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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    To Pray Well, Obey Well

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 13, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
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    If we do not merit God’s blessings, then how is it that those who are obedient are more likely to see their prayers answered?

    This morning, we continue our series of messages on prayer. I’ve chosen this topic to begin the year because of its great importance. Prayer is absolutely foundational to the Christian life. It’s basic to our identity as Christians. Prayer is a necessary practice for anyone who wants to know and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Church Prays

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
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    When the church prays as a body, God accomplishes great things in His world.

    September 16, 2001 Acts 4:23-31 “When the church prays” 1. The church prays in response to God‘s actions. (4:23-24)  They were thankful for God’s deliverance. [recount the events that led up to this impromptu prayer meeting] Sometimes, God chooses to rescue His people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    How To Pray To Change Lives

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
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    This is an examination of one of the prayers that Paul prayed over the Colossians. It give us insight into how to pray for one another.

    September 9, 2001 Colossians 1:9-14 “How to pray to change lives” INTRODUCTION Probably everyone here has prayed for someone at some point in your life. You prayed that they would get well or that they would have safety in a trip that they were taking or that they would get a job that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Requirements For Revival: Humility Series

    Contributed by Rick Flowers on Jan 15, 2002
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    If our nation will ever turn back to God, it will be because Christians have turned back first! In the busyness of our Christian service, we can so easily forget the Lord of the Work! I hope these messages will remind us of the importance of keeping our

    Pastor Rick Flowers First Baptist Church of Flushing (First in a Four-Part Series on Revival) “God’s Requirements For Genuine Revival: Humility" 2 Chronicles 7:11-15 I felt led of the Lord to begin a four-part series entitled “God’s Requirements For Genuine Revival.” In about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    What Do I Say When I Pray

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,670 views

    Jesus gave His disciples and us a model prayer to help us figure out how you talk to the God of the universe.

    September 2, 2001 Mat. 6:9-13 “What do I say when I pray? INTRODUCTION I am not a talker by nature. Some people just bubble over with things to say. They find it easy to start up conversations, and before you know it, they have established a new friendship. That’s not me. I struggle to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Oliver avatar

    God Calls Us All To Vocation.

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 19, 2002
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    Through Isaiah’s call to Israel to become the light of the world, and John’s recognition of the Christ, we see a model of vocational call that we can follow. God calls us all to different vocations, but one we are all called to is to pray.

    2nd Sunday after Epiphany God Calls us All to Vocation. Preached at Saint John the Evangelist, Cold Lake, Morning Prayer 20 January 2002 Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-12, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 Collect: Almighty God, your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ is the light of the world. May ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    What If We All Prayed

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002
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    It is important for the church to pray together. It is important for the church to seek the face of God.

    This week has been designated by our General Superintendent, Thomas Trask as a special “Week of Prayer” to begin the New Year. Trask said, “This church (the A/G) has always been a praying church. But we need to intensify our commitment to prayer and continually renew the altar within our churches, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Your Will Be Done

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 7, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,292 views

    How to pray in God’s will

    Matthew 6:10 Your WILL BE DONE I want to remind you that God has a wonderful plan for your life. I want to remind you that God has a wonderful plan for your family and friends. I want to remind you that God’s will is "good, acceptable and perfect" Romans 12:2. Prayer has much to do the will of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Who Do You Identify With

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
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    This is a sermon about persecution and the persecuted church.

    “USA! USA! USA!” the chant goes as the United States’ hockey team skates down the ice hoping to score a goal. All Americans wish to see the United States’ hockey team win, even those who don’t like or understand hockey. There is solidarity when our national team is playing. It’s more than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Peryer

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004
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    The Plan for Praying Effective

    The Plan for Praying Effective 1 The pray in faith James 5:15 15And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. The Pray Fervently The pray Fearfully “righteousness” James 5:16Confess your faults one to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Way Communication

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
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    One of the greatest tragedies of the Christian life is that we fail to ever enter into a relationship with God that is born of the Holy Spirit. We are left with a religion, not a relationship.

    Two Way Communications Isaiah 50:4b; John 10:27 Recently I have been over hearing in certain classes on whether or not we can influence God? I think that if that question is asked or thought of here maybe our people feel that way as well. If we as future shepherds, feel that way how can we ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dana Visneskie avatar

    Quick Bring Me Another Jug!

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Mar 24, 2004
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    There’s a few points I would like us to see, to help us understand that our God is a God of Abundance. Showing the significance of oil I draw some points to help us understand how God showers blessings onto His children.

    Title: Quick Bring Me Another Jug! Text: II Kings 4:1-7 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: The story is told of two old friends bumping into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Misael Gonzalez avatar

    La Oracion De Jonas

    Contributed by Misael Gonzalez on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 120 ratings
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    Este mensaje tiene el proposito de ayudarnos a regresar en oracion a una comunion perfecta con Dios

    La Oración de Jonas Jonas 2 I.INTRODUCCION a.La ciudad que Dios quería Salvar…Ninive. i.Ubicada en la margen del rió Tigres. ii.Abarcaba una gran área. 1.Alrededor de 60 Millas de circunferencia. 2.600,000 Habitantes b.Dios llamo a un hombre a que comunique un mensaje. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Praying With Persistence

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 3, 2004
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    We are called to pray and continually ask, seek and knock. A devotional for our monthly Cottage Prayer meeting.

    Praying with Persistence Matthew 7:7-8 Cottage Prayer Meeting Devotional January 31, 2004 7 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Is God So Willing To Answer Our Prayers?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,922 views

    This message focuses on the 4 passages that specifically point us to God’s motives and reasons for answering our prayers.

    Jesus On Prayer: 1. Most passages deal with the conditions of answered prayer: a. You’ve got to have faith. - Matthew 17:20; Matthew 21:21-22; Mark 9:23; Mark 11:22-24; John 14:12. b. You’ve got to be obedient. - John 14:15; John 15:7, 16. - also, James 5:16; 1 John 3:22. c. You’ve got to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist