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  • James Chandler avatar

    A Pattern For Powerful Prayer

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 13, 2018
     | 5,032 views

    This message walks through the "disciple's prayer" as given to them by Jesus. The message identifies several elements that will create a proper soil for a rich prayer life.

    Jesus' disciples come to him and ask him to teach them to pray. Matthew 6 records Jesus' response: “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Astonished By Answered Prayer! Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 24, 2016
     | 16,656 views

    When Peter was imprisoned in Acts 12, the church in Jerusalem prayed fervently...but not in faith. The results were comical, yet God answered their prayer. This sermons examines the importance of faith in life and especially in our prayers.

    Astonished by Answered Prayer! Acts Series Chuck Sligh February 24, 2016 TEXT: Turn in your Bibles please to Acts 12 INTRODUCTION Have you ever been in a really BAD situation? JOKE: Three guys are stranded on a desert island, which was bad enough. Then they find a magic lantern containing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Prayer For No Mercy For Wicked

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2015
     | 8,025 views

    To show the content of prayer for our enemies.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you pray for your enemies? Yes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the content of prayer for our enemies. IV. TEXT: Psalms 59:5 (Amplified Bible) 59:5 You, O Lord God of hosts, the God of Israel, arise to visit all the nations; spare none and be not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Henderson avatar

    The 5 Finger Prayer

    Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 23, 2015
     | 3,990 views

    Do you ever have trouble thinking of something to say when you are talking to a friend? I do

    The Five-Finger Prayer Scripture: We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you. Colossians 1: 3 Do you ever have trouble thinking of something to say when you are talking to a friend? I do. I have a friend that I have lunch with nearly every week and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer Of Jesus (Complete)

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 12, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,729 views

    Kept through the Name.

    1. I PRAY FOR THEM. John 17:1-11. During His last pre-crucifixion discourse, Jesus left the upper room with His inner band of eleven disciples, continuing to talk along the way (John 14:31). Then He prayed a very public prayer on behalf of the Apostles, and of the whole Church. This has often ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hurricanes, Prayer And Faith

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 16, 2017
     | 9,528 views

    Many of us prayed against Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Jose. But they still happened. Why? Is it because none of us p had faith or too little faith? I believe the answer, from scripture, will be a surprise and an encouragement.

    Hurricane’s Harvey, Irma and Jose. Many people, especially Christians, believe they are God’s judgment on the US because of sin. Predictably, the sins most Christians identify are same sex marriage, the homosexual lifestyle and abortion. None of these behaviors are the reasons why our country is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Back To The Basics - Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,123 views

    Here is my challenge to you this week. It is 2 part. Part 1 — When you pray, don’t skip the details. Express to God your heart and your mind. Express your concerns and your joys. Express you compassion and love. He wants to hear the details.

    Back to the Basics - Prayer ME Today is supposed to be devoted to talking about prayer and I promise that I will get to that but I cannot just come back from Haiti and not talk about that at least a little bit. I do plan to put together a presentation to talk about it more at a latter date. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Powerful And Effective Prayer Series

    Contributed by Floyd Steverson on Apr 6, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,446 views

    Sermon from the series "Practical Christian Living" on powerful and effective prayer.

    Powerful and Effective Prayer James 5:13 Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises. 14 Is anyone among you sick? He should call for the elders of the church, and they should pray over him after anointing him with olive oil in the name of the Lord. 15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer That Pleases God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 30, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,985 views

    The prayer that pleases God is one that ask for what God wants, trust in the goodness of God, and recognise our true needs.

    1 Kings 3:1-15 THE PRAYER THAT PLEASES GOD ES 30 Apr 17 1637 Solomon had an exceptional encounter in 1 Kings 3. God appeared to him in a dream and posed this: “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” (3:5) • What would you ask for, given the chance? This is not easy as it sounds. There may ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Faith And Unanswered Prayer Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 1, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,225 views

    This is the first message in a series on faith. God always answers prayer birthed by faith.

    Religion has taught us that God decides whether or not He will answer our prayers. And because we believe that teaching we often end our prayers with “if it be thy will”. In other words, “God, I’m not really sure what your will is in this situation, but I’m going to pray and if my prayer is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Prevail In Prayer

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,349 views

    Isaiah's instructions are very helpful to one who desires to pray effectively.

    HOW TO PREVAIL IN PRAYER TEXT: Isaiah 62:1; 62:6-7 Isaiah 62:1 KJV For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth. Isaiah 62:6-7 KJV I have set watchmen ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jody VanSickle avatar

    Three Short Prayers

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Oct 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,864 views

    I used this as an informal message on a Sunday evening; letting the congregation guess what the situation was as I gave out the 'hints' one by one.

    THREE SHORT PRAYERS: Some of the best prayers we pray are prayers that come from a desperate heart. • Jesus warned against praying just to be seen by other people: • Matthew 6:5, “When you pray you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    Lessons Learned In Prayer

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
     | 4,067 views

    Lessons Learned in Prayer

    Job 42:1-6 Lessons Learned in Prayer Man would have finished the book of Job without an answer. 1. Job's Recognition Of His Deity - 1 Then Job answered the LORD, and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Prayer, The Proof Of Godliness.

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
     | 2,335 views

    PRAYER, THE PROOF OF GODLINESS.

    PRAYER, THE PROOF OF GODLINESS. Ps. 32 “For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found.”-Psalm 32:6. I. THE MARK OF GODLINESS: “ pray unto thee.” Saul Acts 9 v 11 "And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Prayer Unlocks The Glory Series

    Contributed by Daniel De Bruin on Nov 5, 2015
     | 6,097 views

    The church needs to understand that our praise and worship should not be a substitute for prayer. Prayer is vitally important in the lives of Christians.

    The church needs to understand that our praise and worship should not be a substitute for prayer. Prayer is vitally important in the lives of Christians. As a child I heard my Mom minister at a women's prayer meeting saying, Prayer is the main artery of a believer. Once it get cut off, you will die ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church