Sermons on Tenacious Prayer:

“prayer And The Transformed Life!” Series

Contributed by Gerry Cheney on Dec 29, 2015

Prayer is essential to our own personal transformation. For change to happen, we need three components: 1) confession and repentance 2) contentment 3) giving and receiving forgiveness

Introduction: One of my favorite verses in the Bible is Rom 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: in other words, through the gospel one becomes exposed to the power of God that can radically change their lives! The word ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Vineyard

Living The Lord's Prayer: Forgive Us Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 3, 2016

The practical love we show to the poor is critical for our discipleship.

Thursday after Epiphany 2016 Joy of the Gospel As we celebrate this day after Epiphany, we continue the readings from St. John that ornament our Christmas-Epiphany season. We also continue our review of the Pope’s long letter, the Joy of the Gospel, and we do so in this Holy Year of mercy. ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

God Speaks Through Centering Prayer

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014

The wonderful things God reveals to us when we are totally focused on Him in centering prayer.

READ PASSAGE. When I first read this passage, I saw examples of centered prayer and how God can speak to you and will speak to you if we will only center on Him and listen to what He has to say. The first centered prayer session was Cornelius. Cornelius was a Gentile, but in verse 2 we find that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Really Answer Prayer?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

Prayer

Jonah 2:1-10 Does God really answer Prayer? 1. The Person of Prayer 1 Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God He was in trouble :- (a) Physically – ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Our Prayers Have Been Answered Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 11, 2019

Throughout the Hebrew scriptures, the promise of a messiah is clearly given. These messianic prophecies were made hundreds, sometimes thousands, of years before Jesus Christ was born … and clearly Jesus Christ is the only person who has ever walked this earth who could fulfill them.

“Jerusalem, Jerusalem … the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it!” (Matthew 23: 37). Prophetic and chilling words given the one who spoke them. They are the last words that the Lord Jesus Christ would address to His beloved city, Jerusalem … the city that hailed Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-39, Micah 5:2, Isaiah 7:14, Psalm 22:17, Isaiah 53:5-9, Luke 19:41-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Developing A Fervent And Effective Prayer Life*

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jan 23, 2019

Don't let your prayer life be boring, invite Precious Holy Spirit to join you and you will enjoy every prayer session

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *DEVELOPING A FERVENT AND EFFECTIVE PRAYER LIFE* Romans 8:26-27 King James Version (KJV) 26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Charismatic

The Armor Of God Part 6 - Prayer Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 2, 2020

Prayer is the power behind the armor and enables us to wield the sword. All Bible References are from the NASB.

We have dealing with the spiritual battle we all fight daily. And over the course of the of the past couple of months we have considered the armor of God, the spiritual tools with which we stand against the enemy. Let us review them briefly: Ephesians 6:14–17 Stand firm therefore, HAVING GIRDED ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Prayers For Our Nation Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Nov 3, 2020

I urge you to pray in accordance with God’s Word so that God’s will might be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Man’s words will all fade away, but the Word of the Lord shall stand forever!

“How has it happened, Sir, that we have not hitherto once thought of humbly appealing to the Father of lights to illuminate our understandings? In the beginning of the contest with Great Britain, when we were sensible to danger, we had daily prayers in this room for Divine protection. Our prayers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-3, Psalm 107:6-8, Psalm 118:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disciples Of Jesus Believe In The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 15, 2020

Disciples of Jesus believe in the power of prayer and use prayer for empowerment in discipleship and ministry.

A. One night a young boy was kneeling next to his bed with his mother and grandmother beside him as he softly said his prayers, “Dear God, please bless Mommy and Daddy, and all the family, and please give me a good night’s sleep.” 1. Then suddenly the little boy raised his voice and shouted, “And ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14, 1 John 5:14-15, Matthew 7:7-11, Ephesians 3:20-21, James 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Pastor's Prayer For The Church

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 17, 2021

Taking Apostle Paul's prayer to Ephesus as the foundation in this sermon I pray seven things that our churches desperately need!

Seven Things to Prayer for the Church Ephesians 1:15-19 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 2020 was one of the most difficult years the world has faced in quite some time. The world was caught off guard by COVID-19, a disease that strikes indiscriminately and shows no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Praying The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 27, 2021

Simple outline of the Lord's prayer. I used this to share notes and then pray on each topic. We called this our Look Up! service.

Begin with Praise – This is where true prayer begins. Mat 6:9-13 In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Too many times we begin our prayers with selfish request. Focusing too much on self. Surrender – This is where we surrender to God’s will and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Hear My Prayer O Lord Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jul 28, 2023

We continue to look at the prayers within the Bible; not to memorize but to see how others prayed.

“Hear My Prayer O Lord” Psalm 102 We continue to look at the prayers within the Bible; not to memorize but to see how others prayed. I don’t know about anybody else but this study is helping me to pray in a manner that is in line with the Bible. I have to be honest and say that my prayers have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother's Prayer For Restoration Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 4, 2022

Daniel is praying for God’s people to be restored and to come alive with fresh zeal for the things of the Lord. Daniel is praying for revival and spiritual awakening. This is a mother’s prayer for her backslidden children. This is a father’s prayer for his wayward children.

Happy Mother’s Day to you. We are grateful you are worshipping with our church family today. Being a mother means being patient. Your work is measured in years, not in minutes. Surely a mother’s minutes can delight and can scare her at times. But a mother’s job is to build godly children and this ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:20-27, Philippians 1:6, Hebrews 9:26-28, Psalm 56:8

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance Moment: Keys To Answered Prayers

Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Jun 8, 2022

When you pray the will of God the earth and heaven come into alignment that's when things began to happen.

When Heaven and Earth Align: The Power of Praying God’s Will 1. The Misunderstanding About Prayer We’ve heard it so often it’s practically branded into Christian culture: “Prayer changes things.” But if we’re being honest—and we should be when we speak of the things of God—that statement is only ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Week Three Bible Study And Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 28, 2023

The way you and God talk to each other.

BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER I. INTRODUCTION Everyone raised in church has repeatedly heard about Bible study and prayer. Sadly, repetition is required because we tend to forget to do them even if we have been Christians for thirty years. If you are a new convert, please listen closely to this lesson ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8, 2 Timothy 2:15, Matthew 6:7

Denomination: Baptist