Sermons on Standing Prayer:

The Unanswered Prayer

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 8, 2004

Intro . Why Has God ask us to pray for Labers ?

Intro . Why Has God ask us to pray for Labers ? Luke 10:2 2Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest. ( I ) THE IMPOSSIBILITIES OF THE TASK " THIS IS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:2

Denomination: Baptist

House Of Prayer

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 10, 2004

Jesus was clear that he saw God’s house differently than many who were in it.

House of Prayer- Cornwall Cornwall September 4, 2004 On two occasions, Jesus called attention to the state of the worship that occurred in and around the Temple in Jerusalem. From each, we learn something of great value to us, as we gather to worship God today, here in Cornwall, Ontario, in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 4, 2004

Using Daniel’s prayer as a pattern we can learn about the spirit of prayer God requires

THE SPIRIT OF PRAYER DANIEL 9.4-19 Last week we looked at how we can misuse prayer through wrong motives and wrong attitudes. Today I want to spend sometime looking at the spirit of prayer or to put it another way ‘praying biblically.’ PREPARATION FOR PRAYER. Turn with me to Daniel 9 verses ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:4-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Prayer And Friendship

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004

God desires our company and wishes to have intimacy in our relationship with Him.

MANY OF US GREW UP WITH AND HAVE BECOME VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE MANY STORIES FROM AESOP’S FABLES. ONE SUCH FABLE IS ENTITLED “THE BEAR AND THE TRAVELERS.” IN THIS FABLE, IT IS SAID THAT TWO TRAVELERS WERE ON THE ROAD TOGETHER, WHEN A BEAR SUDDENLY APPEARED ON THE SCENE. BEFORE HE OBSERVED THEM, ONE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Purpose Of Prayer

Contributed by Micah Fries on Jan 19, 2005

Helping believers to understand that the foremost purpose of prayer is to draw the pray"er" closer to God.

The Purpose of Prayer Hebrews 10:19-23 Intro: Since we understand that prayer is not intended to "change God’s mind", why does prayer exist? The answer is, first of all, to draw the one praying closer to God, among other things. See Phil. 4:6-7 (esp. Vs. 7) 1. Access (19) We achieve access into ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Prayer

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 21, 2005

This sermon on prayer answers two basic questions: "How can I be effective in prayer?" and "What hinders prayer and makes it ineffective?"

Sanctifying Grace --I Thessalonians 5:22-24 This dirty glass represents each one of us as a sinner separated from God. Washing the glass makes it clean; that’s Justifying Grace, what the Holy Spirit does in my live the moment I say “yes” to God’s offer of forgiveness and a personal relationship ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Methodist

Purpose Of Prayer Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 8, 2005

Prayer serves many purposes in our lives. The best purpose may be that prayer changes our focus, but prayer also changes our actions

The Purpose of Prayer 02/06/05 Intro: We are in week 2 of a 3 week series on prayer. Last week we looked at the priority of prayer and the need for a focus and worship of Christ as we approach him in prayer. I issued you a challenge of spending 15 minutes each morning focusing your mind and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Transformation Of Prayer Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 14, 2005

We are going to look at Paul’s prayer for the church at Philippi and what we can learn about the transforming prayer Paul prayed for that church.

Connection: Lessons from Paul on Prayer Transformation of Prayer February 13,2005 Intro: Today we are wrapping up our series on the prayers of the apostle Paul for the churches he was ministering to. We have looked at the priority of prayer that focuses on Christ and places him in the place of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Forgotten Prayers

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005

When Zacharias met an Angel in the Temple, announcing the birth of his son, he was confronted with an answer to a long-forgotten prayer. Like him, we should be prepared to find forgotten prayers answered, and to perservere in praying for those things whi

First Sunday in Advent Luke 1:5-25 "Forgotten Prayers" Today is a day of beginnings. It is the beginning of the Christian year. It is the beginning of the season known as Advent, the four Sundays prior to Christmas. And, it is a beginning for St. Athanasius Anglican Church, because this is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Problem Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005

The real problem with prayer is that it is so little used and yet has such great power

THE PROBLEM OF PRAYER James 4:1-10 Things looked bleak for the children of George Muller’s orphanage at Ashley Downs in England. It was time for breakfast, and there was no food In the dining room, long tables were set with empty plates and empty mugs. Muller prayed, "Dear Father, we thank Thee ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Process Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005

Learning to pray for results

THE PROCESS OF PRAYER Luke 11:5-10 Have you ever wondered why God wants us to “pray without ceasing?” Why is it that Jesus spent such extended times in prayer, often praying alone all night before making major decisions. Why did Jesus have to pray 3 hours in the garden of Gethsemane before the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005

The power of prayer in spiritual warfare

A tale is told about a small town that had historically been "dry," but then a local businessman decided to build a tavern. A group of Christians from a local church were concerned and planned an all-night prayer meeting to ask God to intervene. It just so happened that shortly thereafter lightning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Possibilities Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005

Prayer is the power source for all ministry

THE POSSIBILITIES OF PRAYER John 14:12-14 When I first started as a professional counselor, I came to that time when classes were done, practicums were over, and it was time to sit down with that first client who was going to actually pay money to talk to you. I remember the agony of the hour or ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer For All? Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Mar 21, 2005

A Palm Sunday sermon. This story about Peter and Cornelius has a couple of major parallels with Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, especially the call for us to be a house of prayer for all nations.

Prayer for All? – Acts 10:1-23 Palm Sunday, 2005 This story about Peter has a couple of major parallels with Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. I want to highlight those and then make some application for us today. 1. Healings and Miracles Both Peter and Jesus had just had some ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Randy Croft on Mar 28, 2005

Learning to Pray like Jesus

The Lord’s Prayer Learning to pray like Jesus Amazon has over 13,000 books listed on prayer. It surprised many people in our country a few years ago when a small little book, Prayer of Jabez, knocked Harry Potter from the #1 spot on the NY Times bestseller list. Over 50% of American’s have said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational