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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
Acts 1:12-26 shows us how the apostles prepared for the growth of the church.
Introduction Imagine for a moment that Jesus suddenly appeared in person at the next Session meeting. Stunned by his sudden appearance, one of the elders finally manages to blurt out, “Lord, why are you here? What’s going on?” Jesus replies, “As you know, I am building my church. And I am ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:12-26
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
True Christians or real followers of Christ never turn back from their call and commitment to Christ and His missionary work, even there are threats and persecutions in their ministry.
Acts 4: 23-31 Reactions of the Disciples 4: 23-24a Prayers in Persecution 4: 24b-30 Prayers with Scripture 4: 31 Prayers and the Spirit of God Acts 4:23-26 Prayers Increased True Christians or real followers of Christ never turn back from their call and ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:23-31
Denomination: Methodist
To understand the principles of prayer as outlined by Jesus is to inspire in me perseverance in my personal prayer life and ministry.
No matter what activity you pursue, perseverance is a key factor in success. For the most part, people quit too soon. • It took Edison over ten thousand experiments to perfect the light bulb. What if he would have quit at 9,999? • Albert Einstein suffered through disappointment after ...read more
Scripture: Luke 11:5-13
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
Redo of Armed to be set free
Prayer is the key to unlock communications with God (Deuteronomy 5: 1-4; 1st Kings 19:11-13; Proverbs 1:7-9; Matthew 6: 9-13; James 5: 14-18) Why Pray? God said to King Solomon, ‘ If My people who are called by my name would humble themselves and pray…’ Prayer is the way that we obtain what we ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1-4
Denomination: *other
The sermon looks at the difference between "hearing" God and "listening" to Him and His commands by introducing the Christian Spiritual Disciplines, how they help us to hear, listen and obey God. The sermon focused upon the three (most importance discipl
HAVE YOU HEARD? The Spiritual Disciplines and Listening to God Jeremiah 26:1-8 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. November 14, 2007 St. Peter’s Lutheran Church—Elk Grove When God speaks, do you obey Him? For Christians, this might seem like a silly question for someone to ask and I think most would ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 26:1-8
Denomination: Lutheran
My teacher taught me the 5 W’s of Writing: Who, What, Where, When and Why. This series will look at the 5 W's of Prayer. This is the first one...Who?
.WHO? Matthew 6:5-7 When I was in elementary school, my teacher taught me the 5 W’s of Writing. These were five foundational elements of writing anything… especially a report. These five W’s are: Who, What, Where, When and Why. These five W’s have served me well through ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:5-7
Denomination: Baptist
John Wesley also believed that the Holy Scriptures were a Means of Grace. How? Wesley believed the Scriptures are an indispensable Means of Grace as they bring us into the Presence of Jesus Christ and the will of God for our lives. The Scriptures also hav
Scripture as a Means of Grace 2 Timothy 3:16-17 When we talk about Communion, Prayer, Worship, small group accountability and fasting as a Means of Grace, it make sense to us because we see how they function in our lives, and in the life of the Church. But John Wesley also believed that the Holy ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17
There are several reasons why Christians fail to receive answers to their prayers. Five reasons are given in this sermon.
April, 2007 Why Christians Fail to Receive Matthew 7:7-14 INTRODUCTION: There are many reasons why Christians fail to receive answers to their prayers. Some people say, “If you had enough faith you would have received.” Then when people don’t receive, they feel guilty and say, “It was my fault ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:7-14
This sermon explores the depth, power, and purpose of prayer, as taught by Jesus, and encourages a deeper understanding and practice of prayer in our lives.
Good morning, family. I am thrilled to be standing here before you today, and I am excited about the message God has placed in my heart to share. The subject of our sermon today is one that is as old as the faith itself, yet it remains as relevant today as it was in the days of the early church. We ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13
Topics: Purpose, Engaging, Scripture
This sermon is intended to introduce the three of the many important ways that we can find God’s grace – through prayer, the searching of Scripture, and the Lord’s Supper. John Wesley lifted these three as the “chief means of grace.
“The Means of Grace” John Wesley Sermon Series (taken from John Wesley on Christian Beliefs, The Standard Sermons in Modern English, Vol. 1, Abingdon Press:2002) II Timothy 3:10-17 July 20, 2003 Purpose: This sermon is intended to introduce the three of the many important ways that we can find ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17
Two types of prayer discussed by Jeanne Guyon in her classic book "Experiencing the Depths of Jesus Christ" are examined for how to go deeper with God in relationship.
"James Duncan, preaching with great unction and power, was asked what was the secret of such powerful preaching. "The secret," he said, was "thirteen hours of consecutive prayer." When asked the secret of his spiritual power, Charles Spurgeon said: "Knee work! Knee ...read more
Scripture: Luke 17:20-21, John 14:27, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 37:4
Denomination: Salvation Army
The church needs to understand that our praise and worship should not be a substitute for prayer. Prayer is vitally important in the lives of Christians.
The church needs to understand that our praise and worship should not be a substitute for prayer. Prayer is vitally important in the lives of Christians. As a child I heard my Mom minister at a women's prayer meeting saying, Prayer is the main artery of a believer. Once it get cut off, you will die ...read more
Scripture: James 4:3
Denomination: Bible Church
Prayer is the most powerful weapon that a child of God can have
DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 84:11
Denomination: Church Of God
The effective prayer meeting is the one that produces results and brings solution to the issue at stake. Believers need to know the content and practice of result oriented prayer meeting.
THE EFFECTIVE PRAYER MEETING TEXT: ACTS 4:23-31 "And when they had prayed,the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost and they spake the Word of God with boldness" (Act 4:31). The effectiveness of a prayer meeting is measured by ...read more
Denomination: Pentecostal
Acts Series: 20th Sermon--4 things that can revolutionize our prayer lives: Prayers that are United, God-Centered, Scriptural, and Unselfish!
The Power of a Prayer Meeting Acts 4:23-31 Peter and John have been arrested/threatened not to preach Christ...but the Lord has told them TO! [torn between God and man.] When released, where did they go? Tavern? Belly up to bar? No...they had a prayer and praise meeting! Psalm 145:1-21 ...read more