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  • Tony Skaff avatar

    The Man Who Asked For The Hard Thing

    Contributed by Tony Skaff on Jul 13, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,580 views

    Elisha dared to ask for a double portion of Elijah’s spirit. Do we dare to ask for hard things or we just surrender and accept the little ones? Who can do that?

    1stBBC The man who asked for the hard thing 2Ki 2:1-10 And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer: God's Delays Are Not God's Denials

    Contributed by Seth Aryee on Jul 27, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,427 views

    There are Christians who seem to be always getting on. They grow like grass after rain. They are ever adding grace to grace. Every time you meet them, they seem larger and their spiritual stature bigger, taller and stronger. What is the secret?

    SERMON BY BRO. SETH A. ARYEE LOCAL PREACHER BETHANY METHODIST CHURCH, DZORWULU, ACCRA-GHANA THEME: PRAYER: GOD’S DELAYS ARE NOT GOD’S DENIALS JAMES 5:13-18 TEXT: "THE EFFECTUAL FERVENT PRAYER OF A RIGHTEOUS MAN AVAILETH MUCH" (JAMES 5:16) There are Christians who seem to be always getting on. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    First Things First

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 27, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,152 views

    What kind of premium does God put on communicating with His people? "You have not because you ask not."

    FIRST THINGS FIRST Luke 18:1 18:1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray , and not to faint; Every promise in the Bible comes with a condition. Matt. 6:33, Seek ye first..., Mal. 3:10 ..open the windows... Before ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Moses Prayed, God Listened

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 24,488 views

    A look at why God answered Moses’ prayers.

    “When Moses Spoke God Listened” Introduction: You probably remember the old financial services company called E.F Hutton. You probably more remember the commercials and their famous slogan, “when E.F. Hutton speaks, people listen”. Maybe you remember the old commercials. The setting of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Happens When The Church Prays

    Contributed by Dieuner Joseph on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 18,844 views

    This sermon is designed to underscore the power of a praying church.

    In the book of Acts, Luke the physician gives us a chronological and historical account of the evolution of the church. Luke’s primary purpose is to help believers understand the purpose and mission of the church. Make no mistake about it; no one should be part of an organization without ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Can't I Seem To Muster Enough Faith To Get My Prayer Answered?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 27, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,855 views

    What did Jesus mean when He spoke of all things being possible in prayer if only we have faith?

    A CRY FROM OUR HEART: “Why wasn’t my prayer answered?” - Mark 9:17-18. - We look at our situation, whatever it may be, and wonder why our prayer wasn’t answered. - We really wanted that job, but we didn’t get it. - We really wanted to get pregnant this month, but it didn’t happen. - We really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Didn't God Answer My Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,376 views

    3 of 4 on tough questions. This message deals with prayer and why God sometimes does not hear us.

    Tough Questions � Real Answers Why Didn’t God Answer My Prayer? April 29, 2007 A pastor named David Asch often went to the library to study. On a recent trip he saw a car with a bumper sticker was parked in the first space, so it was unmistakable � you saw it the moment you pulled into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Altar

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on May 3, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 14,899 views

    Thank God for the altar! It’s the place where lives are changed.

    The Altar Ps. 84:1-3 David was writing this Psalm as a word of adoration for the house of God. He said he fainted for the house of God and would rather be a door-keeper in the house of God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. *But one thing he specifically points out is the altar. He says in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prayer

    Contributed by Ben Emmons on Mar 4, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 29,684 views

    Biblical Conditions for answered prayers! While there is no formula to follow, God’s Word is very clear that certain things must line up for our prayers to be answered!

    <Open in prayer> Prayer…sometimes we make it so complicated, like we have to come up with some profound words to keep God’s interest. Some people love to pray, while others are scared to pray, because they feel they don’t know how to do it right…after today’s message if you fall into that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prayer Of The Righteous

    Contributed by Ben Emmons on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 17,521 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

  • Ben Thomas avatar

    That Night Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Sep 12, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 18,742 views

    We are in a time of spiritual darkness. We can not be silent. We need to make sure our King is not sleeping in our life. That night-the night of destruction-the King came for the deliverance of His people.

    Esther 6:1-6 1 During that night the king could not sleep so he gave an order to bring the book of records, the chronicles, and they were read before the king. 2 It was found written what Mordecai had reported concerning Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs who were doorkeepers, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Jonah's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,483 views

    Jonah turned to God in a desperate hour and found his salvation through faith, repentance, obedience.

    Jonah’s Prayer Jonah 2:1-10 INTRO.: There are many different postures and techniques for prayer. When times are good and we pray for the sake of praying, then how and where may be something to discuss, . We may argue about whether to kneel or stand, bow our heads or hold our arms up, etc. but when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Daniel: The Pay-Off Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,409 views

    Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible that made a difference and how prayer truly is the difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

    Daniel: The Pay-off of Prayer Daniel 6:1-6:28 In his book Deep Thoughts, Jack Handey writes: There used to be this bully who would demand my lunch money every day. Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. Then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons. But then the karate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    What Happens When God Doesn't Answer My Prayers? Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,183 views

    God does answer all of our prayers. But perhaps He doesn’t answer them the way we want Him to answer them?

    TEXT: Matthew 26:36-46 TITLE: “What happens when God doesn‘t answer my prayer. . . “ TOPIC: When prayers aren’t answered the way we want them to be! OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 20th, 2008 PROP.: God does answer all of our prayers. But perhaps He doesn’t answer them the way we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Conditions Of An Effective Prayer (Series #3) Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,176 views

    This sermons searhes the Scriptural conditions of an effective prayer.

    Topic: The Conditions of an Effective Prayer Text: James 5: 16-18 Intro: 1. Biblical Examples of an Effective Prayer. a) The Prayer of the early believers for Peter’s release (Acts 12: 1-5) -King Herod seized Peter and put him in prison. He planned to kill him the next day for the pleasure of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational