Sermons on Effective Prayer: showing 16-30 of 111,992

Powerful And Effective Prayer Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 27, 2006

Prayer is the measure of a person. It is one of our greatest needs individually and corporately. In James 5:16b-18, James sets before us a description of powerful and effective prayer.

Scripture Elmer Towns is the Dean of the School of Religion at Liberty University in Virginia, which he co-founded with Jerry Falwell in 1971. The author of over fifty books, Towns also leads a Sunday school class with two thousand attendees at the Thomas Road Baptist Church, where Jerry Falwell ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Powerful & Effective Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008

There is a power in prayer but we need to know how to make it effectibe and powerful.

TOPIC: POWERFUL AND EFFECTIVE PRAYER Text: James 5:13-20 Introduction: (ILL. Answer to Prayer Require Preparation! – A rather lazy student noticed that a fellow student always recited her lessons well, so he said to her, "How is it that you always say your lesson so perfectly?" She replied, "I ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Model For Effective Prayer

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 16, 2008

Message about how the blind men approached Jesus on His way to Jerusalem.

A Model for Effective Prayer Matthew 20:29-34 May 4, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Can I just be completely honest with you about something? I don’t suppose you’d want me to lie about anything, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Secret Of Effective Prayer

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 19, 2010

As his child, we can come boldly to the Father through the Son by the power of the Spirit.

The Secret of Effective Prayer Matthew 6:5-8 INTRODUCTION A. E. Y. Mullins, “Now there is nothing clearer in the teachings of Jesus than the reality and efficacy of prayer.” B. Committee on Progress and Prayer. 1. In 1881, they reported to the Southern Baptist Convention. 2. Their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Barriers To Effective Prayer

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 12, 2013

What kind of things in our life can get in the way of us praying like we should as Christians. This sermon gives a few of those things.

If someone is listening to your prayers, and they were making a judgment about your relationship with the Lord solely on your prayers, how strong of a relationship with the Lord will those who hear you pray say that you have? Will they say that it looks like you know the Lord, and that His will is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Powerful And Effective Prayer Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 3 of series on Elijah. Prayer lessons from Elijah's life.

“Powerful and Effective” Prayer Elijah #3 Once it a while I need to remind myself how huge and powerful God really is, and there’s a kids book I love, that reminds me of God’s power better than anything else. The book is called, Is a Blue Whale the Biggest Thing There Is? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Powerful And Effective Prayer Series

Contributed by Floyd Steverson on Apr 6, 2017

Sermon from the series "Practical Christian Living" on powerful and effective prayer.

Powerful and Effective Prayer James 5:13 Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises. 14 Is anyone among you sick? He should call for the elders of the church, and they should pray over him after anointing him with olive oil in the name of the Lord. 15 ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Essence Of Prayer

Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 31, 2013

This sermon speaks concerning the model prayer the Lord used to teach the disciples the ingredients to consider when praying.

The Essence of Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 Mention: Luke 18:1 men ought to always pray and not faint Also: 1 Thessa. 5:17 Pray without ceasing Then: James 5:16 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much Mention: Daniel 6:10 Daniel prayed three times a day Also: Psalms 55:17 Evening, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Master Key Of Effective Prayer

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

What makes for an effective prayer life?

READ: John 15:1-8 (Text: v7). [Read v7 again]. What EXACTLY does this verse mean? What is being promised here? It appears to be a kind of "BLANK CHEQUE" that God has signed for us, so that we can have whatever we want; but is that really the case? If it IS a "blank cheque", then why have I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

7 Barriers To Effective Prayer Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 10, 2018

If prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective then why do so people go day after day asking, seeking and knocking and yet do not receive an answer to their prayers? Read this sermon to find out 7 barriers to prayer and how to overcome them

Seven Barriers to Effective Prayer James 4:3, 5:16 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 If prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective then why do so people go day after day, month after month, year after year asking, seeking and knocking and yet do not receive an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Eight Qualities Of Effective Prayer

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

How effective is your prayer life?

Intro: We all want to have a more effective prayer life. In order to do so, our prayers must have certain qualities. - James 5:16b …The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous one avails much. I. Prayer should be specific. (v.16-18) - Turn away wrath - Provide Mercy • ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Key To Powerful And Effective Prayer Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 27, 2022

Covering the subject of "how to pray for others" from the book of Ephesians

Key to Powerful and Effective Prayer CCCAG, March 13th, 2022 Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21 If I were to ask the question, how many people here would say they have a problem having a consistent prayer life? Is your idea of prayer maybe the last thing you think about before falling asleep? Is it only ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Passionate Pursuit Of Effective Prayer.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 13, 2023

Psalm 3, presents another side of the biblical picture of faith in which the neat, tidy, well ordered theology of Psalm 1 and 2 gives way to a theology that allows for the realities of life– realities that include struggle, injustice, abuse, doubt, fear, and the testing of our faith.

The Passionate Pursuit Of Effective Prayer. Psalm 13:1-6 Jenny and I left our house early to be with our parents for Thanksgiving, 1996. As we left I noticed our next door neighbor’s silver van was parked in his driveway. My neighbor and I had gotten close. I didn’t know that he was a different ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6, John 16:33

Denomination: Church Of God

Two Keys To Effective Prayer

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 8, 2002

Learn to pray more effectively with these two keys to prayer from John

Our text for this morning is 1 John 5:14-17. Next week we will have our last message from 1 John. If you’ve been with us, you would know that John is quite concerned with helping his readers know how to tell apart those who belong to God and those who don’t belong to God. This morning, John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-17

Denomination: *other

5 Attitudes Of Effective Prayer

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 1, 2005

This sermon outlines five principles needed for an effective and active prayer life.

Our Scripture text for today is found in LUKE 1. While you are turning to it, let me tell you about a young girl who once wrote a missionary, to let him know that she was keeping him in her prayers. She had been told not to request a response to her letter because the missionary was very busy, so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-23

Denomination: *other