Sermons on The Power Of Prayer:

Prayer / Evangelism

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010

Jesus Teaching on Prayer. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 11 verses 1-13. Ill: Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson went on a camping trip. • As they lay down for the night, • Holmes said, "Watson, look up into the sky and tell me what you see." • Watson said, "I see millions and millions of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Gospel Power Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 12, 2026

Find purpose and power in the Gospel, but only if you put your faith in the Gospel.

Jordan Tkacsik was looking through his friend Paul Bartlett’s sports memorabilia and trading card shop when he noticed something unusual in a section full of Pokémon collectibles. It was a Cheetos cheese puff, but not just any Cheeto. It was a Flamin’ Hot Cheeto that bore an uncanny ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Power Of A Praying Mom

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 12, 2018

Hannah is the mother who gave away her son! Hannah teaches us to: pour out our heart to God, take heart that God hears us, give back to God what he gives us, and receive God's abundance.

1 Samuel 1:10-20, 26-28 The Power of a Praying Mom Let’s give the “Mother of the Year” award to a mom who gave away her son! Yes, that’s the story of Hannah. She promised God that if he would give her a son, she would give him back, to serve God all of his life. And out of her prayer came the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:26-28, 1 Samuel 1:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Unclog Your Prayer Pipes Series

Contributed by E. Venn on Aug 13, 2004

Many have problems in their prayer life: • I don’t feel like praying. What’s wrong? • I feel like my prayers go down the drain. • I have no power in prayer. What’s clogging my prayer life? The Bible outlines three things that clog God’s flow of

Introduction: Prayer is supposed to be conversation with God. Talking with a friend. So why is it so hard? Many experience a clog in their communication with Jesus Christ. “I feel like my prayers go down the drain. I have no prayer power. What’s clogging my prayer life?” Others may say, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Pattern For Prayer Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 15, 2024

God wants us to pray so we’ll grow to know Him better.

A Pattern for Prayer Ephesians 1:15-23 Rev. Brian Bill January 13-14, 2024 How many of you grew up saying memorized prayers? • Here’s the prayer my sisters and I said at dinner time, usually at a very high rate of speed when we were hungry: “Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts, which we are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With Persistence

Contributed by Erik Estep on Oct 20, 2011

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see a demonstration of the power of prayer that comes w/persistence. And thru a man named Daniel, we’re going to see how we can begin to take steps that will help us pray w/persistence.

“Praying with Persistence” Daniel 10: 1-14 May 16, 2010 Intro: There was a lady who lived way out in the country in Wales. And she went to a great deal of trouble and expense to have electricity brought to her home. However, after a couple of months, the electric company noticed ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For Knowledge Pt. 2

Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008

As beloved children of God we must remember that we are in Christ & in God. It is through His power that we have become what we now are in Christ – through that same power which raised Christ from the dead.

Intro No less than a few years ago, you would have looked suspiciously at people walking down the street talking to themselves. You might have even crossed the road to avoid them. Today, however, we immediately assume that such people are on their cell phones and using a wireless Bluetooth ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Model Prayers For A Victorious Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 16, 2017

Prayer is so powerful and can do great things for the Lord. Nothing is impossible for the Man who believes in Prayer.

PRAYER INTRODUCTION ON PRAYER First, we see that prayer is the only powerful weapon on the earth. Jesus believed in it and also many men of God had great faith in it. • Abraham pleaded for salvation of the Sodom and Gomorrah (Gen 18:17-33) • Jacob wrestled for his personal blessings so that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer And Praise Brings The Answer.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 11, 2020

The Word of God teaches us how that praise with prayer brings the answer to not only our needs but is able to to exceedingly abundantly above all we can ask. God know what we need ever more than we know.

Prayer and Praise Brings The Answer. The Word of God teaches us how that praise with prayer brings the answer to not only our needs but is able to to exceedingly abundantly above all we can ask. God know what we need ever more than we know. Jeremiah 33:3 (KJV) Call unto me, and I will answer ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Jeremiah 32:17

More Powerful Than Prison Bars Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 2, 2013

The Church prays and Peter is released from prison. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). God sees our trials (vs 1-4): • Man’s persecution • God's sovereignty (B). God hears our Prayers (vs 5-17): • Peter sleeping (vs 5-6) • Peter obeying (verses 7-11) • Peter knocking (vs 12-16) • Peter declaring (vs 17) SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

Prayer Under Fire PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024

This sermon explores Daniel's example of perseverance in prayer, power of consecration, and persistence under pressure, encouraging us to apply these lessons in our lives.

Good morning, church family! It's such a joy to gather together in this sacred space, united by our shared love for God and our desire to become more like Christ. There is a certain kind of warmth that comes from being in the company of fellow believers, isn't there? A warmth that is as comforting ...read more

Topics: Prayer, Consecration

Why Pray? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 12, 2010

We need to understand the importance of prayer and the impact of prayer in our lives. The song you heard reflects the importance of prayer and really how natural it is to pray.

Why Pray? Series:"Why?" Opening Illustration: Song and clip from "Jesus take the wheel." This little clip we just heard reveals how prayer is only a breath away. It’s really more natural to pray than not to pray. Thesis: We need to understand the importance of prayer and the impact of prayer in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer With Fasting Brings God's Power On The Scene

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 19, 2004

We need to have prayer with fasting to affect this world we live in.

PRAYER WITH FASTING BRINGS GOD ON THE SCENE "Whatever you do, do it with all your might. Work at it, early and late, in season and out of season, not leaving a stone unturned, and never deferring for a single hour that which can be done just as well as now." - P.T. Barnum ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29, Joel 1:14

Denomination: Wesleyan

“the Power Of Agreeing Prayer” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 11, 2011

Christ calls us to pray in agreement with God and one another.

Today, I want to speak to you about the power of agreeing prayer. Jesus speaks of the importance of agreement in verse 19 of our passage. Agreeing prayer begins with: 1. Praying in agreement with God - v. 18 In verse 19, Jesus says, “Again, I tell you.” What is Jesus referring to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

"The Principles Of Answered Prayer And Available Power” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 14, 2011

To be effective intercessors, we must learn how to pray according to God’s will and how to access the power availalbe because of the cross.

As we have looked at the various principles of intercession, we have talked about the principle of Applied Priesthood, and how we need to be willing to develop a sacrificial, submissive, sympathetic faith as we come before God and make requests on behalf of others who do not have a right ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Baptist