Sermons on Sweet Hour Of Prayer:

Pray For Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 20, 2008

This message looks at Jesus’ first teaching on prayer. It is part of His great Sermon on the Mount.

TEXT “Pray for them which despitefully use you”. INTRODUCTION We will have enemies as we take our stand for Jesus. How should we respond? We should pray for them. Pray for those who have a spite against you. Pray for those who harass you. To do this is not natural, it is supernatural. Only with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44

One To One Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 2, 2008

A study on private prayer.

1. HYPOCRISY IS EXPOSED “when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men”. The word for “hypocrites” means an actor or showman. Jesus was most likely referring to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

To Forgive Or Not To Forgive? Series

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

When we have a proper understand of God’s forgiveness of us we will have a proper disposition of forgiveness towards those who do us wrong.

Cornerstone Church Palm Sunday - April 9, 2006 “Lord Teach Us To Pray Series” “TO FORGIVE OR NOT TO FORGIVE?” Matthew 6:12, 14-15 What image comes to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Do I Qualify For Heaven Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 26, 2006

What kind of wedding garments do we need to be acceptable in the Kingdom of Heaven?

We’re beginning a series of sermons based on questions submitted by the people of this congregation, as well as questions from people in the churches at Spring Creek, Pisgah and Walton. As their preachers and I prayed about the responses we received, we found that there were certain questions that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Josiah Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 6, 2009

Our last hero, Josiah, shows us what it means to be a breakthrough hero. What Josiah is able to accomplish sets the stage for the renewal of a pivotal worship practice that prepares the way for Jesus’ new covenant.

Heroes of the OT: Josiah 2 Kings 23:19-25 March 29, 2009 Our last hero is Josiah. He is what I’m calling a breakthrough hero. I’ll be talking about what that means for the people of the OT and for us. What I believe this hero will address is the social area of our lives with a strong emphasis on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 23:19-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Speak In Tongues

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on May 7, 2009

Why should I speak in tongues? What good is it? What happens when a believer speaks in tongues?

Eight Scriptural Reasons Why You Should Speak in Tongues Dr. Russell K. Tardo Why speak in tongues? What good is it? How can it be profitable if I don’t understand what I’m saying? Many people question the validity of the Pentecostal experience (the baptism of the Holy Spirit) and even those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Golden Rule

Contributed by Daniel Haas on May 8, 2009

National Day of Prayer 2009 - a reflection on the Golden Rule

This is a week of numerous special occasions: - In our Youth Group at Provo Community Church we have an Opening Ritual which includes the sharing of Random Facts - Tuesday we had a Fiesta de Cinco de Mayo - The random fact of the Day was: It is not Mexican Independence Day - During our Fiesta the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Congregational

Never Give Up!

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Aug 12, 2014

Many of us are too quick to throw in he towel and give up on God; when we do that we are doing exactly what the devil wants us to do. We are to persevere and trust God to do the impossible.

This morning I want to talk a little about the rewards of never giving up on God. Today’s gospel story is about a persistent woman and a disinterested God. It is also about a mother who would not take “no” as an answer. The woman was a Canaanite which meant she was a gentile. She ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:21-28

Denomination: Anglican

Fasting Plus Prayer Plus Faith Equals God Being With Us

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 28, 2015

If we are in Christ, God will speak to others through us. God will tear down our shells or walls and then we can discover what our ministry passion is-i.e. teenagers, the elderly or drug addicts. God calls on us to minister to those in need.

In the reading from Ezra 8:21-36, Ezra and the Jews are returning to Jerusalem from exile in Babylon, just like the Jews travelled to the Promised Land under the leadership of Moses and Joshua. They decided to trust in God for protection instead of relying on an armed escort provided by the king of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21-36

Denomination: Anglican

The Healing Power Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 9, 2013

A talk given on Mothering Sunday and completing a series in the Book of James. God wants a praying, praising and healing church. The power of forgiveness brings healing.

Historically mothering Sunday was a day when people returned to their mother church for a special service of celebration. People who did that were said to have gone a-mothering. By the 18th century Mothering Sunday was a specific Sunday in Lent just a few weeks before Easter when domestic servants ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

Will You Lend Jesus, Your Life? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 17, 2013

And guess what, that friend of Jesus, may just be your love one! Wouldn’t you want someone to get up and help them?

Luke 11:5-8-And He said to them, “Which of you shall have a friend, and go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine has come to me on his journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; and he will answer from within and say, ‘Do not trouble me; the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

King Darius Generous Giving

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you kind enough to pray for me? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that prayers exceeds giving. IV. TEXT: Ezra 6:8-10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Moreover, I hereby decree that y

I. EXORDIUM: Are you kind enough to pray for me? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that prayers exceeds giving. IV. TEXT: Ezra 6:8-10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Moreover, I hereby decree that you are to help these elders of the Jews as they ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 6:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remain In The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 1, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you remaining in the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage regular bible devotional, fellowship, Holy Communion and prayer as we remain in the LORD. IV. TEXT: Acts 2:41-42 (New Living Tr

I. EXORDIUM: Are you remaining in the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage regular bible devotional, fellowship, Holy Communion and prayer as we remain in the LORD. IV. TEXT: Acts 2:41-42 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Those who believed what Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keeping God Around Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 23, 2013

Since we live in the midst of so much abundance, do we begin to think that we do not need to keep God around?

“Faith-Full Living: Keeping God Around” Lk. 1: 26-38 (Gen. 22:1-19) Perhaps you recall the story. It was one of those innocent questions children raise. “Mommy, if the stork brings babies, if Santa Claus brings our presents, if the Lord gives us our daily bread and Uncle Sam our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Praying About God's Business Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Feb 1, 2012

It's easy to think that business meeting is boring, but church business is God's business. We may be too casual with God's business. Every vote should be bathed in prayer. We should pray until the answers come.

“The king said to me, ‘What is it you want?’ Then I prayed to the God of heaven, and said...” Nehemiah 2:4-5a. This is not part of the original series, but it offers us an opportunity to apply what we have been studying. Last week, we voted on the disbursement of gas ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist