Sermons on Weak Prayers:

Lord, Touch My World

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

The ultimate outcome of prayer should be the move of God in touching our world

Lord, Touch My World Tonight concludes this series of messages I am doing on prayer, but it does not conclude our emphasis on being people of prayer. I hope you have utilized the material on prayer and have increased you time in prayer this month. Turn with me to Matthew 9:35-38 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Plugging Into Power

Contributed by Tom Lawson on Dec 22, 2000

Keys to the power of prayer from Nehemiah chapter one

PLUGGING INTO POWER Nehemiah Chapter 1 ILLUSTRATION Back street in London is an old powerhouse that once shook all of England. You might be surprised at its size, no larger than a small bedroom. No generators, no nuclear reactors, just plain ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Study Of Fasting #1

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001

The Secret To Unleashing The Power Of God

Jesus said, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me" (Luke 9:23). In the daily pace of modern society it is easy to lose our focus on God. That’s why as Christians, it is critical that we fast from time to time to help bring us a truer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Study Of Fasting #2

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001

TYPES OF FASTS

A fast is abstinence from something -- such as television, movies, or other pleasures and amusements--but usually it means not eating food. When Jesus was in the desert, He fasted totally, without food. There is no mention that He went without water. Not drinking water would have been life ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:12-13, Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Need In Our Land!

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Jan 6, 2001

We are in need of a Heaven-Sent, God-shaking Revival.

The Greatest Need in our Land today is a Heaven-sent Revival! Not a Man-made, or a program-generated revival, but a Revival straight from the throne-room of God on High! Man can’t produce it. Never has there been a preacher who could preach it up. Never has there been a choir, or a quartet that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Father In Depenedence

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

God supplies us with daily bread and much more

Finding the Father in Dependence Matthew 6:11 October 11, 1999 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. Woman and Christmas meal A. Woman asks for food from grocer 1. Asks for a Christmas meal 2. Grocer asks what she can pay 3. Woman: Her husband was killed in a car accident and all she can offer is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Three Distinctions Of Jabez Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jan 19, 2001

The distinctions of Jabez cause him to stand above the rest.

Three Distinctions of Jabez 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Are you ready for an adventure … something new … a fresh start … that will get you off high center of status quo? Would you be willing to do one thing if it would . . . ·gain you a better life … ·get you more than you presently have … ·protect ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Go Ahead And Ask! Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jan 19, 2001

Ask God the a blessing that you cannot get for yourself!

"Go Ahead and Ask!" Last week we began looking into the prayer of Jabez for a deeper understanding of how to pray and gain a fuller blessed life. "Frequently these short cameo appearances by seemingly unknowns reveal deeper insights into the word of God." -- Carl Hagensick -Jabez believed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Let God Read Your Mail

Contributed by Mark Stevens on Jan 26, 2001

Dealing With Adversity

LET GOD READ YOUR MAIL II Kings 18:4-8 – King Hezekiah was a righteous man, but like all righteous men and women…they will suffer affliction. Point #1 – Hezekiah obey God’s initial command, he: 1. Tore down high places (some things MUST GO) 2. Cut down the groves and broke images ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Pray About Your Problem Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 26, 2001

We all face problems in life. Praying correctly about the problems we face will assure us of God’s help to solve the problem.

HOW TO PRAY ABOUT YOUR PROBLEMS II CHRONICLES 20:1-30 It is a fact that even believers have problems and challenges in their lives. Sometimes they seem to be perplexing and overwhelming. Let me ask you. How do you, as a believer, go about solving those problems and facing those challenges in your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying With Timothy

Contributed by Jim Pye on Jan 27, 2001

How, and who to pray for.

28/1/01 10.45 a.m. 1 Timothy 2:1-8 2 1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Groanings Of The Spirit

Contributed by Robert Grey on Aug 19, 2001

What should be our attitude when we allow the Holy Spirit to groan within us?

The groanings of the Spirit This sermon is also available at http://www.godisfaithful.net/words/groan.htm It is sometimes difficult to know what to pray for. We know that we should pray, but words escape us. Paul promises us that in such times the Spirit will intercede on our behalf, groaning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:23-26, 2 Corinthians 5:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Petition Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001

Hanna’s example of dedication to God demonstrated through prayer challenges us to pray about the things our heart desires.

My Petition And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the LORD, and wept sore. 1 Samuel 1:10 Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you… 1 Samuel 12:23 Introduction: Hannah was a discouraged woman. She’d been married several years, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do You Keep Doing It? Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001

When we begin to think God doesn’t listen to our prayers, we need to remember Hanna, a woman who was committed to prayer.

Hanna: An Example of Commitment and Purity I Committed Heart Why do we have what we possess? Do we remember that God can still act for us? Romans 14: How does your heart see others? II Committed Actions Look up and remember Obey and keep commitments Hebrews 12: Are we willing to give up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Beg For The Body

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Aug 30, 2001

This message explores what our reaction and devotion should be to the Body of Christ, based on the example of Joseph of Arimathaea, and his devotion to Christ’s physical body.

Notice in v. 58 (KJV) that the Bible says, "He went to Pilate, and BEGGED the Body of Jesus." Jospeh pleaded, he beseeched on behalf of, he vocalized his desire for the body of Jesus. He begged for the body. Note the fact that God used one man. He does not always look for a group, an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-61

Denomination: Pentecostal