Sermons on The Power Of Prayer:

Shake The Building Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 5, 2022

The way to deal with persecution is through the power of prayer!

SHAKE THE BUILDING Text: Acts 4:23-31 Introduction 1. Illustration: John Stott has pointed out that “persecution is simply the clash between two irreconcilable value-systems.” That clash is what we are seeing now, and it is ultimately between those who believe, trust, and love the God of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer Moves God's Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of prayer, the victory found in devotion, and the healing that comes through confession, as guided by God's will.

Hey there, friends! It's so good to be with you today. I hope you're ready to open your hearts and minds to the Word of God. We're going to be looking at a passage from the book of James today, specifically James 5:13-16. It's a passage that speaks volumes about the power of prayer, the victory in ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Topics: Victory, Devotion

Taking A Stand On Our Knees - The Incredible Power Of Prayer With Fasting Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 22, 2009

How prayer with fasting INCREASES INSIGHT and REDUCES STRESS.

During the minister’s prayer one Sunday, there was a loud whistle from one of the back row seats. Little Gary’s mother was horrified. She pinched him into silence and, after church, asked, "Gary, whatever made you do such a thing?" Gary answered soberly, "I asked God to teach me to whistle, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Forcefield Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 29, 2010

Put on the first 6 pieces of the armor of God (BBSSSH) before praying, then talk to God, worship Him, and ask for anything in accordance to His will!

Today is known as Palm Sunday because about 2000 years ago Jesus Christ entered the City of Jerusalem and the people worshiped Him with palm branches! We read in Matthew 21:7-11, Jesus entered the City of Jerusalem on a donkey and the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Yours PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023

Explores the power of prayer, encouraging persistence in prayer and trust in God's promises.

Friends, brothers and sisters, we gather here today under the banner of faith, united by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We come to this sacred space from all walks of life, carrying the burdens of our hearts, the joys of our souls, and the questions of our minds. We come seeking comfort, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-11

Topics: Prayer, Works

Powerful Prayer Heals

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why do you suppose that so many believers live as if they are unbelievers in Godâs power? Perhaps, this is one of the saddest ironies of life. In this passage, Peter gives us two examples of a person who confidently prayed for God’s power to accomplish wh

1. Why do you suppose that so many believers live as if they are unbelievers in Godâs power? Perhaps, this is one of the saddest ironies of life. In this passage, Peter gives us two examples of a person who confidently prayed for God’s power to accomplish what appeared to be impossible. Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Prevailing Prayer

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 1, 2002

When prayer fails, Satan prevails.

THE POWER OF PREVAILING PRAYER Text: Isa.65: 24; Ex.17: 8-16 Intro: Folks, the need of the hour is powerful, persistent, passionate, prevailing prayer. The need is far greater than most of God’s people realize. The moral fiber of our nation has crumbled. Real love and compassion have become ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Persistent Prayer

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 12, 2002

Jesus taught that we should "always pray and not give up." But why? Is God hard of hearing? Is it difficult to get His attention? Or is there something else we don’t understand?

OPEN: The organ in a large church broke down one Sunday morning just before services were to begin. A member of the congregation happened to be a organ repairman and he immediately went to work on the instrument – finding it was a simple electrical problem. When he finally got it fixed it ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Persuasive Prayer

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 19, 2002

Exodus 32 tells us God changed His mind. But He can’t do that can He?

OPEN: The story is told of the sharecropper who was charged with stealing his landlord’s mule. The landlord was a rich and domineering man who had few friends among the common people, but the evidence against the defendant was overwhelming. When the jury retired to consider the verdict, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Me With Powerful Prayers? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 7 in Elijah series - if he really was a man like us, as James says, in the context of prayer, how are we to follow his example?

1 Kings 18:41-46; James 5:16-18 – Me with Powerful Prayers? In “Total Eclipse”, author Annie Dillard writes: “The Ring Nebula, in the constellation Lyra, looks, through binoculars, like a smoke ring. It is a star in the process of exploding. Light from its explosion first reached earth in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer: The Secret To Power

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Aug 31, 2004

The secret to power is spending time with the Father.

TEXT: John 14:12-14 TITLE: PRAYER – THE SECRET TO POWER You would not consider the disciples supersaints, they were ordinary people just like anyone else. Yet the most significant words Jesus ever spoke concerning prayer, He spoke to His disciples – men who only a few hours later, every last one ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Principles Of Powerful Prayer Series

Contributed by W F on Oct 31, 2004

If we just want good things to happen then don’t pray. But if we want GOD things to happen pray with boldness, passion and expectancy.

INTRODUCTION I’ve said on the front cover of this weeks bulletin that prayer is the highest use of the gift of speech. Words are a powerful tool. For example apparently for every word in Hitler’s book Mein Kampf, 125 people lost their lives in World War 2 (W. Wiersbe "Be Complete" p135). So words ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: *other

Praying The Powerful Prayer

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Jul 1, 2008

There are many things that people pray for, but are we praying for things that really matter? Are willing to let God work through us as we pray?

John 14:12 – 14 reads, “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Earnest Prayer Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

The power of earnest prayer is amazing. We should not be surprised when God moves.

The Power of Earnest Prayer Acts 12:1-16 Acts 13:1-12 Intro Acts 12-13 offers interesting glimpses of two congregations at prayer. The Jerusalem church is described in Acts 12 and the Antioch church in Acts 13. These chapters show the relationship between prayer and come crucial concerns in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Power And Purpose Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Carlis Clinton on Feb 6, 2008

This sermon looks at the power available through prayer and the real purpose behind praying.

The Power and Purpose of Prayer: Making Prayer Your Second Language series part 1 Pastor Carlis Clinton (Community Seventh-day Adventist Church) ESL (English as a second language) classes are for people who want to learn English as a second language. There are courses like this available all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Adventist