Sermons on Prayer (Page 2)
Jesus Prays for Himself
In John 17:1–5, we read the beginning of the High Priestly Prayer, in which Jesus prays for Himself and for His precious followers. Mr. Paul Tamras proclaims the Son’s glorifying work, the Son’s gift of eternal life, and the Son’s accomplished task. “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all…
Praying for Daily Bread
In Matthew 6:9–13, Jesus taught the disciples to completely depend on God instead of the ability of human power to produce what we need. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the context of praying for daily bread, the content of praying for daily bread, and the promise of praying for daily bread.
“Give us this day our daily bread.”
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day…
Thy Will Be Done
Titus 2:11–14 calls us to live a heavenly life while on earth, to renounce all that is earthly and to fulfill all that is God’s Heavenly will. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the eternal purpose of the Gospel, the heavenward call of the Gospel, and the prayer of Gospel people.
“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to…
Thy Kingdom Come
In Luke 11:1–12, the Lord’s Prayer contains the petition “Thy Kingdom come.” Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven answers the questions “What is the kingdom of God?” “Where is the kingdom of God?” and “How does the kingdom of God come?”
“Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come.”
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 48
Praying to the Heavenly Father
Jesus explains in Matthew 7:7–11 that God is the loving Father of believers who watches over them and stands ready to supply their needs. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven describes prayer as asking, prayer as asking our Father, and prayer as asking our heavenly Father.
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to…
Pray without Ceasing
In 1 Thessalonians 5:17–18, God calls us to be people of prayer, people of unceasing prayer. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches what it means to pray without ceasing, how to pray without ceasing, and what God promises to those who pray without ceasing.
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in…
The Agonizing Love of God
On the night that Jesus was betrayed, he was agonizing alone in prayer to his Father as he faced the terrible reality of the cup he was about to drink. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from Luke 22:39-46 in this communion sermon on why an angel appeared with Jesus, what was in the cup, why the Father did not remove the cup, and what is in the cup that is…
The House of Devoted and United Prayer
For our Service of Prayer for Crops and Industry, Acts 1:6-14 shows the disciples returned to Jerusalem after Jesus ascended into heaven, and they responded by praying faithfully. In these troubling times, we also turn to God as our source of help. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven links our prayers to God’s rich promises: the Church as a house of prayer, the devoted prayer…
Living a Life on Mission
Since Christians have been raised with Christ and seated with him in heaven by faith, how then shall we live on earth? Listen as guest preacher Mr. Matthew Mihelic preaches from Colossians 4:2-6 on living a life on mission by persevering in prayer, walking in wisdom, and speaking with grace.
“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its…
The Book of Ezekiel (17): God-Minded Living
In Ezekiel 14:1-11, the Lord God reveals to the prophet that the elders and the people of Israel who seek help from God have set up idols in their heart. Will God hear their requests for help? If we hold on to idols in our heart, will God hear our requests? Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven answers these questions by describing who double-minded people are and God’s refusal to…