Sermons on Sweet Hour Of Prayer:

Take Your Burden To The Lord: A Lesson In Prayer

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 6, 2021

The Old Testament stateman Nehemiah heard of the difficulties that his fellow Jews were having in rebuilding Jerusalem and the Temple after the time of exile in Babylon. His plans and burdens were brought before the LORD and were answered. So, what's our excuse?

The Old Testament story of Nehemiah presents his account of life and service in the royal court of the Persian Emperor Artaxerxes around 445-444 B.C., and how, upon hearing of the plight of his fellow Jews as they were in the process of rebuilding Jerusalem along with a new Temple for the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11, Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer Part I Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

Jesus was the express image of the Father. He said, "He that hath seen me hath seen the Father." If we want to know what God is like, we look at Jesus, for He is the full and final revelation of God the Father.

Paul Aurandt in his book, Destiny, tells of the powerful impact a single father can have on a whole society. Norman's father was a salesman in Connecticut. He did not like people who were different from himself, and that was almost everybody. In other words, he was a bigot. He constantly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Your Best Prayer Partner - The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 8, 2020

We can have no better prayer partner than God's Holy Spirit. This sermon shares what can happen when we allow the Holy Spirit to lead us, guide us and become our prayer partner. Our lives and the very air we live in can be transformed!

Scripture: Romans 8:26-28; Jude verse 20; Ephesians 6:10-18 Theme: Prayer Title: Your Best Prayer Partner – The Holy Spirit INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! The Bible tells us that two are better than one: We see this spelled out in the book of Genesis with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-30, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Nazarene

The Lord's Great Lessons On Prayer

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 17, 2023

Jesus wants us to know how to pray, so He gives us: 1. The lesson of the persistent friend (vs. 5-8). 2. The lesson of God's promises (vs. 7-8). 3. The lesson of a parent's love (vs. 11-13). 4. The lesson of our Heavenly Father's perfection (vs. 13).

The Lord's Great Lessons on Prayer Luke 11:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 17, 2023) (Revised July 19, 2023 to correct the timing of the Sermon on the Mount) BACKGROUND: *Do you ever wish you could learn how to pray better? You are not the only one. In Luke 11:1, one of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Prayer For Grace-Filled Believers Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 27, 2023

Notice Paul prays for their spiritual insight, inner strength, and the discovery of God’s endless supply of power. Paul wants God to help the believers discover their purpose and to understand God’s truth, so they can know God better, and be filled to overflowing with God’s power.

Sermon – Paul’s Prayer For Grace-filled Believers Scripture - Ephesians 1:15-23 “Ever since I first heard of your strong faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for God’s people everywhere, 16 I have not stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you constantly, 17 asking God, the glorious Father of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23, 2 Peter 3:18, James 3:15-17, Psalm 111:10, Romans 12:11-13, Jeremiah 31:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Personalized Prayer For God's Protection Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 23, 2024

This is a Personalized Prayer for God's Protection and you can recite as many times as you want.

I lift my eyes to the hills, for my help comes from You, Lord, Creator of Heaven and Earth. You are my Rock, my Refuge, my Protector. You who keep me will not slumber, nor will You allow my foot to be moved. I enter Your presence with gratitude and reverence, honoring Your mighty name. I thank You ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:14, Isaiah 59:19

7.. Lord’s Prayer: Daily Bread Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Sep 17, 2024

Without food we die, our daily bread. But this food is for our wholeness in every aspect, food for life – food for body, yes AND food for our minds and our spirit. God, our Father gives us our daily bread, the bread of Life.

7.. Lord’s Prayer: Daily bread – Give us this day the bread of Life. Food is one of the most fundamental necessities for our existence; without it, life as we know it cannot be sustained. As children, we instinctively expect our parents to provide us with food. It is like an unspoken ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:15-17, Mark 7:1-8, Genesis 18:1-8, Exodus 16:13-35, Exodus 24:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

The Lord's Prayer Part 4 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 30, 2024

This sermon continues The Lord's Prayer subset of the Sermon on the Mount series and deals with the phrase -- "Thy Kingdom Come"

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT THE LORD’S PRAYER PART 3 MATTHEW 6:10 YOUR KINGDOM COME, INTRODUCTION: AS WE CONTINUE OUR STUDY ON THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT AND SPECIFICALLY THE LORD’S PRAYER, WE COME TO OUR PASSAGE TODAY WHERE JESUS INSTRUCTS HIS DISCIPLES THAT A TIME OF PRAYER SHOULD INCLUDE THE KINGDOM ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Lord's Prayer Part 4 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 30, 2024

This sermon continues the Lord's Prayer subset of the series on the Sermon on the Mount, dealing with the phrase, "thy kingdom come."

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT THE LORD’S PRAYER PART 4 MATTHEW 6:10 YOUR KINGDOM COME, INTRODUCTION: AS WE CONTINUE OUR STUDY ON THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT AND SPECIFICALLY THE LORD’S PRAYER, WE COME TO OUR PASSAGE TODAY WHERE JESUS INSTRUCTS HIS DISCIPLES THAT A TIME OF PRAYER SHOULD INCLUDE THE KINGDOM ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer Part 5 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 30, 2024

This sermon continues the series on the Lord's Prayer which is part of the Sermon on the Mount series and deals with the phrase, "Give us this day our daily bread."

GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD – MATT6:11 INTRODUCTION: AS WE CONTINUE OUR STUDY OF THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT AND PARTICULARLY RIGHT NOW, THE LORD’S PRAYER, WE ARE BROUGHT TO THIS PHRASE – GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD. THIS IS A PHRASE WHICH SPEAKS OF OUR DEPENDENCY ON THE LORD FOR OUR DAILY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer Part 6 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 30, 2024

This sermon looks at the concept of forgiveness in the Lord's Prayer

THE LORD’S PRAYER PART 6 SERMON ON THE MOUNT MATTHEW 6:12 FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS, AS WE ALSO HAVE FORGIVEN OUR DEBTORS. MATTHEW 6:14–15 FOR IF YOU FORGIVE MEN WHEN THEY SIN AGAINST YOU, YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER WILL ALSO FORGIVE YOU. 15BUT IF YOU DO NOT FORGIVE MEN THEIR SINS, YOUR FATHER WILL NOT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12, Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer Part 8 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 30, 2024

As we complete this series on the Lord's Prayer, and move on to the rest of the Sermon on the Mount, we come back to the issue of forgiveness as Jesus provides His commentary on the issue

THE LORD’S PRAYER PART 8 MATTHEW 6:14–15 FOR IF YOU FORGIVE MEN WHEN THEY SIN AGAINST YOU, YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER WILL ALSO FORGIVE YOU. 15BUT IF YOU DO NOT FORGIVE MEN THEIR SINS, YOUR FATHER WILL NOT FORGIVE YOUR SINS. OPENING ILLUSTRATIONS: DR. JANES BOICE WRITES IN HIS COMMENTARY OF THE SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost Sunday. Make Your Life A Prayer Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 20, 2024

Pentecost Sunday. A day of prayer and waiting on the LORD. Pray without ceasing, Make your life a prayer. We the Church are called to pray, for the people of our nation, the nations of the world, and for Israel. All as one, harmonized together by one voice of prayer.

2024.05.19.Pentecost Sunday. Make your Life a Prayer. Walking out our Inheritance William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Today is Pentecost according to the Greek/Christian Calendar. Per the Jewish Calendar, Pentecost, or Shavuot is not until June 11th to 13th. Regardless of the calendars, it’s a day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-24, Acts 4:12, Acts 1:14-15, Acts 2:1, Jude 1:3, Ephesians 6:10-13, Philippians 4:8, Philippians 1:3-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Prayer To The Father And What It Can Do

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 21, 2024

The apostle James is writing us today with some serious advice about living the Christian life, and it has solidarity with our Gospel.

Saturday of the seventh week in Course 2024 Isn’t it remarkable as we read the Gospels just how frequently Christ’s disciples completely misread Jesus and His message? People were bringing their toddlers and other children to Jesus so that He might touch them with His special blessing. Jesus, we ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20, Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Catholic

The Power Of Prayer In Marriage And Binding Hearts Together Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 24, 2025

Prayer is a powerful tool that can bring husbands and wives closer together, binding their hearts in a way that strengthens their relationship and deepens their love for each other.

As believers, we know that prayer is a powerful tool that can bring us closer to God and to each other. In marriage, prayer can be a game-changer, binding the hearts of husband and wife together in a way that strengthens their relationship and deepens their love for each other. A Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33