Sermons on Universal Prayer:

One Extraordinary Prayer Series

Contributed by Geoff Surratt on Nov 4, 2009

The Extraordinary Prayer: "Lord, let us live such extraordinary lives that they can only be explained by the power of God."

Let’s start with a trivia contest. This is only for old people like me. How many of you remember something specific about the summer of 1969? Raise your hand...something about the summer of 1969. It’s funny. For the old people, they’re doing a couple of things. One...they’re saying, "I don’t want ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daniel - A Man Of Prayer

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 14, 2009

The key to Daniel’s success was that he was a man of the Word and a man of persistant prayer

DANIEL – A man of prayer The book of the prophet Daniel isn’t a book that we read very often. I don’t think I have ever preached from it in my life If you were to ask the average Brit who Daniel was, he either would not know or remember him as being the man who was thrown in a lion’s den and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Anglican

Prayer Starts Fires

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 21, 2010

open your heart and pray for the fire of heaven to fall

PRAYER STARTS FIRES 1st Kings 18:37Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the LORD God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. 38Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:39

Denomination: Baptist

Some Principles For Prayer

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 22, 2010

A short talk for an early morning Communion service presenting 4 principles for prayer from verse one of this Bible Reading. They are not exhaustive by any means.

What needs do you have? To whom do you go to lay bare your needs? What needs do you have? Some Bible commentators suggest that the words used in verse one simply mean ‘bring all sorts of different prayers’ for those in authority; and whilst that is absolutely true, I do believe that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

Unusual & Unstoppable Prayer Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 30, 2010

Martin Luther said, "Prayer is not overcoming God’s reluctance, but laying hold of His willingness;" but if we want to lay hold of God’s willingness, we must keep on asking God to keep his word, expecting Him to work in unusual and unstoppable ways.

Mark Ashton, in his book, A Voice in the Wilderness, talks about a small boy who was writing a letter to God. Christmas was approaching and he wanted to ask God for certain Christmas presents he badly wanted. He began his letter with these words: “I’ve been good for six months now.” But then ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Prayer To See Clearly Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

Why do we find it so hard to focus on our spiritual blessings in Christ? Why do the things of this world seem so much more attractive than the things of the next? It is because we can see the things of this world. That's why Paul prays for us to have a

Ephesians 1:15-23 When I was a young adult, about 20 years, I was part of a youth/young adults group at the church I was going to. One day one of our youth leaders had a bright idea. We would all climb Mt Beerwah, in the Glasshouse Mountains. He told us the sunrise from the top was spectacular, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Hindrances To Answered Prayer!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 7, 2010

Many times we are discouraged when we do not see the answer to our prayers. It can also be very depressing. However, before we lay the reason on God or others perhaps we need to look inward to ourselves. In this outline we list some of the hindrances we h

Hindrances to Answered Prayer! Many times we are discouraged when we do not see the answer to our prayers. It can also be very depressing. However, before we lay the reason on God or others perhaps we need to look inward to ourselves. In this outline we list some of the hindrances we have to an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:10-17

Prayer Of Repentance For Haiti

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 8, 2010

This is a prophetic message to Haitians after the earthquake

PRAYER OF REPENTANCE FOR HAITI The Meaning of God’s Jealousy Zephaniah 1:14 The great day of the LORD is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly, even the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly. 15 That day is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Intense Prayer 101 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 19, 2010

Exposition of the first three verses of Daniel 9 about his approach to prayer

Text: Daniel 9:1-3, Title: Intense Prayer 101 (Pink Elephants), Date/Place: NRBC, 4/18/10, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about a pastor’s email for prayer, “You know how sometimes you ask someone to pray and they say they will, but never really do? If you are one of the ones on this ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer And The Chronically Unhappy

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 21, 2010

For Reformation Sunday, October 1987: Job in the Old Testament and Luther in the Reformation Era were chronically unhappy people, but used that as a form of spiritual energy to drive them toward creative achievement and an honest personal faith.

It looks as though some people are just born to be unhappy. There are some people who are going to approach nearly everything with a complaint or a gripe, who are going to make a personal issue out of everything. Nothing is quite good enough, nothing quite satisfies. There are folks whose ...read more

Scripture: Job 6:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance: Not Just A Prayer

Contributed by Chad Frizzell on Apr 24, 2010

Repentance is more than just a prayer -it's a process.

Repentance: Not Just a Prayer (Luke 5:27-33) What does it mean to “repent”? Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary offered the following definitions: 1) to turn from sin and dedicate oneself to the amendment of one’s life. 2a) to feel regret or contrition b) to change ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer: The Ulimate In Communication

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010

Prayer is the primary power source for believers. This sermon will help us to develop a more power prayer life.

PRAYER, THE ULTIMATE IN COMMUNICATION INTRODUCTION: Paul tell us in his letters that the battle we fight is not against flesh and blood, yet we remain improperly armed. We know that God desire personal relationship with us, yet we rarely spend time with Him. We know that God desire the best ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believers’ Prayer For Boldness

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 8, 2011

God showed a sign, the Believers prayed with unity, they asked for boldness, and as a result, God showed a sign, they were unified, and they were emboldened by the power of God!

Believers’ Prayer for Boldness First given in 2001, Sterling C. Franklin Translation used in this sermon: NIV Brief Outline -- Believers’ Prayer for Boldness Acts 4:23-33 (Broader Context: Acts 3 & 4) I. God Showed a Sign (Acts 3) II. They Prayed with Unity (4:24) III. They Asked for Boldness ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Keys - Humility Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Feb 16, 2012

Humility is being totally consumed with glorifying God and not at all concerned with glorifying self. When I am totally consumed with glorifying God and not at all concerned with glorifying self, I pray as God wants me to pray.

PRAYER KEYS - HUMILITY One Christmas afternoon, a pastor's wife dropped into a chair and said, “Boy! Am I ever tired!” Her husband looked over at her and said, “I’ve been on my feet for most of two days. I led two special services last night, three today. I’ve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Wrong With Prayer?

Contributed by Ray Geide on Feb 28, 2012

An alarming truth is that prayer today is not what Jesus taught prayer must be. Discover the 11 points that Jesus taught about prayer.

An alarming truth is that prayer today is not what Jesus taught prayer must be. Not only does this make the prayers being said today fake but until you bring your prayers in line with Jesus’ teaching, your prayers are a continuous rebellion against Jesus. What should your prayers be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible