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  • Wah Lok Ng avatar

    Hezekiah's Prayer For Healing Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on May 10, 2002
    based on 324 ratings
     | 72,231 views

    Hezekiah was terminally ill. He cried out desperately to God for his life. God heard his prayer and he was healed.

    HEZEKIAH’S PRAYER FOR HEALING BY NG WAH LOK Text : 2 Kings 20: 1-11 Introduction. Hezekiah was regarded as a good king. In the later part of his life, he fell sick and was close to death. The prophet Isaiah came and pronounced his sickness was unto death. This led to Hezekiah pleading for ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Prayer Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 23, 2017
     | 4,443 views

    Prayer is total confidence in God's planned purpose for you.

    A. WHAT IS PRAYER? MATTHEW 6:5-15 1. Prayer is relationship with your heavenly Father. “For your Father knows” (6:8). “Our Father in heaven” (6:9). 2. Prayer is not getting God to do what you desire, but you changing to God’s desire. 3. Prayer is total confidence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Explained: Ineffectiveness In Prayer.

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Aug 18, 2022
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    Why then are we hindered in our prayer life? Because we lack the understanding of what we are up against when we pray. Hence, a prayerless Christian is a powerless Christian. And a powerful believer is a prayerful believer. Prayer can be vocalized, or said silent, and with tears.

    Many songs have been written over the years that encourages a believer to pray. I remember fondly one of the songs I learned in my early days when I was converted to the faith. The song was titled "Prayer is the key". I memorized the song out of my love and joy for singing church hymnals. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Me With Powerful Prayers? Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,086 views

    Part 7 in Elijah series - if he really was a man like us, as James says, in the context of prayer, how are we to follow his example?

    1 Kings 18:41-46; James 5:16-18 – Me with Powerful Prayers? In “Total Eclipse”, author Annie Dillard writes: “The Ring Nebula, in the constellation Lyra, looks, through binoculars, like a smoke ring. It is a star in the process of exploding. Light from its explosion first reached earth in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Learn The "Heart" Of Prayer

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 23, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,486 views

    King David takes us to the heart of prayer. David shows us a repentant heart, a trusting heart, and a longing heart.

    Abraham prayed for his nephew Lot. Actually, he bargained back and forth with the LORD a half dozen times over the destruction of the city where Lot lived. Elijah prayed for a miracle at Mt. Carmel. Hannah prayed for a child. Joshua prayed that the sun would stand still. Jesus prayed for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Precedence Of Prayer-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 18, 2012
     | 3,512 views

    1 of 3. Paul exhorted Timothy regarding the place of prayer in the Church. Prayer must take precedence in the Church. When is it obvious that it holds priority? Prayer takes precedence when...

    The PRECEDENCE Of PRAYER—1Timothy 2:1-7 Attention: Janet’s four-year-old likes to say the blessing at mealtimes, usually repeating the same short prayer: "Thank you, God, for this gracious food. Amen." One evening, however, he thanked the Lord for the birds, the trees, each of his friends, & asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    The Place Of Prayer In The Church

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 27, 2020
     | 3,119 views

    A midweek service sermon that focuses on the strength that prayer brings to us in the Church.

    THE PLACE OF PRAYER IN THE CHURCH FBCF – 4/15/20 Midweek Service Jon Daniels INTRO – Many of us use the YouVersion app on our phones for Bible reading, devotional plans, & sharing Scriptures w/ others. I’m kind of old school when it comes to readin the Bible – like having an actual Bible in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Unity In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 24, 2025
     | 372 views

    Unity in prayer creates an atmosphere for divine visitation, empowers believers, and releases the supernatural presence of the Holy Spirit.

    THE IMPORTANCE OF UNITY IN PRAYER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:14 Key Verse: “These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brethren.” — Acts 1:14 Supporting Texts: Psalm 133:1-3; Matthew 18:19-20; Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James May avatar

    Effectual And Fervent Prayer

    Contributed by James May on Nov 4, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,428 views

    What is effectual and fervent prayer? Does it always have to be manifest only through praying in tongues?

    Effective and Fervent Prayer By Pastor James May James 5:16b, "… The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." Prayer is a vital part of the life of a Christian. Through prayer unto the Lord, we voice our needs, we give our praise, we show our worship and we demonstrate our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    David's Penitential Prayer

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,342 views

    PART OF A BIBLE STUDY ON THE PSALMS

    DAVID’S PENITENTIAL PRAYER PSALM 51 INTRODUCTION: WHEN WE STARTED THIS STUDY I TOLD YOU THAT THERE WERE FIVE MAIN CLASSIFICATIONS OF PSALMS. WITHIN SOME OF THESE CATAGORIES THERE CAN BE SOME SUB-CATAGORIES. WITHIN THE PSALMS OF LAMENT, WE FIND ONE SUCH SUB-CATEGORY CALLED THE PENITENTIAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    My Desire As Pastor Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,501 views

    This is the 17th sermon in the series "The Cure". This is my desire as a pastor.

    Series: The Cure [#17] MY DESIRE AS PASTOR Romans 10:1-21 Introduction: Last week, we talked about commitment. I thought a lot about what I said and the challenge that I gave the Church. This question came to my mind, “What is it that I want to see happen at the Church”? Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    The Armor Of God: Prayer

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 20, 2023
     | 1,300 views

    We cannot begin to be strong in the Lord and His mighty power, or stand firm in our faith, or resist Satan’s schemes unless we are people of prayer.

    Alba 8-20-2023 THE ARMOR OF GOD: PRAYER Ephesians 6:18 You probably have heard the poem about prayer written by Sam Walter Foss. But here it is again just in case you missed it. "The proper way for a man to pray," Said Deacon Lemuel Keyes, "And the only proper attitude is down ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    5 Answers To Prayer

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 53 ratings
     | 5,904 views

    There is no such thing as "unanswered" prayer, but God sometimes responds in ways we don’t expect.

    “5 Answers to Prayer” -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (Note: The outline for this message came from an article in the Christian Reader Jan/Feb 02 issue) We pray, and God answers. Every time. But sometimes we wonder if God is really listening. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Intimate Conversations (Prayer)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,460 views

    This sermon looks at the discipline of prayer.

    Psalm 63:1-11 NIV A psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah. O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. 2 I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Barry Edmondson avatar

    "Praying With Power”

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,211 views

    Of all the disciplines of the Christian walk, perhaps the most important, the least practiced and the least understood is prayer. Prayer is absolutely key in or success as children of God—both in the way we overcome the devil in battles we face.

    Intro: Chorus: ”God answers prayer in the morning, God answers prayer at noon, God answers prayer in the evening, so keep your heart in tune. Of all the disciplines of the Christian walk, perhaps the most important, the least practiced and the least understood is prayer. Prayer is absolutely key ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal