Sermons on Simple Prayer:

A Prayer For The New Year

Contributed by Tony Fox on Feb 21, 2003

I am convinced that this passage contains a prayer equal to the prayer of Jabez: it is the prayer of Paul for the Colossians.

“A Prayer for the New Year” January 5, 2003 (Col. 1:1-11) Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. (Psalms 37:4 KJV) There are some amazing prayers in the Bible. This is one of them. This was Paul’s prayer for the church at Colosse. This ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-11, Colossians 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Prayer Works

Contributed by Truuke Ameigh on Mar 2, 2003

Using food coloring, water and bleach, children pray and acquire an understanding of how prayer can work

Hi Kids! Today we are talking about prayer and I have a special demonstration for you that shows how prayer works. First, I’m going to give each one of you a little bottle of food coloring. Be careful with it so we don’t stain the carpet or our clothes. Now, do you see this jar of water here on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Christ In Prayer

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

Jesus teaches us how to pray Patient, Persistent, and Passionate Prayers.

Following Christ in Prayer Luke 18:1–14 INTRODUCTION • 1 John 2:6 “6Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did.” • Jesus is our example, if we want to learn how to live our lives in a way that is pleasing to God, we must follow His teaching. • Luke 11:1–4 - Jesus’ Model Prayer: Elements ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Life Challenge Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 11, 2003

When a church is struggling with false teaching, chaos, and wrath, what’s a leader to do? Get them on their knees together in prayer!

Prayer Life Challenges 1 Timothy 2:1 First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, in order that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pharisee: The Presumptuous Prayer. Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Feb 18, 2008

Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible made a difference and how prayer truly is a difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

Pharisee: The Presumptuous Prayer. Luke 18:9-18:14 A Preacher dies and is standing in line, waiting outside the Pearly Gates. He is standing there patiently, wearing his best suit and tie, dressed like he is ready to preach his Sunday morning sermon. In line just ahead of him is a guy wearing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Stephen: The Princely Prayer Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Feb 18, 2008

Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible made a difference and how prayer truly is a difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

Stephen: The Princely Prayer Acts 7:54-7:60 Over these past few months I have taken scriptures and prayers in the Bible and used them as sermon topics. I have called them prayers that made a difference. Tonight we will look at a man that modeled the Lord he so loved and served. He even modeled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

Paul: The Perplexity Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Feb 18, 2008

Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible made a difference and how prayer truly is a difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

Paul: The perplexity of prayer 2 Corinthians 12:7-12:10 Many years ago Garth Brooks sang a song called “Unanswered Prayers” and in this song he goes to a home town football game with his wife and they run in to one of his old girlfriends and his past comes back to him and he states in the song ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Conditions To Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 20, 2008

Can we have whatever we ask for in prayer? In the gospel of John and in his first letter, 6 times we are told we can have whatever we ask for. Let us look at 6 conditions or 6 factors necessary for our petitions to be granted.

Introduction: Can we have whatever we ask for in prayer? In the gospel of John and in his first letter, 6 times we are told we can have whatever we ask for. Let us look at 6 conditions or 6 factors necessary for our petitions to be granted: 1. The Glory Factor (John 14:12-13) i. Jesus was going ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steps To Answered Prayers Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

This sermon will define steps to receive answered prayers from God.

James 1:22 1. You need to make a decision what you want from God in prayer. You shouldn’t be praying aimlessly. 2. Read scriptures that relate to the the answer you want (Joshua 1:8). You should have a scritpure for what the answer should be. Many are praying amiss because they don’t know God’s ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Feb 24, 2008

We see Jesus intimacy and how He prayed for Himself, the disciples and for us before He went to the cross.

A couple of weeks ago Jim called and asked if I would give the message tonight so he could go on the men’s retreat. I said I would and I need to begin by telling you about a dream I had shortly after. I dreamed I was supposed to be giving the message tonight and I had not done anything at all ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Prayer That Brings Response

Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Mar 3, 2008

A look a how to pray and expect a response.

Prayer that brings response 2/27/08 In the beginning of Acts Chapter 3 Peter and John heal a beggar as they are going into the temple. They then take the time to preach to those who saw or, heard about it, and let them know that it is through the power of Jesus and not their own power that this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Attitudes For Answered Prayer

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Mar 10, 2008

Sermon looks at God’s plan for answered prayer: when he says no, not yet, or yes to prayer, and what do do in the waiting period

Attitudes to Answered Prayer (Acknowledgement - Ray Duerksen - Southland Community Church) There are three attitudes I believe we all need in order to have answers to our prayers. o E.g. A young girl who wrote a letter to a missionary. It was a prayer letter and she was trying to lend her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:7-23

Jesus' Prayer For Believers

Contributed by Michael Brown on Mar 11, 2008

A look at Jesus’ prayer for His Disciples before He was arrested.

Jesus’ Prayer for Believers Introduction Intercessory prayer is a powerful thing. It builds me up and encourages me to know that people take the time to pray for me. But what builds me up and encourages me even more when it comes to intercessory prayer is a truth that we can find in the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Answer To Unanswered Prayers

Contributed by Nakia Smith on Mar 21, 2008

Have you ever prayed and prayed about a situation, but seemed as if God never heard you and if He did…He didn’t answer?

Have you ever prayed and prayed about a situation, but seemed as if God never heard you and if He did…He didn’t answer? Which makes you wonder if there is something that has blocked you from your breakthrough in prayer. Could it be sin? Could it be the lack of faith? Or could it just be you? ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Methodist

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