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  • Gary Waguespack avatar

    On Fire Praying

    Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,089 views

    Mt. 6:5-6 describes "closet" praying, this is "on fire" praying, prayer in the "Holy of Holies." Just us and God in Glory.

    We’re in the Gospel of Matthew and we’re talking about Prayer. We’ll be in Mat. 6:5-15, but especially, vss 5-6. I wonder if you’ve heard about the big Fire at a chemical factory in Kansas? 10 Fire companies were called, but the fire was too intense to do more than spray the edges. The owner ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Call To Prayer Series

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,044 views

    Jesus calls his followers to use the most powerful weapon possible; prayer.

    Title: Love Expressed in Prayer How do you connect with God? That is the question for us today. Let’s watch this short vidoe clip. (Clip) Connecting with God is so important that Jesus gave us instructions in how to talk to. Turn in your Bibles to Matthew chapter 6 verse 5. Please read it ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Troy Mason avatar

    Whom Do You Serve?

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,001 views

    A call to serve and glorify God

    WHOM DO YOU SERVE? Matthew 6:1-18 INTRODUCTION: Why are you here? There are more answers to that question in this room this morning than we care to think about. Some are here because their parents brought them. Some are here because they think if they come here then God is “paid off” for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    Jesus On Right Praying Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,814 views

    This sermon presents Jesus’ teaching on right praying that is characterised by right motives and right priorities.

    JESUS ON RIGHT PRAYING Matthew 6:5-15; 7:7-12 Kingdom Life Series #18 Several truths stand out from Jesus words: § Jesus expects every follower of His to pray. “When” not “if.” § Jesus tells us how to pray. There is a right way and a wrong way to pray. § Jesus also tells us what to pray for. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Other Types Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,462 views

    A word study on prayer and some suggested study resources.

    Types of Prayer It has been said that Bible Study is God talking to us and in prayer we are talking to God. This has also been likened to breathing. Bible Study is inhaling and prayer is exhaling. We have talked in this series about the acronym ACTS. There are many other types of prayers in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dwight Davis avatar

    "hallowed Be Thy Name" Series

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 9, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,878 views

    In this sermon, we examine in depth the true significance of the first petition of The Lord’s Prayer.

    “Hallowed be Thy Name” A couple of weeks ago, as I was praying about what my next sermon was going to be pertaining to, I felt as if the Holy Spirit was compelling me to focus my studies on the Lord’s Prayer. So, I continued to pray about it for a while, thinking about how to format it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Dwight Davis avatar

    "fill My Cup, Lord"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 14, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 41,932 views

    Prayer has been called "breathing for the soul" yet so many of us are spiritually suffocating and don’t understand why.

    “Fill My Cup, Lord” The subject upon which we will dwell this morning, is no doubt one that Satan would rather we not explore. Why? because today it is my intention to make known to you an unbeatable weapon provided to us by God. Now this particular weapon is included in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Johnny Small avatar

    Lord Teach Us To Pray

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 9,787 views

    Jesus’ disciples saw Him go to secluded places to pray many times and they wanted to learn to pray to the Father as Jesus did.

    Lord Teach Us to Pray Jesus’ disciples saw Him go to secluded places to pray many times and they wanted to learn to pray to the Father as Jesus did. The Bible tells us much about how we should pray and the attitude of prayer. Prayer is our communication line to God. It is like talking with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian's Panic Room

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Jun 22, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 15,412 views

    When you are faced with trials and troubles, know that there is a place to run...to your Prayer Closet! That is where you can find refuge in God, and He will keep you. This also helps us to possess an eternal perspective on things.

    STAND & READ - Psalm 91:1-2 "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. [2] I will say to the Lord, "My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust!" "The Christian?s PANIC Room!" PRAYER... Recently there has been a movie released by Hollywood ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Mark McCool avatar

    When God's People Pray

    Contributed by Mark Mccool on Apr 21, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,731 views

    We know we should pray. In fact, Jesus, in His Word even taught us "how" to pray. But what really happens "when" we pray? This is a faith builder and will encourage your desire to pray even more!

    “WHEN GOD’S PEOPLE PRAY” Mark McCool TEXT: Matthew 6:6-13 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. 7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Floyd Johnson avatar

    Who Is This Man Jesus – Prayer Series

    Contributed by Floyd Johnson on May 4, 2003
    based on 149 ratings
     | 11,699 views

    The sixth in a series looking at the life of Christ, this sermon looks at two prayers that Jesus delivers - the Priestly prayer of John 17 and the Lord’s prayer.

    Intro.: Pastor Joel Smith tells a cute story about his daughter: One night a father heard his young daughter speaking, although she was alone in her room. The door was cracked just enough so that he could see that she was kneeling beside her bed in prayer. Interested to find out what ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Telgren avatar

    How To Pray Series

    Contributed by John Telgren on May 6, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,279 views

    In order to stay spiritually and emotionally healthy, we must engage in a regular prayer life which involves praying trusting, heart-felt prayers.

    Intro: 1. Story of little Billy leading prayer in Bible Class a. Uses a big, deep voice full of pomp b. Isn’t that the proper way to pray? 2. Knowing how to pray not come naturally a. The disciples were grown men and felt they still could learn b. They asked Jesus to teach them to pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Flack avatar

    The Spiritual Disciplines Of Fasting And Prayer

    Contributed by Mike Flack on Feb 13, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 20,052 views

    Looking at the Spiritual Disciplines of Fasting And Prayer for today’s believer

    THE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES OF FASTING AND PRAYER Matt. 6: 5-8. 16-18 I want to share with you this morning on the SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES OF FASTING AND PRAYER. The problem with that title is the difficult word, DISCIPLINE! Yes, fasting and prayer are what we call spiritual disciplines that by ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Recognizing Myths About The Prayer --The Pitfalls Of The Jabez Territory Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 9,558 views

    Part 2 of the challenges of the prayer of Jabez—the pitfalls of the Jabez territory and recognizing some of the limitations of this prayer

    (Power Point slides and audience outline available for $10 donation to my church’s worship fund--email me or visit church’s website) Today I continue with part 2 of the challenges of the prayer of Jabez—the pitfalls of the Jabez territory and recognizing some of the myths about this prayer. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joel W. Lohr avatar

    The Sacrifices We Make

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,237 views

    Lenten thoughts as we contemplate the sacrifices we make for Christ and compare those to the sacrifices he has made for us.

    In the lesson that we have read there were huge crowds of people following Jesus. They were listening to his sermon, hanging on his every word. Some of them were listening intently betting their souls on him and still others were listening to him and waiting for him to talk himself right into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist