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  • David Deborde avatar

    The Success Prayer

    Contributed by David Deborde on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,182 views

    David’s prayer in 1 Chronicles 29.10-19 as a model for our prayers during times of success.

    The great king David was about to give up his throne, so he calls the congregation together and prays. I think that prayer has implications to us today 1. The first thing we notice in the pray is that David gives credit where credit is due (vs. 10-13) - David had a great reign; he defeated Saul, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Provision Of Prayer

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,875 views

    This is a lesson on how Jesus taught us to pray.

    The Provision of Prayer Luke 11.1-13 (New Century Version) Midweek Bible Lesson October 15, 1997 Introduction The main focus of this passage is the Jesus’ primary teaching on prayer. It is this text that becomes the cornerstone for the church position and view of prayer. The passage begins with ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Hamby avatar

    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 30,303 views

    Peter is miraclously released from prison through the power of prayer.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 23 “The Power of Prayer” Acts 12:1-24 “but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church.” Acts chapter twelve is set in a context of mounting persecution, about which the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Bridges avatar

    Instructions In Prayer

    Contributed by Wade Bridges on Mar 1, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,533 views

    The Model Prayer or the Lord’s Prayer

    Instructions in Prayer Matthew 6:9-15 Today, we are going to Examine the Model Prayer (Often times called the Lord’s Prayer). This Model Prayer was given as part of the Sermon on the Mount by our Lord Jesus Christ. In Luke 11:1, the disciple asked something of Jesus. They asked; "Lord, Teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Stokes avatar

    Prayer Plus

    Contributed by Alan Stokes on Dec 9, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 4,794 views

    This message draws upon several texts in the Epistle of James and shows how prayer accompanied by a relationship with God is powerful and effective.

    This morning we are going to be looking at the book of James. The theme of the James’ letter in the Bible is “Faith Plus”. It’s good to have faith, but that faith must also make a difference in the life of action and in the works we do. The key verse of the entire letter of James would ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    A Call For Prayer

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,951 views

    There is a need for the church to turn back to prayer to advance the Kingdom of God

    As we begin 1997, there is an important call, not only in the Assemblies of God, but in churches throughout the world to return to the alter, to return to prayer as a vital part of our Christian life. Throughout the month of January in the evening services I am going to be spending time ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dana Carpenter Jr. avatar

    Biblical Prayer

    Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 3,881 views

    Sermon on the difference between active and passive prayer.

    INTRODUCTION. A. Importance of prayer. B. Some ask question: "What is Biblical prayer?" THE TWO TYPES OF PRAYER: ACTIVE & PASSIVE. A. Passive prayer is internal prayer. Active prayer is done with the mouth. B. I used to believe that all prayer was to be done with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Prayer And Relationship

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 6, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 6,539 views

    Why does God desire us to pray? Because He wants a relationship.

    Today is the first Sunday of the year 2002. It’s also the beginning of our third year worshipping together as a church. And for the benefit of those who haven’t been keeping careful track, this is also the 100th sermon I’ve preached from this pulpit (or music stand, or whatever it is). So in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    The Lord's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Jan 20, 2002
    based on 190 ratings
     | 28,374 views

    This prayer was addressed to the Father, but intended to be overheard.

    This remarkable model prayer contains none of the things that take up so much room in our prayers. Boston newspaper reported on a prayer given by a noted clergyman: “one of the most eloquent prayers ever delivered to a Boston audience.” Lyndon Johnson’s press secretary, Bill Moyers, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    What Is Prayer?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 20, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,630 views

    Prayer is a means to establish, deepen, and sustain our relationship with God.

    In the book, Steps Toward Spiritual Growth, the story is told of a man who was opening an adult bookstore in a small town despite the objections of many people in the community. A group of Christians from a neighboring church decided to gather for an all-night prayer meeting to ask to somehow block ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Terry Hensley avatar

    The Prayer Of Jabez

    Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 24, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 17,088 views

    Learning the unlimited access to the Presence and Power of Almighty God.

    The Prayer of Jabez 1 Chronicles. 4:9-10 Are you living the life God wants you to live or you just living life? God wants you to live a life of blessing. In the Old Testament we discover a man who moved beyond living a life of everyday blessing, to living a life of abundant blessing. His name is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Hensley avatar

    The Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 24, 2002
    based on 103 ratings
     | 20,281 views

    Prayer is our intimate communion with God.

    The Power of Prayer Text: James 5:13-20. Today, we’ll learn how to properly use our tongue and that is to pray! When it comes to trials and difficult times, we often tend to throw in the towel before we throw up our prayers. Prayer is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Prayer And Peace

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 27, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,216 views

    Life is hard. Prayer is our pathway to peace.

    This morning, I’m going to begin by openly acknowledging a fact of life. It’s something each one of us knows to be true, something we’ve all learned by personal experience, but which we usually try to avoid admitting publicly. And here it is: life is hard. For everyone. Ever since Adam and Eve took ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Hunter avatar

    The Miracle Of Prayer

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Jan 27, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 14,755 views

    This message on prayer will encourage people to cry out to God for the miraculous.

    “The Miracle of Prayer” Joshua Ch.10 Pastor Bob Hunter We’ve been studying the book of Joshua in the O.T. Last week we talked about the peace treaty Israel signed with the Gibeonites. That was in Ch. 9. So Just when you thought maybe things would ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Eric Sellgren avatar

    Answered Prayer

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 202 ratings
     | 14,441 views

    Steps to answered prayer.

    Do you have difficulties with Prayer. If so, then there are two possible reasons: a) Some people don`t really KNOW that God loves them and wants to bless them. b) Some people pray in the wrong way. LUKE 11.5 Jesus is teaching His Disciples how to pray and uses two homely illustrations: 1. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican