Sermons on Serenity Prayer:

Do I Have To Pay Someone To Teach Me How To Pray?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 22, 2022

Why would anyone need to pay to learn how to pray when it is clear that the Lord told us how in the Bible?

I recently read an article where someone was charging people nearly $1500.00 to attend a seminar on how to learn to pray. Let us look at Luke 11:1-13. 1. And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All, For The One (2006)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 23, 2022

Their effectiveness as Jesus' disciples would not happen by default. They would always have to work at it and pray about it.

ALL, FOR THE ONE Text: Mark 9:38-50 “One of the highlights of the college freshman biology class was the monthly feeding of a caged rattlesnake kept in the laboratory. One time, the entire class gathered around the cage and, in complete silence, watched as the feeding took place. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: United Methodist

The Mission Of The Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 25, 2019

The mission of the church is to bring the Good News about Jesus to as many as possible regardless of upbringing, social status or education.

THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH Text: Romans 1.8-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: "A church should not merely have a missions department, if should wholly exist to be a mission" (Timothy Keller). 2. As a church our mission is the Great Co-mission, to go and make disciples of all nations. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

On Mission!

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Sep 30, 2019

This message focuses on Jesus prayer for his church. He prays this prayer before going to the cross.

Title: “The Mission” *Jesus prays for his (jr.) partners in the mission of God, the Father.” See also John 20:21 “as the father has sent me, I am sending you.” Read Text Here... John 17 The context/background ? Jesus is soon to be arrested... (“the hour has come...”) Lesslie Newbigin, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying The Word

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 12, 2020

The word of God is quick and powerful.. It is sharper than any two edged sword. The word of God is his will. When we pray the word of God, we pray his will for our lives.

Prayer is the heart cry of man to God. It is believers communicating with thier father and getting a response from him. When we pray according to God's will, he answers and grants our petitions. When we however pray amiss we may not get what we desire. James 4 vs 3 says: "Ye ask and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, Isaiah 55:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying With Jesus: Forgive And Be Forgiven Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 15, 2019

Forgive us our debts...As we forgive our debtors. Living in the grace of God's kingdom, through forgiveness.

PRAYING LIKE JESUS: FORGIVE AND BE FORGIVEN—Matthew 6:9-15, 18:23-35 How do people deal with their sins? Some will say, “What sins? There you go again, always trying to make me feel bad. Sure, I’ve made some mistakes; but after all, I’m only human. I’m basically a good person, and you have no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15, Matthew 18:23-35, Hebrews 7:27, Colossians 2:13-14, Psalm 32:1-6, Ephesians 1:7, Ephesians 4:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Praying With Jesus: Overcoming Temptation Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 15, 2019

As we pray, we recognize sources of temptation: the world, the flesh, and the devil. We commit ourselves to overcoming with God's help: Know what is right, tell the truth, build a life too good to lose, and play to win.

PRAYING LIKE JESUS: OVERCOMING TEMPTATION—Matthew 6:9-13, 1 Corinthians 10:12-14 Have you ever said something like this? “I don’t know how it happened. I got sucked in, and I couldn’t seem to avoid it.” “Why did I say that? It was stupid and wrong—and I didn’t really mean to.” “I want that so bad! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, 1 Corinthians 10:12-14, Ephesians 6:12, 1 Peter 5:8, Romans 13:14, 1 John 2:15-16, James 1:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Time To Stop Praying

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Feb 1, 2022

The people of Israel are facing the sea, and the Egyptians are coming in fury to take them hostage again. They are filled with fear and trembling, and want to cry out to God for his power to rescue them? God says do not stop to pray but get moving.

The people of Israel are facing the sea, and the Egyptians are coming in fury to take them hostage again. They are filled with fear and trembling, and what more appropriate time could their be to cry out to God for his power to rescue them? Nevertheless, God does not want them to be crying to him. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:15

"9 Unimaginable Words That Should Guide Every Prayer"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 24, 2021

This is a sermon I preached on the great prayers of the Bible.

Title: “9 Unimaginable Words that Should Guide Every Prayer” Script: Mt. 26:36-46 Type: Series Where: GNBC 7-26-21 Intro: Shortly before his death as a martyr at the command of Spain’s Phillip II, the principal author of the Belgic Confession, Guido de Brès, wrote from prison the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Intimate Communication Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Every relationship of life faces this same struggle of keeping intimacy alive. In every case the only way to do this is by means of communication. That is why prayer was a priority in the life of Jesus.

If we had as many answers to prayer as we have books on prayer the battle would be won. Unfortunately it is easier to write a book on prayer than to pray effectively. It is easier to preach a sermon on prayer than to pray. It is easier to give a lecture on prayer than to pray. It is easier to do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Help! I Can't Pray Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Paul knew what he was saying when he said we know not how to pray as we ought. We can't depend upon prayer. We need to depend upon God. Prayer is not the answer, but God is. Prayer can even be a danger to the best in life.

One of the perplexing of all life's paradoxes is the fact that God often answers our prayers by refusing to answer our prayers. One of the greatest examples of this in history is that of Monica praying for her son Augustine. All night in a sea side chapel on the North African coast she pleaded ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Asking God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

The reason we pray is because we have a need. James says that if you feel you lack wisdom, ask God. Prayer is first of all a confession of our own inadequacy.

Two brothers came to the U.S. from Europe in 1845 to make their fortune. The older brother had a trade for he knew how to make sauerkraut, and so he took a wagon train west to California to raise cabbages. The younger brother went to school to study metallurgy. Several years passed, and the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Christian Confession Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Christians have needlessly borne mountains of guilt when they might have had it dissolved and cleansed through the blood of Christ. Continuous and consistent confession of sin is a must for a Christian.

The one thing all people have in common is guilt. Ever since Adam and Eve hid from God, because they were afraid, out of a sense of guilt, man has had to bear the burden, and suffer the effects of guilt, and these effects are enormous. Modern psychiatry is discovering that guilt is enemy number ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Seeking God's Face Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

The heart of depression is when God's face is hidden, and the heart of joy is when God's face is shining upon you.

I heard a pastor tell of his experience on a plane. The stewardess was explaining that the parents were to be sure and put on their oxygen mask before they put them on their children. This seemed so selfish, and there was a natural resistance to the idea. It went against the grain of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22

Tools Of The Trade

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Mar 21, 2021

This is a different kind of sermon. The sermon describes different tools to enhance our prayer lives including books on prayer, prayer beads and ropes, labyrinths, and more.

Author Anne Lamott, in her book Traveling Mercies, writes “It's funny: I always imagined when I was a kid that adults had some kind of inner toolbox, full of bright, shiny tools. In my mind’s eye, I could see all those tools. I eyed the saw of discernment. I saw the hammer of wisdom. I picked ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 15:37-41

Denomination: Methodist