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  • Bruce Willis avatar

    A Prayer To The God Of My Life

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,962 views

    This sermon is an exhortation to God’s people to cry out to Him for a renewed sense of His manifest presence in the midst of His people.

    Man, it’s been a long, hot, dry summer – has it not? As I’ve driven along state highways, I’ve observed garden after garden burned up from the heat – just parched to pulp, dried up to nothing. There’s no doubt that those plants long for the rain from heaven. Even gardens with earthly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Prayer Isn't For Sissies Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,428 views

    Prayer matters. Real prayer is worth whatever effort it takes to make it the source of power in our lives. In our text, John reveals the secret of effective praying. Note the three keys that can unlock prayer’s power for you.

    Prayer Isn’t for Sissies! 1 John 5:14-15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Prayer isn’t for sissies! A lot of people think otherwise, perhaps some in this room Some think it is a cop-out. They say, “praying is an attempt to find an easy way out. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    So. What Is Prayer Anyway? Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jul 26, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,281 views

    Prayer is more than just talking to God, it is a conversation with our heavenly Father that deepens our relationship to and faith in Him.

    So, What Is Prayer Anyway? Griffith Baptist Church – 7/16/06 P.M. Service Text: Philippians 4:4-7 Theme: Prayer goes deeper than us talking to God. It is at the heart and soul of our ongoing relationship with our creator. Introduction: The captain of an ocean steamer tells that on one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    The Model Prayer - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,197 views

    The elements of Christ’s model prayer give us a glimpse into a living, breathing example of form and structure that God desires for effective prayer.

    The Model Prayer – Part 1 Griffith Baptist Church – 7/30/06 P.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:9-13 (verses 9-10) Theme: The elements of Christ’s model prayer give us a glimpse into a living, breathing example of form and structure that God desires for effective prayer. Introduction: During the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Model Prayer - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,505 views

    This is a continuation of examining the elements of Jesus’ prayer as it gives us a glimpse in a living, breathing example of form and structure that God desires for effective prayer.

    The Model Prayer – Part 2 Griffith Baptist Church – 8/6/06 P.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:9-13 (verses 11-13) Theme: The elements of Christ’s model prayer give us a glimpse into a living, breathing example of form and structure that God desires for effective prayer. Introduction: Once there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The 7 Prayers Of Matthew 8 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 18, 2006
    based on 86 ratings
     | 15,410 views

    Study on the miracles Jesus wants to do in our lives and in our world today, and how our prayers can make all the difference! Link included to formatted MS Word text and PowerPoint Presentation.

    The 7 Prayers of Matthew 8 This series is called “The Gospel of Jesus”, and we are striving to keep Him the focus all the while…and our Lord makes that easy to accomplish all the time. In today’s text His ministry is in full swing as Jesus descends the mount He gave His great sermon upon and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Questions On Prayer Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006
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     | 1,957 views

    Answers to key questions about prayer

    Questions on Prayer II November 23, 2003 Joke: An elderly man in Phoenix calls his son in New York and says, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough." "Pop, what are you talking about?" the son screams. "We can’t stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rory Chance avatar

    Prayers That Make God Move

    Contributed by Rory Chance on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,395 views

    An expository message on the power of passionate prayer!

    Prayer has been called the divine continuum It has been signified as man’s most powerful moment It is the moment in time where man can truly reach beyond his limits to connect with a Limitless God. Prayer yields results…. James 4 Said Ye have not because you ask not James 5 declares that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Moving From Prayer To Praise Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 18, 2007
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     | 16,798 views

    Praise is a vital part of prayer that moves us toward our answer. Yet we often forget to intersperse our prayers with praise and thanksgiving.

    April, 2007 Moving from Prayer to Praise Prayer series #4 Psalm 63:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Most of the psalms are prayers and most of the prayers include praise. Throughout the Psalms you will notice the relationship between prayer and praise from David whether he was in a mountaintop experience or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Using Your Prayer Keys Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,850 views

    There are some specific ways scripture teaches us to pray that will help us to see more answers. This sermon points out 5 things to consider.

    April, 2007 Using Your Prayer Keys Mark 11:20-26 INTRODUCTION: A few weeks ago I asked you to bring an old key and you did. These old keys are going to speak to us today. Not too long ago we used these keys to open doors, to start our cars, to open up a post office box, or a suitcase; but ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Tung avatar

    Words And Prayer For Virginia Tech

    Contributed by John Tung on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,341 views

    Addressing the Virginia Tech. shooting this week and offering words of prayer before my sermon.

    Today, I want to start by addressing the shooting at Va. Tech. this week. I have followed the news this week, as you have. It seems to me that the cause of this shooting was mental illness exacerbated by the immigrant experience. So, the first thing I want to say is that we need to take the stigma ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Hanson avatar

    When Prayer Goes Unanswered Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,199 views

    Why doesn’t God answer all our prayers? And when he doesn’t, what should our response be? Part 4 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

    Back when I was a student at Bethany Bible College in Sussex, NB, I lived in one of the dormitories. They’ve since renovated the dorm, but when I was there we had two pay phones in the dorm… one on the second floor, and one on the third. The one on the third floor worked fine, but the one on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Wilson avatar

    The Lord's Prayer: Model Of Submission

    Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,277 views

    The Lord’s prayer is all about submission to God. It is about dedicating my heart to becoming like God’s heart. It’s full ocntext is simple submission to the will and plan of God.

    Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 376-7890 Pastor David Wilson Pastor’s Cell Phone (310) 213-4586 Deacon Mike Chavez (310) 379-9058 The Lord’s Prayer The Lord’s Prayer is a prayer about submission to Almighty God. Once we view it in that context we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Some Reasons For Unanswered Prayer Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,209 views

    In today’s sermon I want to suggest some reasons why perfectly proper prayers may go unanswered.

    Scripture Some time ago I read a story about a young boy who was praying for a bicycle for Christmas. But his family was very poor, and when Christmas morning came there was no bicycle. A family friend, who was not very sensitive, said to the boy, “Well, I see that God did not answer your prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Allen Barton avatar

    A Powerful Victorious Prayer Life

    Contributed by Allen Barton on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,690 views

    A sermon about the prayer life that brings the Child of God victory and peace in todays trying times.

    1.) How often have you heard this scripture..."pray without ceasing?" (1st Thes. 5:17) How often have you heard people talking about an active prayer life? We talk about prayer a lot, but many times I feel we fall short of what God expects. 2.) In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist