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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Why Pray?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 31, 2022
     | 1,923 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

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Open Ears Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 8, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,710 views

    I would propose to you that God has open ears and is longing to have His children call Him day or night.

    Title: Open Ears Foundational Keys to Opening the Gates of Heaven Introduction: In a book entitled, The Circle Maker, we read, "The Bible is a promise book and a prayer book. And while reading is reactive, prayer is proactive. Reading is the way you get through the Bible; prayer is the way ...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
     | 4,484 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

  • Ben Thomas avatar

    Effective Ministry Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on May 16, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,553 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

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Calling God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 36,286 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

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    Take Time To Listen When You Pray

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 17, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,651 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

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    Psalm 10 - A Prayer For Justice Against The Wicked Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015
     | 10,288 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

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

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

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 25, 2023
     | 1,631 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

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,020 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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    Prayer Keys - Holiness Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Aug 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,159 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
     | 444 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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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    The Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 5, 2012
    based on 128 ratings
     | 58,531 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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    End Of Your Prayer Is The Beginning Of Your Prayer Life Series

    Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Nov 17, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,965 views

    Living a prayer life is as important as the effective prayer time we have with God. Prayer is more than a ritual, it is building a relationship with the most important being in the universe. That’s why this topic is important than all other prayer teachings.

    Our prayer life is examined by our fruitfulness in life. A sponge soaked in oil when it is squeezed spills out oil, and a sponge soaked in water, when squeezed, give out water. What goes inside comes out. If through prayer you have allowed God to work out in your life, godliness and spiritual gifts ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Repent Or Die

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 10, 2013
     | 5,258 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

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Prayer Life Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 22, 2019
     | 4,355 views

    A Great Quest was recorded in Luke 11:1 that one of the unnamed Disciples of Jesus said to him “Master teach us to pray”. John the Baptist taught his disciples on prayer, Master now you teach us to Pray?

    Theme: Prayer Life of Jesus Text: Heb.5:7-10 Joke: One believer skipped a Sunday service and went for hunting. As he met with a Lion he lost his balance and fallen and caught in a branch of a tree. The ferocious Lion charging at him from a distance, and he couldn't move. He prayed "Oh ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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