Sermons on Weak Prayers:

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 21, 2023

Jesus is stripping the Jews naked of their self-righteousness and hypocrisy related to their worship. Jesus uses a Greek word that describes them as a stage actor when it comes to their worship, and he does the same for the way they pray

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This morning we’re continuing our study of the Sermon on the Mount. From the beginning of this study, I’ve shared with you and pointed out to you how Jesus was calling for the life of the believer to be rooted in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Brethren

Encouragement To Pray

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 17, 2004

A Brief Message on the value of Prayer

ENCOURAGEMENTS TO PRAY Matthew 7:7-12 I. OUR TEXT SPEAKS OF A THRONE. A. If in prayer we come to a throne, it is clear that our Spirit should be one of lowly reverence. The king before whom we come is the highest of all. His throne is the great white ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Encourgaments To Pray

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003

A message on Prayer

ENCOURAGEMENTS TO PRAY Matthew 7:7-12 I. OUR TEXT SPEAKS OF A THRONE. A. If in prayer we come to a throne, it is clear that our Spirit should be one of lowly reverence. The king before whom we come is the highest of all. His throne is the great white throne. B. If the mercy seat is a throne, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by John Lowe on May 28, 2012

As for Jabez, he was well intentioned, wealthy, and famous; he was a man of prayer. The best honor that any man can have is to have a relationship with God, and Jabez did, and he has his prayer recorded in the word of God, because it is significant and in

The Prayer of Jabez One of the most popular books on the Christian best seller list is “The Prayer of Jabez.” I haven’t read the book, but I have heard an interview with the author. There are many who believe that this book brings a new revelation, and they put a lot of faith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer For The Church

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 21, 2015

The church and our nation don't seem to be in a good spot and need much prayer. The church in Ephesus was in a similar spot and Paul knew that they needed prayer desperately. Have we been focusing on praying for the church in our nation?

Opening illustration: A friend told me about a neighbor who years ago spent most of his spare time planting trees. The man seldom watered the young trees because he thought that too much watering spoiled them. (He came from the “no pain, no gain” school of plant care.) Pampered trees, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jacob's Prayer Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 20, 2016

Jacob was about to have three reunions. In the midst of then he gave us a model prayer.

When I was in the work force I was in middle management for my employer. An employee of mine was named Eric. Eric was a bad boy. He had the much deserved reputation of being a partier and a womanizer. Some of his stories would even make me uncomfortable. He often got himself in binds at work but I ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Persistence In Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

We fail in prayer as we do in every other area of life, and we are often frustrated, but Jesus says that we are to never give up, but keep trying and keep learning. Persistence will make you a winner in the long run.

A fisherman's experiment is described in a tract. It tells of how he caught a large black bass and instead of putting it in the frying pan he put it in a glass tank. Each morning he would bring a minnow to the tank and drop it in. The bass would make a dash for the minnow and soon finish him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Privilege Of Prayer

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 1, 2019

We often pray, but don't understand how privileged we are to be able to do this.

Opening Remarks and Introduction Tonight, we start a new sermon series called Thoughts and Prayers. For the next few weeks, we’re going to look at different aspects of prayer, and examine how it can impact our lives. Here at Concordia, We use prayer regularly in our worship services. We pray ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Lutheran

No Compromise On Prayer Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

A look at Daniel 6 where we learn about prayer, the reasons for it and how we do it.

Introduction The church choir director was being driven out of his mind at the rehearsals for the Christmas choral concert. It seemed that at least one or more members of the choir was absent at every rehearsal. Finally they reached the last rehearsal and he announced: "I want to personally thank ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Holiness

The Priority Of Prayer

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002

Who are we to pray for? Why are we to pray? How are we to pray? These are three questions that we must answer if we are going to make a difference for the kingdom of God.

Sermon Title: The Priority of Prayer Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Sunday Evening, July 2, 2000 Scripture Introduction: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Before we begin this evening let’s take a look at what the purpose of this letter by Paul to his beloved Timothy was. Timothy was a favorite pupil of Paul. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: *other

"Knight Of Prayer"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 26, 2008

Shows the importance of prayer and enlist the hear to be a "Knght of Prayer"

“A Knight of Prayer” August 31, 2008 "When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Holiness

Broken Prayer Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008

What does the prayer of corporate confession look like?

Three theologians were having a deep theological discussion while they were walking down the street one day. They were talking about prayer. More specifically, they were talking about the most effective positions of prayer. The discussion got pretty intense so they actually stopped there on the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Alert By Prayer Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012

The role of prayer in being alert for spiritual battle.

Introduction We come to the end of the “practical” half of Ephesians. The first half – well, the first half was filled with glory! Chapter 1, verse 3 introduced the theme well: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Answered Prayer

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jun 19, 2016

The lesson to be learned is not that we ought to be asking for signs but that we ought to be asking God for guidance and for success. In our prayers we ought to be appealing to the covenant relationship that he has made with our master, Jesus Christ.

Genesis 24:1-14 Answer to Prayer 6/19/16 D. Marion Clark Introduction It is always interesting to hear how married couples met one another. There are childhood sweethearts, blind dates, falling for a friend’s date, co-workers, in a bar, even in a church. A growing trend is internet ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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