Sermons on Sitting Prayer:

Sermon # 35 - Prayers That Please God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 11, 2025

Are our prayers pleasing to God? What are the things that we ask God for when we go to Him in prayer? May our prayers be faith-filled and our petitions in accordance with God’s will so that our prayers are pleasing and acceptable to God.

Our meditation for today is based on Ephesians 5:10, “Try to learn what pleases the Lord.” (ERV) The above mentioned verse exhorts us to find out what are those things that are pleasing to God, and to lead such kind of lives that God would delight in. It is an unchanging fact that God loves us, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:10, 1 Kings 3:5, John 14:13, 1 Kings 3:9-13, Matthew 6:33, Proverbs 28:9, Matthew 8:5-7, Matthew 8:8-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Praying For Inner Strength

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

We must pray more for inner strength and physical strength.

"THAT HE WOULD GRANT YOU, ACCORDING TO THE RICHES OF HIS GLORY, TO BE STRENGTHENED WITH MIGHT BY HIS SPIRIT IN THE INNER MAN." I. EVERY CHRISTIAN HAS AN "INNER MAN." A. Our inner person is our spiritual part. "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy HEART, and with all thy SOUL, and with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Help - Pt. 1 - The Help Prayer Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 22, 2010

It is only a simple word, but it speaks to our deepest needs and longings. Do you need help?

HELP! Pt. 1 I. Introduction Help, I need somebody, Help, not just anybody, Help, you know I need someone, help. When I was younger, so much younger than today, I never needed anybody’s help in any way. But now these days are gone, I’m not so self assured, Now I find I’ve changed my mind and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord's Prayer: "Lead Me Not Into Temptation" Series

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 31, 2008

When we ask God to “lead us not into temptation” we are asking Him to guide our steps along a moral pathway.

Have you heard about the guy who was trying to lose weight, but came to the office one day with two dozen donuts? His co-workers asked him why he got the donuts if he was trying to lose weight? He answered, “I came to the corner where the donut shop was, I told God that if He wanted me to buy some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

7. The Hidden Power Of Prayer And Fasting Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 22, 2005

All believers can multiply their effectiveness in prayer by utilizing the discipline of fasting.

BIG IDEA: All believers can multiply their effectiveness in prayer by utilizing the discipline of fasting. Key scripture: Matthew 6:16-18 Why should we fast? 1. We fast in obedience to Jesus’ teaching. (Matt. 6:16-18) 2. We fast to demonstrate our dependence upon God. (James 4:10, 1Cor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Acts 14:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My House Will Be Called A House Of Prayer

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Mar 29, 2003

This sermon is a call to Prayer. As a church we get busy doing many things, but we must not leave our source of effectiveness.

MK 11:15 On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple area and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves, 16 and would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. 17 And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Roots - Part 3 - Prayer And Pentecost Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 14, 2009

Beneath the surface. Overlooked but powerful and essential. Unseen but they can split concrete and destroy roads. Essential to sustain life. They produce all of the seen life and fruit. What is beneath the surface is directly responsible for what you

Roots Pt. 3 - Prayer and Pentecost I. Introduction You really don’t understand the power of a root until have to try to cut through one. I have been faced with that challenge before. The smallest root can be extremely tough. The root is the lifeline and it tenaciously holds on to the tree and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sos From Jesus' Prayer Life

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Looking at Jesus’ prayer life - Stimulation of Solitude, Source of Strength, Seeker of Sanctification

SOS from Jesus’ Prayer Life A bus driver and a minister were standing in line to get into heaven. The bus driver approached the gate and St. Peter said, "Welcome, I understand you were a bus driver. Since I’m in charge of housing, I believe I have found the perfect place for you. See that mansion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Underestimate Your Prayers

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010

A church must continue to give itself to prayer in every situation of life.

Ephesians 6:18 KJV Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; I. INTRODUCTION -- PRAYER A. Quotes on Prayer Guy H. King—No one is a firmer believer in prayer than the devil; not that he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Real Lord’s Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 21, 2010

God glorifies Jesus for the ultimate good of all things.

Scripture Introduction When teaching his disciples how to pray, Jesus began by saying, “Pray then like this: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name….” Christians usually call that section of Scripture in Matthew 6 “The Lord’s Prayer.” In a sense, it ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What He Said About Prayer Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 23, 2019

Prayer is an expression of faith in which we ask God to intervene in a circumstance in our life with the understanding that God in his perfect will and wisdom may answer or delay or deny our request.

Series: What He Said Title: What He Said About Prayer Text: Luke 18:1-8 Title: What He Said About Prayer Text: Luke 18:1-8 Thesis: Intercessory prayer is an expression of faith in which we ask God to intervene in a circumstance in our life with the understanding that God in His perfect will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Shameless Neighbor

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 25, 2019

Luke packs into these thirteen verses: The Lord's prayer, a parable on prayer, and then reminder that the disciple can be “shameless in prayer, trusting in a God of love and mercy. “ Self discipline. Fancy words not needed.

In Jesus Holy Name July 27, 2019 Text: Luke 11:5-8,13b Pentecost VII - Redeemer “The Shameless Neighbor” Over the past 4 weeks we have been reading the parables and teachings of Jesus as written by Luke in His Gospel. Luke collected these stories and parables to answer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-14, 1 Peter 3:12

Denomination: Lutheran

Dialogue With God -- Prerequsites To Prayer 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018

Fourth in a series on prayer dealing with the prerequisites for prayer related to our walk

“Divine Dialogue” Pt 4 Prayer Factors related to our Walk I. PERSPECTIVE ON PRAYER -- What is prayer? II. PURPOSE OF PRAYER – Why Pray? III. PREREQUISITES FOR PRAYER – Who can pray? A. Factors related to the WORK and PERSON OF CHRIST B. Factors related to the WALK of Christians In the last ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Prayerful Response To Virginia Tech Shootings

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 22, 2007

Using the sermon time for more praying than preaching in light of the Virginia Tech massacre.

Keeping Your Commitments A Prayerful Response to the Virginia Tech Shootings Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 4/22/07 The deadliest shooting rampage in modern American history took place this past Monday morning on the campus of Virginia Tech. Let’s take a moment of silence here to reflect on ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Being Righteous: With My Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 12, 2007

Prayer is the disappearance of my personal will, and the appearance of obedience to God’s will in my life.

Being Righteous: With My Prayer Life “Prayer is the disappearance of my personal will, and the appearance of obedience to God’s will in my life.” Sunday Morning Sermon 3.11.07 1st Thessalonians 5:17 Intro: Video on Prayer Discussion: (Start with title and text) I was a preacher in Apache, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ