Sermons about Sweet Hour Of Prayer

Prayers Rising Like Incense!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 17, 2005

based on 26 ratings

| 10,553 views

Your prayers come before God like sweet smelling incense! This is a short homily given at a residential care home for the elderly.

[NOTE: You may find it helpful to place a wooden cross on a table, perhaps in the centre of the room, and to burn a small amount of incense near to the foot of the cross. The incense rising around the cross can provide a wonderful visual and ’nazal’ illustration. The nurses at the care home said ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 141:1-2

Denomination: Anglican

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Contributed by Lauri Smalls on Nov 22, 2016

| 8,229 views

A Thanksgiving Sermon from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18New Living Translation (NLT) 16 Always be joyful. 17 Never stop praying. 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. Be Happy Thanksgiving to you all. This is a day of celebration and gratitude. Many of us will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Kindling The Fire Of Revival

Contributed by Clark Frailey on May 3, 2002

based on 81 ratings

| 12,924 views

A look at how to kindle the fire of revival in church. Covers some basic history, definitions of revival, and a challenge to be a revival church.

Kindling the Fire of Revival "Where there is no vision, the people perish." (Prov 28:18) INTRODUCTION: Background 1) ILLUS. / Revival Defined a. A visiting preacher was concerned when he began the first night of a revival meeting and noticed all of the men wearing guns. Although rattled, he did ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Time For Happy Hour Yet?

Contributed by Jack Warford on Nov 22, 2001

based on 56 ratings

| 2,792 views

What if I told you that I know someone who will give you happiness not just for an hour or two, but all day, everyday, forever, would you like to meet Him?

What if I told you that I know someone who will give you happiness not just for an hour or two, but all day, everyday, forever, would you like to meet Him? Isn’t it amazing how the world wants to regulate even our happiness? When we drive down main streets or pass hotels, we see signs announcing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's In Your Lamp? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

based on 3 ratings

| 1,238 views

This sermon explores the importance of spiritual readiness and preparation for God's unexpected interventions and the eventual return of Christ, the Bridegroom.

Good morning, everyone! It's a joy to be with you all today. I'm so glad to see each and every one of you here. We're here to chat about something that is not only important but also deeply personal. It's about being ready, being prepared, and most importantly, about being awake. Before we start, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Topics: Watch, Unknown Hour

The Urgency Of Prayer

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

based on 114 ratings

| 14,773 views

Prayer is the most powerful force in the Universe and yet the most overlooked.

"The Urgency of Prayer" Isaiah 56:1-7 It is good to be back with you after spending a month away on a sabbatical. I have to tell you how appreciative I am for your graciousness in allowing me to withdraw from all of my normal responsibilities so that I could be still for a while to be renewed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Years - Now Is The Hour

Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 28, 2003

based on 208 ratings

| 11,158 views

This morning I want to share with you my dream and my vision for each of us individually and for all of us together as a church united.

A few short days ago, as the clock struck midnight, we said goodbye to the year 2002 and welcomed in the new year of 2003. It seems that every year we get excited about having a new start, a new beginning, a new opportunity, and a new resolve to make positive changes in our lives. Most people ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dry Morsels Or Sweet Relish?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 11, 2002

based on 63 ratings

| 5,511 views

Often what appears as hopelessness is God’s opportunity to show His stuff!

Dry Morsels or Sweet Relish? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr, Kyfingers@aol.com I have a carrot, an egg, and a tea bag. I asked what does hot water over a period of time do to these three things. The carrot gets soft. The egg gets hard. The tea bag brings out flavor. I have learned that some times, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:4, Romans 9:21, Romans 9:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Sweet Aroma... Or A Foul Stench?

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Sep 27, 2001

based on 46 ratings

| 57,261 views

Shows the ways in which our lives can be pleasing to God: repentance; genuine holiness from the heart; and offering our lives as a sacrifice to God.

When I was studying for this sermon, I found it very interesting the emphasis put on the sense of smell in Scripture. When we think of the most important senses, we may think of something like sight or hearing. In fact, if you had to give up one of your five senses, it might just be the sense of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sweet Bitterness From God Series

Contributed by Ron Ethridge on May 5, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 4,679 views

Those who God uses have one common experience... brokeness.

“Sweet Bitterness From God” March 21, 1999 Do people that are used by God have something in common? Before we answer that question, you need to know that today’s topic will be bitter before it is sweet. However, if you embrace it, satisfaction will pervade to the depths of your soul! The topic ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

I Knelt Today Where Jesus Knelt Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 20, 2013

based on 25 ratings

| 32,154 views

Do you ever feel guilty about not spending enough time in prayer? Me too. But did you realize the Bible never told us how LONG we should pray? Instead it teaches us HOW to pray.

OPEN: There’s a favorite Christian song from years ago called “I walked today where Jesus walked” and it goes like this: “I walked today where Jesus walked, in days of long ago. I wandered down each path He knew, with reverent step and slow. Those little lanes, they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:32-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Years - Now Is The Hour!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000

based on 4,269 ratings

| 563,071 views

When this year is over, will we be looking back with joy, or with regret? Will we be looking at the future with anticipation, or with dread?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, OK (Revised: 2010) I’m sure you’ve noticed that each year almost all the major news magazines put out an issue with special pictorial sections recalling people & events that made news during the previous year. Many magazines also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Romans 13:11-14, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sweet Fruit Of Bitter Times Series

Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Feb 17, 2003

based on 495 ratings

| 56,326 views

This sermon explores the fruit of struggling with trials.

The Sweet Fruit of Bitter Times James 1:1-4 Krispy Kreme donuts are all the rage right now. Many of us have tasted them. Some people will line up and wait for hours to purchase these sweet delights. Let me tell you about the process that leads to a Krispy Kreme donut. First the little balls of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4, James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Answers Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jan 20, 2003

based on 58 ratings

| 12,376 views

God always answers prayer, but sometimes the answer is No, Slow, Grow or Go. Adapted from a sermon by Rev. Crowe.

INTRODUCTION ILLUS: Remember Johnny Carson? If you’re below forty, then you probably don’t know who I’m talking about. Johnny was the king of late night television before David Letterman and Jay Leno. He had a lot of different comic routines, one of which was Carnac The Magnificent. Johnny would ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sweet As Honey, But Bitter To The Tummy.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 29, 2021

| 2,383 views

This is a verse upon verse teaching/preaching message on Revelation chapter 1 through Chapter 21. John on the island of Patmos gives Revelation even though he's confined. Nothing stops God's powerful word.

Sweet As Honey, But Bitter To The Tummy. Revelation 10:1-10TPT I saw a car tag with the state of Missouri on it. In the bottom of the tag it read, “Show Me state.” The phrase, “Show Me,” was coined in 1899 by then Congressman Willard Duncan Vandiver while delivering a speech in Philadelphia. “I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-10, Psalm 19:7-13

Denomination: Church Of God

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