Sermons on Wrong Prayer:

Like There Is No Tomorrow!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 14, 2019

Like There is no Tomorrow! – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Praying (vs 7) (2). Loving (vs 8) (3). Welcoming (vs 9) (4). Serving (vs 10-11a) (5). Glorifying (vs 11b) SERMON BODY: Ill; • A Church leader asked some of his members a question; • If you knew that it would be the end of the world in seven-days’ time, • What would you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Brethren

Giving God The First Part Of The Day

Contributed by Gary Holt on Apr 6, 2024

God desires a relationship with us. Do we intend to move toward God?

“Giving God the first part of the day.” Luke 5:16 HOW LONG IS MY LIFE SOURCE: “New Years - NOW IS THE HOUR!” by Melvin Newland, Minister, Central Christian Church, Brownsville, TX A few years ago People Magazine: ? published an article entitled “Dead Ahead” ? telling about a new clock that keeps ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heers And Jeers Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 6, 2013

Palm Sunday message to understand how people had the wrong impression of why Jesus came to them.

Crowd cheers; Jesus weeps Luke 19:28-44 Introduction- As we continue in our mini-series “journey to the cross”, I would like for us to prepare ourselves for Easter celebration. Sometimes scriptural passages lose their appeal because we are so familiar with them. I would hate to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Nazarene

Emergency Planning

Contributed by Richard Down on Jan 7, 2011

Emergency planning means getting ready for when things go wrong. This sermon considers how well we are prepared for things to go wrong in our Christian lives and how God can lift us back up when we fall.

Many years ago when I was rather younger and fitter than I am now I was a member of a local Rescue Team. Our remit was partly Mountain Rescue but since the mountains in our area were rather made up of hills and moors this was not the dramatic role you might expect. We tended to get calls to assist ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Christ: Our Source Of Hope Series

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Apr 20, 2007

In these first 14 verses we receive Paul’s standard greeting of "Grace and peace to you from God our Father," we see Paul’s thankfulness to God or what He is doing in and through the Colossians and we see how Paul prays for the Colossians.

Jesus Christ: Our Source of Hope Colossians 1:1-14 659 “Him, Him, Him” Dr. S. D. Gordon tells of an old Christian woman whose age began to tell on her memory. She had once known much of the Bible by heart. Eventually only one precious bit stayed with her. “I know whom I have believed, and am ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14, Genesis 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With Authority Pt. 5 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 15, 2011

For some of us who have been taught take it to God in prayer one time and leave it alone are going to be deeply challenged or troubled today. EASY DOESN’T DO IT IN PRAYER!

Praying With Authority (Pt. 5) October 30, 2011 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The African cheetah must run down its prey if it gonna eat and it can run at speeds of 70 miles per hour, but only for a brief amount of time. 1 The cheetah tires very quickly because it has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Ask, Seek, Knock - The Secret To The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 15, 2023

We do not think as the world thinks. We do not worship as the world worships. We trust God. Period.

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org I recently read a powerful description of the human brain in a book by R. Kent Hughes, Disciplines of a Godly Man: “The complex capacity of the human brain is the subject of ever-widening scientific wonder. Its ten ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Brethren

Speak Boldly

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 27, 2023

There are times in our lives when we need to speak boldly. The apostle Paul realized that when he asked the Ephesian church to pray for him. He had a specific prayer request. And it was for boldness.

Alba 8-27-2023 SPEAK BOLDLY Ephesians 6:18-20 The night I was going to ask Janine to marry me, I had a plan. I was preaching in North Platte, Nebraska and she had come there for the weekend. She was staying with one of the ladies of the church. My plan was to wait until the end of the evening ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20, Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pt.7 Peter’s Failure Series

Contributed by Steven Dobyns on Sep 19, 2013

Pt. 7 of 7 on learning to pray. looking at biblical people and how they connected to God through prayer.

Learning to Pray Pt.7 Peter’s Failure Intro: How many of you were the crammers in school? Wait to the last minute to study for a test? You were the one with your notes out furiously trying to cram any and all information into your head, hoping it will stick for the next hour or so while you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#4 Wire Into Wisdom! Learning To Stay Connected

Contributed by Jerald Scott on Aug 7, 2024

How connected are you to the Lord? Are you prayers vital?

Series - Maximum Impact “Live for maximum impact! Make a difference!” is what the Lord has been saying to me this month! There is a world that is being devastated by sin all around us. I don’t want to rehearse all the evidences of the brokenness for I know that you know it well. I also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Deadly Sin Of Anger--Part One Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 5, 2008

When wronged or hurt by someone we are often tempted to lash out in vicious anger seeking revenge.

The Deadly Sin of Anger --Matthew 5:21-26; Romans 12:14-21; Ephesians 4:31-5:2 Peter Johnson related this story in the April 14, 1988, issue of USA TODAY. “Have you ever noticed that sometimes we get angry and remain bitter with people and actually forget why we’re so upset? Take, for example, ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Praying For Your Problems Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 30, 2008

This is a sermon on prayer. I. Who Should Pray II. How Should I Pray III. When Should I Pray

Praying For Your Problems A very wise man once said: “Prayers offered by those who have God’s approval are effective.” James 5:16 (GW) Actually this is a quote for the Book of James chapter five and the second half of verse sixteen. We have been making our way through the book of James and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20, James 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Called Fear Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 22, 2019

We're told not to fear. But, we all have some fears to wrestle with. Hence, we must reject the spirit of fear and take up the spirit that confronts to conquer this spirit.

THE SPIRIT CALLED FEAR 2 Timothy 1:7. (NKJV) "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love and of a sound mind." Isaiah 41:10-13. "10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Isaiah 41:10-13, 2 Kings 6:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do You Spell Relief. Series

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Aug 31, 2023

Series on Ship's part I

HOW DO YOU SPELL RELIEF JONAH CHAPTER 2 I want to bring the message out of chapter 2 but let us look at chapter 1 for a moment. You see God wanted Jonah to go to Nineveh a northern country. Well known for its cruelty and Jonah did not think much about traveling up there he just thought he would ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Revival Fire Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 13, 2021

This message views the revival at Pentecost and notes how revival often occurs after a season of prayer and during times of economic hardship. Also noted is how true revival will continue to thrive and not die out quickly.

I have entitled our message for this morning, “Experiencing Revival Fire.” The sermon title is partially inspired by a book called Revival Fire, authored by the great 1800’s revivalist named Charles Finney. As you well know, our Fall Revival begins in a few weeks, and this morning’s sermon is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4, Acts 1:12-14, John 4:35, Acts 5:35-39

Denomination: Baptist