Sermons on Value In Volume Of Prayer:

The Priority Of Prayer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 18, 2022

Paul began chapter 2 with a command to all people to make prayer a priority and to do so by praying for everyone with all kinds of prayer. Then in verse 8, he gave a specific command to the men to lead the congregation by lifting up holy hands in prayer.

Introduction: A. I want to begin today with a wonderful story that the late Peter Marshall, who was the chaplain of the U.S. Senate, used to love to tell, called: “The Keeper of the Spring.” 1. Once there was a quiet forest dweller who lived high above an Austrian village along the eastern slopes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8, James 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Plans And Prayers

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 26, 2022

A month ago I saw a plaque that had a different take on Robert Frost's poem. It said something like this: “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by. Now where in the world am I?

Alba 7-24-2022 PLANS AND PRAYERS Romans 15:22-33 In determining the purpose in the will of God for us, sometimes we just don't get it right. There once was a middle-aged farmer who had been desiring for years to be an evangelist. He was out working in the field one day when he decided to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Persistent Prayers

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021

Jesus often taught in parables. Among his many listeners, some folks understood their meaning and some folks didn't. And that is still true today, because we all tend to hear what we want to hear.

The Lord used these parables to convey a truth to the listeners then, and to His listeners now, by taking a physical situation to teach a spiritual truth. Luke 18:1-8 is a parable about prayer. This is made clear in the first verse of this parable, look at Luke 18:1, we read, “And he spake a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Aspects Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 12, 2022

In this text, Jesus spoke of nine different aspects of prayer that we are encouraged to embrace as we pray. His focus deals with the attitude of the heart. This is not a sample, replacement prayer we are to use instead of seeking the Lord for our needs and desires.

The Aspects of Prayer Matthew 6: 9-13 We have come to one of the most recognized portions in all of Scripture. I think it would be safe to say, this passage is among the top three most quoted passages, along with Psalm 23 and John 3:16. Most of the time, it is referred to as the Lord’s Prayer. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

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

Persistent Prayer

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 10, 2022

God encourages us to be persistent and demanding in prayer.

Do we persist with God? Do we give up praying too soon? Let’s learn that God encourages persistent, demanding prayers. Let’s discuss prayers for ourselves, aggressive prayer and God’s justice in Luke 18:1-8. Purpose “Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Persistent Prayer

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 20, 2022

As Christians we should consistently pray for justice and peace to reign.

Persistent Prayer – Luke 18: 1 – 8 Intro: A young entrepreneur came to a “dry town” to build a tavern. There was no law against doing so; but the community was very religiously conservative. Members from the various town church held prayer meetings to pray for God to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Prayer For Deliverance.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2022

Hear me, Show me, Keep me, Hide me.

A PRAYER FOR DELIVERANCE. Psalm 17:1-9. PSALM 17:1. How can a man, born dead in trespasses and sins, plead with the LORD to “hear the right?” Well, it is as Abraham said, ‘Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?’ (Genesis 18:25). When we use this Psalm, we are not appealing to our own ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Nov 2, 2022

The prayer of Jabez has been used by many people over the centuries to seek a special blessing from God. To pray like Jabez, it's important for us to surrender our lives to God, trusting Him with everything we have, so that He can leave His mark through us for future generations.

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES (1 Chronicles 4:9-10) (9) “And Jabez was more honorable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.” (10) “And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:9-10, Romans 15:4, Psalm 91:14-16, Psalm 19:14, Philippians 3:14, Matthew 6:13, 2 Chronicles 20:6-12, Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 5:8, Jeremiah 33:3, Proverbs 10:22, Psalm 37:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Privilege Of Prayer

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 9, 2022

Earthly kings & presidents DO NOT ALLOW ACCESS to themselves by average people! How different God is, to seek out the lowest, the least, & the nobodies - though He's the Creator & King of kings. Prayer is a priceless privilege; make sure you use it!

THE PRIVILEGE OF PRAYER Heb. 10:19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BRAGGING OF PERFECTION 1. One denomination believes you can “pray through” to perfection. One member of this group went to see a Christian neighbor. He struck up the subject of the believer's perfection. 2. The neighbor said, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-22, Psalm 5:4, Habakkuk 1:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 14, 2022

Based on James 5:13-18 - Encourages hearers to develop a powerful prayer life.

“THE POWER OF PRAYER” James 5:13-18 FBCF – 10/13/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – A fellow pastor friend of mine & I were walking out of restaurant recently. Group of about 8 businessmen seated at table. As we walked by, all of their heads were bowed down. Looked like they were praying. But we quickly ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18, Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 7:7-8, 1 John 5:14-15, John 14:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For Healing Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 27, 2021

David is looking for God’s healing and grace rather than his anger. Nevertheless, David appeals to God for grace

We continue our series entitled God Talk: A Conversation through the Psalms. This is the third part of our series as we have been examining selected Psalms that have been recorded and persevered for us by God. Today, we investigate a prayer of Israel’s famous King David. It is a prayer for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

If God dictated your prayer life, how would it look different? I know your prayer list has you winning the Powerball this week. Your prayer list includes your children marrying really successful people. But what if God took over your prayer life?

We are in desperate need of hope right now. In a recent Pew Center survey, Americans are not optimistic about our future. The majority of people see a decline in our future well-being in many areas. There is widespread depression, drug abuse, addiction and loneliness. Americans are purchasing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 14, 2021

If God dictated your prayer life, how would it look different? I know your prayer list has you winning the Powerball lottery this week. But what if God took over your prayer life?

We are in desperate need of hope right now. In a recent Pew Center survey, Americans are not optimistic about our future. The majority of people see a decline in our future well-being in many areas. There is widespread depression, drug abuse, addiction and loneliness. Americans are purchasing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-19, 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For Revival Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 14, 2021

Many of you are praying for a better life and if God were to grant you your request, you would quickly become overconfident. And you would quickly move to spiritual indifference. Some of you are praying against THE VERY circumstances that God has arranged so you would better experience Him.

I want to introduce you to a way you can pray for your believing friends to experience revival. Many of you enjoy speaking to your parents as often as you like. I was part of a funeral this week for a good man, a husband, and a father. He had been a member of this church for over twenty years and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist