Sermons on Scripture Prayers:

Keys To Effective Prayer

Contributed by Brian Menear on Jan 3, 2007

Have you ever prayed and felt God did not answer? Following and understanding these keys will ensure an answered prayer

The Key To Effective Prayers Prayer is one thing that every Christian does or should do, but not everybody does correctly. To make our prayers more effective, we must first have a better understanding about prayer. What is Prayer? What is is not 1 Prayer is a relationship, not an ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eye Opening Prayer

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 12, 2007

Just as Paul did for the Ephesian churches, we should pray to have our eyes opened to the fullness of who Jesus Christ is.

1. Introduction (1:15-18) 2. The first eye opening petition is that the church might know the grace of Christ. (18a) 3. The second eye opening petition is that the church might know the glory of Christ. (18b) 4. The third eye opening petition is that the church might know the greatness of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer That Changes Things

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 19, 2007

Proposition: Faith is necessary for believers to rise to God’s expectations.

Prayer that Changes Things Rev. Sean Lester October 17, 2004 Text: Luke 17:1-10 LK 17:1 Jesus said to his disciples: "Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. [2] It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer That Packs A Punch

Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 23, 2007

Jesus in his prayer in John 17 shows the heart of prayer and power that can come when we allow our prayers to pack a punch.

Prayer that packs a punch…John 17 1. Prayer that packs a punch comes from a pure heart From the temptation in the desert…all through his ministry Jesus kept himself right with the Lord. When we are not living for God we cannot expect God to listen to our ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hanna - A Woman Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Feb 2, 2007

This is a mother’s day message . Hannah who did not giveup in the difficult situaion and continue pray until she receiced the delivernce.

Hannah – Grace, abundance grace society had become a cesspool, a pit of depravity and corruption, when Samuel was born. His day was a time when people had slipped into an immoral, lawless, abusive, violent, compromising, and permissive lifestyle. The depth of their moral decay was seen in cases ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Prayer Is Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006

Satan and his organized legions constantly work to obstruct God’s plan. As believers, our greatest weapon is prayer. We can expect our greatest opposition when we are on our knees. So we must be persistent–praying until the answer is received.

INTRODUCTION Christian humorist, Dennis Swanburg, loves to tell the story of an unforgettable baptism that took place in a little West Texas church. They were building a new sanctuary and it was almost finished. The new baptistry was functional even though changing rooms were not yet available. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Always Appropriate Prayer Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 28, 2006

Sin is our greatest problem as human beings. Only confessing our sin to God and asking for forgiveness will help us.

What is the greatest problem we face as human beings today? Greenhouse gases and climate change? Terrorism? Civil wars? Overpopulation? The ever-increasing gap between rich and poor? The world-wide epidemic of HIV/AIDS? On a more personal level, perhaps it’s the breakdown in relationships between ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

National Day Of Prayer

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

The Prayer of Holy Faith Anglican Church celebrating the National Day of Prayer stems from the biblical passage of 2 Chronicles 7:11-16

National Day of Prayer Meeting - 070503 The Prayer of Holy Faith Anglican Church tonight stems from the biblical passage of 2 Chronicles 7:11-16 When Solomon had finished the temple of the LORD and the royal palace, and had succeeded in carrying out all he had in mind to do in the temple of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Working Man's Prayer Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 17, 2007

The ability to follow Christ’s commands (to love God and love one another) is only supernaturally bestowed. However, that ability is available to us simply by asking.

1. The first requirement of a working man’s prayer is the right posture. (3:14-15) 2. The second requirement of a working man’s prayer is the right petition. (3:16-19) 3. The third requirement of a working man’s prayer is the right power. (3:20-21) Our study in the Book of Ephesians has brought us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of A Righteous Man

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

A Lenten Service

The Prayer of a Righteous Man James 5:16 16 Therefore 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. NIV This first week of Lent is focused on our prayer life. Lent is a season to revitalize and renew our ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

The Prayer Out Of Hell

Contributed by James Sulton on Mar 12, 2007

There is no need to go to hell

Men go to hell of their own volition. God sends no man to hell. Text: V 24 - Bretheren this prayer expresses need. This man in the very belly of hell, was on his back looking up. In this position he saw God. Lazarus in BOS. Sooner or later every lost man will repent here or in hell. Isa. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Love, Prayer And Grace!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 1, 2006

Without these three elements working through believers we (the church) is powerless and purposeless.

Love, Prayer and Grace Text: Matthew 28:19-20 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

With Jesus In The School Of Prayer

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 25, 2006

Would you like to be able to have more power in your prayer life? To be able to pray like the prophet Elijah did? The Bible says that he was a man just like us, and if his prayers availed much, then ours can, too!

WITH JESUS IN THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER #1: INTIMACY WITH GOD CHILDREN’S PRAYERS: Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. Debbie, 7 Dear God: Who did you make smarter? Boys or girls? My sister and I want to know. Jimmy, 6 Dear God: How many angels ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: *other

A Tale Of Two Prayers

Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 29, 2001

A look at Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector.

It was the best of prayers, it was the worst of prayers, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of grace, it was the epoch of law, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Praise Of Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Nov 2, 2001

Daniel gives a beautiful illustration of thanksgiving for answered prayer. Do you pause to give God thanks?

Ten lepers Luke 17:17-18, “So Jesus answered and said, “Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?” We should be careful to give thanks to God; He is powerful to answer prayer! I. Intellectual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:17-18, Daniel 2:19-23

Denomination: Baptist