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  • Brian Bill avatar

    A Prayer For Love Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,167 views

    In the midst of internal squabbles and pervasive selfishness, Paul’s primary request is for believers to experience an overabundance of love.

    A week after purchasing a pair of glasses for her husband, the wife decides to take them back to the optometrist. The person behind the counter wants to know the reason for the return so she asks, “What seems to be the problem, mam?” To which the wife replies: “I want a refund for these glasses…my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    A Prayer For Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 62 ratings
     | 27,088 views

    While we can benefit from some of the wisdom that whirls around us, to be truly wise we need the wisdom that comes from above.

    Recently a survey was done with a group of kids. This is how they responded to the question, “What do you think wisdom is?” Rocky, age 9, said, “Wisdom is wearing a hat when feeding seagulls.” 9-year-old Carol commented, “Never ask for anything that costs more than $5 when your parents are doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Difficulties In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,920 views

    why do we encounter difficulties in prayer - sin, disobedience, wrong relationships, wrong motives, loss of focus

    DIFFICULTIES IN PRAYER Isn’t it amazing the excuses you can find not to do something. I am constantly amazed at my ability to find reasons why I should not do administration. Or why it would be better not to go running and just to read a book. But what is not so amazing is how easily reasons not ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    House Of Prayer

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,278 views

    Jesus was clear that he saw God’s house differently than many who were in it.

    House of Prayer- Cornwall Cornwall September 4, 2004 On two occasions, Jesus called attention to the state of the worship that occurred in and around the Temple in Jerusalem. From each, we learn something of great value to us, as we gather to worship God today, here in Cornwall, Ontario, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Wrestling In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,364 views

    We all need to learn that satan wants to stop us praying (ephesians 6) and that we need to wrestle against that. added to this we need to be challenged to persevere in prayer - like the men and women of faith in scripture

    WRESTLING IN PRAYER Isn’t it amazing how quick the pace of life is? Are you not astounded that every 18 months or so the speed of a computer doubles? We all use to think the www was quick with a dial up connection but now we have broadband and isdn lines. We have instant everything. You can go ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Matthew Morine avatar

    The Impossible Prayer

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,970 views

    To make us believe that God is still working in our lives today. That we cannot place the Lord in a box and give him commands.

    THE IMPOSSIBLE PRAYER FOCUS: THE ACCOUNT OF THE ARREST OF PETER AND HIS DELIVERANCE BY THE HAND OF GOD. FUNCTION: TO PROMOTE A STRONGER FAITH IN THE WEAK PRAYERS OF CHRISTIANS. TEXT: ACTS 12:1-17 INTRODUCTION Eddie from the Brown Trail Church of Christ in Bedford, Texas pulled me aside ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan McCann avatar

    The Spirit Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 4, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,812 views

    Using Daniel’s prayer as a pattern we can learn about the spirit of prayer God requires

    THE SPIRIT OF PRAYER DANIEL 9.4-19 Last week we looked at how we can misuse prayer through wrong motives and wrong attitudes. Today I want to spend sometime looking at the spirit of prayer or to put it another way ‘praying biblically.’ PREPARATION FOR PRAYER. Turn with me to Daniel 9 verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Misuse Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 4, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,393 views

    How wrong motives and wrong attitude leads us to misuse prayer

    THE MISUSE OF PRAYER Let me ask you a question: ‘Do you think it is possible to misuse prayer?’ I mean is it possible for us to pray in such a way that we are actually abusing the privilege which is ours through prayer? I think we misuse prayer far more often than we think or would like to think. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Prayer And Friendship

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,762 views

    God desires our company and wishes to have intimacy in our relationship with Him.

    MANY OF US GREW UP WITH AND HAVE BECOME VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE MANY STORIES FROM AESOP’S FABLES. ONE SUCH FABLE IS ENTITLED “THE BEAR AND THE TRAVELERS.” IN THIS FABLE, IT IS SAID THAT TWO TRAVELERS WERE ON THE ROAD TOGETHER, WHEN A BEAR SUDDENLY APPEARED ON THE SCENE. BEFORE HE OBSERVED THEM, ONE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Greg Bryan avatar

    Call To Prayer

    Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,507 views

    There are two ways you can see the depth of someone’s spiritual life: look at their checkbook (how they spend their money); secondly, look at their prayer life (how much time do they spend in prayer).

    CALL TO PRAYER “The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.”Ja. 5:16 Kenneth Boa “Spiritual growth is impossible apart from the practice of prayer.” Ministry is impossible apart from the practice of prayer. Lorne Sanny meant that when he said “Prayer is the ministry” There are two ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Bryan avatar

    Call To Prayer

    Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 20, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,047 views

    “Do you know why I often ask Christians, “What’s the biggest thing you’ve asked God for this week?” I remind them that they are going to God, the Father, the Maker of the Universe, the One who holds the world in His hands. What did you ask for? Did you

    CALL TO PRAY the perpetually present practice of prayer produces praise power and perspective contiueal crisis crying cannot create christcentered character or conduct “Do you know why I often ask Christians, “What’s the biggest thing you’ve asked God for this week?” I remind them that they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Harold Wanton avatar

    A Leaders Prayer

    Contributed by Harold Wanton on Apr 30, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,806 views

    A Pastor must keep his church protected from outsiders, therefore he must be able to ferverently for the people of God.

    Scripture: Neh. 1:8-9 Remeber, I pray, the word that you commanded your servant Moses, saying, If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the nations; but if you return to me, and keep My commandments and do them, though some of you were cast out to the farthest part of the heavens, yet I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • David Flowers avatar

    The Prayer Of Faith Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 3, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,739 views

    Part 4 of series Learning to Pray. Examines the difference between praying for something and just wishing for it.

    The Prayer of Faith Learning to Pray, prt. 4 Wildwind Community Church February 13, 2005 You know the messages in this series are based on things I’m learning and experiences I am having as I read through Andrew Murray’s excellent book, With Christ in the School of Prayer and do the exercises ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Rich Dunbar avatar

    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on May 4, 2005
    based on 124 ratings
     | 19,833 views

    This sermon looks at six aspects of the power of prayer as seen in the passage.

    Here Peter is waiting for whatever Herod may have in store for him. Escape by his own means is not an option. He is being guarded by 16 soldiers that work 6 hour shifts in fours. One soldier is chained to each side of him and the other two are standing outside the cell to make sure he can’t get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Mouser avatar

    Overheard Prayers

    Contributed by William Mouser on May 17, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,784 views

    Passing through the darkened streets of Jerusalem toward Gethsemane, Jesus prays for his disciples, a prayer that only John records. Everything we know as the gospel flows from the answers to that prayer.

    Sunday after Ascension Psalm 47, Ezekiel 39:21-29, 1 Peter 4:12-19, John 17:1-19 Overheard Prayers One of the more guilty pleasures one can encounter from time to time is to find oneself overhearing a conversation in which you are not a party. When I was a boy, this was a fairly easy thing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican