Sermons on Sitting Prayer:

A Covenant Community Prays Fervently Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 7, 2024

One of James' final instructions to the exiled believers is on the topic of prayer.

Introduction In his profound book on the importance of prayer in the life of a congregation, John Onwuchekwa shares this quote - which is attributed to several different people including Martin Luther: To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing. Martin ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, I Need You! Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 17, 2024

During a time of crisis and despair, David pours out his heart to God, recognizing that there are two places to dwell in life's trials: on the rock of God's security or in the pit of defeat. He is teaching us that our struggles can be transformed into songs of praise when we trust in Him.

Lord, I Need You! Psalm 28 Introduction: David is experiencing a time of great extremity – nighttime hours of the soul – one of David’s songs in the night. Interesting: many of the hymns we sing were born out great struggle. Such is the Psalm before us. Story Behind the Psalm: Not told the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The Personal Altar— The Secret Place” Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Oct 19, 2024

We are in dark and challenging times, and the greatest battles are fought and won at the altar.

“The Personal Altar— The Secret Place” Matthew 6:6 NKJV 6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. Introduction: We are in the third message of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Results Of Revival

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

We should not forget that we are called to be God’s servants and instruments in His hands. We are called to sow the seed and water it, only God can give the produce and bring the harvest.

Opening illustration: Play PRAYER video. Introduction: Often to make further decisions and the move forward, we tend to retrospect on the results of our past endeavors. For the things we do as a team to pursue the call of God, many a times we cannot weigh and determine the results the way the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Heals And Delivers. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 29, 2024

Throughout the Bible, we see Jesus’ compassion and power to heal and deliver people from various afflictions.

Throughout the Bible, we see Jesus’ compassion and power to heal and deliver people from various afflictions. His ministry on earth was marked by countless miracles, demonstrating God’s love and desire to restore humanity to wholeness. Jesus Heals the Sick - “Jesus went throughout Galilee, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:34, Romans 8:1, Isaiah 53:5, Psalm 34:18, Matthew 10:8  (view more)  (view less)

Jesus Was A Man Of Sorrow Series

Contributed by Robert Irvine on May 1, 2024

Jesus was a man who knew sorrow. You don’t need to look further than the bible to know this is true. The Old Testament Hebrew word that is used here is “makob”. This obviously, means sorrow but can also mean pain

Jesus was a man who knew sorrow. You don’t need to look further than the bible to know this is true. The Old Testament Hebrew word that is used here is “makob”. This obviously, means sorrow but can also mean pain. Therefore, this verse can be read as “a man of sorrows” or a man of pain; either ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3, Job 33:19, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

When Heaven Meets Earth: Reconnecting With God Through Humility, Prayer, And Repentance (2 Chronicles 7:14) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 4, 2024

Today, we delve into a powerful verse from 2 Chronicles 7:14, a promise spoken by God Himself to King Solomon after the dedication of the temple:

When Heaven Meets Earth: Reconnecting With God Through Humility, Prayer, and Repentance (2 Chronicles 7:14) Introduction Today, we delve into a powerful verse from 2 Chronicles 7:14, a promise spoken by God Himself to King Solomon after the dedication of the temple: "If my people, who are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Secret Place

Contributed by Samuel M on May 30, 2024

Father God is unseen and lives in the secret place (one of the places of Father God). Father God is unseen, yet the eyes of our heart can see Him through His actions and deeds.

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Matthew 6:6(NIV) But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6

Pray Privately Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 3, 2024

Talking about praying privately today- Matthew 6:5-6 (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book called "Red Letter Prayer Life", chapter 2 "Pray Privately") Given for Sunday School class

HoHum: My Uncle Galen taught me how to tie my shoes. Many before him attempted to help me but they did it backwards to the way I did it. When my Uncle Galen showed me it was the right way, left handed people do it the right way because they are in their right mind. Whether it’s losing weight, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-6, Luke 11:1, Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray Graciously Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 7, 2024

In what ways are we to forgive? (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, the Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 11 of the same title)

HoHum: It sounds like something out of a horror movie, but it’s real. In recent years, scientists have discovered a kind of bacterial infection called necrotizing fasciitis, more commonly called flesh eating bacteria. Once this bacterium enters a human body, it can multiply rapidly. Within 24 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:4, Matthew 6:12, Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Circle Component #3 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 20, 2021

Who is in your circle? Are they the right people? Why? What are the people in our circles supposed to do? We will discover that those who are close matter most!

Circle Check Pt. 4 - Circle Component 3 I. Introduction Circles are everywhere. Entertainment. Games. And one of the most obvious place you see circles is in sports. Holes Balls Goals Pucks Hoops?Huddles Scrums Circles are another way of saying relationships. We instinctively seem to know that ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Press Toward The Promise; Don’t Turn Back”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 2, 2021

For a few moments I would like to talk with you about prayer, and the structure of them being answered. I know what you’re thinking what in the world did the preceding text have to do with prayer?

Exodus 14:10 And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD. Exodus 14:11 And they said unto Moses, Because [there were] no graves in Egypt, hast ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-16

Christians Don't Pray Enough! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 10, 2021

Why is God's desire of all people to be saved not completely accomplished?

Please open your Bibles to the First Letter to Timothy in the New Testament….. Let’s continue to worship our God by listening to what is said to Timothy as he was called to minister for the gospel of Jesus Christ. We noted from the First chapter of the Letter that Timothy was to lead and teach ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Psalm 61 (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 3, 2024

This sermon explores the message of Psalm 61.

Psalm 61 The superscription of Psalm 61 reads, "For the music director; on a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David." Music is a gift from God. The Psalter is prayer set to music, prayer set to song. It is a book of prophecy, of Spirit-inspired truth speaking and foretelling. David ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Year's Weight Loss

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 6, 2024

Sermon about the results of our fasting and prayer month, gazing into the face of Christ

Background to passage: Paul in his third letter to this troubled, but eventually triumphant church, has spent the better part of the first two chapters giving some information about his travel plans and the changes that had come unexpectedly. He notes how God has used these frustrations to open ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Denomination: Baptist