Sermons on Sweet Hour Of Prayer:

Señor, Enséñanos A Orar

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Aug 13, 2001

Jesús nos enseña a tener una conversación amena con nuestro Dios.

No sé si ustedes lo han notado, pero yo soy muy platicador. A mí me encanta conversar. Pero, la verdad es que para tener una conversación muy amena, uno tiene que saber mantener un balance entre el hablar y el escuchar. Algo que a veces no hago muy bien. Pero de todas formas, la vida del ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Construct Topical Messages - John 15:7

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001

Guidelines in Constructing a Topical Message - John 15:7

Hints for Constructing Topical Sermons 1. Compare and contrast Biblical doctrinal truths to the topic. Study the great doctrines of the Bible with balance in your theological perspective. For instance help people see that Calvinists and Arminianists have different views on various theological ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Satisfies Our Every Desire

Contributed by Edward Frey on Aug 14, 2001

We can be confident the Father handles all desires in Christ

GOD SATISFIES OUR EVERY DESIRE Oscar Wilde, once wrote, “There are two tragedies in this life. One is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.” In a way, Mr. Wilde recognized one of the most challenging aspects of being human. We want so much. We measure our lives by how much we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:11-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Groanings Of The Spirit

Contributed by Robert Grey on Aug 19, 2001

What should be our attitude when we allow the Holy Spirit to groan within us?

The groanings of the Spirit This sermon is also available at http://www.godisfaithful.net/words/groan.htm It is sometimes difficult to know what to pray for. We know that we should pray, but words escape us. Paul promises us that in such times the Spirit will intercede on our behalf, groaning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:23-26, 2 Corinthians 5:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How-To Use The Lord's Prayer As A Model - Matt 6:9-13

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 20, 2001

How-To Use the Lord’s Prayer As a Model - Matt 6:9-13

How-To Use the Lord’s Prayer As a Model - Matt 6:9-13 Jesus prayed earnestly, purposefully, and with certainty. He knew that God answers prayer. “The Lord’s prayer” was given during Christ’s Sermon on the Mount to provide an example for how we should approach the throne of grace. Prayer is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Petition Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001

Hanna’s example of dedication to God demonstrated through prayer challenges us to pray about the things our heart desires.

My Petition And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the LORD, and wept sore. 1 Samuel 1:10 Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you… 1 Samuel 12:23 Introduction: Hannah was a discouraged woman. She’d been married several years, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do You Keep Doing It? Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001

When we begin to think God doesn’t listen to our prayers, we need to remember Hanna, a woman who was committed to prayer.

Hanna: An Example of Commitment and Purity I Committed Heart Why do we have what we possess? Do we remember that God can still act for us? Romans 14: How does your heart see others? II Committed Actions Look up and remember Obey and keep commitments Hebrews 12: Are we willing to give up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Agreement

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 16, 2000

Discover how your spiritual strength is enhanced by simply coming into agreement with someone!

I. Binding & Loosing A. Text: Matthew 18:18-20 “Verily, I say unto you, whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching (concerning) anything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Keep On Praying

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 27, 2000

PRAYER - A key ingredient to viabriant Christian living.

Keep On Praying Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Faith

Contributed by Paul Vincent on Nov 30, 2000

We need a desperate faith in tough times

In Tough Times You Need A Desperate Faith Text: Mark 5:25-34 Introduction: 1. When times get tough then desperate measures are needed 2. We have been speaking on the subject of prayer and fasting on our Wednesday night services for the past 2 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord, Touch My World

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

The ultimate outcome of prayer should be the move of God in touching our world

Lord, Touch My World Tonight concludes this series of messages I am doing on prayer, but it does not conclude our emphasis on being people of prayer. I hope you have utilized the material on prayer and have increased you time in prayer this month. Turn with me to Matthew 9:35-38 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Plugging Into Power

Contributed by Tom Lawson on Dec 22, 2000

Keys to the power of prayer from Nehemiah chapter one

PLUGGING INTO POWER Nehemiah Chapter 1 ILLUSTRATION Back street in London is an old powerhouse that once shook all of England. You might be surprised at its size, no larger than a small bedroom. No generators, no nuclear reactors, just plain ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Study Of Fasting #1

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001

The Secret To Unleashing The Power Of God

Jesus said, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me" (Luke 9:23). In the daily pace of modern society it is easy to lose our focus on God. That’s why as Christians, it is critical that we fast from time to time to help bring us a truer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Need In Our Land!

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Jan 6, 2001

We are in need of a Heaven-Sent, God-shaking Revival.

The Greatest Need in our Land today is a Heaven-sent Revival! Not a Man-made, or a program-generated revival, but a Revival straight from the throne-room of God on High! Man can’t produce it. Never has there been a preacher who could preach it up. Never has there been a choir, or a quartet that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Father In Depenedence

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

God supplies us with daily bread and much more

Finding the Father in Dependence Matthew 6:11 October 11, 1999 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. Woman and Christmas meal A. Woman asks for food from grocer 1. Asks for a Christmas meal 2. Grocer asks what she can pay 3. Woman: Her husband was killed in a car accident and all she can offer is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Church Of God