Sermons on Sweet Hour Of Prayer:

Offensive Prayer Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

Two aspects of prayer as an offensive weapon

Background to passage: wrapping up the spiritual warfare passage following the filled with the Spirit passage. Ephesians 6:10–20 ESV Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving And Prayer.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 26, 2024

We do not lack knowledge, but need rather to tap into that which we already have.

THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER. Colossians 1:3-12. After introducing themselves, and acknowledging that those to whom they are writing are true Christians [i.e. 'saints and faithful brethren in Christ' (Colossians 1:1-2)], Paul and Timothy next “give thanks… praying always for you” (COLOSSIANS ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leadership- Prayer Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 7, 2024

This is the 205th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 3rd sermon from 1 Timothy.

Series: Action [#205] LEADERSHIP- PRAYER 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Introduction: I was reading the story of Joseph M. Scriven. He was an Irish immigrant to Canada, who wrote a famous hymn in 1855. Because his life was filled with grief and trials, he often needed time with the Lord as described in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

An Awesome Prayer Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 8, 2024

This sermon examines Paul's prayer in Colossian 1:9-14.

“AN AWESOME PRAYER” Colossian 1:9-14 FBCF – 7/7/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Author Kevin Halloran – "When Prayer is a Struggle" – discovered one of top answers as to why people struggle to prayer – “I don’t know what to pray.” Many people feel like they’re stuck in a rut, repeatedly praying ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14, 1 Chronicles 4:10, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Priorities In Prayer

Contributed by James H Boyd on Jul 31, 2024

God is more eager to answer than we are to ask!

??A little boy prayed for God to give him a new bicycle. He prayed every night. On the first night, he told Jesus “If you get me a new bike, I will never scream or yell again.” On the second night, he told Him “If you get me a new bike, I will be nice to my siblings forever.” On the third night, he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:10-12, 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Charismatic

Unanswered Prayer

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 7, 2024

What do we do when we have prayed and prayed for something with seemingly no results? Do we just keep repeating the prayer? Or is there a better way? In this message, we examine Jesus's teaching about prayer to discover answers to those questions.

Intro Unanswered prayer is an issue we all face at one time or another. What do we do when we have prayed and prayed about something, and seemingly there are no results? I have a couple of situations like that going on in my life right now. Some of you may be dealing with the same thing in your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Isaiah 56:7, Ephesians 2:1-10, Proverbs 9:10, Isaiah 55:1-9, 1 John 5:1-15, Matthew 5:23-24, Mark 14:38, 1 Peter 3:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

A Prayer For Deliverance.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2022

Hear me, Show me, Keep me, Hide me.

A PRAYER FOR DELIVERANCE. Psalm 17:1-9. PSALM 17:1. How can a man, born dead in trespasses and sins, plead with the LORD to “hear the right?” Well, it is as Abraham said, ‘Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?’ (Genesis 18:25). When we use this Psalm, we are not appealing to our own ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Nov 2, 2022

The prayer of Jabez has been used by many people over the centuries to seek a special blessing from God. To pray like Jabez, it's important for us to surrender our lives to God, trusting Him with everything we have, so that He can leave His mark through us for future generations.

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES (1 Chronicles 4:9-10) (9) “And Jabez was more honorable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.” (10) “And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:9-10, Romans 15:4, Psalm 91:14-16, Psalm 19:14, Philippians 3:14, Matthew 6:13, 2 Chronicles 20:6-12, Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 5:8, Jeremiah 33:3, Proverbs 10:22, Psalm 37:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 14, 2022

Based on James 5:13-18 - Encourages hearers to develop a powerful prayer life.

“THE POWER OF PRAYER” James 5:13-18 FBCF – 10/13/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – A fellow pastor friend of mine & I were walking out of restaurant recently. Group of about 8 businessmen seated at table. As we walked by, all of their heads were bowed down. Looked like they were praying. But we quickly ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18, Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 7:7-8, 1 John 5:14-15, John 14:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer Partner Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

An unlocked door can keep you out if you don’t know it is unlocked. What did Jesus unlock for us?

Unlocked Pt. 2 - A Prayer Partner I. Introduction If you have ever been in a blazing hot parking lot with an undone clothes hanger clutched in your hands as you try to pull up the lock on a car door that is locked with your keys laying on the seat of the car, then you will whole heartedly agree ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27, 1 Corinthians 14:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer For The People

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 9, 2022

What is penance? What is repentance? What is confession? Can we pay for our sins?

What is penance? It is an act of self-abasement, mortification or devotion performed to show sorrow. What is repentance? It is to turn from sin and dedicate oneself, to feel regret or contrition. What is confession? It is a disclosure of one's sins in sacrament of reconciliation, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

People Of Prayer

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 10, 2022

Are we a people of action or a group of whiners? Do we sit and worry, or do we get up and do something about our problems?

Are we a people of action or a group of whiners? Do we sit and worry, or do we get up and do something about our problems? Zerubbabel had driven the primary group back to Jerusalem in 537 B.C. (Ezra 1:2) Ezra followed with the second gathering in 458 B.C. (Ezra 7) Now, Nehemiah was currently ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lords Prayer Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

The Lord’s Prayer | Matthew 6:9-13 [The Art of Prayer] What is prayer? 1. Prayer is a Dialogue! a. The disciples saw something in Jesus and his ministry (miracles, interactions with others) and connected what he was doing in ministry with prayer. b. Prayer is communicating with God. Talking. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Of A Servant Series

Contributed by Rev. Anand Lal on Oct 4, 2020

Verses 17-24.—As a servant and a pilgrim, who finds himself to be a stranger in an enemy's country. His appeal is to God alone, and his prayer is especially direct and personal. He speaks with the Lord as a man speaks with his friend.

In our last study we studded the 2 nd stanza of this song Beth which was about (cleansing power of the word of God) that you can’t wash or save from the sins it is only by the word of God which can cleanse and protect us from the sin specially in our youth age. Now we have the 3 rd stanza of this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:17-24

Travailing In Prayer

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Oct 16, 2020

Travailing prayer was once commonplace in churches. Travailing is a way of praying that really gets not only God’s attention, but gets answers. Travailing prayer brings breakthrough.

Galatians 4:19 19 My little children, for whom I labor in birth again until Christ is formed in you, I want to teach yall today about a way of praying that really gets not only God’s attention, but gets answers. Travailing prayer brings breakthrough. So let’s talk about travailing. What is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:19, Daniel 9:3, 2 Chronicles 5:14

Denomination: Charismatic