Sermons on Value In Volume Of Prayer:

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

Prayer Of Blessing For A Child Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 3, 2015

This is a prayer of blessing for a child (any age - infant to adult) based on Ephesians 6 - Using the Armor of God as a template

Prayer of Blessing Upon Your Child Based on Ephesians 6:10-20 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Food, Prayer, And Wineskins

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2015

if people prayed as much as they say they do, we would see God do some amazing things!

Food, Prayer,and Wineskins Matthew 9:14-9:17 Introduction- The ministry of Jesus seems at times complex and confusing when you think of what He did and how He did it. Remember a couple weeks ago, Jesus left this earth by way of ascension and told the disciples that He must go so the comforter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Prayers That Avail Much

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 8, 2015

What made Elijah's prayers the kind that God would certainly answer? What are the 4 characteristics about his prayers?

PRAYERS THAT AVAIL MUCH James 5:16B INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. A mechanic was removing the cylinder heads of a motor when he spotted a world-famous heart surgeon in his shop. 2. “Doctor, please come over here.” He did. The mechanic pointed at his work, “See here, Doctor. I also ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Lessons On Prayer

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Sep 15, 2015

A description on three different people in Luke and Mark that show us three essentials in prayer. The Tax Collector teaches us to pray with simplicity (humility), the blind man teach us to pray specifically, and the widow teaches us to pray persistently

Three Lessons on Prayer Introduction: A little boy told the minister that his mother prays for him every night. The minister seeming impressed said “So your mother says your prayers for you each night. What does she say?” The youngster replied, “Thank God he's in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spiritual Armor Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015

TODAY WE COME TO THE LAST OF THE ELEMENTS PAUL SPEAKS OF WHEN HE IS TEACHING ABOUT SPIRITUAL WARFARE, THE WEAPON OF PRAYER.

THE SPIRITUAL ARMOR OF PRAYER EPHESIANS 6:18-20 TODAY WE COME TO THE LAST OF THE ELEMENTS PAUL SPEAKS OF WHEN HE IS TEACHING ABOUT SPIRITUAL WARFARE. PAUL HAS TAUGHT US THAT, WHILE WE MAY FACE TRIALS AND DIFFICULTIES IN THIS WORLD, THAT THESE TRIALS AND DIFFICULTIES HAVE A SPIRITUAL ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

Love, Prayer And Grace

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 2, 2016

No one will go and make disciples, much less baptize a so-called follower without believing that Jesus gave them these final words. These words from Jesus came out of concern, care and love...

Love, Prayer and Grace Matthew 28:19-20 Jesus gave His disciples one final command upon ascending to heaven. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus' Prayer For You

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 8, 2016

If Jesus prayed for you, what would he say. Let's look at his prayer for you in John 17:20-26

Intro If Jesus were to pray for you and me, what would he say? Purpose We actually have record of such a prayer. He did pray for us and among other things he prayed for our unity. Plan Let’s look at part of the long Lord’s prayer in John 17:20-26 and see its great lesson for ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Persistent Petitionary Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 15, 2016

Jesus emphasises the importance, validity and efficacy of persistent petitionary prayer. The basis of our prayer is our relationship with God.

PERSISTENT PETITIONARY PRAYER. Luke 11:1-13. It all began with Jesus at prayer, and with the disciples’ desire to learn from Jesus how to pray (Luke 11:1). Surprisingly, we are encouraged to pray in much the same terms as Jesus Himself. Our address towards God is to be one of familial ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Prayer For Despicable Them

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Psalms 5

PRAYER FOR DESPICABLE THEM (PSALMS 5) Here is a list of Irish curses: If your crop is tall, may your help be small May the devil take your last shilling! May you marry in haste and repent at leisure. If you eat, that you may not shit! May you be eaten by an awful itch! May you be afflicted with an ...read more

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

A Testimony Of Answered Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 19, 2017

A single voice rises above the choir's celebration of the works of God, and testifies to what He has done "for me"!

A TESTIMONY OF ANSWERED PRAYER. Psalm 66:8-20. “O bless our God, ye peoples” (Psalm 66:8) is an appeal being made by the congregation of God’s people to all the peoples of all the lands of all the earth (Psalm 66:1; cf. Psalm 100:1). This is evangelism which puts God first. It is not about us, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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