Sermons on Universal Prayer:

The Possibilities Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005

Prayer is the power source for all ministry

THE POSSIBILITIES OF PRAYER John 14:12-14 When I first started as a professional counselor, I came to that time when classes were done, practicums were over, and it was time to sit down with that first client who was going to actually pay money to talk to you. I remember the agony of the hour or ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 16, 2005

Prayer Power

THE POWER OF PRAYER John 15:7 In today’s powerful world that we live in, There’s so much power right at our fingertips. And most of us can’t even explain what happens when we flip on the light switch!! We see the natural power of Niagra falls, and We’ve heard about the great dams out ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Purpose Of Prayer

Contributed by Micah Fries on Jan 19, 2005

Helping believers to understand that the foremost purpose of prayer is to draw the pray"er" closer to God.

The Purpose of Prayer Hebrews 10:19-23 Intro: Since we understand that prayer is not intended to "change God’s mind", why does prayer exist? The answer is, first of all, to draw the one praying closer to God, among other things. See Phil. 4:6-7 (esp. Vs. 7) 1. Access (19) We achieve access into ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

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

Prayer In 2005

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 25, 2005

Praying in the new year.

1. Desperate prayers. “Lord, help me” (Matt. 15:25). - How: No preparation, no formula, just a sincere call. - Who: Those who are in trouble. “This poor man cried and the Lord delivered him out of all his trouble” (Psa. 34:6). - Why: Because the Lord will help. “The Lord also will . . . be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19

Denomination: Baptist

Committed To Prayer

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 15, 2006

1- Committed to praise 2- Committed to intercession 3- Committed to seeking

INTRO.- ILL.- One day a woman was rushing home from a doctor’s appointment. The doctor had been somewhat delayed at the hospital, and the lab work took a little longer than usual so by the time she left the clinic she was running quite a bit behind schedule. She still had to pick up her ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer For All? Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Mar 21, 2005

A Palm Sunday sermon. This story about Peter and Cornelius has a couple of major parallels with Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, especially the call for us to be a house of prayer for all nations.

Prayer for All? – Acts 10:1-23 Palm Sunday, 2005 This story about Peter has a couple of major parallels with Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. I want to highlight those and then make some application for us today. 1. Healings and Miracles Both Peter and Jesus had just had some ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Randy Croft on Mar 28, 2005

Learning to Pray like Jesus

The Lord’s Prayer Learning to pray like Jesus Amazon has over 13,000 books listed on prayer. It surprised many people in our country a few years ago when a small little book, Prayer of Jabez, knocked Harry Potter from the #1 spot on the NY Times bestseller list. Over 50% of American’s have said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Is Prayer?” Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 3, 2005

Jesus actually had very much to say about prayer. After all, He spent a great deal of time in prayer. In fact, Jesus refers to prayer in His teachings 42 times, and the gospels record Him personally praying 28 times. So, what is prayer exactly?

Jesus and Prayer – Part 1 “What Is Prayer?” Matthew 6:5-15 Jesus actually had very much to say about prayer. After all, He spent a great deal of time in prayer. In fact, Jesus refers to prayer in His teachings 42 times, and the gospels record Him personally praying 28 times. Several times, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 5:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prayer For Missions

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Nov 28, 2005

What can we do for ourselves, others in our church, and those who are serving the Lord overseas on Missions? One thing for certain is we can PRAY. This sermon teaches us specifically what we can pray .

A Prayer for Missions Colossians 4:2-6 Intro.: A. This year’s Penny Crusade (our annual Mission focus and appeal) theme was about taking a Cruise and visiting the places where AC ministries are working through World Missions. We boarded the US Sonship for our cruise. We have visited some ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Adventist

Corporate Prayer

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006

Hopefully each of us are burdened for the Lord to have His way with us as individuals while having His way with us as a church (i.e., a corporate body of believers). The fact is we all are in this together.We all have a huge responsibility to see God’s pl

CORPORATE PRAYER We continue to look closely at the importance of prayer within our church. Quite frankly, we need to hear from the Lord on several issues our church is now faced with. As well, we need to reckon ourselves to the fact that prayer is not an option for us. Rather, prayer must be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Psalms As Prayer

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 18, 2006

Psalms as prayer, Simple prayers model the use of the psalms of prayers. Do we offer simple prayers with expectation and desire and pain...The Psalmist shows us that we can.

Psalms As Prayer God is Great, God is Good Let us thank Him for our food. Amen Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should Die before I wake, I pray the Lord my Soul to take. God Bless Mommy, Daddy, Grand ma, Grand Pa, The dog, the cat …..Amen Prayers of children, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Congregational

Patience In Prayer

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

lessons on prayer

Practice in Prayer Matthew 6:1-18 6/1/97 Intro: Did you ever hear about the counting horse that was in the circus? They asked it the question how much is 2+2 and it stomped out 1,2,3,4. They asked it how much is 3 minus 2 and it stomped one time. They asked it how many hypocrites are in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Of Jabez Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Dec 9, 2006

Jabez prayed to see beyond his situation and limitation and God answered his prayer - principles of Jabez prayer - a Prayer to The God of Jacob

Prayer of Jebez 1. Bless Me Indeed A. He prayed to God of Israel (to the One who changed the name of Jacob). B. Jacob got alone to pray – get into the closet and close the door behind you and pour your heart out. C. Jacob taught that God wrestle with men in prayer. God is in the business of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Powerfull Prayer Series

Contributed by Daniel Bauder on Oct 29, 2006

This message shows us how to pray powerfully

THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER Part One “Powerful Prayer” Adapted from a message by Wayne Field Luke 11:5-13 August 20th, 2006 Broadway Baptist Church INTRODUCTION At our Executive Board meeting this last Tuesday night Bro Phil gave all of us a challenge. He shared with us the fact that most of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Baptist