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Effective Prayer
Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 25, 2016 (message contributor)
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1. Prayer Of Declaration
Contributed on Jul 17, 2017
In a world filled with volatility and uncertainty, Christians enjoy assurances that bring peace in the midst of any storm. Message uses Psalm 23 to teach confidence in God and how to use Scripture for prayerful declarations.
Psalm 23 01.17.16 Yesterday, President Obama signed an executive order to release $ 100 billion to Iran. i This comes after Iran humiliated ten American sailors on international televisionii and launched a ballistic missile in violation of international law last month.iii But the Iranian ...read more
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2. Pray!!!
Contributed on Jul 4, 2017
Prayer is easy to neglect due to pressing cares and responsibilities of life. However, prayer is our lifeline to heaven for the resources to effectively discharge those responsibilities and live in the strength of the Holy Spirit.
Pray!!! Luke 11:1-13 Richard Tow 11.15.15 My assignment this morning is to encourage you toward prayer. In 1 Thess.5:17 Paul told the church to “Pray without ceasing.” Don’t stop praying. Keep on praying. The easiest thing in the world to neglect is prayer. Daily cares and responsibilities ...read more
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3. Prayer That Works
Contributed on Dec 26, 2016
This message flows out of a personal desire to be more effective in prayer and a desire to help others along that journey as well. How do we move into greater spiritual authority so that our prayers get answered?
15/11/22 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org My message this morning flows out of a personal quest for more effectiveness in prayer. Anybody here like to be more effective in your prayer life? By effective I mean “answered prayer.” I’m ok with answers that say to me, “Richard, you are asking amiss on ...read more
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4. Connected & Confident
Contributed on Jul 4, 2017
Message provides practical insight on how to increase prayer effectiveness by (1) maintaining a clear conscience (including how we do that) (2) Then staying connected by abiding in Christ daily in our thoughts.
Connected and Confident Prayer 1 John 3:22 11/29/15 We are dealing with the subject of prayer, not as an intellectual exercise, but in a sincere pursuit of relating to our God in such a way that we are effective in our prayers. If we are to become effective in any human endeavor, we must ...read more
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5. Asking According To His Will (I)
Contributed on Jul 4, 2017
We can pray with confidence when we know we’re praying “according to His will”? How do we know we're doing that? This message proposes four questions for processing that issue.
12/6/15 Our text today is 1 John 5:14-15, . “Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. 15 And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.”i Our goal is to enjoy ...read more
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6. Asking According To His Will (Part Ii)
Contributed 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
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7. Praying In Faith (Part 1)
Contributed on Jul 17, 2017
This message deals with the difference between “praying” verses just “saying prayers.” Faith is first and foremost a heart issue; but it is not complete until it is express in our actions.
Mark 11:22-24 01.03.16 Intro We have been talking about prayer. To be a real New Testament church, prayer is essential and foundational. Jesus said, “My house shall be called a house of prayer….”i This is the missing element in today’s church. People interact with people; but are they ...read more
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8. Praying In Faith (Part Ii)
Contributed on Jul 17, 2017
In Mark 11:24, Jesus said, “…when you pray, believe that you receive….” This is a key to successful prayer. But what is needed in order for me to pray that way?
Mark 11:24 1-10-16 Last week we talked about the importance of exercising faith when we pray. This morning we will continue with that subject. In Mark 11:22-24 Jesus instructs the disciples on the issue of praying in faith; He says, "Have faith in God. 23 For assuredly, I say to you, whoever ...read more
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9. All Kinds Of Prayer
Contributed on Jan 26, 2016
This message teaches the importance of exercising various expressions of prayer. Twelve of those expressions are described with the objective of stirring believers toward exploring more variety in their prayer lives.
All Kinds of Prayer (1-24-16 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) Both the AFC and NFL playoffs are scheduled for today. How many plan to watch at least one of ...read more
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10. Prayer And Forgiveness
Contributed on Jul 17, 2017
: In Mark 11:25 Jesus makes a powerful link between our forgiveness of others and our effectiveness in prayer. Sermon discusses five keys to getting relationships healthy so that our prayers are effectual.
Mark 11:25 1-31-16 Intro I want to begin this morning by asking you a question you’ve probably never been asked. Do you need a prayer coach? A professional golfer knows there are times that he needs an objective voice to help him move to the next level. People at the top of almost any ...read more
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11. Praying In Tongues
Contributed on Jul 17, 2017
Message explores the value of speaking in tongues and it validity for today. The voluntary nature of glossolalia of then discussed.
1 Cor. 14:18 2-28-16 Intro Based upon the proclamation God made in Isaiah 56:7 we have spent a lot of time talking about prayer. In that verse God said, “…For my house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations.”i Of course, Jesus quoted that verse when he drove the money changers from ...read more