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The Prayer Of Jabez, Part 1

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 18, 2001

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Despite some pitfalls in Dr. Wilkinson’s presentation, the prayer of Jabez is an inspirational and useful tool for believers.

"And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!" So God granted him what he requested." -- 1 Chronicles 4:10, NKJV All of us struggle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Jabez, Part 2

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 25, 2001

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What does it mean to ask that God "enlarge our territory"?

This morning, we continue our study of the prayer of Jabez, found in 1 Chronicles 4:10: "And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!" ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Jabez - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Dec 10, 2001

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Continuation of series of sermons on Jabez’s prayer.

A lot can be learned of how a man’s life is spent at the conclusion of his days. History on all of us is still being written. For most of us, we have not reached the apex of our existence. There are chapters to be written in our lives that we cannot imagine. There are chapters of joy. There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Asa's 50-Word Prayer

Contributed by Steven Cook on Nov 22, 2000

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Asa's one verse prayer consisting of 50 words teaches us valuable lessons about proper prayer.

“Asa’s 50-Word Prayer” 2 Chronicles 14:2-12 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text - 2 Chron. 14:2-12 B. When we are overwhelmed by circumstances, and there seems no way out, what should we do? C. In our text we learn about “Asa’s Prayer” during just such a time. D. Asa was the 3rd ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:2-12, 2 Chronicles 16:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Policeman Spirit Or Passion For Prayer

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 10, 2006

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It is very easy to sit in a church and grow a policeman spirit and want to correct all the problems, a PASSION FOR PRAYER WILL DO MORE TO REVIVE A CHURCH than finding faults. REMEMBER, REMARKABLE PRAYER WILL BRING REMARKABLE RESULTS!

SPIRITUAL POLICEMEN VS. PASSION FOR PRAYER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com NEVER FORGET THAT REMARKABLE PRAYER WILL BRING REMARKABLE RESULTS! TEXT: 1 Corinthians 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. REMARKABLE PRAYER WILL BRING ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:32-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Time And A Place For Solitude & Prayer

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 3, 2006

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Jesus had a perfect relationship with his heavenly father. We can learn lessons from Peter and we can encourage each other to have a time and a place (like Jesus) for quiet prayer & solitude, with God.

Verse 32, “…when they climbed into the boat the wind died down.” In other words with Jesus on board there was peace and calm. When Jesus and Peter climbed on board, and when the wind died down, the disciples must have been reminded of that previous occasion when Jesus calmed a storm (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Anglican

Prayers Rising Like Incense!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 17, 2005

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Your prayers come before God like sweet smelling incense! This is a short homily given at a residential care home for the elderly.

[NOTE: You may find it helpful to place a wooden cross on a table, perhaps in the centre of the room, and to burn a small amount of incense near to the foot of the cross. The incense rising around the cross can provide a wonderful visual and ’nazal’ illustration. The nurses at the care home said ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 141:1-2

Denomination: Anglican

Passion's Prayer: Your Will Be Done Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Aug 26, 2005

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Lessons on prayer from Jesus as he prayed the night before his crucifixion.

PASSION’S PRAYER: “YOUR WILL BE DONE” What does it mean to become a people of the Passion? I don’t think that I have explained what that means fully. I just assumed you knew. To become a people of the Passion is to have, not only the person of Jesus Christ as central in your life and thinking, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Mennonite

Nurturing A Healthy Prayer Life

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

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Message explores importance of relationship, persisence, and expectation in our prayer lives.

Nurturing a Healthy Prayer Life Luke 11:1-13[1] 12-05-04 Intro[2] The frustration of unanswered prayer—have you ever experienced it? Have you ever felt like your prayers were getting no where? Have you ever felt like crying out to God the way David did in Psalm 89:46, “How long, O LORD? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Charismatic

"Jesus Teaches About Prayer"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Nov 19, 2003

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God delights in our coming to Him in prayer. In heaven, we might see all that could have been ours if we would just "ask - seek - knock".

“Jesus Teaches About Prayer” Luke 11:5-10 INTRODUCTION: We CONTINUE in our series on “Lessons Jesus Taught”. Prayer was important to Jesus. He had just given His Disciples instructions on prayer – 11:1-4 If prayer was important to Jesus … how MUCH MORE IMPORTANT ought prayer be to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Advent Prayer For The Thessalonians

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 28, 2003

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reflection on a part of Paul’s prayer for his Thessalonian congregation. Nothing flashy here, just straight forward stuff.

November 30, 2003 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Whenever you go through a death in the family, it is obviously a difficult time. Within the past two weeks I’ve had more emotions run through me than trains at Grand Central Station. But as I look back at the two past weeks, I wouldn’t trade those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The God Who Answers Prayer

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Dec 23, 2003

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Prayer is how you open your heart to God¡¦s will

Matthew 6:5-15 December 1, 2002 DT.: Prayer is how you open your heart to God¡¦s will. TITLE: ¡§The God Who Answers Prayer¡¨ Intro: Early African converts to Christianity were earnest and regular in private devotions. Each one reportedly had a separate spot in the thicket where he would pour out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayers God Loves To Answer Series

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 24, 2003

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Do we realize that God is eager, excited to answer our prayers? But of course what we are praying for is important to this process. What are the prayers that God is excited to answer?

There are some things that we, as parents, love to hear. "Mom, could you show me how to clean my room better?" Or, "Dad, could you teach me the very best way to wash the car?" Or, "Mom and Dad, what makes you love each other and us so much? How can I make sure that my marriage is like yours?" ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Prayers That Always Get Answered

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 3, 2003

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In John 17, Jesus models for us the type of "anything" prayers that God always answers.

11-02-03 John 17 Intro: 2 TV shows over the past couple of weeks, shocked at the content. King of Queens rerun, Carrie prays for a raise, gets it, they begin to get everything they pray for. Meat market scene with priest. Second, Everwood, pastor of church getting married, also going blind, he ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Brethren

"Confession Of Sin And Prayer For Forgiveness.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 6, 2001

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FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 16, 2001 Psalm 51:1-20 Title: “Confession of sin and prayer for forgiveness.”

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 16, 2001 Psalm 51:1-20 Title: “Confession of sin and prayer for forgiveness.” This is the best known of the seven traditional penitential psalms, 6; 32; 38; 51; 102; 130; 143, and one of the most moving prayers in the Old Testament. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

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