Sermons on Sitting Prayer:

Teach Us To Count Our Days Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 5, 2020

This Psalm compares God’s eternity with human transitoriness; the eternal God and Mortal man; ever-existing God and short-lived man. Moses offered several prayers but only this prayer is recorded in the Bible. It’s a prayer for the restoration of Israel.

Theme: Teach us O Lord Text: Psalm 90 ‘The Lord is good and his love endures forever’ I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. God willing, we will be meditating on the theme “restoration” throughout this month of June 2020. The book of Psalms is divided into five parts ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Waiting

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 24, 2009

Knowing when, how and how long to wait on God is often a difficult thing. Working for God makes the waiting go faster.

Psalm 130 / Waiting Intro: A farmer once took a trucking company to court seeking reimbursement for damages suffered when his vehicle was hit by an 18-wheeler injuring himself and his mule, Bessie. Under cross-examination the lawyer for the defense said, “Did you or did you not tell the highway ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Standing Together Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

How do you overcome the loneliness of our existential human condition? In Christ there is no Lone Ranger-no Ranger at all. We are all connected, and work much better in teams

11 Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my co-workers for the kingdom of God, and they have proved a comfort to me. 12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:11-18

Denomination: *other

Those Praying Saints: The Power Of Intercession Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on May 10, 2025

If you’re ready to take your place among the praying saints, lift your hands and declare: “Lord, make me a praying saint! Use me to intercede! Use me to cover my family! Use me to stand in the gap!"

Those Praying Saints: The Power of Intercession Text: James 5:16 (KJV) “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” Introduction: The Legacy of the Praying Saints Church, let me tell you something: we wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for those praying ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Secret Praying Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002

My prayers are for God’s ears only.

June 17, 2001 Secret Christianity - Part 2 INTRODUCTION Some actors make a lot of money. Julia Roberts Tom Cruise Bruce Willis and John Travolta Each of these currently make $20 million per movie. And there you have Harrison Ford and Mel Gibson who each command $25 million per film. A few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1 Thing Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019

What if you could only get 1 thing from God in the New Year? What would that 1 thing be?

One Thing I. Introduction Crowded. Pressed. Overwhelmed. Panicked. Pressured. Distracted. Pursued. Sleepless. Scattered. Scared. Shattered. That sounds like I am talking about Walmart on Christmas Eve doesn't it? However, the truth is I am describing what seems to be the consistent condition ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Second Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 25, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 120:1-7, Genesis 12:1-4, 1 John 3:13-24, Luke 14:16-24. A). JUST PASSING THROUGH. Psalm 120:1-7. The Psalmist’s testimony is, “In my distress, I cried unto the LORD" (PSALM 120:1a). Prayer is our only recourse in time of trouble (cf. John 16:23-24). It is sure to gain a response ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 120:1-7, Genesis 12:1-4, 1 John 3:13-24, Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pew-Sitters

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Mar 27, 2003

Pew-Sitters are those who come to church, but all they do is SIT and SOAK -- soaking in the goodness of God’s word and the goodness of fellowship. But when it comes to their KINGDOM BUILDING responsibility, their attitude is one of neglect and disregard.

“Pew Sitters” Ezekiel 34:1-22 Introduction: I want to begin today by quoting the old Gospel Evangelist, Sam Jones. He used to get in the pulpit and tell his congregation that he was running a Gospel Shoe Establishment. That is, he just laid the shoes out there and told the people, “if the shoe ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

God Rescues!

Contributed by Jordan Satterfield on Jan 29, 2013

4 word pictures from Psalm 107. People are in real trouble...1) Stranded in the Desert 2) Sitting in a Dungeon 3) Suffering with Disease and 4) Sinking in the deep. They cry out to God & God Rescues!

God Rescues! Psalm 107 Introduction: Warren Wiersbe told about a ministerial student in Evanston, Illinois, who was part of a life-saving squad. In 1860, a ship went aground on the shore of Lake Michigan near Evanston, and Edward Spencer waded again and again into the frigid waters to rescue 17 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-32

Denomination: Holiness

Character Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 19, 2011

Being a Christian, living a Christian life is not something which occurs spontaneously or automatically. It doesn’t just happen. We don’t just sit back and do nothing about it.

The book of Colossians, or the letter to the churches in Colosse and the surrounding areas, was written by Paul about 30 years after the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. Paul’s words were written while he was in prison in Rome, awaiting trial. Tradition tells us that Paul would be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Creation Or Evolution?

Contributed by Pierre Naude on May 6, 2011

Many Christians struggle with Evolutionary Science apparently contradicting the Bible. As we look at the evidence again, as some scientists reach what they think is the pinnacle of their achievement and knowledge, we find that the theologian has been sit

Creation or Evolution? Gen 1 “In the beginning, God …” says the Bible. “In the beginning, goo …” say the evolutionists. Scientist Harold Hill, rather tongue-in-cheek, suggests that we have come “from goo to you by way of the zoo”! Our school ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Came And Sat Down

Contributed by Samuel M on Oct 31, 2024

So many times in our life, when we are in our most difficult times, Jesus silently comes (enters) and sits (makes his dwelling) in our lives and makes us part of his plans.

Then Jesus got into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, and asked him to put out a little from the land. And He sat down and taught the multitudes from the boat. When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” Luke 5:3-4 Peter was so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:3-4

Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time - 6th Sunday, Year A-- The Fence

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 20, 2020

Jesus builds a shield around the law or Commandments in order to create more space and distance so that we won’t even bump up against the fence or sit on the fence, but rather keep a healthy distance.

There was a large group of people. On one side of the group stood a man, Jesus. On the other side of the group stood Satan. Separating them, running through the group, was a fence. The scene was set, both Jesus and Satan began calling to the people in the group and, one by one - each having made up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-37

Denomination: Catholic

Too Busy For God

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 16, 2019

Hard work is a Christian ethic. But sometimes we need to just sit and listen, especially when the one doing the talking is Jesus. Let’s read the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42.

Hard work is a Christian ethic. But sometimes we need to just sit and listen, especially when the one doing the talking is Jesus. Let’s read the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42. Luke 10:38 As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is At God's Right Hand

Contributed by Charles Degner on May 16, 2003

Jesus prayer shows us the heart of the Prophet, Priest, and King.

11 I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name--the name you gave me--so that they may be one as we are one. 12 While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran