Sermon illustrations: Prayer

Asking in Faith

When Hutson Taylor was sailing to China to begin his missionary work, his ship was in great danger...

A Delightful Voice

In June of 2013 news broadcasts across the country featured a little boy named Grayson Clamp doing...

What Churches Need

“What the Church needs today is not more machinery or better, not new organizations or more novel...

A Praying Mother

D. L Moody used to tell the story of a man who came to him and said, “When the Mexican war began I...

A Tuned Ear

When a mother has a sick child, it is marvelous how quick her ears become while attending it. Good...

Grumbling and Thanking

A man had a habit of grumbling at the food his wife placed before him at family meals. Then he...

Giving Thanks for the Meal

A visiting farmer stopped at a city restaurant to eat lunch. When he was served his food he bowed...

Quotes on Prayer

“I’d rather be able to pray than be a great preacher; Jesus Christ never taught His disciples how...

Don’t Neglect the Bible

“You may talk about power; but, if you neglect the one Book that God has given you as the one...

Praying Before Meals

A teacher asked a little boy, “Johnny, tell me frankly, do you say your prayers before you eat?”...

2 Oranges and an Agnostic

While crossing the Atlantic on an ocean liner, F.B. Meyer was asked to address the first class...

Too Busy To Pray

I got up early one morning and rushed right into the day! I had so much to accomplish that I didn’t...

Faith and the Umbrella

During a time of great drought, the Scottish preacher Dr. Guthrie prayed for rain in the morning...

Praying about His Diet

A co-worker asked a friend why he got donuts if he is trying to diet. He said, “Well, I came...

Letters to God

Below are letters that children have written to God. Dear God: “I didn’t think orange went with...

Asking for a Watch

The story is told of a boy named Patrick who asked repeatedly for a watch. His parents forbade him...

The Secret to Revival

Evangelist Gypsy Smith, was asked what the secret of revival is. He said, “Go home. Take a piece of...

Neglect of Prayer

A fisherman was at sea with his godless companions when a storm came up and threatened to sink...

General MacArthur’s Priority

“By profession, I am a soldier, and take pride in that fact, but I am prouder, infinitely prouder,...

A Child’s Prayer Request Answered Before it Is Prayed

Dr. Helen Roseveare, missionary to Zaire, told the following story. “A mother at our mission...

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