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Prayer: Lifting The Curtain

Contributed by Pieter Botes on Aug 24, 2002

How does prayer work? Are there messengers transporting the actual words to God? Why don’t I feel like praying, and yet after praying feels so much better? Why are my prayers not getting answered?

Let’s lift the curtain on Prayer Opening: How does prayer work? Are there messengers transporting the actual words to God? Why don’t I feel like praying, and yet after praying feels so much better? Why are my prayers not getting answered? I believe we have all asked some or all of the above ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul: The Perplexity Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002

Looking at the perplexity of unanswered prayer

PAUL THE PERPLEXITY OF PRAYER “ I asked… but God said…” Date: September 1, 2002 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 WHAT IS THE ANSWER TO THE PERPLEXING QUESTION OF UNANSWERED PRAYER? Introduction I shared with some one several days ago about our prayer ministry ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

Prayer is a powerful thing. Prayer is what makes everything else possible. Prayer however, is becoming a forgotten command in the church today. We will look at how powerful prayer is.

1 John 5:13-20 The Power of Prayer Introduction A. I have a curiosity to learn new facts. I am constantly watching the discovery Channel and TLC talking to people just trying to learn stuff. B. Heather Dad is a Nuclear Insurance Salesman. C. I have talk to him about exactly how Nuclear power ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Get Together Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 3, 2002

God’s people pray together.

GET TOGETHER Daniel 2:17-18 S: Praying with people Th: Live a Prayer Life (A Passion for His Presence) Pr: GOD’S PEOPLE PRAY TOGETHER. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: Using Daniel 2 as our basis, we will find three reasons why God’s people are to pray together. The _____ reason we should pray together ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:17-18, Acts 4:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

Great Prayer Meetings In The Book Of Acts

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Jan 11, 2002

Great prayer meetings in the Book of Acts.

GREAT PRAYER MEETINGS IN THE BOOK OF ACTS I. INTRODUCTION - This was a great prayer meeting because of the following reasons: A. The results - Many things happened when they prayed. 1. An earthquake took place. 2. Everyone was filled with the Holy Spirit. 3. A multitude of people got ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-35

Denomination: Baptist

To Pray Well, Obey Well

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 13, 2002

If we do not merit God’s blessings, then how is it that those who are obedient are more likely to see their prayers answered?

This morning, we continue our series of messages on prayer. I’ve chosen this topic to begin the year because of its great importance. Prayer is absolutely foundational to the Christian life. It’s basic to our identity as Christians. Prayer is a necessary practice for anyone who wants to know and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

When The Church Prays

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

When the church prays as a body, God accomplishes great things in His world.

September 16, 2001 Acts 4:23-31 “When the church prays” 1. The church prays in response to God‘s actions. (4:23-24)  They were thankful for God’s deliverance. [recount the events that led up to this impromptu prayer meeting] Sometimes, God chooses to rescue His people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray To Change Lives

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

This is an examination of one of the prayers that Paul prayed over the Colossians. It give us insight into how to pray for one another.

September 9, 2001 Colossians 1:9-14 “How to pray to change lives” INTRODUCTION Probably everyone here has prayed for someone at some point in your life. You prayed that they would get well or that they would have safety in a trip that they were taking or that they would get a job that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer And Peace

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 27, 2002

Life is hard. Prayer is our pathway to peace.

This morning, I’m going to begin by openly acknowledging a fact of life. It’s something each one of us knows to be true, something we’ve all learned by personal experience, but which we usually try to avoid admitting publicly. And here it is: life is hard. For everyone. Ever since Adam and Eve took ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Praying In The Middle Of A Storm

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 3, 2002

What should we do when the storms of life threaten to capsize our faith? Pray.

"Leaving the crowd behind, they took [Jesus] along, just as he was, in the boat. . . A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, ’Teacher, don’t you care if we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:36-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Key To Victory In The Church

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 4, 2002

The potentialities of a praying church are clearly outlined in Acts 4: 23-33.

The Key to Victory in the Church Acts 4:23-33 23 On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. 24 When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. "Sovereign Lord," they said, "you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Two Prayers, Two Gods

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Feb 11, 2002

Have you noticed that the men in Christ’s parable pray to two different deities?

Two Prayers, Two Gods Luke 18:9-14 V9. Look who the parable is spoken to. Not a good crowd. - I’m not aiming at anybody. My desire is to simply examine what Jesus said and what it can mean to us. v.9 Trusted in themselves that they were righteous - This the whole problem with the Jews and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Psalm Of Praise

Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002

There is power in prayer and praise, but no magic formulas.

Psalms 150 A Psalm of Praise. Praise the LORD!Praise God in His sanctuary;Praise Him in His mighty expanse. 2 Praise Him for His mighty deeds;Praise Him according to His excellent greatness. 3 Praise Him with trumpet sound;Praise Him with harp and lyre. 4 Praise Him with timbrel and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In The Gap Series

Contributed by William Yates on Sep 21, 2001

The events of September 11th highlight the need for revival in America. This message is calling the body of Christ to cry out for spiritual renewal for our nation!

If my people, who are called on my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.—2 Chronicles 7:14 New International Version “I looked for a man among them who would build up ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Surrender To God Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Oct 4, 2001

An inductive look at frustration and what causes it leading to an exposition of the text and a call to surrender to God.

1. I’ve learned one thing in my attempts at gardening and landscaping. “You have to get all the roots out to get rid of the weeds.” If not they just keep coming back – over and over again. Weeds can be very frustrating because they keep me from having the flowerbeds I want. 2. Speaking of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan