Sermons on why we pray: showing 1,021-1,035 of 214,857

Why Me? Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on May 17, 2010

When storms of life strucks us, we often ask the question WHY ME? WHY MY FAMILY? WHY GOD?

Many times in our lives we have asked this question; WHY ME?. And so often we do not have an answer for it. I mean, yes! there are not many answer out there that can satisfy our questions, it reminds me of a famous song; "there are more questions than answers". When a loved one dies, we loss our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Why Not You

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 19, 2021

Quit trying to live problem free and on easy street. Our best ministry often comes while we are in a trial or tragedy.

Romans 3:10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: 11 There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. 12 They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one. Ask not why bad things happen to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Praise And Worship Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

A five week series looking at why we do the things we do at church. Part two focuses on why we sing and spend time in Praise & Worship.

[NORTHPOINT CHURCH VIDEO] -for the next few weeks we’re going to be looking at what we do here at Fire & Water, and in the broader picture what we do at church in general. -because church can be weird. If you’ve never been to church, if you’re not from that church, sometimes the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4

Denomination: Methodist

"Why The Storm?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 25, 2008

It seems like we are always in a storm. Everyone is going through a hard time? After meditating on today’s text, the Lord laid upon my heart the following five reasons for the storm:

Title: “Why the storm?” Introduction: Last week was our Daily Vacation Bible School for the children. Every day I told the children a bible story about some ship on the water that went through the storm. Jonah was in a storm on day one. A storm came up when Jesus was sleeping in the back of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sunny Side Sermon Ii: Why Aruge About It When The Answer Is Obvious Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 1, 2020

In our fallen world, arguing about what's right and wrong - morally, ethically, politically, theologically, medically - dominates the news and conversations everywhere we go, but there is one issue about which arguing is moot.

WHY ARGUE ABOUT IT WHEN THE ANSWER IS OBVIOUS? In the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, my wife and I discovered a place of retreat called the Peaks of Otter. Anytime we needed to “get away from it all” we headed there because it was a short distance ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:17-29

Praying Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 29, 2006

Prayer needs to be the primary way we encounter God and grow in our relationship with Him. Jesus modeled and taught on prayer, particularly through the model of “The Lord’s Prayer.”

Last week I shared our need to get connected to God, the only way to experience an abundant, fruitful life is to get connected to God. We get connected to God through Jesus. The Scripture passage we used last week was Jesus’ words, “you cannot bear fruit unless you remain (abide) in me.” The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Seek Wisdom For A Healthy Prayer Life.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 10, 2018

We need a good effective prayer life. Let us consider 21 things to develop a good habit of prayer.

A GOOD PLAN FOR PRAYER. LORD, WE PRAY SEEKING FOR YOU TO HEAR OUR PRAYERS AND ANSWER FROM HEAVEN… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Luke 15:4-9, Psalm 122:6, Matthew 9:38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Teaching And Discussion Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

A five week series looking at why we do the things we do at church. Part three focuses on why we have a time of teaching and small group discussion.

[MR. BEAN CHURCH VIDEO] -I love that episode. It just makes me laugh way too much. -but what we’ve been doing the last few weeks is taking a look at church. It can apply to other services but we’ve been looking at Fire & Water, lately it’s been Drink Deep, right here, what we do on Sunday nights. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

We Need More Hannah's - Prayer Warriors Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Apr 11, 2013

Although the phrase “prayer warrior” is not found in Scripture, a prayer warrior is generally thought of as a Christian who prays continually and effectively for others in the manner of praying taught in Scripture. Therefore prayer warriors pray to Father

Proverbs 29:18 King James Version (KJV) 18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. Proverbs 29:18 English Standard Version (ESV) 18 Where (A)there is no prophetic vision the people (B)cast off restraint,[a] but blessed is he who (C)keeps the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why This, Why Now?

Contributed by Abraham Lavoi on Sep 13, 2001

A sermon of explanation for the events of terrorism which took place Sept. 11, 2001.

Why This, Why Now? Matthew 24:4 "And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you." I. Misinterpretations American Airlines flight 11 – 81 pass. 11 crew – North Tower United Airlines flight 175 – 56 pass. 9 crew – South Tower American Airlines flight 77 – 58 pass. 6 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Will It Take To Sincerely Pray And Expect An Answer Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 17, 2011

This message focuses on why our prayers sometimes go unanswered.

What Will It Take? What Will It Take For Me To Sincerely Pray To God & Receive An Answer Part 2? Scriptures: James 4:2-3; Isaiah 55:11; Mark 16:16-18; 1 John 1:9 Introduction In my message two weeks ago I asked you “What will it take for us to sincerely pray to God and receive an ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Be Joyful?

Contributed by Eric Shrewsberry on Jan 16, 2001

One of the most consistent and nagging questions we encounter in our life is the question, "Why?" Almost no other question has us bothered, frustrated, angry or frightened than the question, "Why?"

Why Be Joyful? Philippians 4:4-7 I. One of the most consistent and nagging questions we encounter in our life is the question, "Why?" Almost no other question has us bothered, frustrated, angry or frightened than the question, "Why?" A. You remember when we’re children, one of the first ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: *other

The Focus Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 4, 2021

What do we pray into the lives of other people? We pray for purpose, productivity, power and perspective

THE FOCUS OF PRAYER D.L. Moody once entered a tavern in order to ask the bartender if his two little girls might be allowed to attend his Sunday School. He was told that there was an atheist club that met in that bar every Thursday night and the owner of the bar did not want to offend them. Moody ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Principles Of Prayer Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2019

“Methods are many, principles are few, methods may change, but prayer principles never do.”

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The nature of prayer tells what it is (description), the principles of prayer guides in prayer (description). 2. The guards answered. “No man ever spoke like this Man!” (John 7:46). We could say, “No man ever prayed like Jesus prayed.” 3. Principles are rules. “Methods are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:24, Matthew 26:39

Denomination: Baptist

"We Fail God And That’s Ok Or Is It?”

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 3, 2020

At the Last Supper they all said, they would not betray Jesus, but they did. WE fail is it ok or not?

“We Fail God and that’s ok or is it?” Matthew 26:31-35 Maundy Thursday Last supper 1. Why do we fail God? • In Jeremiah, we read: “The heart is devious above all else; it is perverse — who can understand it? (17:9). • And in 1 John 1, we read, “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Methodist