Sermons about Purpose For Prayer

Jesus Had A Purpose On Earth! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 15, 2008

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We are not to be just satisfied with a baby in a manger but to listen, believe, and take action, following the main purpose of why Christ came to earth, which was to seek and save the lost!

During the Christmas season, many of us decorate with a scene that looks like this (show picture of Nativity). What is true about this scene?? The world will accept the fact that there was a special baby born about 2000 years ago which makes us think about peace, joy, and love. But what is the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Purpose Of Christ’s Reign PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

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Explore the profound meaning and implications of Christ's reign, as stated in 1 Corinthians 15:25, focusing on its necessity, symbolism, and impact.

Good morning, Church Family! Today, we're diving into a powerful message from the heart of 1 Corinthians. We're going to explore the profound meaning and far-reaching implications of one of the most foundational truths of Christianity - Christ's reign. Our Scripture for today comes from 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:25

Topics: Christ, Reigning King

Effective Prayer

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 21, 2005

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This sermon on prayer answers two basic questions: "How can I be effective in prayer?" and "What hinders prayer and makes it ineffective?"

Sanctifying Grace --I Thessalonians 5:22-24 This dirty glass represents each one of us as a sinner separated from God. Washing the glass makes it clean; that’s Justifying Grace, what the Holy Spirit does in my live the moment I say “yes” to God’s offer of forgiveness and a personal relationship ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Methodist

Difficulties In Prayer Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 7, 2004

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why do we encounter difficulties in prayer - sin, disobedience, wrong relationships, wrong motives, loss of focus

DIFFICULTIES IN PRAYER Isn’t it amazing the excuses you can find not to do something. I am constantly amazed at my ability to find reasons why I should not do administration. Or why it would be better not to go running and just to read a book. But what is not so amazing is how easily reasons not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Driven To Prayer

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 25, 2009

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Prayer works and God wants you to know that.

April 26, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Acts 4:23-31 Subject: Prayer Title: Driven to Prayer Have you ever stopped and thought about what it is that drives people to prayer? You can answer that question for yourselves, but when I stop and look at it I see that there may be many things that push ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Sep 9, 2006

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1. Your thumb is nearest to you. So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to ones to remember. To pray for our loved ones is, as C.S. Lewis once said, a "sweet duty." 2. The next finger is the pointing finger. Pra

The Power Of Prayer script. James 5:16-18 (NIV) 16Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.17Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Prayer

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 15, 2007

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This is the third message in the series on prayer. This message speaks of the cost involved with praying.

Luke 11:1 KJV And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. Jeremiah 29:13 KJV And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. l. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

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Jesus shows us how to pray

22. Who is Jesus? January 30th, 2010 The Lord’s Prayer We are in Luke 11:1 this morning. As we investigate the life of Jesus our goal is to learn how to be like Him. We have seen Jesus traveling around teaching, healing people, casting demons, and performing various other miracles. That is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: *other

A Prayer Of Praise Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 30, 2009

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Habakkuk’s prayer is a pinnacle of praise. It is the mountain top destination of a journey that began in the valley of distress & doubt. It is for God’s power & involvement in the world.

Habakkuk 3:1-7 A PRAYER OF PRAISE [Psalm 77] Habakkuk is a beautiful gem of a book written by a prophet who started out wrestling with God and ended up worshiping Him. The distressed prophet who complained over the unchecked sin of his country in the first part of chapter one, was amazed at ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Dangerous Prayers

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 28, 2013

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Did you know that prayer can be dangerous? Dangerous prayers are prayers with consequences. Prayers that we ought to pray but that we also need to realize that that prayer which we pray might just be answered by God. Prayers that will change you.

Dangerous Prayers Matthew 7:7-8 Did you know that prayer can be dangerous? Dangerous prayers are prayers with consequences. Prayers that we ought to pray but that we also need to realize that that prayer which we pray might just be answered by God. These prayers are prayers that will challenge ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 19, 2017

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Jesus taught us how to Pray in Matthew 6:9-13. Learn the six petitions of this model prayer in the following sermon.

HOW TO PRAY Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Matthew 6:7-15 We are told in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 to pray without ceasing, to be in commune with God from one moment to the next. While we understand the importance of praying as Christians, do we truly understand the way ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Breath Prayer

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 9, 2021

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Breath prayer is a form of prayer that is invading the progressive church. Is it Biblical? Is it what God desires? Where did it come from? Should we make it a part of our devotional practices? May the Lord give us discernment.

Breath Prayer Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:13-15, Matthew 6:6, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, 1 Samuel 1:9-14, Luke 18:10-14, Ephesians 1:15-16, Psalm 17:6, Ezra 8:23, 2 Samuel 24:25, Genesis 25:21, Malachi 1:11, Genesis 3:15, Matthew 6:7, Matthew 6:5-13 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Impudent Prayer

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 18, 2022

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How we should approach God in prayer - with shameless boldness.

The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:1-13 February 20, 2022 I’m going to start off with a kind of crazy what if question . . . . If Jesus happened to walk up to you, you see, it’s kind of outlandish in a way. If Jesus were to walk up to you and sat down and you shared a meal with Him, and you could only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's 3 Answers To Prayer

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

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God always answers our prayers. But He may not answer them the way that we desire. This sermon examines some reasons for God’s response to us.

September 23, 2001 John 11 “God’s three answers to prayer” INTRODUCTION 1. God says “yes” to some requests. We like that. We respond well to that. In the passage that we looked at last week, Acts 4, the disciples received exactly what they asked for. They asked for boldness to continue ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Warriors

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 25, 2019

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A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 20: 1 – 37

2 Chronicles 20: 1 – 37 The prayer warriors 20 It happened after this that the people of Moab with the people of Ammon, and others with them besides the Ammonites, came to battle against Jehoshaphat. 2 Then some came and told Jehoshaphat, saying, “A great multitude is coming against you from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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