Sermons on Weak Prayers:

Dealing With Temptation

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 5, 2003

We have an advocate who understands our weakness, and is able to carry our burden of temptation and sin.

TEXT: HEBREWS 4:15-16 15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses since he had the same temptations we do, though he never once gave way to them and sinned. 16 So let us come boldly to the very throne of God and stay there to receive his mercy and to find grace to help us in our times ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

De Vrais Handicaps

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 8, 2005

tO BE AN HANDICAP SPIRITUALLY IS A PROBLEM TO BE CLOSE TO JESUS, BUT HE HAVE THE SOLUTION, AND YOUR WEAKNESS HAVE TO BE YOUR STRENGHT

DE VRAIES HANDICAPS ¶MARC 10:46-52 ¶J’ai pensé que nous regarderions un homme qui nous donne un bon exemple de la façon de faire confiance à Dieu… ¶Je crois que bon nombre d’entre nous peuvent identifier avec cet homme dans notre texte… ¶Il est un exemple de bon nombre d’entre nous dans l’église ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blinded By Pride Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 20, 2011

Pride keeps us from recognizing our weaknesses, confessing our need and receiving God's blessing.

20110320 Web Site Title: Blinded by Pride Text: Psalm 32 and James 1:2-4 Thesis: Pride keeps us from recognizing our weaknesses, confessing our need and receiving God’s blessing. Lenten Series: Reflecting, Repenting and Returning to God The Lenten Season is a time for reflection, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Path To Slavery (Exodus 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 4, 2024

Has humanity outgrown the need to oppress and enslave the weak? Let's discuss this in Exodus 1.

How did the powerful enslave the weak in ancient Egypt? Does ancient Egypt picture sin? Has murder of the innocent and oppression tainted history since ancient times? Has our world outgrown the evils of oppressing people and committing atrocities? Let’s discuss this in Exodus 1. How many were the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Just Throw It!

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Feb 3, 2024

2nd Corinthians 11 and the Parable of the Sower both Show us God as the Strength in our Weakness.

As we look at our lessons today, and I want to look briefly at both, comparing them together, (Glory to God) I’ll begin by sharing an old story some of you may know about a man named Phi-Dipp-adeez. I’d actually be impressed if you knew his name, but you probably know the name Marathon and Nike, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:19-31, Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Anglican

Listen, O Heavens (Deuteronomy 32)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 19, 2025

How great is our God? How weak are we? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 32.

How great is God and how weak are we? Who gave this song to Moses? Is God our Rock? Is He just, fair, faithful and upright? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 32. Do we receive God’s teaching like gentle rain on young plants? Do we understand how just and upright He is? How glorious is our God? Listen, O ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Will Be Done (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Mark Lewis on Sep 20, 2009

Part 6 of a sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer

Thy Will Be Done (Part 1) Luke 11:1-4 Intro. – Many people wonder how God’s sovereignty can be related to praying for His will to be done. If He is sovereign, is not His will inevitably done? Does our will override His will when we pray earnestly and sincerely? There are many things that seem to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 34. The Illustration Of Elijah (James 5:17-18) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months.

Lesson Text: James 5:17-18 (NKJV) 17. Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months. 18. And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth produced its ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed (2004)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 20, 2022

Jesus’ taught His disciples then as He teaches His disciples today how to pray what has become the known as Lord’s Prayer. We are friends of God and we are also His adopted children. “A friend in need is a friend indeed”.

A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED Text: Luke 11:1-13 “A youngster in Connecticut, not understanding the words of the Lord’s Prayer was overheard saying, “Our Father who art in New Haven how did you know my name?” (Williams P. Barker ed. Tarbell’s Teaching Guide. 86th Annual Volume. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Your Will Be Done Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 25, 2019

A consideration of our Lord's struggle in Gethsemane.

Jesus was about to face the cross. To prepare for what He knew He must do, He retreated to Gethsemane’s garden with His disciples. He had them sit at a certain place and then the three who were closest to Him went a little farther into the garden. As they walked, He said, “My soul is overwhelmed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Teach Me To Pray

Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Feb 26, 2011

we need to know how Jesus would have us to pray

Teach me to pray scripture;Luke11:1-4 At this time the disciples have been with Jesus quite some time.They have observed him as he gos and prays often. 1.If you observe someone long enough you will find the source of their strenth. 2.How they over come weakness. 3.If you see one Strong in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pryer Is Profitable

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 23, 2024

At Gethsemane, the Lord Jesus Christ shows us how to pray before God the Father. Prayer becomes profitable if we follow the manner of P-R-A-Y-E-R of the Lord.

At Gethsemane, the Lord Jesus Christ shows us how to pray before God the Father. Prayer becomes profitable if we follow the manner of P-R-A-Y-E-R of the Lord. P-RIORITIZED prayer *verses 36-37, (He TOOK the THREE disciples to pray with Him) Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Will Make Your Paths Straight

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

The Bible teaches that prayer affects God & that prayer can affect circumstances.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. I want to read a passage of scripture that you have probably heard many times, but I’m afraid we have generally failed to focus on what it is saying. Listen as I read Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Exodus 32:9-10, Ephesians 3:20-21, Jeremiah 18:7-8, Isaiah 55:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keys To Overcoming The Enemy And Possessing The Promises Of God

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

1.BESEECHING 2.FORCING 3.WRESTLING 4.RESISTING 5.PRESSING 6.SOWING 7.LABOURING

KEYS TO OVERCOMING THE ENEMY AND POSSESSING THE PROMISES OF GOD **************************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.BESEECHING 2.FORCING 3.WRESTLING 4.RESISTING 5.PRESSING 6.SOWING 7.LABOURING THE MESSAGE KEYS TO OVERCOMING ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Pattern For Praying & Receiving

Contributed by Gary Smith on Jan 5, 2003

This sermon takes a look at a story which serves as a good pattern for all who are seeking God for a miracle

“A Pattern Of Praying And Receiving” TEXT: II Chr. 20:1-5 (KJV) 1 It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, and the children of Am-mon, and with them other beside the Am-mon-ites, came against Je-hosh-a-phat to battle. 2 Then there came some that told Je-hosh-a-phat, saying, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God