Sermons on Understanding Prayer:

The Discipline Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 4, 2006

This message considers what happens in a believer’s life when he follows Christ’s instruction on prayer.

Introduction: This morning I want to address the discipline of prayer. I doubt very much if I have to convince many of you of God’s eagerness to grant our requests when they are in keeping with His will (See 1 John 5:14-15). On the other hand, it probably won’t hurt as we all know that there are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Call To Prayer Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005

Jesus calls his followers to use the most powerful weapon possible; prayer.

Title: Love Expressed in Prayer How do you connect with God? That is the question for us today. Let’s watch this short vidoe clip. (Clip) Connecting with God is so important that Jesus gave us instructions in how to talk to. Turn in your Bibles to Matthew chapter 6 verse 5. Please read it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5

Denomination: Methodist

The Purpose Of Prayer

Contributed by John Lowe on May 7, 2014

We are to pray so that we might commune with God and share with Him the most deeply felt needs of our lives. We are to express to God the gratitude and the praise and the joy we feel in Him and in salvation. Paul elaborated on the purpose of prayer.

Title: The Purpose of Prayer Text: “Meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.” (Colossians 1:3-4). Bible Reading: Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Agur

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Oct 31, 2014

Agur was a mysterious man, mentioned in Proverbs who prayed a humble prayer that should be a model for all Christians.

The Prayer of Agur Introduction: ABC news in Alabama reported this week that Piedmont High school in Piedmont Alabama would no longer say prayers over the loud speakers at football games because they received a letter from the atheist organization called Freedom from Religion Foundation, out of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Is The Igniter PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the power of prayer, using Nehemiah's example, as a first response, a pathway to progress, a means of purification, and an act of praise. Key

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is such a blessing to gather together in this sacred place, to share in fellowship, to lift our voices in song, and to open our hearts to the Word of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. For God has a message for us ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Topics: Prayer, Rebuilding

Prayer Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of prayer, solitude, and seeking God amidst life's busyness.

Good morning, dear church family, it is indeed a joy and privilege to gather in the house of the Lord today. As we come together in fellowship, our hearts are stirred by the power of God’s Word, the comfort of His presence, and the unity of His Spirit. Our hearts are like parched ground, thirsty ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Topics: Solitude

I Am Worthy Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 9, 2021

I want you to know the God you don’t know as well as you should. The study of God, as He reveals Himself in Scripture, is the supreme study of a lifetime. You can know more about God than you do now and you can be closer to Him than you have ever been before.

How many of you had a kaleidoscope growing up? We all at least know what a kaleidoscope is, right? It’s usually a tube that you hold up to the light and see a beautiful picture made up of colorful pieces of glass or stones or paper. You turn the end of the tube and the mirrors rotate and the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: United Methodist

Difficulties In Prayer Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 7, 2004

why do we encounter difficulties in prayer - sin, disobedience, wrong relationships, wrong motives, loss of focus

DIFFICULTIES IN PRAYER Isn’t it amazing the excuses you can find not to do something. I am constantly amazed at my ability to find reasons why I should not do administration. Or why it would be better not to go running and just to read a book. But what is not so amazing is how easily reasons not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Effective Prayer

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 21, 2005

This sermon on prayer answers two basic questions: "How can I be effective in prayer?" and "What hinders prayer and makes it ineffective?"

Sanctifying Grace --I Thessalonians 5:22-24 This dirty glass represents each one of us as a sinner separated from God. Washing the glass makes it clean; that’s Justifying Grace, what the Holy Spirit does in my live the moment I say “yes” to God’s offer of forgiveness and a personal relationship ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Methodist

A Knight Of Prayer

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009

Sermon on prayer

“A Knight of Prayer” August 31, 2008 "When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Holiness

Persistent Prayer Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Jan 18, 2010

The parable of the persistent neighbour and how this is a model for knocking on heaven's door. Ask, Seek and Knock.

Persistent Prayer JCC 10.01.10 am (session 3 Prayer) Luke 11: 5-13 This comes straight after ‘Lord teach us to pray’ and the ‘Lord’s Prayer’ Prayer was never intended to be an instrument for the accomplishing of man's will upon the earth, but the instrument for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Prayer Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 5, 2017

Jesus' prayer affirms his obedience to the Father; the father's glorification; the revelation of God in Jesus Christ; the choosing of the disciples; their unity; and the promise that their final destiny is to share in the glory of the Father

The Prayer of Jesus audio (5MB) John 17:1-26 The moment of Jesus arrest, trial and execution is fast approaching. Jesus has finished his teaching of the disciples. The hour has come. His work on earth is complete. So complete in fact that he can say with confidence at the end of ch16: "33Take ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Anglican

Devoted To Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 22, 2018

Message 27 in our Colossians study address Paul's admonition to be devoted to prayer.

Chico Alliance Church “Devoted to Prayer” “prayer” The subject of this passage is not too hard to discover. Paul addresses the subject of prayer. This morning I want to try to describe the basic idea of prayer. After we understand the basic concept of prayer, we want look further as to what ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

United In Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2022

If we are going to be a NT church, we need to be a praying church.

United In Prayer Text: Acts 1:12-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: In the 1850s, the United States was in a weak spiritual state, as people were preoccupied with concern for material things. In 1857 a quiet forty-six-year-old businessman, Jeremiah Lanphier, felt led to start a noon-time weekly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Methodist

Impudent Prayer

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 18, 2022

How we should approach God in prayer - with shameless boldness.

The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:1-13 February 20, 2022 I’m going to start off with a kind of crazy what if question . . . . If Jesus happened to walk up to you, you see, it’s kind of outlandish in a way. If Jesus were to walk up to you and sat down and you shared a meal with Him, and you could only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist