Sermons on Weak Prayers:

Living A Happy Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 25, 2009

Paul urges us to live a joyful life in Christ. We are to (1) choose to rejoice in Christ, (2) let go of our worries through prayer, and (3) think and meditate on God’s truths.

Philippians 4:4-4:9 How can we live a happier life? Paul gives us three principles: 1. CHOOSE to Rejoice Always Paul says we can choose to rejoice - it is a choice. • We are not victim of the circumstance • If we believe God, then He is our Guide, not fate, not some kind of force. Paul says we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There's A "Why” In The Road

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009

True worship is all about God, not about us. An examination of proper motives for giving and praying.

There’s a “Why” in the Road Matthew 6:1-6 "Be careful not to do your ’acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am Who He Says I Am PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2025

God meets us in our hidden, ordinary places, calls us by His name, and transforms our weakness into strength through His presence and grace.

Some days feel like threshing wheat in a winepress—hidden, cramped, and far from ideal. You’re just trying to get by, head down, doing what needs to be done, praying the storm will pass. Maybe that’s you this week. Bills piled high. Criticism louder than courage. A heart that’s willing but worn. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-12

Topics: Identity

Wrestling With God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 6, 2017

There are moments in life that change us forever. Today's story looks at the second of two such moments in Jacob's life, where he wrestled with God in prayer and in pride, and was forever changed.

Genesis 32:22-31 Wrestling with God Have you ever had a pivotal moment in your life that has forever changed you? For me, one such moment was the day I joined the military. I felt like God wanted me to do something truly significant with my life, and that decision forever changed me. In the life ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31, Colossians 4:12, Proverbs 16:18, Hosea 12:4

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Boldly!

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Aug 28, 2019

Can our prayers really change an all-powerful and all-knowing God’s mind? How does prayer work? We’re going to see prayer in action as we examine a prayer offered by Abraham to the Lord. He prayed boldly and the Lord responded. What can we learn from that prayer about the prayers we offer?

Nearly 1000 years after Abraham lived, the Lord wrote through the psalmist, “Call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me” (Psalm 50:15). The invitation was not a new one from the Lord. It was an invitation that God had extended to his people from the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Encouraging Message For Men PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2025

Christ meets us in our weakness, supplying strength and love so we can persevere, serve others, and experience true courage in everyday life.

Some of us walked in with smiles; some of us walked in with sighs. Schedules feel heavy. Headlines howl. Bills pile, plates spin, and sleep sneaks away. You’ve tried to be strong for your people, and the strength ran thin. You’ve tried to be brave for your heart, and the courage felt small. If ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Topics: Encouragement, Strength

Asking With Expectation Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 9, 2022

Prayer is the greatest tool the Christian has. It is through prayer that we make our petitions known unto God. We will never be any stronger spiritually than our prayer life allows.

Asking with Expectation Matthew 7: 7-11 We have come to a very familiar and favorite portion of the Sermon on the Mount. We have considered the importance of prayer in previous studies, and yet once again, Jesus emphasizes its importance in these verses. Our Lord understood the importance of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Transgression Confession And Accession

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000

When we go before the Father to confess our sins, our failures and weaknesses, we are admitting that we are human and in need of forgiveness.

Becoming a Born-Again Christian and experiencing the transforming power of God’s forgiveness in salvation requires you to repent of your sins, confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead. The Bible tells us that "it is with your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:10, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Yin And Yang - How To Deal With It As A Christian

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Apr 28, 2012

Americans may be infatuated with Yin and Yang but they neither understand its strengths nor its weakness; they certainly do not understand the hidden dangers.

YINYANG – HOW TO DEAL WITH IT AS A CHRISTIAN INTRODUCTION I have a dozen unfinished writing tasks but I find myself chasing a topic through a maze of rabbit tunnels. I recon this is what I deserve for candidly commenting about a subject that is near and dear to the minds of so many people: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-25, Romans 7:7

Denomination: Christian Church

Spiritual Capacity

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 28, 2008

We have a spiritual capacity, but whether we are among the "strong" or the "weak" in this sense, we are called to help one another and be patient with all.

Spiritual Capacity TCF Sermon April 20, 2008 1 Thessalonians 5:14 (NASB77) And we urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with all men. 1 Thess 5:14 (NLT) Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Good Men And Women, Full Of Spirit And Faith

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 8, 2019

If Christians disagree about strategies and persons to work with, that may just be God working with our weaknesses to write straight with crooked lines.

Tuesday of Pentecost Week 2019 Feast of St. Barnabas I can’t imagine, at the end of one’s life, any better way to be thought of than what we read about the Apostle Barnabas: “he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith.” What more does a man need in life? We’ll come back to the life of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21-26, Psalm 98:3, Matthew 10:7-13

Denomination: Catholic

The Eternal Word Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

When the Bible is no longer our ultimate authority then only weakness can follow. The strength of the past came from Bible educated people.

Did you know that the Mary Magdalene was the mother of Jesus? And that the New Testament book that records Paul's conversion is Psalms? And that the last book of the Bible is evolution? And that the first murderer in the Bible was Pilate? And that Isaiah was the son of Solomon? These are some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-25

Divine Justice And Protection For The Vulnerable Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 10, 2024

In a world where the strong often prey on the weak, it's comforting to know that a higher power watches over the innocent and vulnerable.

In a world where the strong often prey on the weak, it's comforting to know that a higher power watches over the innocent and vulnerable. Exploitation, manipulation, and abuse of power can take many forms, but one thing is certain that God stands with the victim and punishes the wicked. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:5, Deuteronomy 10:18

We Should Be Stepping Stones, Not Stumbling Stones

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Apr 28, 2024

Apostle Paul discusses the believers' responsibilities and treatment toward those brethren who are "baby Christian" or weak in faith.

I. Avoid Ourselves To Be STUMBLING Block 1. We must SUSPEND our judgment *verse 10, (we have no RIGHT to judge and RIDICULE anyone) "You, then, why do you judge your brother? Or why do you look down on your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat." 2. We are SUBJECT ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is The Masked Man? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024

This sermon encourages embracing God's transformative word, confronting our weaknesses, renouncing hypocrisy, and living authentically in the truth for spiritual growth and freedom.

Gathered together, not by chance, but by divine appointment, we find ourselves once more in the comforting embrace of God's house. We are here because we are called, beckoned by the gentle whisper of the Spirit, drawn by an irresistible force that resonates within the depths of our souls. We are ...read more

Topics: Seductive Lure, Lie