SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Why We Pray:

showing 1,096-1,110 of 224,652
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Praying For Those In Authority Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 19, 2025
     | 720 views

    As believers, we are instructed by Scripture to pray for those in authority. This includes government leaders, rulers, and anyone who holds a position of influence. Our prayers are not only for their guidance and well-being but also for the peace, stability, and righteousness of the nation.

    PRAYING FOR THOSE IN AUTHORITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-2 "I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Jordan avatar

    How To Pray For One Another Series

    Contributed by Jeff Jordan on Nov 14, 2016
     | 9,920 views

    Christians are to pray for each other, though sometimes we don't know exactly what to pray for. We examine some of the elements of praying for others.

    How to Pray for One Another Begin with Jeremiah People clip about prayer requests from the album First Love Fortunately our prayer request time is not Looney toons like that. A common form of prayer is “intercessory prayer.” That is praying on behalf of someone and their need. It ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Are We Losing The Battle Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,236 views

    In this message as we see Jesus giving his commission to the church, we will look at 6 reasons why we are not doing such a good job.

    "ARE WE LOSING THE BATTLE, 5 FAILURES OF THE MODERN CHURCH.." LUKE 24:44-49 THIS IS LUKE’S ACCOUNT OF WHAT WE KNOW AS THE GREAT COMMISSION, IT IS WHERE JESUS TELLS HIS FOLLOWERS TO GO OUT AND WIN THE LOST WORLD TO HIM. AND AS WE KNOW THEY TOOK THAT COMMISSION VERY SERIOUSLY, AND STARTING ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Why? #2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 1, 2007
     | 2,989 views

    As a church our purpose has to be to make a difference by Changing Live for Time and Eternity. Why must we do this? (This is the second in a 5 part series)

    (For the accompanying powerpoint - http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) * In September, 1991, the ruling government of the Soviet Union admitted something it had denied for nearly sixty years. During the Stalin era, officials once forgot to set the national clocks back ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Timothy Porter avatar

    We Are The Church; Are You A Salty Saint

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Sep 23, 2014
     | 4,366 views

    This sermon encourages the church to be seasoning to the world to witness and to help them see why the church is dying today and why .

    WE ARE THE CHURCH: "Are You a Salty Saint?" Matthew 5:13 INTRODUCTION: How valuable is salt? 40 million tons are required each year to fill our needs in the U.S. ?Homer called it divine ? Plato called it a "substance dear to the gods." ? Shakespeare ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    The God We Worship

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,842 views

    A sermon to get us thinking about the God we worship, how awesome he is, and why we worship him.

    (With thanks to a sermon by Louie Giglio and books by Matt Redman and Matt Hyam) For those of you who knew that today I was going to speak about worship I wonder what your expectations were, if any. When you came to Church today, I wonder what expectations you had of our worship, if any. When I ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Anglican

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Godly Wisdom We Need - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,020 views

    How to pray for Godly wisdom (4 requests)

    The Godly Wisdom We Need - Part 1 James 3:13-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 25, 2010 *We had an outstanding Vacation Bible School this summer. Sometimes the leaders would call out to the children: “Need Answers?” -- And the kids would reply: “Ask ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Elvery avatar

    Will We Be Blessed By God Or Be A Disappointment To God Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,284 views

    Looking at who God blesses and why

    Will we be blessed by God or be a disappointment to God? – Luke 6:17-26 Gladstone Baptist Church – 28/11/04 am "Most people who call themselves Christian would not follow Jesus if he returned today. His teachings were, after all, very radical - love your enemies, turn the other cheek, shelter the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    Stop Worrying, Pray.

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jul 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,567 views

    Human beings worry a lot, they worry about the past, present and future. While the word of God says we should not worry about anything but pray about everything, humans rather worry about everything and pray about nothing.

    TEXT: Philippians 4:6 (NLT) "Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done." THE SPIRIT OF ANXIETY To worry is to be anxious over something. It is the disturbance of the mind concerning a particular thing. Human ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Teach Me To Pray!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 18, 2019
     | 4,851 views

    I find it so interesting that the boys never ask Jesus teach us HOW TO PRAY? They asked Jesus TEACH US TO PRAY. If we are anemic in prayer all of our spiritual life will be anemic. Lord, teach us to pray.

    TEACH ME TO PRAY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We will never be any better in our public prayer life than we are in our public prayer life. If we are anemic and weak in prayer everything we do will be anemic. *WHAT MOTIVATES US TO PRAY? IS THE ONLY TIME WE PRAY WHEN WE ARE ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paddick Van Zyl avatar

    Prayer - The Doorway To Blessing

    Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Nov 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,126 views

    Why do we pray? Does prayer work? Does God listen when we pray?

    Sermon by Paddick van Zyl on 19-6-2011 CBC Prayer – The Doorway to Blessing Introduction: Do we really believe what we pray for? Perhaps the following story will answer this question….. Illustration* : A small Oklahoma town had two churches and one distillery. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Why Keep Asking Why thumbnail

    Why Keep Asking Why PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 862 views

    Encourages believers to stand firm in faith amidst trials, guided by God's Word, and to shine Christ's light in a world growing colder towards truth.

    Hello, dear friends, I am so grateful to be with you today, gathered as a family of believers, united in Christ. We are here to seek God's wisdom, to glean from His Word, and to find solace in His promises. It's a joy to be in fellowship with you, to share the same hope, and to face life's trials ...read more

    Scripture:

    Topics:

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Why Sheperds? Why Us?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,697 views

    Let’s ponder, why did God pick lowly shepherds to announce the birth of His Son?

    WHY SHEPHERDS? WHY US? By Wade Martin Hughes, sr Kyfingers@aol.com The 23 Psalm and John: 1-18 and Luke 2: 8--20 Psalms 23 John 10: 4-5 I ponder today an amazing thought, Why did God announce the birth of the King to shepherds? I know we serve a wise and all knowing God, but there must be a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    What The Bible Teaches About Prayer

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 13, 2025
     | 176 views

    During the days of the apostle Paul, there were no Bible colleges and seminaries as we have today to train young ministers as we have.

    Illus: When a young man felt God was calling him into the ministry, we take it for granted that if he can, he will go to Bible college and seminary and get all the training that is available. But those who start late in life into the ministry they are not able to do this because they already have ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    In God We Trust

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 18, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 9,811 views

    In this message we will answer 3 questions that many in our nation are asking. Why did this happen? Where should I turn? What should I do?

    “In God We Trust” In Isaiah chapter 54, we read; “Rain and snow fall from the sky and don’t return without watering the ground. They cause plants to sprout and grow, making seeds for the people and bread for the farmer. The same is true of the words I speak. They will not return to me ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ