Sermons on Why Jesus Prayed:

Why Did Jesus Choose Judas? Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 11, 2025

It has been said if you cannot say something nice about a person, do not say anything at all. Of all the bible characters, Judas has about the blackest record of them all.

It has been said if you cannot say something nice about a person, do not say anything at all. Of all the bible characters, Judas has about the blackest record of them all. Because he walked and talked with Jesus but never repented and took him as savior. In verse 64, Jesus knew. Why did he want a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:70-71

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should We Love Jesus?

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 8, 2025

We love Jesus because he loved us first. This sermon was preached during a Youth Group Retreat

When we ask young people why they believe in God or attend church, we often hear responses like: "I don’t know" "I grew up in church" "I like my friends here" "My parents made me come" While these answers explain why someone might be present at church, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Did Jesus Get Baptized?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 26, 2022

Answers to four questions about the Baptism of Jesus

Q: Did Jesus get baptized to become a Priest? The people of the First Century did not know at the time of Jesus’ baptism that He was a priest after the order of Melchizedek or the promised Messiah. Priests offered sacrifice to God on behalf of the people. Jesus was baptized to be consecrated as a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20-23, 1 Peter 2:24, Philippians 2:5-8, Ephesians 2:8-10, Galatians 3:22, Galatians 2:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ And Why It Matters

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 9, 2023

In his first letter to the church at Corinth, the apostle Paul had to address their chaotic and ungodly practices. He confronted and corrected them as to how a true church should model itself on the foundation of the Lord Jesus Christ, including a reminder about the resurrection and its importance.

As the days draw closer to the return of our Great God and Savior Jesus Christ (Luke 21:28; Titus 2:13), the enemies of the LORD, both human and demonic, are doing their best to turn people away from the truth of the Scriptures and that there is no salvation for anyone except through Him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Luke 24:13-31, Acts 1:3, John 11:25, John 20:11-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Volunteered To Die For You Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 14, 2024

In John 10: 17 we hear Jesus say: “....I lay down my life---only to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down on my own accord.” Jesus was not a victim; He was a volunteer. Why did He volunteer to die for you?

America is filled with volunteers. Did you know that every year 60.7 million adults volunteer which means 23.2 % of Americans volunteer. On average Americans give up 52 hours a year volunteering. Most volunteering involves food collection and distribution. Our church is blessed to have several ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Passion Of Jesus: What And Why And Who Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 31, 2023

Don’t waste the week. Come into intimate contact with the God-man and His redemptive death.

Palm/Passion Sunday 2023 We have just proclaimed some of the longest, most intense Scriptures of our Christian year, informing us and all the world of the what and why and who of the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ not quite two thousand years ago. These words invite long contemplation; the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-11, Isaiah 50:4-7

Denomination: Catholic

Why Should I Believe In Jesus?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 12, 2022

Why should we believe that Jesus is really real and alive? Well there are several good reasons to believe this.

Why should we believe that Jesus is really real and alive? Well there are several good reasons to believe this. Once again we can mention how Christianity rapidly spread from Jerusalem and into the ancient Roman empire, being preached by the same disciples who fled into hiding after Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:6, Galatians 1:23

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Pray For Your Pastor/Church

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 26, 2009

Why prayer for Pastors/Churches is necessary and 3 important times to pray for your Pastor.

A. WHY PRAY FOR YOUR PASTOR? 1. Because his victories are (your) the church’s victories. “When Moses held up his hand (in prayer), Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed” (Ex. 17:11). 2. Because God’s people are captive to godless forces. Daniel (9:1-23) ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are We Praying For God’s Will If It Always Happens Anyway? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 29, 2025

Many presume that everything that happens is God's will. That's not true. What does it look like to pray that God's will would start to be done here on earth as it is done in heaven?

WHY PRAY THIS? This is a prayer because it isn’t happening much now. - Matthew 6:10. - So in this fourth part of the sermon, Jesus calls us to pray for God’s will to be done. - But, wait, isn’t that already happening all the time? We hear people constantly speak that whatever happened was God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples Of Jesus Believe In The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 15, 2020

Disciples of Jesus believe in the power of prayer and use prayer for empowerment in discipleship and ministry.

A. One night a young boy was kneeling next to his bed with his mother and grandmother beside him as he softly said his prayers, “Dear God, please bless Mommy and Daddy, and all the family, and please give me a good night’s sleep.” 1. Then suddenly the little boy raised his voice and shouted, “And ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14, 1 John 5:14-15, Matthew 7:7-11, Ephesians 3:20-21, James 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Two Sides Of Prayer

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 4, 2022

. Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire, Uttered or unexpressed, The motion of a hidden fire That trembles in the breast. Prayer is the burden of a sigh, The falling of a tear; The upward glancing of an eye, When none but God is near. –Author unknown.

The Two Sides of Prayer By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Oftentimes prayer is the most neglected area in a person’s life. The lack of prayer has weakened our spiritual body and because of this we often find ourselves spiritually feeble, without strength and even the crumbling of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1, Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 18:19

Denomination: Apostolic

Keep Praying Momma Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on May 10, 2023

Canaanite Mother who came to Jesus and would not leave until she had her answer.

“Keep Praying Momma” Matthew 15:22-28 5-14-2023 We have an American tradition that we celebrate this Sunday of each year; Mothers Day. Mother's Day is an annual holiday celebrated in the United States on the second Sunday in May. Mother's Day recognizes mothers, motherhood and maternal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Shepherds?

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Dec 16, 2009

This is a Christmas sermon that centers around the shepherds & their response to the angel’s message of the birth of JESUS.

Sermon: Why the Shepherds? Scripture Ref: Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: This is the SEASON of STORIES & I LOVE STORIES; especially STORIES about CHILDREN who begin to WORK all of us as we APPROACH the CHRISTMAS SEASON. I thought that was OVER WITH when MY CHILDREN GREW UP but I found that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

When You Pray Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 5, 2017

When Jesus spoke to the Apostles about prayer he implied that there was a right way and a wrong way to pray.

When you Pray. I love the positive thought that comes across in the statement that Jesus made to the disciples in the book of Matthew. It is found in what we refer to as the Sermon on the Mount and Jesus says three words that reflect his positive belief in the people who will call themselves by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Let The Christians "Pray Up"

Contributed by Neal Gray on Apr 30, 2002

"Pray?" you ask. "Why pray?" you ask. Because prayer is our great privilege! Talk to God. Let God speak to you. Let the Christians "pray up."

"A Wide Door for Effective Service: Let the Christians ’Pray Up’" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: John 17:9-23, KJV Purpose: "Pray?" you ask. "Why pray?" you ask. Because prayer is our great privilege! Talk to God. Let God speak to you. Let the Christians "pray up." INTRODUCTION This Sermon ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-23

Denomination: Holiness