Sermons on Rest And Prayer:

Prayer Nourishes The New Life

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 23, 2015

Oswald Chambers makes a revolutionary observation about prayer. This is a detailed look of different aspects of prayers, and word studies about prayer. Lastly we consider Oswald Chamber’s comment, looking at the Scriptural connections to it.

PRAYER NOURISHES THE NEW LIFE Dan. 1:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. THE MECHANIC a. Linda meets up with her friend Jill as she is picking her car up from the mechanic. "Everything ok with your car now?" Linda asked. b. "Yes, thank goodness," Jill replied. "I was worried that my mechanic might ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord's Prayer - A Conversation With God

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 18, 2013

I'm not sure where I found this, but it's a prayer by a man and his ensuing conversation with God based on the Lord's Prayer.

LORD’S PRAYER SERMON/DRAMA April 1, 2001 “Our Father which art in heaven.....” GOD: Yes? What is it? Excuse me, I’m praying. GOD: Ooh. “Our Father which art in heaven.....” GOD: Hello, I’m here. “Can you wait until I’m ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Is The Key To Kingdom Living Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 9, 2023

There is incredible power and potential in prayer. Through prayer, we invite the God of the Universe into a situation and into our lives. Prayer changes things, but even more prayer changes us. Lord teach us to pray!

Sermon: Prayer is the Key to Kingdom Living Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13 “When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get. 6 But when you pray, go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13, Luke 18:1, Luke 11:9-13

Denomination: Methodist

Why The Lord's Prayer Works Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018

The closing section of the Lord's Prayer ... for yours is the kingdom etc ... is not from the NT. Yet, closing the prayer this way gives us a pattern to get us through life and death

Message Why Prayer Works A sermon on 1 Chronicles 29:11 The Lord’s Prayer is used by Christians all around the world. You may or may not know that the Lord’s Prayer is found in the Bible. You also may or may not know that there are two versions of the Lord’s Prayer written in the Bible. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Prayers God Loves To Answer Series

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 24, 2003

Do we realize that God is eager, excited to answer our prayers? But of course what we are praying for is important to this process. What are the prayers that God is excited to answer?

There are some things that we, as parents, love to hear. "Mom, could you show me how to clean my room better?" Or, "Dad, could you teach me the very best way to wash the car?" Or, "Mom and Dad, what makes you love each other and us so much? How can I make sure that my marriage is like yours?" ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Faith That Prays Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 3, 2026

When injustice and God’s silence confuses us, true faith does not walk away but cries out honestly, bows humbly before God’s sovereignty, trusts His wisdom even when His methods are unsettling, and continues in prayerful dependence until faith rests fully in His unchanging character.

Why does God allow injustice to exist? We turn on the news and watch oppressors rise without restraint. They redraw moral boundaries, rewrite history, and wield power with seeming impunity. The innocent suffer. The vulnerable are crushed. Entire peoples are marginalized, displaced, or ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah's Problem, Prayer And Action

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Nehemiah’s problem, prayer and action

OT Background 1. Genesis • Creation & Fall (Adam & Eve)- 4000BC • Flood (Noah)- 3000BC • Promise (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph)- 2000BC 2. Exodus-Deuteronomy • Captivity and Flight (Moses)- 1500BC • The Lord’s king (David)- 1000BC>> 3. 2 Kings • Elisha and more kings and prophets • Israel ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel: The Pay-Off Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Jan 22, 2008

Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible that made a difference and how prayer truly is the difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

Daniel: The Pay-off of Prayer Daniel 6:1-6:28 In his book Deep Thoughts, Jack Handey writes: There used to be this bully who would demand my lunch money every day. Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. Then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons. But then the karate ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, Fruit, And Answered Prayers Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 20, 2006

Jesus wants fruit. Faith and prayer are supplied to us through him for this purpose.

Mark 11 The final week of Jesus’ life begins with the triumphal entry into Jerusalem among cries of Hosana and blessing. This chapter begins on Sunday of that week and takes us through part of Tuesday as Jesus begins to force the hand of the religious leaders in Jerusalem. Jesus knows what will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Keys - Pure Motives Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Nov 18, 2011

Selfishness paralyzes prayer. God will cause us to accomplish more through sincere prayer than we ever could on our own through murderous rebellion, warring, and quarreling. When the church in Acts prayed, they received power and God received glory. When

Prayer Keys - Pure Motives “What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? You want something but don’t get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Dialogue -- Purpose Of Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018

Second in prayer series dealing with the purpose of Prayer

“Divine Dialogue” Part Two I. PERSEPCTIVE ON PRAYER -- What is it? A. PRAYER MISUNDERSTOOD & MISUSED B. PRAYER PROPERLY UNDERSTOOD As we have emphasized, prayer is simply humble conversation with God both as Sovereign King and Loving Father. Prayer is honest expression of our heart to God’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Colossians 4:2-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

119 - Pt. 2 - Prayer Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 14, 2014

Lengthy and loaded. Confrontational and convicting. All reasons we very seldom (but need to) spend time in the One One Nine!

119 - Pt. 2 I. Introduction It is long. It is lengthy. It is passed over by those who prefer brevity. It is neglected by those who prefer short and sweet. It is shunned by the Reader's Digest crowd. However, in its great length is also has great depth. Multifaceted. It is rich. It is worth the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-154

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace: The Hidden Power Of Prayer

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 6, 2025

Almost all Christians struggle with prayer. One survey found that only 2% of respondents say they are very satisfied with their overall prayer lives.

The Hidden Power of Prayer: Grace Introduction Almost all Christians struggle with prayer. One survey found that only 2% of respondents say they are very satisfied with their overall prayer lives. The biggest barrier often mentioned is distraction. Sometimes we can’t find the words we really want ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does Prayer Even Work

Contributed by Jeff Poor on May 11, 2017

Prayer isn't a wish list. Prayer isn't a formal conversation. Pray is a vulnerable, honest, and raw conversation with God. God doesn't want the information, He wants the conversation.

Title: Does Prayer Even Work? Text: Matthew 6:5-13 Bottom Line: Prayer isn’t a wish list, it’s the foundation to a relationship. Intro A couple years ago I was asked to be in a wedding in Iowa. An other buddy of mine was also in the wedding and we decided we would fly out a day or two early and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13, Psalm 22:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer Of Jabez (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 28, 2002

Using the prayer of Jabez can help us unleash the power fo the Holy Spirit.

First Baptist Church 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 May 26, 2002 Prayer of Jabez Wilma Rudolph was born the 16th of 18 children in a poor black family in middle Tennessee. She weighed just over 4 pounds. At the age of 4 she contracted polio and lost the use of her left leg. The battle with polio left her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist