Sermons on Shaking Up Prayer:

Jesus' First Prayer Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 12, 2008

The first time scripture refers to Jesus praying is at His baptism.

Text - “Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

The Prayer Before The Cross

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Sep 14, 2007

Examining Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane

The prayer Jesus prayed in the Garden, shortly before his death, reveal to us three characteristics of his life. 1. We notice his SORROW (v. 36-38) A. He was "sorrowful" (v. 37b-38): grived to the point of distress B. He was "very heavy" (v. 37c): full of heaviness C. He was "sore amazed" (Mk. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

Genuine Prayer And Fasting Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 15, 2015

Last week we started the series on the places where Jesus said, “I tell you the truth”. We started out by looking at Matt. 6:1-4 where Jesus talks about giving. Today we’ll look at the other acts of righteousness in this passage-praying and fasting.

“GENUINE PRAYER AND FASTING” Matthew 6:5-18 INTRODUCTION: Last week we started the series on the places where Jesus said, “I tell you the truth”. We started out by looking at the first four verses of Matt. 6 where Jesus shows us our giving need not be done with fanfare, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer For No Mercy For Wicked

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2015

To show the content of prayer for our enemies.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you pray for your enemies? Yes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the content of prayer for our enemies. IV. TEXT: Psalms 59:5 (Amplified Bible) 59:5 You, O Lord God of hosts, the God of Israel, arise to visit all the nations; spare none and be not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 59:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The 5 Finger Prayer

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 23, 2015

Do you ever have trouble thinking of something to say when you are talking to a friend? I do

The Five-Finger Prayer Scripture: We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you. Colossians 1: 3 Do you ever have trouble thinking of something to say when you are talking to a friend? I do. I have a friend that I have lunch with nearly every week and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Three Short Prayers

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Oct 6, 2015

I used this as an informal message on a Sunday evening; letting the congregation guess what the situation was as I gave out the 'hints' one by one.

THREE SHORT PRAYERS: Some of the best prayers we pray are prayers that come from a desperate heart. • Jesus warned against praying just to be seen by other people: • Matthew 6:5, “When you pray you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:30

Denomination: Methodist

A New Year's Prayer

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 31, 2015

The bible begins with creation and ends with a prayer for grace amid the last days. It's like God was saying; here's what will keep you until I come.

I. Favor (The grace) II. Possession (Our) III. Sovereignty (Lord) IV. Savior (Jesus) V. Anointing (Christ) VI. Presence (With) VII. Saved (You all) VIII. Affirmation (Amen) Conclusion: The bible like worship ends in with a benediction. Don't try to go home without it. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Two In Prayer

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2016

To show that GOD is always with us, and when we are two talking about Him, He is in our center, our midst, yes, even in the midst of everything.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you alone? No. JESUS is always with me. Joshua 1:9 (Amplified Bible) Have not I commanded you? Be strong, vigorous, and very courageous. Be not afraid, neither be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Without Ceasing Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 22, 2014

Prayer is the constant force that delivers divine intervention and the presence of God and the presence of God's angels. We must continue in prayer without ceasing to fight the good fight.

Prayer Without Ceasing by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 22, 2014) “Pray without ceasing” (I Thessalonians 5:17, King James Version [Comfort against persecution]). Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus, Let us pray: Father, bless your Holy Name in the Name of Jesus. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

Denomination: Friends

Power, Prestige, Or Prayer

Contributed by David Tack on Jan 10, 2014

“If you could percentile your level of Christmas Christianity; wherein would you be? We find in the biblical account of Matthew Chapter 2: three major role players.

Power, Prestige or Prayer INTRO “If you could percentile your level of Christmas Christianity; wherein would you be? We find in the biblical account of Matthew Chapter 2: three major role players: First, there was the political king and ruler (Herod); the one who was perplexed that this new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Silent Prayer

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014

There is power in silent prayer as well as praying aloud in some cases especially during warfare.

“And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the Lord, that Eli marked her mouth. Now Hannah, she spake in her heart.Only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard....”(1 Samuel 1:12-13) “It so happened that as she continued in prayer before God, Eli was watching her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:12-13

Denomination: Anglican

A Prayer For God To Kill

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 12, 2018

What do we make of the imprecatory psalms?

Text: Psalm 109, Title: A Prayer for God To Kill, Date/Place: WHBC, 6.24.18, AM A. Opening illustration: “In the awfulness of its anathemas, the psalm surpasses everything of the kind in the OT.” B. Background to passage: The last of the imprecatory psalms, but the most violent. David the King is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Testimony Of Answered Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 19, 2017

A single voice rises above the choir's celebration of the works of God, and testifies to what He has done "for me"!

A TESTIMONY OF ANSWERED PRAYER. Psalm 66:8-20. “O bless our God, ye peoples” (Psalm 66:8) is an appeal being made by the congregation of God’s people to all the peoples of all the lands of all the earth (Psalm 66:1; cf. Psalm 100:1). This is evangelism which puts God first. It is not about us, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 23, 2017

Prayer is total confidence in God's planned purpose for you.

A. WHAT IS PRAYER? MATTHEW 6:5-15 1. Prayer is relationship with your heavenly Father. “For your Father knows” (6:8). “Our Father in heaven” (6:9). 2. Prayer is not getting God to do what you desire, but you changing to God’s desire. 3. Prayer is total confidence ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Driven Prayer Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Introduction: “Purpose” seems to be the buzz word today, wouldn’t you say? This text is the first of two prayers in the letter.

Introduction: “Purpose” seems to be the buzz word today, wouldn’t you say? This text is the first of two prayers in the letter. Its very position drives home its purpose. “For this reason” could look back to God’s blessings (1:3-14), or it could look forward to the news Paul had received about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist