Sermons on The Mite Of Prayer:

Prayer Changes Things In The Pursuit Of A Breakthrough

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on May 21, 2007

Prayer Changes Things In The Pursuit of A Breakthrough... Introduction: Have you been praying and praying and praying for a specific something or for something to happen in your life? Today I want to talk with you about principles on prayer from a w

(these are the notes that I prepared but I also went into many different illustrations and explanation as The Holy Spirit gave me utterance---) Sermon Title: Prayer Changes Things In The Pursuit of A Breakthrough Jennifer Mears 5/9/2007 Text: I Samuel, Chapter 1 (all 28 verses) Amplified ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: *other

The Beauty Of The Prayer Shawl (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 15, 2007

Exploring the Jewish roots of Christianity by studying the symbolism of the prayer shawl.

Last week we started a new sermon series entitled “The Beauty of the Prayer Shawl.” The purpose of this series is to help us understand a little bit more about the Jewish roots of our faith. Jesus told us that “…salvation is of the Jews.” Basically what he means is that there would be no such ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 15:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Beauty Of The Prayer Shawl (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 15, 2007

Exploring the Jewish roots of Christianity by studying the symbolism of the prayer shawl.

Today we will be finishing our series with the third and final teaching on the Beauty of the Jewish Prayer Shawl. Though as Christians we do not use the prayer shawl there is much we can learn from it. The shawl (talit) was and is an integral part of the Jewish faith – from which our own faith ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 15:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

Can My Prayer Make A Difference? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 24, 2007

4 reasons why prayer can make a difference

Can My Prayer Make a Difference? (Series: Why It Matters) James 5:15-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 17, 2006 *On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you believe in prayer? I’m sure most of us would say 8, 9 or even 10. But what if the answer to that question was based on ...read more

Scripture: James 5:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Great Rules For Prayer, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Brian Eatock on Oct 7, 2007

The beliver should be praying, but Jesus gives us some rules to follow. It is not as much about the rules as it is the condition of our heart. Sermons highly influenced by the Preacher’s Outline and Study Bible.

Title: Great Rules of Prayer Text: Matthew 6:7-8 A little boy was saying his bedtime prayers with his mother: "Lord, bless Mommy and Daddy, and God, GIVE ME A NEW BICYCLE!!!" Mom: "God’s not deaf, son. Boy: "I know, Mom, but Grandma’s in the next room, and she’s hard of hearing! A young man goes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-18

Denomination: Holiness

Don't Worry, Be Prayerful

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 7, 2007

Trouble will come in life - that’s a promise from God. But you don’t have to let trouble overcome you. Here are four truths you need to learn to make it through in the day of trouble.

DON’T WORRY, BE PRAYERFUL KEY TEXT: “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Phil. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: *other

Elijah - The Power Of Prayer Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 24, 2007

Prayer changes things. Elijah was a man just like us and he changed the world he lived in. Examine the power of prayer in Elijah’s life and change your world.

ELIJAH – THE POWER OF PRAYER 2 James 5:17 -18 Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months. And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth produced its fruit. What makes an ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zacchaeus; Putting Feet To Our Prayers

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 5, 2007

Heart and Head Knowledge are insufficient

He entered Jericho and was passing through it. A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Heads Held High And Disciplined In Prayer

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 30, 2006

Encouraging believers to be disciplined in prayer and to keep their heads lifted up, because the words of Jesus will never pass away and he will indeed return with great power.

Luke 21: 25 to 36 Elvis Presley once sang, “You can burn my house, steal my car, drink my liquor from an old fruit jar; do anything that you wanna do, but uh oh honey stay off my shoes”! Elvis, of course, is dead. Jesus said (Luke 21:33), “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Anglican

Breaking Out Of Our Prayer Rut Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A look at ways to pray in which we will get out of our boring routine and touch God.

Breaking Out of Our Prayer Rut Psalm 13:1-6 Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Immediately they ran toward the nearest fence. The storming bull ran after them in hot pursuit, and they realized that they were not going to make it. Terrified, one man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul’s First Prayer

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Feb 25, 2011

He then graciously removed his rebellious heart—gave him a new heart and a right spirit—turned his aim and object—led him to Damascus—laid him prostrate for three days and nights—spoke to him—made mystic sounds go murmuring through his ears—set his whole

PAUL’S FIRST PRAYER “For, behold, he is praying.” Acts 9:11. GOD has many methods of quenching persecution. He will not suffer His church to be injured by its enemies, or overwhelmed by its foes. And,,,and, He is not short of means for turning aside the way of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:11

Denomination: Apostolic

Jesus Is The God Who Answers Prayer

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 21, 2011

Jesus is the God Who Answers Prayer. When we come to Jesus and learn how to pray, our prayers will have great power and wonderful results.

VISITATION #12: JESUS IS THE GOD WHO ANSWERS PRAYER (March 2011 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO TOPIC: • For the past 12 weeks, we have been studying the life of JESUS. • We have learned that He is Saviour, Healer, Deliverer, Peace, Hope, Provider and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: *other

Experience The Spirit In Prayer, Praise And Worship Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 25, 2011

We need to experience the Spirit of the Lord’s presence in our prayer, praise and worship. We need to invite Him to come in these times both individually and corporately through time of worship. When we experience his presence through the seven dimensions

Opening Song for this message: He is Yahweh Series: Experience the Spirit Romans 12:1: 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. John 4:24: God is Spirit and those who ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Lord’s Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 21, 2010

God glorifies Jesus for the ultimate good of all things.

Scripture Introduction When teaching his disciples how to pray, Jesus began by saying, “Pray then like this: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name….” Christians usually call that section of Scripture in Matthew 6 “The Lord’s Prayer.” In a sense, it ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Need For A National Day Of Prayer

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 7, 2010

We can have the confidence and assurance of answered prayers in our life if we pray in accordance of God's will and direction.

Our Need For A National Day of Prayer 1 John 5:14-15 & II Chronicles 7:14 There have been several national days of prayer in the U.S. before the day was made official in 1952. The Continental Congress issued a day of prayer in 1775 to designate "a time for prayer in forming a new nation". During ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Baptist