Sermons on Selfless Prayers:

The Urgency Of Prayer

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

Prayer is the most powerful force in the Universe and yet the most overlooked.

"The Urgency of Prayer" Isaiah 56:1-7 It is good to be back with you after spending a month away on a sabbatical. I have to tell you how appreciative I am for your graciousness in allowing me to withdraw from all of my normal responsibilities so that I could be still for a while to be renewed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Empowered By Prayer

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

Prayer is the powerhouse of the believer.

Empowered By Prayer! Acts 4 The Church is gasping for air. She is losing her power as her life slowly ebbs away. The ICU unit is filled to overflowing with scores of churches whose glory days were a generation ago, but who today are surviving only on a ventilator of determination to see another ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perseverance And Prayer

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 10, 2002

God values perseverance very highly. Why?

You and I live in an era of unprecedented speed. Technologically, the pace of change is almost beyond comprehension. A rule of thumb called "Moore’s Law" states that the speed of computer chips doubles every 18-24 months. My first PC, which I purchased in 1985 to write papers for seminary, was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002

The prayer of Jesus reflects on Jesus Prayer in the Garden.

The Prayer of Jesus Mark 14:32-42 Last Sunday was Father’s Day and I would imagine the phone lines were burning up as people were calling their dads. I phoned my dad and I got one phone call and a text from my kids. And for those whose fathers are no longer with them they probably thought ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002

Why not, everyone else is doing it.

It¡¦s not very big, it¡¦s just a little book, only 92 pages long, and they¡¦re not very big pages either, but then again it¡¦s based on a very small portion of scripture. The Prayer of Jabez hit the book stands last year and became the surprise best seller of the year. I¡¦m sure that when Bruce ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Focusing In Prayer

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2002

Practical Tips on Prayer

Keeping Focused in Prayer Luke 18:1 “ . . . Men ought always to pray and not to faint.” I Thessalonians 5:17 “Pray without ceasing.” I. Distractions from Concentration in Prayer. A. The Days Activities B. Work or Domestic Problems C. Things that need to be done D. Wrong ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Cover

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 11, 2002

one of a series on Acts

Prayer Cover Out of this Present Darkness/Piercing the Darkness by Frank Peritti - are both powerful stories. They illustrate several important reality for Christians today. We are not in a battle with flesh and blood. We are in a battle with spiritual forces. Eph 6 makes it clear - we are in a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 12, 2002

A sermon on the Prayer Jesus taught the Disciples

The Lord’s Prayer A Pattern for Disciples Luke 11:1-4 Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples." So He said to them, "When you pray, say: our Father in heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Crisis Prayer Series

Contributed by David Deborde on May 31, 2001

Jehoshaphat’s prayer in 2 Chronicles 20.1-19 as a model for our prayers in a time of crisis

The Crisis Prayer 2 Chronicles 20.1-19 The Crisis (vs. 1-2) - While we probably are not facing invasion by a foreign power, we all have problems in life - These problems come in a variety of shapes and sizes- relationship difficulties, school or work related stresses, health issues, etc.- but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Focus Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 5, 2001

What is a good pattern for prayer? Paul gives several good ones, and here is one of them.

I. In Prayer God is ACKNOWLEDGED (14-15) A. Relationship to Us (14) 1. Father of the Savior 2. Our Father B. Relationship to All (15) 1. Father of creation & mankind 2. NOT an argument of the universal fatherhood of God to all men II. In Prayer God is ASKED (16-19) A. Power of Christ (16) 1. Eph. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Principles Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 8, 2001

Do you obtain little or no results fron your prayers? This could be why!

THE PRINCIPLES OF PRAYER In the book of James, we read about a wonderful qualification on prayer: James 5:16: Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. The above passage says the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Call For Prayer

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 7, 2001

A call to heed the need for prayer in the individual, as well as, the Body.

“A Call For Prayer!” “Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found” Ps. 32:6 ILLUSTRATION: The Posture Of Prayer A certain person couldn’t find the right posture for prayer. He tried praying on his knees, but that wasn’t comfortable; besides, it wrinkled his slacks. He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:6

Denomination: Other

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 20, 2001

This exploration of Jabez’s prayer is an invitation to deeper Christian discipleship, beginning with a prayer for the Lord to draw us closer.

Luanne Oleas presented the following story in Reader’s Digest: When the 1960s ended, San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district reverted to high rent, and many hippies moved down the coast to Santa Cruz. They had children and got married, too, though in no particular sequence. But they didn’t name ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

Healing Prayer

Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 3, 2001

A deductive exposition of the text leading individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit to accept an invitation to come forward to the altar rail and pray for healing.

Introduction: I’d like you to join me on a journey into a topic that’s filled with controversy and confusion. Today we will consider the idea of “Healing Prayer.” 1. What is “healing”? According to the words used in the New testament:  Healing means to MEND something that’s ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Model Prayer Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 6

THE MODEL PRAYER Matthew 6 v. 1 - 18 God’s warnings - against hypocrisy " take heed " and God’s will - how to work, fast and pray The Marks of the Christian life There are duties:- (1) To others . v . 1 - 4 Almsgiving or good deeds (2 To God v. 5 - 15 Praying (3) To ourselves and God v. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Holiness