Sermons on Universal Prayer:

Practical Prayer Pointers Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 11, 2012

"James with the Camel's Knees" gives us a crucial, practical lesson on prayer. He gives us technique and an example.

1. Salesman and Prayer The story is told of a man who went and made a sales presentation to the leadership of a church. When the presentation was over, one of the men in leadership when into the auditorium, knelt down and after a minute of silent prayer, returned and announced in a solemn tone, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Keys - With Understanding Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Feb 11, 2012

When we pray in public, we should not be concerned with tongues. We should be concerned with clearly making our requests to God. In public, we should pray in a language everyone understands.

PRAYER KEYS - WITH UNDERSTANDING “So what shall I do? I shall pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind...” 1 Corinthians 14:15. A breakdown in communications can be frustrating. A man trying to move a sofa by himself got it stuck in the door, so he called a friend for help. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:15

Denomination: Baptist

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

Rediscovering The Power In Prayer Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 6, 2013

Message five on the series of prayer with the empahiss on healing.

PRAYER: Rediscovering the Presnce, Promise and Power of God Rediscovering the power in Prayer to Heal Various Scriptures INTRODUCTION When we discuss prayer, the ultimate question arises, does God still heal today, or was healing meant for another age? I want to go on record to say that not only ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Prayer Over You

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013

Instead of praying that God would just wrap us all up in bubble wrap so we never feel any pain or have any problems, it might help us to look at the prayers that are prayed in the Bible. In Paul’s prayer for the Thessalonian Christians, we can learn a lot

A Prayer Over You 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 11 With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by your faith. 12 We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Effective Fervent Prayer

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 1, 2013

Prayer that brings results must be based on the Word of God. God’s Word is a seed that produces a harvest when sown.

Effective Fervent Prayer James 5:16 - The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. We have the assurance that all our prayers will be answered. James gives us an indication of what fervent effective prayers can produce. James 5:17 - “Elijah was a man with a nature like ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-17

Denomination: Charismatic

Sinner’s Prayer

Contributed by Glenn Abel on Jul 6, 2012

This sermon was preached in response to reading a book that attacked the idea and validity of using the sinner’s prayer.

"What About the Sinner’s Prayer?" Luke 18:10-13 The “sinner’s prayer” gets a bad rap. It has become popular today to trash the idea of “the sinner’s prayer.” Some very popular recent writers have reduced the idea of a sinner’s prayer to the level of superstition or magical incantation. In my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer: Points Of Light

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 2, 2016

We tend to neglect the most powerful weapon we have -- prayer. God delights in answering prayers in harmony with who he is. Let us pray!

1. The Brooklyn Tabernacle * Originally established in 1847 as Presbyterian and grew to be about 6000 members; Nondenominational today * When Jim and Carol Cymbala moved to the congregation in 1971 it had dwindled to 30 members * They had to work secular jobs to make ends meet * Jim began a Tuesday ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Something About Prayer Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 7, 2016

No prayer is ever wasted. God hears and answers every prayer. His answer may by "No," "Yes," or "Not now." The underlying principle behind the significance of persistent prayer has to be the truth that no prayer is ever wasted effort.

I. Introduction A. Three men worked in the Empire State Building on the 102nd floor. One day the elevator was out of service, so they had to walk up to their office. To pass the time, they decided that one would sing a song, one would tell a joke, and the third would tell a sad story - each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For The End Of Days

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 7, 2017

Moses teaches followers of the Living God how to number their days; he does so with a Psalm.

“Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. “You return man to dust and say, ‘Return, O children of man!’ For a thousand years in your sight ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 23, 2017

Prayer is total confidence in God's planned purpose for you.

A. WHAT IS PRAYER? MATTHEW 6:5-15 1. Prayer is relationship with your heavenly Father. “For your Father knows” (6:8). “Our Father in heaven” (6:9). 2. Prayer is not getting God to do what you desire, but you changing to God’s desire. 3. Prayer is total confidence ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Hues 2 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 15, 2018

If we understand the different types, slants, and hues of prayer — and we incorporate them when appropriate — our prayer times will be more varied, more interesting, and more effective.

Prayer Hues 2 (topical) 1. There are a lot tricks when it comes to prayer. 2. The temporary Sunday School teacher was struggling to open a combination lock on the supply cabinet. She had been told the combination, but couldn't quite remember it. Finally she went to the pastor's study and asked ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prayer Power Continuum Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 22, 2018

Like a light dimmer, the power is our prayers is connected to the depth of our walk with God. The closer we walk with God, the more potent our prayers.

The Prayer Power Continuum (James 1:5-8; 4:2b-3, 7-10; 5:16-18 ) 1. What tool can you use to cut water? A Sea-saw. 2. What tool did God give you to help you stay in conversation with Him? Prayer. Prayer is an important tool that God has given us, and one in which the devil will go to great pains ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8, James 4:2-3, James 4:7-10, James 5:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Impossible Prayer Answered

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 1, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 24: 1 – 67

Genesis 24: 1 – 67 An Impossible Prayer Answered 24 Now Abraham was old, well advanced in age; and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things. 2 So Abraham said to the oldest servant of his house, who ruled over all that he had, “Please, put your hand under my thigh, 3 and I will make you swear ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Lord’s Prayer Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 7, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 17: 1 – 26

John 17: 1 – 26 The Lord’s Prayer 1 Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You, 2 as You have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should give eternal life to as many as You have given ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel