Sermons on Struggling In Prayer:

Sheltered In Prayer; Released In Power

Contributed by Marty Baker on Jun 1, 2020

When you think about it, this is not the first time that the church was told to shelter in place. In the days following the resurrection of Jesus Christ, he gathered his disciples together and prepared them for what was coming. Then, Jesus said, “I want you to shelter in place in Jerusalem.”

Pentecost Sunday 2020 Sheltered in Prayer, Released in Power Dr. Marty Baker / May 31, 2020 Hello and welcome to Stevens Creek Church. I can’t tell you how much I have been waiting to say those words. I am so glad that you are here and isn’t this place beautiful? It has been ten weeks since ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

"when We’re Pulled Away” Lent 1st Sunday Series

Contributed by Shawn Vollmerhausen on Mar 13, 2026

This sermon explores the wilderness temptations of Jesus in Matthew 4 alongside the invitation of Isaiah 55, showing how both passages reveal a God who meets us in our wandering and calls us to return with trust rather than shame.

There’s something about the season of Lent that feels like stepping into a quieter room. The lights dim a little. The noise settles. The pace slows. And suddenly, we can hear things we usually drown out. We can feel things we usually outrun. We can notice things we usually ignore. Lent is not a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Thriving Spiritually Through Prayer! Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Thriving Spiritually Through Prayer!

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Thriving Spiritually Through Prayer! June 27, 2010 Luke 21:34-35 I wish I could say that I am an expert in my prayer but I am not. My prayer life, like most of us, ebbs and flows. There are times when prayer flows from my heart like a mountain spring and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judged By My Own Actions Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 15, 2017

A study of the continual struggle each believer faces as the Spirit confronts the flesh.

“If it had not been for the law, I would not have known sin. For I would not have known what it is to covet if the law had not said, ‘You shall not covet.’ But sin, seizing an opportunity through the commandment, produced in me all kinds of covetousness. For apart from the law, sin lies dead. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-20

Denomination: Baptist

Esther: Problems, Prayer & Pride Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 22, 2004

Two opposing traits at work.

Esther 5:1-14 Problems, Prayer & Pride Woodlawn Baptist Church August 22, 2004 Introduction As we get started this morning, we’re going to take a quick poll. I am looking for people who have problems or difficult challenges facing them. It may be a health related problem, finances, family, work, ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer And The Real Patriot's Act

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jul 8, 2007

We can only love our government as much as we love God. Our most patriotic duty would be to pray that the two never conflict.

Title: Payer and the Patriot’s Act Text: Romans 12:18 – 13:7 FCF: Because Governments derive their authority from God, we ought to pray that they don’t set up themselves up in opposition to him SO: We cannot love our country more than we love God, because God is the means by which our country is to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 5, 2024

Matt 6:9-15

THE LORD’S PRAYER (MATTHEW 6:9-15) There once was a ship in the middle of a ferocious storm. Everyone knew they were in grave danger of sinking, and were working madly to keep the vessel afloat. For hours, mighty waves thrashed the deck over and over, and the torrential winds threatened to shatter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Become A Prayer Warrior

Contributed by Greg Addison on Dec 1, 2006

Every christian can become a mighty prayer warrior by understanding the call is on them to do so and therefore God has equipped them to do so.

How to Become a Prayer Warrior Ephesians 6: 10-20 In reading this passage, we’ll see these three principles: I. Command to be a Prayer Warrior II. Condition of a Prayer Warrior III. Concentration of a Prayer Warrior 3) I. Command to be a Prayer Warrior “praying always with all prayer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, Ephesians 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

A House Of Prayer For All People?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Aug 9, 2008

We judge by what we see. God judges by the heart. His way is better. Let us join God is inviting others into His family.

-Is God’s house for everyone? -Is anyone welcome in chapel? -Does God accept anyone and everyone who steps foot in His house? -Before you answer, let me tell you a little story -Last week during fellowship, I told some of you about a scene from the Dark Knight, the new Batman movie -Have any of you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

He Believed And Everything Changed

Contributed by John Lindell on Mar 11, 2014

Go to God with your problems but go to God for MORE than your problems. Believe God’s Word and not your worries.

There is not a person here this morning that has not, at some point, faced some kind of difficulty, challenge or adversity where the choices were few and the solutions were difficult. Sometimes those adversities can be handled with hard work, sometimes it takes creativity. Then sometimes neither ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Savior's Prayer

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 17, 2021

A sermon for the 7th Sunday in Easter, Year B

May 16, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 17:6-19; Psalm 1 The Savior’s Prayer Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We’re drawing to the end of another school year. For some families, this end of year will mark a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

God Hears Every Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 12, 2025

Unanswered prayers are often prayers being answered in ways we cannot yet see or understand.

Title: God Hears Every Prayer Intro: Unanswered prayers are often prayers being answered in ways we cannot yet see or understand. Scripture: Luke 18:1-8 Reflection Dear Friends, There was a widow in my village when I was growing up. Every morning, she would walk past our house on her way to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Other

One Prayer Closer To God

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

Effort to show that pursuit of closeness with God is the sure path to fullness of joy and can be helped by the use of the Psalms as a basis for prayer

1. Title: One Prayer Closer To God 2. Text: Psalm 16 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, April 3, 2005 -for the people to understand how the Psalms are prayers to be used in our prayers to God, and how this Psalm describes the close relationship we should be seeking with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Patter For Prayer Part Ii

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 21, 2010

Effective prayers involve recognizing God's protection and provision as well as requesting his pardon.

A Pattern for Prayer Part II Matthew 6:9-15 INTRODUCTION A. John Hannah said, “The end of prayer is not so much tangible answers as a deepening life of dependency…The call to prayer is a call to love, submission, and obedience…the avenue of sweet, intimate, and intense fellowship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah's Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Feb 19, 2021

Pray like Nehemiah. All you have to do is follow, trust, repent, listen and serve. And the blessings, and protection of God will upon you.

Nehemiah’s Prayer A brand new pastor visited the 7th grade Sunday School Class at the church. He decided to test them a little and asked, "Who can tell me who broke the walls of Jericho?" There was dead silence. Finally one of the boys said, "I don't know, but it wasn't my ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational