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  • Chris Talton avatar

    God's 3 Answers To Prayer

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,182 views

    God always answers our prayers. But He may not answer them the way that we desire. This sermon examines some reasons for God’s response to us.

    September 23, 2001 John 11 “God’s three answers to prayer” INTRODUCTION 1. God says “yes” to some requests. We like that. We respond well to that. In the passage that we looked at last week, Acts 4, the disciples received exactly what they asked for. They asked for boldness to continue ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Answered My Prayer

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 17, 2019
     | 4,386 views

    A study in the book of Psalms 6

    Psalm 6: 1 – 10 The Lord answered my prayer 1 O LORD do not rebuke me in Your anger, nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure. 2 Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am weak; O LORD, heal me, for my bones are troubled. 3 My soul also is greatly troubled; But You, O LORD—how long? 4 Return, O LORD, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Prayer And Our Great Salvation

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,779 views

    Introduction: Our salvation is so great that most of us never enter into an understanding of its full significance. The word salvation is a word that refers to many of God’s activities on our behalf. For example, it is used to refer to our initial experi

    Prayer and Our Great Salvation Text: “Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up" (Luke 18:1 NIV). Scripture Reading: Luke 18:1-8; Matthew 7:7-11 Introduction: Our salvation is so great that most of us never enter into an understanding of its ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prayer Guide For People With Problems

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 23 ratings
     | 2,895 views

    1. Follow the will of God in pursuing the purposes, plans, processes, people, timing, and products of His kingdom and His righteousness.

    1. Follow the will of God in pursuing the purposes, plans, processes, people, timing, and products of His kingdom and His righteousness. (Matt. 6:33,34) GOD IS GREATER THAN ANY PROBLEM I HAVE OR ANYONE ELSE ENCOUNTERS - Do not personalize everything instead see things in an objective light. Do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Teaches About Prayer

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,129 views

    What does Jesus teach about having an effective prayer life?

    Luke 11:5-13 “Jesus Teaches About Prayer” • Vv. 2-4 Jesus teaches the disciples how to pray, while in our lesson Jesus teaches us about prayer. I. Be Persistent with Your Prayers (5-8) • Vv. 5-6 There is a friendship or a relationship that exists between these two people here in Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Principles Of Prayer Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2019
     | 3,984 views

    “Methods are many, principles are few, methods may change, but prayer principles never do.”

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The nature of prayer tells what it is (description), the principles of prayer guides in prayer (description). 2. The guards answered. “No man ever spoke like this Man!” (John 7:46). We could say, “No man ever prayed like Jesus prayed.” 3. Principles are rules. “Methods are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About Prayer And Fasting

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 22,032 views

    There are many things a Christian can do and nothing changes. But you cannot fast and pray and remain the same.

    What About Fasting and Prayer Esther 4:12-17 How is your prayer life? When do you pray? There are many different kinds of prayer. • There’s the “Call 911 Prayer.” You make this call when you have an emergency. You don’t want to trouble God unless you have an emergency. God serves as your ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Prayer Keys - Repentance And Confession Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Dec 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,517 views

    Subtle sin hinders our prayer as surely as the blatant ones. It does not have to be blatant. It does not have to be an outward action. It does not have to be anything anyone else knows about. If we regard iniquity in our hearts the Lord will not listen.

    “If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.” Psalms 66:18 Before writing, “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” before becoming a leader of the Reformation, before his 95 Theses, Martin Luther was a Catholic priest. One thing that did not change for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Prayer For His Converts Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 9, 2009
     | 4,000 views

    Paul reminds his converts that the mystery of God, that we’re to show God’s glory through our unity under Christ has been revealed in the gospel, then prays that the power of God might be given to the church so they can achieve that end.

    Have you noticed how the more you want something the more likely you are to pray for it? And to pray for it consistently. That means if you want to know what someone is really passionate about see what they pray for regularly. Well Paul is about to let us in on the great desire of his heart. He’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Floyd Johnson avatar

    Who Is This Man Jesus – Prayer Series

    Contributed by Floyd Johnson on May 4, 2003
    based on 149 ratings
     | 11,667 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

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    Expand - It's Prayer Time Series

    Contributed by Selwyn Robins on Feb 1, 2014
     | 5,854 views

    How God used prayer in the beginning, concluding with Amen to create the world. Our prayer(s) create the atmosphere for God to dwell.

    EXPAND - It’s Prayer Time (Intro) Genesis 1:3 "And God said, Let there be light: and there was light." (pray) Today is part two of our six part series "Expand". Last week we talked on "do you have the Mind to Expand" coming from Father Abraham. This was the revelation God gave Abram ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    National Day Of Prayer, Guide

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,115 views

    The Best way to pray for our nations is to pray according to the written Word of God.

    National Day of Prayer, Biblical Guide Praise: “Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the LORD is good and His love ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nature Of Prayer Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,475 views

    Prayer is relationship. Essence of Christianity is our relationship with God. Prayer was a defining necessity of Jesus. He prayed at all times, in all places, with all methods, about all topics, for all reasons.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prayer is commanded, “Men ought always to pray, and not to faint” (Luke 18:1). 2. Jesus’ example of prayer. “Christ . . . is your example, you must follow in His steps” (1 Peter 2:21, NLT). 3. Disciples wanted to learn prayer from Him. “Once Jesus was in a certain place ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persistent Prayer Provides Hope Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 1, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 23,474 views

    An encouragement to pray consistently and never quit.

    Persistent Prayer Provides Hope Part 1 of 4 in the series "A Time for Hope! Real Issues, Real Hope, Real Help!" We’re beginning a new series today that deals with hope. Hope is one of life’s most important possessions. Every one of us needs hope. Hope is what motivates us to get out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Connecting With God Through Prayer Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 23, 2024
     | 1,013 views

    Connecting with God through Prayer Series: Connecting with God Brad Bailey – May 12, 2024

    Connecting with God through Prayer Series: Connecting with God Brad Bailey – May 12, 2024 Intro Today we are concluding our series “Connecting with God”... in which we have engaged identifying our location... that is...the position we are in...including being finite beings...who have tried to hide ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational