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  • Dr. Abraham Obadare avatar

    Effective Doors

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 13, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,277 views

    Though your plans are good, they still require prayers

    Paul, though presently in jail for preaching the gospel (Col. 4:2-4), continued to see a needy world to whom Jesus’s salvation must be preached and he sought for prayers in order to be able to reach the world for Christ. This is how we should be, praying for everything and the needs of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Lowe avatar

    Take Time To Listen When You Pray

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 17, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,739 views

    For an athlete to excel in the sport of his or her choice they must submit to the physical disciplines that will prepare them for excellent performance. Likewise, to truly be followers of Jesus Christ, we must follow certain exercises and disciplines.

    2-22-05 Title: Take Time to Listen When You Pray Text: “But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.” (Matthew 6:6) Bible Reading: Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Jaques avatar

    2. The Manual: How To Pray More Effectively Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,273 views

    A look at one of the major teachings on prayer that Jesus gave his disciples, so we can learn how to “use” prayer to communicate more effectively with God.

    BIG IDEA: All believers can pray effectively by following the instructions Jesus gave us in Matthew 6:5-13. 1. Pray secretly. (v. 5-6) 2. Pray concisely. (v. 7-8) 3. Give God honor. (v. 9) 4. Submit to God’s will. (v. 10) 5. Recognize your dependence upon God. (v. 11) 6. Ask for and extend ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Wasted Time And Wasted Prayers

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 22, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,003 views

    In this life we are all allotted so many days, weeks, months and years. These days, weeks, months and years are a gift from almighty God.

    What we do with this gift is left entirely up to us. Because of this gift of time this is why there is going to be a judgment to give an account of what we have done with our time. Some will have to give account for their teens, 20 years, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 or a 100 years. • But we must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Why Pray?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 31, 2022
     | 2,030 views

    Prayer is the key to unlock opportunities according to God's plans and purposes. Good prayer lies down the petition of our needs in the Throne Room of a Mighty God. (Several part lesson)

    WHY PRAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Several part lesson. WHY SHOULD WE PRAY? WE HAVE AN IMPERATIVE COMMAND: PRAY ONE FOR ANOTHER… James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Facing Roadblocks To An Effectual Prayer Life?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 12, 2018
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    Prayer is important not only to God but for us. There are many roadblocks and obstacles to an effective prayer life. Good prayer is not a "spare tire mentality" but "a steering wheel!"

    FACING THE ROADBLOCKS TO AN EFFECTUAL PRAYER LIFE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. EFFECTUAL: producing the desired ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    "Can You Hear Me Now?” (Sermon On Prayer) (1 Of 3)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 25, 2023
     | 1,772 views

    The cell phone industry is one of the most highly competitive businesses in the marketing world. In the U.S., that competition is extreme.

    Beginning in 2002, Verizon ran a TV campaign they called "Test Man." Their catchphrase became - "Can you hear me now?" This became the catchphrase for Verizon for the next nine years. It was an interesting marketing strategy. Many cell phone providers fight the competition ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ben Thomas avatar

    Effective Ministry Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on May 16, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,698 views

    Our ministry is depended on our effectiveness. Some instructions to improve our ministry to the needy in the community.

    Minister effectively, Acts 3:1-7 1. Find a prayer partner. Acts 3:1 1 NOW PETER and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour (three o’clock in the afternoon), Jesus had Pater, John and James. Paul had a Silas, This Cripples had too- but for the wrong purpose… 2. Get ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Repent Or Die

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 10, 2013
     | 5,492 views

    Repentance involves reducing yourself to servant status, humbling yourself even as Jesus did, it involves praying earnestly for forgiveness and eliminating wickedness from your lifestyle.

    Jesus said something really tough for us to hear. He said, "you can be sure that if you don’t turn back to God, every one of you will die." Luke 13:5 Jesus was informed that some innocent people had been murdered by Pilate as they were worshiping at the Temple in Jerusalem. Pilate was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Calling God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 36,566 views

    Uses a cell phone to illustrate the basics of effective prayer. Addresses the tendency of people to rely on repetition and ritual to get God’s attention.

    OPEN: (a deep voiced man was positioned in a side room with microphone and monitor. This opening illustration goes on for a couple of pages but worked well to set up the rest of the sermon) "Our Father who art in heaven..." "YES?" (look up and around suspiciously then bow and say) "Our Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Psalm 10 - A Prayer For Justice Against The Wicked Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015
     | 10,721 views

    This psalm is one that deals with the matter of the unrighteous wicked who often usurp their control over the righteous. It directs us toward effective prayer in these matters.

    A PRAYER FOR JUSTICE AGAINST THE WICKED TEXT: Psalm 10:1-18 Psalms 10:1-18 KJV Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble? [2] The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined. [3] For the wicked ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Triumph Over Trials: Hannah's Story SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,177 views

    This sermon draws inspiration from Hannah's story, illustrating how to overcome life's challenges through the power of effective prayer.

    This sermon is about overcoming obstacles through effective prayer, using the story of Hannah as an example. Many times in our lives, we face trials and obstacles that seem insurmountable. We may feel beaten down and unsure of how to survive. We try to handle things on our own, but the more we try, ...read more

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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    The Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 5, 2012
    based on 128 ratings
     | 58,834 views

    Some people think that the only reason to pray is to cause a change in our own thinking. But the Bible teaches that prayer can make a difference in what God does, and that prayer can also have an effect on our circumstances.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. The apostle Paul is praying. He is praying for the Christians in Ephesus, & he is also praying for us, for all those down through the ages who come to know Jesus as Savior & ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer Keys - Holiness Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Aug 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,365 views

    A holy life is characterized by being separated from the world to God. A holy life is characterized by godly sorrow for sin. “I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer.” A holy life is characterized by effective prayer.

    Discuss this sermon at http://prayerkeys.blog.com/holiness/ “I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer,” 1 Timothy 2:8. A priest was building a trellis for a climbing rose beside the church. He did not think the rickety things at the local garden center were worthy of being used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 13, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 557 views

    This sermon explores prayer as a vital, transformative dialogue with God, emphasizing its purpose, power, and practical steps for effective communication with our Creator.

    Welcome, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not as strangers or passersby, but as fellow travelers, knit together by the same divine hand, sharing the same heartbeat for our Lord Jesus Christ. We have the privilege of being part of the grand tapestry of God's kingdom, each one of us a ...read more

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