Sermons on Thought Prayers:

Can I Be Confident That God Has Heard My Prayer?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 12, 2014

A look at the confidence we can have that God has heard our prayer as well as some of the reasons He doesn't always respond immedately.

CAN I BE CONFIDENT THAT GOD HAS HEARD MY PRAYER? 1. Christ has promised access. - Luke 11:9; John 14:14; John 15:7. - Through what Christ has done for us, we have access to God the Father. - It’s important that our right to come to the Father is not based on our actions or behavior. If ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

Setting The Sails

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 15, 2013

This is a sermon on trusting in Jesus, do we believe that what we ask for will be provided or are we just throwing our prayers up in the air hoping somingthing will stick

Setting The Sails • When Hudson Taylor, the famous missionary, first went to China, He went by boat • At one point during the voyage, the wind stopped blowing and the boat drifted dangerously close to the shore of island that was inhabited by cannibals. • Because of the lack of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Christian Church

The Church That Is Prayed For

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Mar 24, 2012

Before the term “mega church” was ever conceived, Charles H. Spurgeon pioneered one right in the heart of London, England. Charles Spurgeon, who is referred to by many as the prince of preachers, would have been the first to tell you that the source of th

Before the term “mega church” was ever conceived, Charles H. Spurgeon pioneered one right in the heart of London, England. When he was just twenty years of age, the New Park Street Church in London called him to be their pastor. And ,,,, God began to move in the midst of that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Apostolic

Lifting The Curtain To Pray

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 11, 2009

Learning to open the way to prayer

What a blessed place when we see the unseen, and start to look at life and all it’s challenges and temptations with our spiritual eyes! B) What happens when we pray (behind the scenes) Daniel has just seen the glory of the One he prays to, and is now about to learn more about what happens when we ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thy Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 14, 2010

Part 3 of The Lord's Prayer, or Model Prayer series. 3 words emphasize "His Kingdom Come" - Then, Now, and Me. Some claim Jesus as Savior but not as Lord. Is that right? Let's see in today's message.

THE LORD’S PRAYER 3 – THY KINGDOM COME THIS MORNING, we continue our phrase-by-phrase look at THE LORD’S PRAYER And by way of reminder, the reason that we’re talking about THE LORD’S PRAYER is because God is calling our church to prayer Because, without question, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

God, Are You Sure Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2010

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Conversations With God". When God's answer isn't what you want to hear.

Family Worship April 25, 2010 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Conversations With God [#2] GOD, ARE YOU SERIOUS? Habakkuk 1:5-2:4 Introduction: Have you ever heard the statement, “Be careful what you ask God for, because you my get it”? Last week we talked about what to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Approaching God Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 12, 2010

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Conversations With God".

Family Worship May 16, 2010 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Conversations With God [#5] APPROACHING GOD Habakkuk 3:1-3 Introduction: Who do you think you are? You think that you can just go to God because you want to? Do you think God owes you something? He created you! He died for ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From The Prayers Of Jesus - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Apr 27, 2018

Did you know that Jesus prayed specifically for you? In this message we will recap the last two messages in this series, talk about Jesus' prayer of faith at the tomb of Lazarus and examine a prayer that Jesus prayed for us!

INTRODUCTION • In our first message we talked about Jesus teaching through a model prayer that we call “The Lord’s Prayer”. • In our second message we discussed three of His prayers. They were: 1. His Prayer at His Baptism 2. His Prayer before multiplying the 5 loaves and the 2 fish 3. His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2-3, Luke 11:41-42, John 17:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Praying With Power

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jan 10, 2018

Most Christians say they believe in prayer but in reality, they don’t see much power in it. I think the reason for this is they don’t pray much. Like the subject of love it is easy to talk about but not as easy to put into practice.

Praying With Power James 5: 13-18 Do you remember the TV commercial for the investment firm of E.F. Hutton? What was their catch slogan? When E.F. Hutton speaks people listen. Well you know what? When Christians pray, God listens. I read of a town in the mid-west that had two churches and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Pray For Others Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 28, 2008

65th in a series from Ephesians. Paul’s prayer request helps us learn how to pray for others more effectively.

In his book, Everyone’s Normal Until You Get to Know Them, John Ortberg tells the story about a man who wanders into a small and cluttered antique shop. As he walked up and down the aisles browsing, he saw the usual furniture, lamps, vases and oil paintings common to every antique store. Then he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Blocking The Road Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 18, 2015

Satan seeks a road into our minds to decieve us and destroy us. This sermon deals with blocking that road.

It was an uneventful day. It had been 50 days since Passover. The streets of Jerusalem were busy with people rushing around preparing for yet another festival, all except for a few who were gathered in an upper room at the Temple. They were called people of The Way because they had followed a man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Foursquare

East Of Eden-- People Relating To God -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Sep 24, 2015

The second sermon in the People relating to God series from Genesis. A look at Cain's reaction to God's rejection of his sacrifice.

Once again please feel free to use any or all of this sermon Power points available I write like I preach so--- People relating to God—part 2 East of Eden Genesis 4 Rebel I had a dog for many years that I truly loved His name was Rebel My Patti and my youngest son Jacob Brought him home ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

6 Things To Consider Regarding Life's Worries

Contributed by Bruce Readling on May 18, 2017

Where we focus our lives and minds when life happens and worries come, can have a huge impact on how well we make it through. Jesus gives us several things to consider when these happen to us.

Luke 12:22-31 The Lord Jesus had just left off in vs. 13-21 speaking a parable of the rich man who in his own mind had no needs. He ended with the powerful reminder that the rich will one day also face death and all their treasures will be left behind. He was reminding of a greater purpose and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guarding Your Mind: Having It Open But Not At Both Ends Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 16, 2024

In a world flooded with competing ideas, philosophies, and beliefs: "Having an open mind doesn’t mean having it open at both ends."

Guarding Your Mind: Having It Open but Not at Both Ends Proverbs 4:23, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Philippians 4:8 (NLT) Introduction: Today, we are addressing a critical topic for Christians in a world flooded with competing ideas, philosophies, and beliefs: "Having an open mind doesn’t mean having ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Philippians 4:8, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Romans 12:2, Psalm 119:105, 1 John 4:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Hates Wicked People

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 31, 2020

GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually (Genesis 6:5).The words of his mouth are wickedness and deceit. Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts.

GOD HATES WICKED PEOPLE “The LORD tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence” (Psalm 11:5) The following verses were extracted from the HOLY SCRIPTURES (NKJV): GOD saw that the wickedness of man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:5, Isaiah 55:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal