Sermons about Selfless Prayers

Guidelines For Effective Prayer (1) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 9, 2005

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First in a series about prayer, based on Matthew 6:5-15. This message is from verses 5-8.

Guidelines for Effective Prayer (Part 1) Matthew 6:5-8 May 8, 2005 Introduction Today’s message is a bit reflective of me: short. And it’s not because I’m not prepared, but because the verses we’re looking at today, are kind of a transition between what we discussed last week and what we’re ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Some Keys To Answered Prayer

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 13, 2005

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Sermon on prayer given at a Christian school (grades 5-8).

Some Keys to Answered Prayer Matthew 7:7-12 FBCS Chapel Introduction How many here have ever taken a drive with any of your parents anywhere? No, I don’t mean YOU driving - your parents. Anyone? Okay, that makes about two of you... So you get in the car or mini-van, or Hummer, or whatever, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Guidelines For Effective Prayer (2) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 17, 2005

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Second in series on prayer, this one finding principles from the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew.

Guidelines for Effective Prayer (Part 2) Matthew 6:9-13 May 15, 2005 Introduction Children’s Prayers * Dear God, I know you love me but I wish you would give me an "A" on my report card so I could be sure. Love, Theresa. (Age 8, Milwaukee) * Dear Pastor, Do I have to say grace before every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Guidelines For Effective Prayer (3) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 1, 2005

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Last in mini-series on prayer, taken from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, and dealing with the necessity of forgiving others.

Guidelines for Effective Prayer (Part 3) Matthew 6:14-15 May 29, 2005 Introduction We’ve spent the last few weeks looking at what Jesus had to say about prayer, as we’ve looked at his words in Matthew 6. And from these words, we’ve found 8 principles or guidelines for effective prayer. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Developing A Prayer-Directed Spirit

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

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Preparing our hearts through prayer for combat with evil

As we gather this morning we do so at a unique time in our lives.. a time in which our nation is preparing for war… perhaps a war that will unfold in a more drawn out manner… but still with a call to ‘readiness’ that is fitting of war. The National Guard has been called up. Reserves… possible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Esther: Problems, Prayer & Pride Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 22, 2004

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Two opposing traits at work.

Esther 5:1-14 Problems, Prayer & Pride Woodlawn Baptist Church August 22, 2004 Introduction As we get started this morning, we’re going to take a quick poll. I am looking for people who have problems or difficult challenges facing them. It may be a health related problem, finances, family, work, ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2: Fasting & Prayer Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Aug 30, 2004

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Fasting is a powerful weapon in spiritual warfare: a type of Christ’s sacrifice. Through fasting, we lay down our life (needs, wants, desires) for a friends...

“The Weapons of Spiritual Warfare II: Fasting & Prayer” (Roll delicious food footage) When it comes to food, we humans can get pretty territorial, can’t we? Food is an all-consuming passion for people today, especially here in America! We love our food, don’t we? Some of us eat to stay alive, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part I: Fervent Prayer Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Aug 30, 2004

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If we want to make a difference in the natural realm of our living, we have to start with the spiritual first. “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power [not natural power, but divine power] to d

“The Weapons of Spiritual Warfare Pt I: Fervent Prayer” Doing warfare in a world we cannot see… Most of you have a cel phone… How does a cellular phone know there was a call coming in? It receives a message from the presence of radio waves, which are transmitted through the air invisibly. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Time And A Place For Solitude & Prayer

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 3, 2006

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Jesus had a perfect relationship with his heavenly father. We can learn lessons from Peter and we can encourage each other to have a time and a place (like Jesus) for quiet prayer & solitude, with God.

Verse 32, “…when they climbed into the boat the wind died down.” In other words with Jesus on board there was peace and calm. When Jesus and Peter climbed on board, and when the wind died down, the disciples must have been reminded of that previous occasion when Jesus calmed a storm (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Anglican

Questions On Prayer Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006

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Answers to key questions about prayer

Questions on Prayer II November 23, 2003 Joke: An elderly man in Phoenix calls his son in New York and says, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough." "Pop, what are you talking about?" the son screams. "We can’t stand ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Questions On Prayer Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006

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Answers to some questions on prayer.

Questions on Prayer I A few weeks ago, I received an email with a question about prayer. The question was so heart-felt and sincere, that I felt it necessary to share that question and its answer with you. In fact, this week and next, we will be looking at several “questions about prayer.” I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Five Conditions Of Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 20, 2001

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This sermon will give us the five conditions for answered prayer

THE FIVE CONDITIONS OF ANSWERED PRAYER Power Through Prayer - Part 2 John 15:7 & Selected Jeff Seaman John 15. We’re in a series of messages called "Power Through Prayer". Last week we talked about the four purposes of prayer. You’ve probably had people say to you, "I tried prayer and it ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayers God Loves To Answer Series

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 24, 2003

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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

Prayers That Always Get Answered

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 3, 2003

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In John 17, Jesus models for us the type of "anything" prayers that God always answers.

11-02-03 John 17 Intro: 2 TV shows over the past couple of weeks, shocked at the content. King of Queens rerun, Carrie prays for a raise, gets it, they begin to get everything they pray for. Meat market scene with priest. Second, Everwood, pastor of church getting married, also going blind, he ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Brethren

Revival, Prayer, And The Word Of God

Contributed by Charles Lane Iii on Feb 16, 2004

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Someone has observed that no significant revival has ever occurred without first having these three factors prevalent: (1) attention to the Word of God, (creating a hunger and thirst for righteousness), (2) repentance, and (3) prayer.

Psalm 119:25-32 NKJV 25 My soul clings to the dust; Revive me according to Your word. Signs of need for revival: verses 25 & 28, dryness and heaviness. "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God" (Romans 10:17). 26 I have declared my ways, and You answered me; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:25-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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