Sermons on The Exhortation To Prayer:

A Prayer For Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

If God dictated your prayer life, how would it look different? I know your prayer list has you winning the Powerball this week. Your prayer list includes your children marrying really successful people. But what if God took over your prayer life?

We are in desperate need of hope right now. In a recent Pew Center survey, Americans are not optimistic about our future. The majority of people see a decline in our future well-being in many areas. There is widespread depression, drug abuse, addiction and loneliness. Americans are purchasing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Kevin Hall on Nov 19, 2014

Thanksgiving Sermon

“A Prayer of Thanksgiving” Sunday November 23rd, 2014 Thanksgiving…what does that word bring to mind? For many it is turkey and Mom’s dressing, cranberry sauce and all the fixins. We enjoyed a good Commucnity Thanksgiving Dinner this past Friday. We can all name things we ...read more

Scripture: John 11:41-42

Denomination: Methodist

Battlefield Prayer Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 7, 2014

The ability to effectively use the Armor of God comes through prayer. This is the force behind the armor, and the key preparation for battle. This critical component of prayer is how we utilize our spiritual resources.

On January 17th, 1991, I was leading an outdoor worship service in the desert of Saudi Arabia for the 28th Combat Support Hospital. Our service was interrupted by a messenger from Colonel Mike Ball, our XO: “Fall in! The ground war is about to begin!” This was the moment we’d ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Congregational

Effective Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 10, 2018

Message 2 in our exposition of Colossians exploring the content of Paul's opening prayer.

Chico Alliance Church “Effective Prayer” I. Paul exhibits effective prayer A. Paul offers thanksgiving to the Father 1. Focus of thanksgiving – the Father 2. Frequency – continual 3. Factor (occasion) of thanksgiving – Belief of the Colossians Sequence of events Epaphras ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Prayers Of Desperation

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 7, 2017

when we are desperate for God; God begins to do amazing things in our lives.

Prayers of desperation 1 Samuel 1:1-21 Introduction- I have titled the sermon today Prayer desperation. Illustration- Jim Symbala (Pastor at Brooklyn Tabernacle) was in a prayer meeting when he noticed a women praying aside of him. He noticed her because in her prayer she became a little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Nehemiah's Prayers Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 13, 2017

Nehemiah's contemporary, Ezra, had taken some of the exiles back to their homeland and rebuilt the temple. But the walls had been broken down and the gates had been burned. This is where Nehemiah comes in. Let's see how prayer factors into this endeavor.

NEHEMIAH’S PRAYERS In 586 b.c. Jerusalem was destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar. He captured the Jews and exiled them to Babylon. Nehemiah’s time is 141 years later in 445 b.c., when the Persians ruled the land. Nehemiah's contemporary, Ezra, had taken some of the exiles back to their homeland and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11, Nehemiah 2:1-9, Nehemiah 4:1-9, Nehemiah 6:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Prayer Is For You

Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 8, 2019

Our prayers should shift from something selfish to something special.

In the movie, "Stomp the Yard," a young man finds that the moves he learned on the street may help him make a better life for himself in this youth-oriented musical drama. DJ Williams is a 19-year-old growing up in Los Angeles; while DJ is at heart a good kid and a gifted street dancer, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Altar Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 20, 2021

The Altar Series: how to pray. Teach how to pray. Model prayer. A.C.T.S. prayer. Goal is to take prayer to the next level and change how people think about prayer.

The Altar of Prayer Matt 6:5-15 Intro Last week – we learned about what it means to “Come to the Altar” It means to approach, to acknowledge, to respect God And if you recall, last week I said there were 2 primary ways of doing so. Both modeled in Scripture. Prayer and Praise Today I want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Requests Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 10, 2019

This is the 6th sermon in the "Continued Encouragement" series from 2 Thessalonians.

Series: Continued Encouragement [#6] PRAYER REQUESTS 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 Introduction: It is not uncommon to hear from Church people what is wrong with the leadership. People spend a lot of time trying to change the leadership within a church to fit within their guidelines and wants. I often ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Practice Prayer

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 18, 2022

Practice Prayer

Practice Prayer   Scripture Luke 11:1-13   Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Where do we pray? How do we pray? When do we pray? What do we pray? Why do we pray? These are the questions each one of us asks at one point or another in our lives. Jesus addresses these questions with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Other

Prayer And Praise Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2022

Have you ever considered how you pray to our Lord?

Prayer and praise Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth! Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before Him, singing with joy. Acknowledge that the Lord is God! He made us, and we are His. We are His people, the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving; go into His courts with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, 1 Peter 2:9, Psalm 100:1, Psalm 34:1, Psalm 108:3, Psalm 111:1, Acts 16:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Bold In Prayer

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022

How many of us can as children of God approach Him boldly and ask Him for the greater blessings that He has in store for us. Today many are satisfied with leading a mediocre life of just attending church on Sunday, reading a few verses and praying.

We read in Judges 1:14-15, Acsah went to live with Othniel. Othniel told Acsah to ask her father for some land. She went to her father. When she got off her donkey, Caleb asked her, "What is wrong?" Acsah answered him, "Give me a blessing. You gave me dry desert land in the Negev. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 15:18, Joshua 15:19

Denomination: Other

A Metaphor For Prayer.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 26, 2022

Such outpouring of ourselves, painful perseverance, tenacity in prayer - will cause us also to prevail. Thus, like Jacob, we will procure the blessing

A METAPHOR FOR PRAYER. Genesis 32:22-31. “The ford Jabbok” (Genesis 32:22) is significant, first, in that it was the border of the land of promise (cf. Numbers 21:24). Second, it was here that Jacob had a lifechanging encounter with God, and had his name changed from Jacob to Israel (Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Persistent Prayer

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 10, 2022

God encourages us to be persistent and demanding in prayer.

Do we persist with God? Do we give up praying too soon? Let’s learn that God encourages persistent, demanding prayers. Let’s discuss prayers for ourselves, aggressive prayer and God’s justice in Luke 18:1-8. Purpose “Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Power That Is In Prayer

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 25, 2022

One click to google and 85 verses pop up about prayer. there is no way to discuss prayer in one sermon. lets just agree that there is power in prayer for the believer.

The Power that is in Prayer Phil. 4:6-7, Eph. 6:18, James 1:5 Introduction- Good morning Church This morning I bring a message that is two -fold about prayer. It is one that warns us all of Jesus soon return and the importance of prayer and having a living relationship with the lord. Let me ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Nazarene