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Faith, Meditation, Divine Communication

Prayer Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 19, 2024

Another sermon from James

James 4:1-2 Prayer As you’re finding your way to James chapter 4, I want to talk to you this morning about prayer. You know, prayer is one of our greatest privileges. Imagine, bring able to talk to the Creator, the Lord of everything, and having Him involved in your life, and in the things going ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the urgency, power, and comfort of prayer emphasizing that prayer is not just a preparation for greater work, but the greater work itself.

Good morning, church family. Today we're going to dive into a sermon about prayer - its urgency, its power, and the comfort it brings. We're going to focus on Psalm 102:1, which says, "Hear my prayer, O LORD; let my cry for help come to you." Now, you may be thinking, why the urgency? Why the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:1

Topics: Crying, God

The Tongue: The Power And Purpose Of Our Words

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 13, 2010

James is presenting practical Christianity. He has told us faith without works is dead. In other words a prayer that doesn't change our practices is powerless. Meeting Jesus changes us permanently and continually. This impacts our works and our words.

Intro: We dive in again to the depths of James practical teaching. He has given us tests and teachings on practical faith in a personal Jesus. Remember that James and Jesus want us to not only be born again of the word but have it to take root in our lives and cause us to trust God more fully ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Keys to Answered Prayer

Psalm 119 v 169 - 176 Keys to Answered Prayer If Prayer is to be Answered - 1. It must be Asked - The Practice of Prayer - 169 Let my cry James 4:2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. Luke 11:9 And ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:169-176

Denomination: Holiness

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

A True Biblical Prayer Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003

We need to pray for one another the way that Paul prayed for the Philippians.

Philippians 1:7-11 Sunday, January 20, 2002 I fell bad this morning - last Sunday I said that it would be worth experiencing trials in order to learn the kind of joy that Paul speaks of in Philippians. I just never thought that the trial would happen to my wife. . . (she broke her arm ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11

Denomination: Baptist