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    When Silence Speaks Volumes SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    The Power of Persistent Prayer

    There are times in a believer's prayer life when it feels like God is silent. In this sermon, we will explore the possible reasons for this silence. Open your hearts as we delve into three different passages from the Bible. Psalm 28:1 says, "To you, Lord, I call; you are my Rock, do not turn a deaf ...read more

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    The Joy Of Being In God's Embrace SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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    Have you ever pondered the wonders that unfold in God's presence? David provides a vivid illustration of this concept.

    Have you ever wondered what happens in God’s presence? David gives a clear picture of that very idea. In Psalm 16, he describes eleven benefits that come from spending time in God’s presence. Let’s explore these benefits together. When we take refuge in God, He places a hedge of protection around ...read more

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    Stay Alert And Pray SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    Stay alert and pray, so that you won't fall into temptation. Being alert enhances our prayers, as every enemy we identify pushes us to pray more fervently. Furthermore, being alert is a form of prayer. If we are truly alert, the act of watching itself becomes a prayer.

    In the Bible, Jesus instructs his disciples to "Watch and pray, so that you will not fall into temptation" (Matthew 26:41, NIV). This command holds great significance for believers today. By understanding the importance of watching and praying, we can overcome temptation and live a victorious ...read more

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    Praying For Heavenly Showers SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    We need to fervently pray and ask God to open the flood gates of Heaven and bless us with His divine rain.

    Introduction: The phrase "Let It Rain!" is a plea for God to send a spiritual rain onto our world. Just as April showers bring May flowers, we need the refreshing rain of God's presence in our lives. Rain has various benefits in the natural world, such as quenching thirst, cleansing, softening ...read more

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    Motivated To Pray PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023
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    This sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer as a spiritual lifeline, urging believers to prioritize, perceive God's purpose, and partake in His best through prayer.

    Greetings, beloved family of God. I am so glad to see each of you here today, ready to open your hearts and minds to the Word of God. There is a profound joy in gathering together in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to learn from His teachings and to grow in His grace. Today, we gather under the ...read more

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    Not By Bread Alone PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 12, 2024
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    Explores Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, emphasizing the importance of spiritual sustenance and resisting worldly temptations through God's Word.

    Greetings, beloved friends and family in Christ. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine theatre of God's grace, love, and wisdom. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, to reflect on the words of our Savior, to learn and to grow, to ...read more

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    The Power Of Praying Together PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
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    This sermon explores the transformative power of prayer in personal, public, and communal contexts, emphasizing its role in aligning our will with God's.

    Good morning, beloved. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the glorious symphony of God's love, grace, and mercy. We are here to engage with God's Word, to allow it to seep into our souls, to let it transform us from the inside out. Today, we are going to ...read more

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    Working With A Limited Amount PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024
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    This sermon explores the power of prayer, trust in God's provision, and His mighty deliverance, as demonstrated in the feeding of the five thousand.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sanctuary of faith, hope, and love. This is a place where we gather to share, to learn, and to be inspired by the Word of God. It is a joy to see each one of you here today, eager to receive the divine wisdom that the Lord has for us. Today, we turn our hearts and ...read more

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    Praise Your Way Out PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
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    This sermon emphasizes the transformative power of prayer and praise, encouraging believers to actively pursue God's heart, even in challenging circumstances.

    Good morning, beloved family of God! Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here, in the house of the Lord, ready to unwrap the gift of His Word? I am thrilled to stand before you today, not because of my own merit, but because we are here to celebrate and contemplate the wonders of our faith, a faith ...read more

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    When I Pray PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2025
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    Prayer is a powerful, intimate encounter with God that brings healing, unity, and hope when we approach Him honestly and support one another.

    Some of us walked in today with a whisper instead of a shout. Hearts carry heavy headlines—doctor’s reports, strained relationships, silent worries that keep us wide awake at 3 a.m. You’ve prayed before, and maybe your prayer felt like a paper airplane tossed into a hurricane. But friend, the God ...read more

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    What Happens When You Pray PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2025
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    The sermon emphasizes cultivating a life of continual prayer, gratitude, and joy, trusting God’s presence and power in every ordinary moment and circumstance.

    Friends, welcome. Some of us walked in with bright hearts, some with tired eyes, and some with questions that kept us awake last night. God sees every sigh, every secret worry, every small smile of hope. He gathers it all, and He meets us here. I once watched my grandmother hum hymns over a sink ...read more

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    God’s Response To Every Situation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025
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    The sermon emphasizes turning to God in every circumstance through prayer, praise, confession, and community, trusting that sincere prayer brings real change and healing.

    Friends, welcome. If your week has been full of sighs, or full of songs, you’re in the right place. If you carry aches that have no easy answers, or blessings that make you grin in the car at a red light, you’re in the right place. James talks to folks like us—tired teachers and young parents, ...read more

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    What Does God Say When People Pray (Part 4)

    Contributed by James Wilson on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
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    How does God respond to our prayers?

    What Does God Say When People Pray? (Part 4) Daniel 4:18 If you had a pressing problem, who would you ask to pray for you? Who would you turn to for help? The other day, I got an email from a stranger with the heading, “Urgent prayer request.” I didn’t know how the person got my email ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heal! Disabled Destiny.

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Jul 6, 2021
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    A disabled destiny is one afflicted with circumstances and situations that have turned into a crawl.

    Heal! Disabled Destiny. Luke 13:10-17 says 10 Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. 11 And behold, a woman was there[i] who had a spirit that had disabled her for eighteen years, and she was bent over and not able to straighten herself up completely. 12 And when he saw her, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Jesus Shows Up He Always Shows Out

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 30, 2017
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    Prayer will change things. Prayer will change people. Prayer will change conditions

    Matthew 14:22-31 22And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist