Sermons on Wrong Prayer:

What Does Spiritual Confidence Look Like?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 6, 2013

A look at what it means to step out in faith that what Jesus says is settled.

HOW TO AMAZE JESUS: Move forward confident that what Jesus said is settled. - Matthew 8:8-10. - In verses 8-9 the centurion says something simple but extraordinary. The soldier understands authority: he tells one of his underling soldier to do something and they go do it. He is a man of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Praying For Us Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013

A 4 part series of sermons from Jesus' final Prayer in John 17. Part 3 of 4.

The Real Lord’s Prayer John 17:11-19 March 17, 2013 At the end of an interview, the person from human resources asked an engineering graduate, “What starting salary were you looking for?” The engineer excitedly said, “In the neighborhood of $125,000 a year, plus a benefit ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Some Benefits From Psalm 103

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 25, 2013

In this sermon outline we share a few of the wonderful blessings this Psalm has for us as a child of God.

SOME BENEFITS FROM PSALM 103 In this sermon outline we share a few of the wonderful blessings this Psalm has for us as a child of God. Psalms 103:1-22 (KJV) 1 Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 3 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-12

"The Principle Of Applied Priesthood" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 4, 2011

God calls us to grow in ourv faith if we are going to effectively apply our priesthood and represent men before Him in prayer and intercession.

Last time, we spoke about intercession. We defined intercession as: “Offering up requests to God on behalf of another who would make the same request of God if they had sense enough to ask.” We said that intercession involves using my relationship and standing with God to ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Demanding The Impossible Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 18, 2011

Do we dare pray as boldly as Joshua? What should you be demanding of God?

“Xtreme Faith: Demanding the Impossible” Joshua 10:1-15 If confession is good for the soul, then my soul should feel good this morning. Over the years I’ve asked God to do some pretty amazing things. But after encountering Joshua, I must admit that I’m not sure I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Take Action Today!

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 9, 2011

In Mark 9 Jesus’ disciples could not cast a demon out of a young boy. What was Jesus explanation as to why? Pray!

Take Action Today! When I read the Bible- like to personalize the Bible. What does God want me to take away from- verses. Often when I read- underline/circle action words. How do those words affect my life? Is there action I need to take in response? This morning-share-verses I read recently-Mk ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:19

Denomination: Charismatic

Give Us Today Our Daily Bread Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 13, 2011

Give us today our daily bread. Six words which when unpacked present a world of challenges.

Sermon for CATM – March 13, 2011 – The Lord’s Prayer: Give Us Today Our Daily Bread Here is another version of the Lord’s prayer in paraphrase from the Message by Eugene Peterson. Let’s read it together: Our Father in heaven, Reveal who you are. Set the world right; Do what’s best— as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

...hallowed Be Thy Name… Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 19, 2014

Jesus stresses in this part of the Model Prayer just WHO we are praying to... a Sovereign and Holy God!

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 26, 2014 Date Preached: February 26, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Study on the Lord’s Prayer Sermon Title: Hallowed Be Thy Name… (Sermon 4) Sermon Text: Matthew 6:9-13 [HCSB] Essence of the Text: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

...your Kingdom Come... Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 19, 2014

What is God's Kingdom? And where does it begin? What is our duty to it? How are we to pray for it to come about?

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 05, 2014 Date Preached: March 05, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Study on the Lord’s Prayer Sermon Title: Your Kingdom Come…(Sermon 5) Sermon Text: Matthew 6:9-13 [HCSB] Essence of the Text: Jesus wanted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Teach Me To Pray Intensify In Measure Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 23, 2014

Prayer with fasting is not impossible for all things are possible with Christ Jesus, so we must intensify our prayers with fasting to move the mountains in our lives that plague and torment us.

LORD, Teach Me To Pray Intensify In Measure by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 23, 2014) “And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting” (Acts 2:2, King James Version, KJV [Christ's ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Friends

Until We Pray-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 8, 2014

2 of 5 Jesus presented a model to guide His disciple's praying. Our country is not truly free until it seeks God's face. We are not praying & we are not free until we embrace...

UNTIL WE PRAY-II—Matthew 6:5-15(:9-13) Attention: This country(America) is a great country when she embraces truth... This country(America) is not a great country when she shirks/releases truth. We cannot celebrate independence unless we celebrate independence from sin, self, & the world, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

"The Secret To Joshua's Success" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 6, 2016

Let me begin this morning by asking you a few questions-how big is your God? How big is your faith? How big is the biggest prayer you have ever prayed? These three questions are very tightly connected. The size of your God will determine the size of you

“The Secret to Joshua’s Success” Joshua 10:1-14 LB JB Phillips wrote a classic little book in 1952 titled your God is too small. The idea behind the book is very simple. All of us have created an image of God in our minds and that image is simply not adequate. It’s not big ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Power

Contributed by David Radcliff on Jul 1, 2016

Most Christians are powerless. Now, that might be a statement you agree with or it might be a statement you feel is too judgmental. Either way, it’s a statement about the church I’m not happy to have to make.

WHERE IS YOUR POWER Ephesians 5:14-18 Acts 4:31 Most Christians are powerless. Now, that might be a statement you agree with or it might be a statement you feel is too judgmental. Either way, it’s a statement about the church I’m not happy to have to make. Consider what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Asking According To His Will (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 25, 2016

What are the keys to an effective prayer life? Perseverance! We are sometimes tempted to lose heart in our pursuit of an answer from God. This message explores four observations from Scripture about persisting in prayer.

Asking According to His Will (II) (12/13/15 www.lifechurchspringfield.org) Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Making Your Vote Count

Contributed by Fr. Frank Gough on Oct 27, 2016

Teaching that prayer is always the way to really make your voice be heard.

We have an election this coming November. And so far it has been an excellent example of modern American political campaigning. There has been vast confusion, accusations galore, an abundance of mudslinging advertisements, both real and false personal attacks and, of course, there has been the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Anglican