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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Struggle Of Prayer

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 23,908 views

    A sermon from the series "Lord Teach Us To Pray." This fifth message deals with the challenges and struggle to pray.

    The Struggle of Prayer Luke 11:1 KJV And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. Mark 14:32-42 KJV And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ben Emmons avatar

    Prayer Of The Righteous

    Contributed by Ben Emmons on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 17,400 views

    Sometimes we feel like were not good enough for God to answer our prayers...are there certain standards we are suppose to live by in order to have our prayers answered? God’s Word gives us guidelines on how to live a righteous life and have our prayers h

    Opening Joke: There was a pastor who had a parrot. All the parrot would say was, “Let’s pray, let’s pray.” He learned that one of his deacons had a parrot that would only say, “Let’s kiss. Let’s kiss.” So the pastor invited the deacon and his parrot over to his house. When the deacon arrived they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mitch Davis avatar

    The Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Aug 8, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,151 views

    We talk about prayer, study about it and state how we should pray. But how many of us - practically speaking - have untapped the power of prayer?

    The Power of Prayer Theme: what makes prayer so powerful INTRODUCTION A. Satan knows… 1. If he can afflict the people of God… 2. Or somehow weaken their faith… 3. Then they (God’s people) will be distracted from using their most powerful weapon against him: prayer. B. God knows… 1. If we place our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Prayer Power Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,490 views

    This sermon contains some observations about effective prayer and a discussion of healing prayer.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who went and made a sales presentation to the leadership of a church. 1. When the presentation was over, one of the men in leadership when into the auditorium, knelt down and after a minute of silent prayer, returned and announced in a solemn tone, “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgotten Prayers

    Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,348 views

    When Zacharias met an Angel in the Temple, announcing the birth of his son, he was confronted with an answer to a long-forgotten prayer. Like him, we should be prepared to find forgotten prayers answered, and to perservere in praying for those things whi

    First Sunday in Advent Luke 1:5-25 "Forgotten Prayers" Today is a day of beginnings. It is the beginning of the Christian year. It is the beginning of the season known as Advent, the four Sundays prior to Christmas. And, it is a beginning for St. Athanasius Anglican Church, because this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Scott Malone avatar

    The Problem Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,032 views

    The real problem with prayer is that it is so little used and yet has such great power

    THE PROBLEM OF PRAYER James 4:1-10 Things looked bleak for the children of George Muller’s orphanage at Ashley Downs in England. It was time for breakfast, and there was no food In the dining room, long tables were set with empty plates and empty mugs. Muller prayed, "Dear Father, we thank Thee ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,960 views

    Understanding Prayer through the teaching of Christ’s model prayer

    THE PURPOSE OF PRAYER Matthew 6:9-13 I love the prayers of children. They are so honest and thoughtful. Maybe you’ve heard some of these letters written to God by children. Dear GOD, Instead of letting people die and having to make new ones, why don’t you just keep the ones you have? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 20,569 views

    The power of prayer in spiritual warfare

    A tale is told about a small town that had historically been "dry," but then a local businessman decided to build a tavern. A group of Christians from a local church were concerned and planned an all-night prayer meeting to ask God to intervene. It just so happened that shortly thereafter lightning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Possibilities Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 9,582 views

    Prayer is the power source for all ministry

    THE POSSIBILITIES OF PRAYER John 14:12-14 When I first started as a professional counselor, I came to that time when classes were done, practicums were over, and it was time to sit down with that first client who was going to actually pay money to talk to you. I remember the agony of the hour or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord's Prayer

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Mar 28, 2005
    based on 81 ratings
     | 21,567 views

    Learning to Pray like Jesus

    The Lord’s Prayer Learning to pray like Jesus Amazon has over 13,000 books listed on prayer. It surprised many people in our country a few years ago when a small little book, Prayer of Jabez, knocked Harry Potter from the #1 spot on the NY Times bestseller list. Over 50% of American’s have said ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Morning Prayer Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,633 views

    This is the 5th study in the study "The Hebrew Hymnal".

    Series: The Hebrew Hymnal (Psalms) [#5] HYMN #5: A MORNING PRAYER Psalm 5 Each one of us has had restless nights due to the stress and worry of the upcoming day. As studied in Psalm 3, David had been running from Absalom and there at Manaheim his men were sent out to stop the Israelite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    The Point Of Prayer

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,667 views

    This is about prayer.

    Let me bring everyone up to speed on what is happening. King David wanders around on the roof of his palace and notices a beautiful woman. He has an affair with her. She gets pregnant. He tries to trick her husband into spending the night with her. When that doesn’t work, he sends her husband ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    No Compromise On Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,651 views

    A look at Daniel 6 where we learn about prayer, the reasons for it and how we do it.

    Introduction The church choir director was being driven out of his mind at the rehearsals for the Christmas choral concert. It seemed that at least one or more members of the choir was absent at every rehearsal. Finally they reached the last rehearsal and he announced: "I want to personally thank ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dennis Regan avatar

    Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Dennis Regan on Jul 1, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,774 views

    Making prayer more personal.

    Prayer: James 5:16 "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." Prayer is an important (actually vital) component of a Christian’s life. Prayer is how we communicate with God. All of our communication with God is a form of prayer. There are several types of prayer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Persevering Prayer Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 30, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,187 views

    Learn to persevere in prayer - "pull" by the hope we have in Christ, and keep up the "push" in faith.

    How do you normally approach God? Do we come to Him with determination and passion? Or as someone whom we turn to only when it’s convenient? To drop Him a line only when we can? The way we approach Him reveals a lot about ourselves – do I really need Him? How much do I really depend on Him? Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible