Sermons on The Art Of Praying:

Hearing God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 25, 2015

It is possible to hear God’s voice and not know it, to hear it but reject it, and to hear it and know Him more and more.

A man was concerned about his wife’s hearing, so he consulted a doctor. “It’s getting really bad,” he said. “How bad?” asked the doctor. “I don’t know,” the man said. “Help me find out,” and the doctor suggested this: ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Do I Pray?

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007

Basics about what prayer is, why it’s important, and how to do it.

This is our fifth and final week in our You Asked For It series of messages. And I think it’s been good. You’ve asked some important questions and I’m glad we’ve had the opportunity to address them. In fact, I plan to make this an annual series… every August. So you can start thinking now about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

17) Reverencing God In Prayer Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 17, 2022

In The Lord's Prayer Jesus begins in recognising: Who God Is... Where God is at... and What His name Represents. In other words He acknowledges: 1) The Person; 2) The Place; And 3) The Position of our Lord. Let us now look to His example in Prayer.

LORD TEACH US HOW TO PRAY Part 2 - Reverence God’s Name. TEXT: Matthew 6:9-13 Ok, so last week we found ourselves here in the Gospel of Matthew, As we continued in our Scriptural search for… “…those things most surely believed among us” And in particular, our focus of late has been all about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Year Of The Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 17, 2016

Luke shares with us some characteristics that the Shepherds possessed - 1. They were Receptive Listeners 2. They Embraced Obedience 3. They were Enthusiastic in their Praise and 4. They were Public Proclaimers of the Good News

Scripture: Luke 2:15-21 Theme: Year of the Shepherd - New Year Luke shares with us some characteristics that the Shepherds possessed - 1. They were Receptive Listeners 2. They Embraced Obedience 3. They were Enthusiastic in Praise and 4. They were Public Proclaimers. INTRO: Grace ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Lord, Teach Us To Pray!

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 12, 2014

Power and anointing on Jesus was the result of Jesus being shut with His Father all through the night, after He walks out of His prayer closet, He makes some crucial decisions of selecting 12 disciples for His ministry.

Lord, teach us…. Luke 11:1 “Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples." The anointing of prayer, rubbed off on His disciples too, as they pleadingly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 33: From Everlasting Thou Art God Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 17, 2019

Psalm 33 is a call to lively and joyous praise to God for His glorious attributes and works, as displayed in creation, and His general and special providence, in view of which, the Psalmist, for all the pious, professes trust and joy and invokes God's mercy.

August 29, 2014 Tom Lowe Title: From Everlasting Thou Art God A psalm of David. Psalm 33 (KJV) 1 Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright. 2 Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. 3 Sing unto him a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

How To R-A-P When You Find Yourself In A Messy Situation

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 15, 2017

AND WHEN I SAY A MESSY SITUATION I`M TALKING ABOUT A TIME WHEN WE HAVE ALLOWED SIN TO MANIFEST ITSELF IN OUR LIVES AND HINDER OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD AND YOUR SIN CAN BE ONE THING AND MINES COULD BE ANOTHER

Psalm 51:1-6 (Living) O loving and kind God, have mercy. Have pity upon me and take away the awful stain of my transgressions. [2] Oh, wash me, cleanse me from this guilt. Let me be pure again. [3] For I admit my shameful deed--it haunts me day and night. [4] It is against you and you alone I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Pray? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 15, 2016

We are examining why we do certain things as Christians, along with why we do certain things at church. This week we will examine why we pray.

INTRODUCTION • Johnny and Chachi VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • In our series, WHY DO WE DO THAT, we are going to examine the issue of prayer. • Why do we pray in church, why do Christians pray? • I am not sure that Johnny and Chachi would be much help; however, through their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord, Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Don Campbell on Feb 21, 2023

Jesus had been praying, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray." Was this prayer a template or a model?

LORD TEACH US TO PRAY Jesus had been praying, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples” (Luke 11:1). His response was an abbreviated form of what is often referred to as “The Lord’s Prayer.” The fact that Jesus did not repeat it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray 4 Big Ideas

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jul 25, 2010

I want 2 remind my kids and other kids the importance of giving GOD thanks.

Imagine your mother and daddy is sitting at the dinner table; before you said your prayer, you’ll littlies started eating. NOW, you’ll littlies been doing this because mom and dad never said anything, sometime this is what we do and I’m guilty too. Remember! This is my sermon; you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Think Before You Pray

Contributed by Mark Adams on Oct 15, 2006

This sermon looks at Matthew’s account of the Lord’s exemplary prayer; specifically in light of what it requires of us to pray what Jesus prays.

NOTE: When I list a verse number or passage, it is intended for you to read the indicated verse aloud ______________________________________________________ (OPEN BIBLES TO Matthew 6) In my lesson tonight, I do not expect that anything I say to you will be new and different than what you’ve heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Should We Pray Series

Contributed by Kermit Reaves on Jul 17, 2007

P.U.S.H.PRAY UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS

HOW SHOULD WE PRAY P.U.S.H. MATTHEW 6:5-7 I WANT TO ANSWER THREE QUESTIONS CONCERNING PRAYER:FIRST,WHAT IS PRAYER? SECOND,WHY PRAY? THIRD,WHAT IS THE SECRET OF SUCCESSFUL PRAYING? WHAT IS PRAYER? FIRST PRAYER IN IT’S SIMPLEST FORM IS NOTHING MORE THAN JUST ASKING FOR THINGS.ASK AND IT SHALL BE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Teach Me To Pray

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 23, 2014

Prayer the centerfold on every table of faith leads us to a far greater understanding than commonly known of our faith and convictions. We abide in the power, love and sound mind of Christ Jesus who revolutionized God's love in a radical movement of faith

LORD, Teach Me To Pray by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 23, 2014) “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7, King James Version, KJV [A charge to Timothy]) “Many are the afflictions of the righteous: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Denomination: Friends

Praying Jesus' Way Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 17, 2020

For the disciples, prayer was a normal part of their spiritual lives and they knew that Jesus Christ could show them a better way. He could show them a direction in prayer that pleased God. What do we find in this prayer?

NATIONAL BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY 2020 PRAYING JESUS’ WAY MATTHEW 6:9-13 #Matt6Prayer INTRODUCTION PART 1 (SKIT) ILLUSTRATION…THE LORD’S PRAYER https://www.cybersalt.org/illustrations/the-lords-prayer SKIT "Our Father which art in heaven." --- Yes? Don't interrupt me. I'm praying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nehemiah 2: A Silent Prayer Of Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 13, 2024

There are times when we as believers simply cannot utter a spoken or verbal prayer. Nehemiah faced a similar situation when he could only pray silently. The LORD heard that prayer and answered.

Introduction: The first chapter of Nehemiah has the record of how he, a Jew in service of the Persian king, heard news about Jerusalem. It wasn’t good news and it drove Nehemiah to his knees, figuratively speaking, and he recorded one of the greatest prayers in the Old Testament. The news was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist