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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
If you want to lay hold of God’s willingness in prayer, just keep on asking God to keep His Word, counting on Him to work in unusual and unstoppable ways.
Mark Ashton, in his book, A Voice in the Wilderness, talks about a small boy who was writing a letter to God. Christmas was approaching and he wanted to ask God for certain Christmas presents he badly wanted. He began his letter with these words: “I've been good for six months now.” ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 25:19-26
Denomination: Evangelical Free
Our prayers are often ineffective. Scripture reveals principles of effective prayer, principles we will want to observe.
A movie by the title of The In-Laws came out in 1979. There was a re-make of it in 2003, but my favorite version is still the original one. It featured Alan Arkin as a conventional dentist and Peter Falk as a manic character who claims to be a government agent. Their kids are about to be married, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-32, 1 Kings 17:1-7, 1 Kings 18:1-46
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
This sermon challenges us as Christians to evalute the effectieness of our prayer lives and prayerfully causes us to improve upon them.
Michael Moulder 10/24/2004 How Effective Are Your Prayers How Effective Are Your Prayers James 5:13-18 Introduction: T. J. Bach once wrote this prayer: I asked for health that I might do greater things; I was given infirmity that I might do better things, I asked God for strength that I might ...read more
Scripture: James 5:13-15
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Effective prayers involve recognizing God's protection and provision as well as requesting his pardon.
A Pattern for Prayer Part II Matthew 6:9-15 INTRODUCTION A. John Hannah said, “The end of prayer is not so much tangible answers as a deepening life of dependency…The call to prayer is a call to love, submission, and obedience…the avenue of sweet, intimate, and intense fellowship ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15
Denomination: Baptist
This sermon explores the power of prayer as a surrender to God's will, inviting us to trust in His wisdom and plans over our own.
Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, I extend to you a warm welcome this blessed day. We gather here not as mere attendees, but as participants in the grand symphony of faith, each playing our part in the orchestra of God's love. Today, we find ourselves on the precipice of a ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10
Topics: Surrendering, Prayer, Effective
Prayer is communication with God on a personal level. #1 in a 4-part series.
Title: How Can I Begin An Effective Prayer Life? Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: John 15:5-8 Introduction In the small town we lived in, the volunteer fire department’s telephone was answered by the policeman on duty, who would in turn sound the fire whistle to rally the volunteers to duty. ...read more
Scripture: John 15:5-8
Prayer that pleases God: 1. is humble prayer (vs. 9-13). 2. is heartfelt prayer (vs. 13). 3. is helpful prayer (vs. 14).
Prayer that Pleases God Luke 18:9-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 9, 2014 INTRODUCTION: *Have you ever prayed a prayer that seemed kind of silly looking back? Steve Brown told about a little girl who was praying when her dad walked into room. And he heard her say over ...read more
Scripture: Luke 18:9-14
There are Biblical techniques that will enable you to have a satisfied prayer life. This message is a spiritual heart check and equip you to become stronger in prayer.
Title: Beefing Up Theme: Five Conditioning Techniques for a Satisfied Prayer Life Series: Prayer Introduction: Arnold Schwarzenegger was a very disciplined bodybuilder; he knows about beefing up. He said, "Experiencing this pain in my muscles with the aching going on and on is my challenge. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Each man has been given the power of prayer to release his untapped potential.
THEME: THE UNTAPPED POWER OF A MAN TEXT: 1 TIMOTHY 2:1 – 8 TITLE: PRAYING MEN… Introduction: It was early Sunday morning and William’s mother came into his room and said, “William, it’s Sunday. Time to get up…Time to get up and go to church!” ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8
If you want to pray with great power, pray constantly, confidently, corporately, and fervently to pray effectively.
Three pastors were talking about prayer as a telephone repairman was working in the room. One pastor said that the key to effective prayer was in the hands. He always held his hands together and pointed them upward as a symbol of worship. The second pastor suggested that real prayer was ...read more
Scripture: James 5:13-20
God wants you and I to pray and there will be a shaking out of everything God has not planted in our lives, families, church, nation and world at large. Such a shaking can’t happen if we are not filled with the Holy Spirit.
GOD’S PROMISE TO HELP US In Isaiah 41:10-13, God promises to help us. From this passage, we see that the help God promises to give us comes in three ways: • When we are WEAK – there will certainly be times of weakness. But God promises to help us by strengthening us at such times. • When we are ...read more
Denomination: Pentecostal
A simple prayer can have amazing impact
The European union was fracturing along national lines. Political and religious rivalries had caused chasms of separation to grow, so that a threat to one part was even seen as a good thing to other parts of the continent. A resurgent Islamic state had taken territory and executed hundreds, even ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38
Denomination: Catholic
Hezekiah’s amazing answer to prayer, that appeared to change God’s will, shows us sound principles for effective prayer.
HEZEKIAH’S PRAYER SECRETS (2 Kings 20:1-11) Bob Marcaurelle 2003 Lynn Ave Anderson, SC 29621 (Part of 852 Sermons on one full length CD (Data- M Word for $30.00) When life beats you to your knees, says Norman Vincent ...read more
Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-11
Jesus identifies himself as the bread of life. He is the food that gives us life and sustains us.
John 6:41-59 “Sustenance” INTRODUCTION Valentine’s Day was two days ago. For many of us, we bowed to the Hallmark marketers and attempted to make the day a time for love and romance. We purchased cards, flowers, chocolates, and perhaps even jewelry, and gave them to the one ...read more
Scripture: John 6:41-59
Denomination: Lutheran
Listen to what Bill Gates said about being there and staying focused, “Only through focus can you do world-class things, no matter how capable you are.”
30 Days to Live- the Art Of Being There Acts 16:16-34NLT Sometimes you’ve got to zoom out and look at the big picture. That’s what the following college student did in writing this letter: Dear Mom and Dad, I have so much to tell you. Because of the fire in my dorm set off by student ...read more
Scripture: Acts 16:16-34
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