Sermons on The Lords Prayer:

The Parable Of The Prayers Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 10, 2014

The focus is humility in prayer out of a realization that righteousness can not be reached by means of our own efforts. Prayers are heard & answered because of God's mercy not because of our self-justifying merits.

LUKE 18: 9-14 [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE PARABLE OF THE PRAYERS [Luke 11:39-11;54] In this section Jesus tells a story of a Pharisee and a tax collector. Both were sincere and devout. As a matter of fact, one kept the law scrupulously, or thought he did. The other was in a profession in which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob's Prayer Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 20, 2016

Jacob was about to have three reunions. In the midst of then he gave us a model prayer.

When I was in the work force I was in middle management for my employer. An employee of mine was named Eric. Eric was a bad boy. He had the much deserved reputation of being a partier and a womanizer. Some of his stories would even make me uncomfortable. He often got himself in binds at work but I ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Persistence In Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

We fail in prayer as we do in every other area of life, and we are often frustrated, but Jesus says that we are to never give up, but keep trying and keep learning. Persistence will make you a winner in the long run.

A fisherman's experiment is described in a tract. It tells of how he caught a large black bass and instead of putting it in the frying pan he put it in a glass tank. Each morning he would bring a minnow to the tank and drop it in. The bass would make a dash for the minnow and soon finish him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Prayer Plus

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Dec 9, 2000

This message draws upon several texts in the Epistle of James and shows how prayer accompanied by a relationship with God is powerful and effective.

This morning we are going to be looking at the book of James. The theme of the James’ letter in the Bible is “Faith Plus”. It’s good to have faith, but that faith must also make a difference in the life of action and in the works we do. The key verse of the entire letter of James would ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, James 1:6-7

Denomination: Holiness

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

A look at Wilkinson’s book of the same name.

The Prayer Of Jabez May 5, 2002 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him in pain." And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

Maturing Prayer

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 6, 2009

Prayer provides the opportunity for us to have conversations with God that will transform our lives. We must increase our prayer lives: individually and corporately if we want to obtain the promises that God has made us. We will be intentional about

Maturing Prayer Kitten Prayer - The story is told of a young girl who was saying her bedtime prayers while her parents knelt beside her. “Dear God, bless Mommy and Daddy and my little brother, Tommy. God, I would really like a pony, but if You can’t get me a pony, a kitten would do. Amen.” Get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas Prayer Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020

A face-book page posted a picture of a painting The Truth of the Season (painted by Gaye Frances Willard) showing Santa kneeling by baby Jesus in a manger.

Christmas Prayer Santa Keeping Christ in Christmas A face-book page posted a picture of a painting The Truth of the Season (painted by Gaye Frances Willard) showing Santa kneeling by baby Jesus in a manger. Along with that post: "My dear precious Jesus, I did not mean to take your ...read more

Scripture: John 16:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Price Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 18, 2002

Part of a series on prayer, this is about the price Daniel paid for stating committed to a life of prayer.

DANIEL THE PRICE OF PRAYER “How much will it cost me?” Date: Place: Text: Daniel 6:1-11 Introduction We come to a message in our study and series of “Prayers that made a difference”, about a great man of prayer. Daniel is most recognized as the one who was thrown into the lion’s den but escaped ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Partner In Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 18, 2002

PArt of a series on prayers that made a difference

SAMUEL THE PARTNER IN PRAYER “Why should I pray for them” Date: April 14, 2002 PM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: 1 Samuel 12:16-25 Introduction Tonight as we continue to look at prayers that made a difference, we will see a man that God greatly used. Recall two weeks ago we studied the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Surprised By Prayer Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 19, 2012

Even as I’m concerned about people who misunderstand the purpose of prayer, I’m also concerned about those who do understand, but who seem to pray with no expectation of God honoring prayers or acting on our behalf.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (In preparing this message as part of a sermon series on “Prayer” I have borrowed heavily, and adapted, from an outstanding sermon of the same title by Mike Hays of the Britton Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Will Be Done (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Mark Lewis on Sep 20, 2009

Part 6 of a sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer

Thy Will Be Done (Part 1) Luke 11:1-4 Intro. – Many people wonder how God’s sovereignty can be related to praying for His will to be done. If He is sovereign, is not His will inevitably done? Does our will override His will when we pray earnestly and sincerely? There are many things that seem to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Prayer Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

The prayer of Jesus

Jesus prayer John 17 It’s good to know that God is always there looking out for us. A little boy once prayed, "Dear God, I hope you’ll take good care of yourself because if anything should happen to you, we’d be in an awful fix." I heard a story ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prayer Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

The prayer of Jesus

Jesus prayer John 17 It’s good to know that God is always there looking out for us. A little boy once prayed, "Dear God, I hope you’ll take good care of yourself because if anything should happen to you, we’d be in an awful fix." I heard a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2008

LIKE JABEZ WE TOO CAME OVER COME THE MANY OBSTACLES THAT WE ARE CONFRONTED WITH

The Prayer of Jabez 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 9And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bare him with sorrow”. 10And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Importance Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 30, 2023

This is the 10th Sermon in the Series "Jesus' Half Brother- James". This Series is from the Book of James.

Series: Jesus’ Half Brother- James [#10] IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER James 5:13-20 Introduction: It is interesting how people think. They believe that just because they do something good that God owes them; or just because they show up to Church means that God gives them bonus points; or because they ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist