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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    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
     | 6,739 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
     | 4,210 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
     | 14,703 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

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    How To Get Your Prayers Answered Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on May 2, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,324 views

    Key Verse: John 15:7, “If you abide in me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.”

    How to Get Your Prayers Answered Key Verse: John 15:7, “If you abide in me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.” What are some reasons why we sometimes don’t get our prayers answered? 1. You do not ask, so you do not receive. 2. We sometimes fail ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pray Confidently Because God Is Good! Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,058 views

    We can pray confidently. God loves to answer our prayers and can because Jesus Christ opens the Throne Room to us.

    If I did a survey of the people in this room today about the way you pray, I would most likely discover some common things -- – the majority of you wish you knew how to pray more effectively, and – many of you would admit to praying hardly at all. I was well into my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Praying In The Interval

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,251 views

    Sometimes when we pray the answer is delayed. This message explores the interaction between prayer and angels.

    Daniel 10:9-14 KJV Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground. [10] And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands. [11] And he said unto me, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hezekiah: Prayer For Protection Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,995 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.

    Hezekiah: Prayer for Protection 2 Kings 20:1-7 As I have said each week, these are very obscure prayers. Sometimes hidden in the midst of a story or an unusual event in the Bible we find these people of God crying out to Him in prayer and we see through these prayers the mighty power of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Jabez Syndrome

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,676 views

    For a few years now people have been praying the prayer of Jabez made popular by Bruce Wilkinson’s book The Prayer of Jabez. Based on 1 Chron 4:10

    For a few years now people have been praying the prayer of Jabez made popular by Bruce Wilkinson’s book The Prayer of Jabez. Based on 1 Chron 4:10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Place Of Prayer

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,362 views

    1- Prayer will increase our devotion 2- Prayer will release us from our prisons 3- Prayer will open the door to doing good

    INTRO. - ILL.- One lady said: My AUNT KAREN is the mother of two high-spirited young girls. When I called her one morning, our conversation was constantly interrupted by the din of kids screaming and chasing each other. "Could you hold on for a moment?" my aunt finally asked, putting down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why I Do The Things I Do Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 19, 2011
     | 4,841 views

    Ever wonder why we do the thngs we do? Why we do the things we don't want to do? God has the answer.

    Why I do the things I do? Romans chapter 7:14-25 Introduction- We started a new series last week “Looking for answers”. Last week we looked at what it means to be alive in Christ. We also saw what it meant to be dead without Christ. This week, we ask the question, “Why do I do ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Get Out Of Jail Free

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jul 1, 2016
     | 8,939 views

    Peter and his adventure in jail and being sprung by the angel. We should shout for joy when our prayers are answered and standing at our front door. We serve an amazing God that does answer prayer in amazing ways

    Get Out of Jail Free Acts 12:6-17 My family loves to play Monopoly We have the NASCAR addition Where instead of buying properties, you purchase drivers Instead of New York Avenue, Reading Railroad and Water Works You have Mark Martin, Grandstands and Pit Pass You have champion drivers like Matt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Here's A Question

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 29, 2019
     | 3,013 views

    A study in the Gospel of Matthew 22: 34 – 45

    Matthew 22: 34 – 45 Ask a question, get a question Today’s topic is ‘Ask a question, get a question. The Scribes ask our Great Lord and Savior Jesus Christ the question ‘Which is the Greatest Commandment of all?’ With His answer the religious leaders were speechless. Then our Lord takes a turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Question About Caesar, Moses & David Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 1, 2020
     | 3,363 views

    A Question about Caesar, Moses & David – Luke chapter 20 verses 20-44 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Question About Caesar (vs 20-26). (2). A Question About Moses (vs 27-40). (3). A Question About David (vs 41-44). SERMON BODY Ill: • An antique dealer spotted a valuable antique bowl in a small bric-a-brac shop. • And he knew right away that the bowl was worth thousands ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Power To Heal Is In Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,213 views

    Explores harnessing Jesus' healing power, recognizing God's work through us, and the importance of humility in directing glory to God.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to be in the house of the Lord today, isn't it? There's something about the fellowship of believers, the unity of spirit, the shared love for our Savior that just fills the heart with warmth and the soul with a sense of belonging. We're ...read more

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    Let Nehemiah Teach You How To Handle Criticism

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,216 views

    If we are not mature enough for criticism we are too immature for praise. Adverse criticism from a wise man is more to be desired than the enthusiastic approval of the unwise.

    Let Nehemiah Teach You How to Handle Criticism "Do not mind criticism. If it is untrue, disgregard it. If it is unfair, do not allow it to get under your skin. If it is misinformed, refute it. If it is ignorant smile and be bigger than the critic. If it is justified, learn from it." "Adversity ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational