Sermons on Sitting Prayer:

The Prayer Of Jesus - Part One.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 5, 2023

I Pray for Them. Revised.

THE PRAYER OF JESUS - Part One. John 17:1-11. In the midst of His last pre-crucifixion discourse, Jesus left the upper room with His inner band of eleven disciples, continuing to talk along the way (cf. John 14:31). Then He prayed a very public prayer on behalf of the Apostles, and of the whole ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer Of Jesus - Part Two.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 7, 2023

They Are Not of This World. Revised.

THE PRAYER OF JESUS – Part 2. John 17:11-19. JOHN 17:11. In the second part of His prayer, our Lord addresses the “Holy Father”). This epithet is unique, but understandable. Jesus is about to pray for the disciples’ sanctification (cf. John 17:17). He prays that they will be “kept through the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer Of Jesus - Part Three.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 7, 2023

I Pray Also for Those Who Will Believe. Revised.

THE PRAYER OF JESUS – PART 3. John 17:20-26 JOHN 17:20. In order that His disciples might be sanctified, Jesus gave them the Word (cf. John 17:14). This Word was to be the means of bringing others to the faith. So, Jesus prayed for those who would hear the gospel from them - including their ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unanswered Prayer (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Feb 28, 2023

God invites us to ask Him, and we will receive (Mat 7:7). But why does He sometimes not answer our prayers? This sermon series explains several possibilities for why God does not grant our prayers.

Three weeks ago, we studied how God invites us to ask Him. Therefore, do not hesitate to ask for something or express our wishes to God. The Lord Jesus said, "Ask, and it will be given to you." (Matthew 7:7). If so, why are there prayers that God does not answer? You may have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, 2 Corinthians 11:7-9, Psalm 139:13, Matthew 26:39, Luke 9:54-56, 1 John 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unanswered Prayer (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 1, 2023

God invites us to ask Him, and we will receive (Mat 7:7). But why does He sometimes not answer our prayers? This sermon series explains several possibilities for why God does not grant our prayers.

We have learned that God invites us to ask Him what we need (Matthew 7:7) because, number one, God wants us to be close to Him; number two, God wants us to always depend on Him; and number three, God wants to show His love to us. When we ask something from Him, we must be ready to get His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, 1 John 5:14, Numbers 14:34-35, James 4:3, Deuteronomy 3:25-26, Jeremiah 29:4-7, Galatians 6:7, Deuteronomy 29:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unanswered Prayer (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 1, 2023

God invites us to ask Him, and we will receive (Matthew 7:7). But why does He sometimes not answer our prayers? This sermon series explains several possibilities for why God does not grant our prayers.

Prayer is an essential part of the Christian life and an excellent means of communication with our Heavenly Father. We can express our deepest longings, fears, joys, and hopes through prayer, seek God's guidance and help and intercede for others. However, sometimes it seems God is not answering ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, 1 John 5:14, James 4:3, Psalm 66:18, Isaiah 59:1-2, 1 Peter 3:7, Jonah 3:5-10, Genesis 21:14-19, 1 Kings 21:17-29, Mark 7:24-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Examen: Prayer At The End Of The Day Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 9, 2023

This sermon looks at the background and steps involved in the Examen

March 8, 2023 The second in a Lenten series on Prayer Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Psalm 139:23-24; Romans 12:2 The Examen: Prayer at the End of the Day Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The philosopher Socrates ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Lutheran

The Prayer Of The Humble Pierces The Clouds

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 21, 2022

Paul had prayed all his life, as we should. “The prayer of the humble pierces the clouds.” God always hears our prayers.

Thirtieth Sunday in Course 2022 It’s helpful for us, two thousand years since the events, to consider some background on this story, this parable, of Jesus about the Pharisee and the tax-collector, sometimes called the “publican.” The word “Pharisee” comes directly from the Greek. It means ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-18, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Catholic

A Pastor’s Confirmation Prayer

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2022

Keep Listening to and Following Jesus Keep Resting in Jesus

Dear Confirmands. Over a dozen years ago, your parents waited with eagerness for your birth. During those nine months of waiting, they thought carefully about what name to give to you. They made sure they had the crib set up and the change table ready to go. Your parents also did plenty of praying ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer Of Jabez - Hand Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 22, 2022

Jabez's knew that he needed God's presence to go with him.

Title: Prayer of Jabez – Passionate Prayer and the Hand of the Lord 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him in pain." (10) And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Power Of Private Prayer Life

Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Nov 23, 2022

God is calling us to a life in the secret place because glorious things are meant for the secret place.

The Word VEX means to Torment and Afflict. When the Devil sees that the Church does nothing about his activities, he finds a Comfort Zone. This means that when the Church is cold, Prayerless and without Fire, the church becomes a breeding place for the activities of the devil. The first targets ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-5

Denomination: Apostolic

Prayer And Preaching Reaches The World

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 24, 2022

More prayer & preaching is what will reach the world, no matter how many programs the church has to offer. This passage of scripture tells us a lot about prayer and how we, as individuals and as a church, should be doing daily.

More prayer & preaching is what will reach the world, no matter how many programs the church has to offer. This passage of scripture tells us a lot about prayer and how we, as individuals and as a church, should be doing daily. • No doubt the early church prayed for days, preached a few ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Agur’s Awesome Prayer

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

One of the all time best selling religious books is “The Prayer of Jabez.”

It has been a writing phenomena as it has sold by the millions. As you study the prayer of Jabez, it will bless your heart over and over again. But another prayer that is just as interesting is the prayer of Agur. Let’s look at this simple prayer that he prayed, that God considered to be so ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Faith Brings The Answer!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 17, 2020

In this outline we share the steps in praying the prayer of faith. We be God give us a formula for everything if we will search the scriptures.

THE PRAYER OF FAITH BRINGS THE ANSWER! Gal 4:1-7 Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; 2 But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father. 3 Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7, James 5:14-16, 2 Corinthians 5:21

Your Prayers Have Power Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 2, 2020

One of God's promises that gives us great hope is that our prayers have power. Our God promises to hear and answer our prayers.

A. One day three preachers sat discussing the best positions for prayer while a telephone repairman worked nearby. 1. One of the preachers said, “Kneeling is definitely best and most effective position for prayer.” 2. “Not so,” another preacher contended, “I get the best results in prayer by ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18, 1 Kings 17:1, 1 Kings 18:20-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ