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  • David Deborde avatar

    The Crisis Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Deborde on May 31, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 8,512 views

    Jehoshaphat’s prayer in 2 Chronicles 20.1-19 as a model for our prayers in a time of crisis

    The Crisis Prayer 2 Chronicles 20.1-19 The Crisis (vs. 1-2) - While we probably are not facing invasion by a foreign power, we all have problems in life - These problems come in a variety of shapes and sizes- relationship difficulties, school or work related stresses, health issues, etc.- but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer Focus Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 3,828 views

    What is a good pattern for prayer? Paul gives several good ones, and here is one of them.

    I. In Prayer God is ACKNOWLEDGED (14-15) A. Relationship to Us (14) 1. Father of the Savior 2. Our Father B. Relationship to All (15) 1. Father of creation & mankind 2. NOT an argument of the universal fatherhood of God to all men II. In Prayer God is ASKED (16-19) A. Power of Christ (16) 1. Eph. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony Searles avatar

    A Call For Prayer

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 146 ratings
     | 8,861 views

    A call to heed the need for prayer in the individual, as well as, the Body.

    “A Call For Prayer!” “Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found” Ps. 32:6 ILLUSTRATION: The Posture Of Prayer A certain person couldn’t find the right posture for prayer. He tried praying on his knees, but that wasn’t comfortable; besides, it wrinkled his slacks. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Prayer Of David

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 6,431 views

    David gives us five steps of repentance in his prayer.

    I. Introduction a. David’s Sin with Bathseba b. Nathan’s rebuke of David c. Read the Superscript. d. Five Steps of Repentance II. Step One: Confession (1-4) a. Appeal to God’s Mercy “Loving Kindness” b. David knew his Sins and knew whom his sins were against. c. NO EXCUSES (4) III. Step ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Prayer Power Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 12, 2002
    based on 161 ratings
     | 27,312 views

    This sermon demonstratest the power of prayer, showing how God can and will do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine if we just PRAY!

    Prayer Power Acts 12:1-25 July 7, 2002 Intro: A. [Traveling On Your Knees] Last night I took a journey to a land across the seas. I didn’t go by ship or plane I traveled on my knees. I saw so many people there In bondage to their sin, And Jesus told me I should go, That there were souls to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Adams avatar

    The Apostle's Prayer

    Contributed by Greg Adams on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,268 views

    Paul’s prayer for the people in the Ephesian’s church was one that should challenge our own walk today.

    The Apostles Prayer Ephesians 1:15-22 Intro: The apostle Paul was pleased and thankful for the faith in Christ and love for each other he had heard of at the Ephesian church. Now he would pray for them to be further enlightened in their understanding of God and themselves. What did Paul pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Bold Prayer

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 225 ratings
     | 8,402 views

    A look at the prayers of the early church

    Prayer I love the definition of prayer found in the Devils Dictionary, written by Ambrose Bierce around the turn of the century, you ready? To ask the laws of the universe to be annulled on behalf of a single petitioner confessedly unworthy. I have no problem with that. We all believe in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Empowered By Prayer

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 9,477 views

    Prayer is the powerhouse of the believer.

    Empowered By Prayer! Acts 4 The Church is gasping for air. She is losing her power as her life slowly ebbs away. The ICU unit is filled to overflowing with scores of churches whose glory days were a generation ago, but who today are surviving only on a ventilator of determination to see another ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer Works

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 7, 2000
    based on 131 ratings
     | 19,017 views

    How to have faith in your prayers

    Prayer Works Victory Temple A/G PO Box 911 Waco, Tx76703 Pastor Danny L. Williams November 7, 1999 Text: Acts16: 25-31 Intro: For so many year’s , We the church have coward in the corner. As people ask us , Where is your God ? Where are his mighty act’s Where are the great thing’s that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Genuine Prayer Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 7, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 5,618 views

    How to have a genuine prayer life

    Genuine Prayer Victory Temple a/g po box 911 Waco, Tx. 76703 Pastor Danny L. Williams Matt. 6:5-9 How many of us find it diffuclt to find time to Pray? Raise your Hand........ I’d rather be able to pray than to be a great preacher: Jesus never taught his disiples how to preach , only how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Prayer Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 21, 2002
    based on 157 ratings
     | 39,983 views

    Luke 10 gives us a model of evangelism that invites us to bless our neighbours, develop relationships, pray for them, and then present the Gospel

    Luke 10 May 19 2002 The Sending Out of The Seventy-Two: Lighthouses of Prayer We have been looking at the whole idea of drawing our friends, our family and our neighbours into a living relationship with God through Jesus. We talked about God’s heart for the lost, we talked about how you do ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Boldness In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 149 ratings
     | 20,789 views

    17th in First John Series

    BOLDNESS IN PRAYER 1 John 5:14-15 INTRO: One of the areas where the Lord wants us to have boldness is in prayer. Notice that he mentions confidence, or boldness, along with the subject of prayer. Prayer and Bible study go together. When we read the Bible, God talks to us; when we pray, we talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Thompson avatar

    Answered Prayers

    Contributed by Roger Thompson on Jun 17, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 24,232 views

    A sermon about how prayers are answered.

    TOPIC: ?How Are Prayers Answered?? TEXT: John 15:5-8; Matthew 7:7-8; Matthew 21:21-22 At a church in Kentucky, a little boy got a little too rambunctious during the worship service. His father picked the boy up and started for the door. As they were heading down the aisle, the boy said, at ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Robert Fox avatar

    Authentic Prayer

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,244 views

    What is Prayer? How is it supposed to work? When and how do you do it, and why? Jesus answered all of these questions when he gave us a model prayer - the Lord’s Prayer. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

    LESSON: AUTHENTIC PRAYER [LEARN TO PRAY LIKE JESUS] Slide Graphic – praying hands. Verse: Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way (1 Samuel 12:23) Amazon has over 13,000 books listed on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wendell Blackburn avatar

    The Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 14,471 views

    Prayer Power

    THE POWER OF PRAYER John 15:7 In today’s powerful world that we live in, There’s so much power right at our fingertips. And most of us can’t even explain what happens when we flip on the light switch!! We see the natural power of Niagra falls, and We’ve heard about the great dams out ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal