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  • Brian Harvison avatar

    God Won't Answer Prayer

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008
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     | 3,618 views

    Prayers in order to be heard, must not be hindered by sin in our life

    James 5:17-18  17 Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months.  18 And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit. Ok what sport ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When We Need To Get Away From It All Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 13, 2003
    based on 434 ratings
     | 48,630 views

    Third sermon in the series, "Reality Prayer - How to Ask So God Will Answer".

    We all want a place to go when we’re stressed or sad, tired or lonely, fearful or tempted, disappointed or discouraged - a place where we can unload our burdens and get some relief. When we feel insecure and inadequate we need a refuge - a shelter. We need a retreat. Prayer can transport us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Says No

    Contributed by Bryan Dill on Jun 17, 2006
    based on 129 ratings
     | 70,229 views

    I want us to look at what happens when God says no. Does that mean that God doesn’t care for us? Does it mean that He’s being cruel? Let’s take a look at a couple different times in scripture when God said no to his children’s prayers.

    WHEN GOD SAYS NO Barbara Kerby has written a humorous reflection about her first experience of driving. Barbara’s father took her to the high school parking lot for driving lessons. For this particular lesson, Barbara’s three-year-old sister rode along in the backseat. While trying to negotiate a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 3, 2024
     | 420 views

    New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

    Prayer – Part 4 (Rev. Barry Johnson and Rev. Rodney Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Request For Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 11, 2013
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     | 14,265 views

    Paul needed prayer. He asked his readers to pray for him. God delights to hear the prayers of His people on behalf of others, especially pastors and missionaries.

    ROMANS 15: 30-33 A REQUEST FOR PRAYER [Acts 20:22-25; 21:10-11] Paul's ministry plan was to go to Jerusalem to deliver an offering sent by the Gentile churches to the needy Jewish congregations. After completing the relief offering, Paul hopes at last to be free to pursue his mission to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reality Fasting Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 215 ratings
     | 21,590 views

    First sermon in series, Reality Prayer - How to Ask So God Will Answer.

    [This is the first sermon in the series "REALITY PRAYER, How to Ask So God Will Answer"] Do you know the difference between passive thinking and active thinking? We’re thinking passively when we believe things are always happening "to" us. We’re thinking actively when we believe our actions have ...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
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     | 13,900 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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    Learning To Hear God's Voice Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Aug 3, 2007
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     | 12,255 views

    Answer’s to our prayers are not always what we expect. What do we do when God speaks, but His answer is "Not Yet."

    Introduction: I. We have been looking these past weeks at listening to the voice of God. A. The first week, we looked at what it takes to be prepared to hear from God. B. In the second week, we looked at a few ways that God speaks to us. 1. The Bible, 2. Teachers, 3. Impressions, call ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Penetrating The Open Heaven In 2007 With Our Prayers (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jan 26, 2007
     | 2,547 views

    This week we want to look at a few additonal point about prayer & how it will effect us in 2007. Prayer is the key to our success in 2007.

    Introduction ·Last week we discussed that God has given you dominion & authority on this Earth. Nothing happens on this Earth until someone prays. ·God is not obligated to do a thing until you pray. When you pray, you are taking your dominion on this Earth. ·Every success you will have in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pray, Christian, Pray!

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 27, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,590 views

    God’s gracious dealings with Abraham lead us to pray boldly, like him.

    Genesis 18:20-32 PRAY, CHRISTIAN, PRAY There once was a couple who went to visit a marriage counselor. The husband said, “We’ve been fighting a lot lately, and we can both see that our marriage is heading in the wrong direction.” And the wife chimed in, “We don’t understand why this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Praying The Powerful Prayer

    Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Jul 1, 2008
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     | 4,235 views

    There are many things that people pray for, but are we praying for things that really matter? Are willing to let God work through us as we pray?

    John 14:12 – 14 reads, “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    What We Can Learn From A Dead Fig Tree - Part 2

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,732 views

    Discussion of being fruitful in prayer.

    What We Can Learn from a Dead Fig Tree (Part 2 – Faith in Prayer) Matthew 21:18-22 July 6, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: My guess is that many of you, especially those of you who grew up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Prayers And Promises

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 8, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,830 views

    God will answer us in His time for His glory.

    Prayers and Promises August 15, 2010 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God will answer us in His time for His glory. Focus Passage: I Samuel 1:9-20 (pew Bible page 311) Supplemental Passage: Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Waiting On An Answer

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 8, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,364 views

    When we don’t understand what God is doing in our lives it is important that we wait upon the Lord instead of drawing quick conclusions about God’s activity and character.

    “Waiting On An Answer” Habakkuk 1:12-2:1 There have been so many times that I have run into problems, not understood what was going on in my life, or have been confused about what was happening to my friends or family members and have thought to myself – “Lord, if You would just explain all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Jabez Factor--Living Above Our Circumstances, Part 2

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,539 views

    How do we get out of a dire situation? Like Jabez, we get out of it the old, and most effective way. We cry out to the Lord.

    May 25, 2002 I. Introduction A. Review of the previous sermon—The Jabez Factor 1. His circumstances 2. His name 3. His prayer life 4. His prayer requests 5. His answered prayer B. Jabez’s solution to his circumstances—Prayer II. Body A. Other options to resolve his circumstances—Satan’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist