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  • David Radcliff avatar

    Prayer Defined

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017
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    Prayer is more than saying words. From the Scriptures we learn that true prayer is a combination of bowing the soul before God, pouring out the heart to God. Prayer is asking, talking to God, making our request known to Him.

    PRAYER DEFINED Matthew 7:7-11 INTRODUCTION: Prayer is more than saying words. From the Scriptures we learn that true prayer is a combination of bowing the soul before God, pouring out the heart to God. Prayer is asking, talking to God, making our request known to Him. I. PRAYER IS BOWING THE SOUL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayers Of Paul Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 4, 2017
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    Today, as we finish our series on the prayers of the bible, we'll look at some of Paul's prayers. We'll look at the specifics of what Paul prayed for his fellow Christians; realizing that we should be focused on these things too.

    THE PRAYERS OF PAUL We've looked at many prayers over these past couple months-the Our Father, the prayer of Jabez, Elijah's prayers, Hannah's prayer, Daniel's prayer, Nehemiah's prayers, and last week we looked at Jesus' prayer. Today, as we finish our series on the prayers of the bible, we'll ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Pastor's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 21, 2018
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     | 11,220 views

    As your Pastor I pray that you would know God more, and be strengthened in your faith.

    A Pastor's Prayer Text: Col. 1:9-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: What do we know about the shepherd's life? It's a full time commitment. Sheep are helpless to defend themselves against attack from their natural enemies: lions, bears, wolves, hyenas and foxes which can come in both the day and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Prayer Of Agreement

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 4, 2017
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    We are better together and stronger together. When we walk in harmony with our brothers and sisters we have a stronger impact for the Kingdom of God!

    The Prayer of Agreement Lakewood COG | Speaker: Pastor Jonathan | August 30, 2017 Matthew 18:19 - “Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Prayer Ladder

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 6, 2017
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    In his prayer to Ephesus Paul teaches us how to pray for the "big" things in life ... how to get closer to Jesus Christ and reach the measure of the fullness of God.

    THE PRAYER LADDER Ephesians 3:14-21 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Primacy Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 8, 2017
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     | 15,798 views

    God cares about prayer and all peoples.

    The Primacy of Prayer Mark 11:12-25 Rev. Brian Bill September 9-10, 2017 Play clip from Jesus Video. Some struggle with this depiction of Jesus because He seems angry and harsh. After all, how does this line up with the Charles Wesley hymn: “Gentle Jesus, meek and mild, look upon a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Prayers Of Desperation

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 7, 2017
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     | 18,277 views

    when we are desperate for God; God begins to do amazing things in our lives.

    Prayers of desperation 1 Samuel 1:1-21 Introduction- I have titled the sermon today Prayer desperation. Illustration- Jim Symbala (Pastor at Brooklyn Tabernacle) was in a prayer meeting when he noticed a women praying aside of him. He noticed her because in her prayer she became a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Nehemiah's Prayers Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 13, 2017
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     | 24,340 views

    Nehemiah's contemporary, Ezra, had taken some of the exiles back to their homeland and rebuilt the temple. But the walls had been broken down and the gates had been burned. This is where Nehemiah comes in. Let's see how prayer factors into this endeavor.

    NEHEMIAH’S PRAYERS In 586 b.c. Jerusalem was destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar. He captured the Jews and exiled them to Babylon. Nehemiah’s time is 141 years later in 445 b.c., when the Persians ruled the land. Nehemiah's contemporary, Ezra, had taken some of the exiles back to their homeland and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Leper's Prayer

    Contributed by Bishop Malcolm Coby, Ph. D. on Aug 20, 2016
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     | 16,956 views

    Life often presents extreme conditions from which we pray to overcome. Some conditions are described as hopeless. How do you pray in such times? This sermon challenges us to learn from a deplorable condition known as leprosy. Hear the prayer of a leper.

    This text illustrates what I choose to call A Leper’s Prayer. Before you think that it is irrelevant, you must understand the level of intensity in prayer that comes from the heart. I can’t think of a situation more drastic, more hideous or more undesirable than that of the life of a ...read more

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    Unsafe Prayers

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 25, 2016
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    Unsafe prayers are those which take us out of our comfort zone, which expose us to God, which thrust us out into the realm of faith and cause us to completely rely on God. Are you ready to pray unsafe prayers?

    UNSAFE PRAYERS Jer. 42:20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE LUMBERYARD 1. A man went to the lumber yard and said to an attendant, “I want 5 4X2’s.” The attendant said, “Do you mean 2X4’s?” He answered, “Let me go out to the truck to ask.” 2. He went out ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Adrian Rogers avatar

    The Principles Of Prayer

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Feb 15, 2012
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     | 56,667 views

    God does not work in prayer according to whim, fancy, or caprice. But, there are definite laws, and rules, and principles for getting our prayers answered. And, the time will come, if it has not already come, when for God to answer your prayer will mean m

    Introduction Today, we’re going to be talking about the principles of prayer, because, friend, there are principles that are real and valid. God does not work in prayer according to whim, fancy, or caprice. But, there are definite laws, and rules, and principles for getting our prayers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus And Prayer

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
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     | 3,950 views

    Encouraging people to sacrifice a little for prayer

    Title: Jesus and Prayer Theme: Encouraging people to sacrifice a little for prayer Text: Luke 6.12-16 Time: March 6, 2011 [Title Slide] [S] “One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. When morning came, he called his disciples to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Working Prayer Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2012
     | 4,459 views

    THIS PORTION OF SCRIPTURE BRINGS US TO THE RELEASE OF PETER AND JOHN. THEY HAD HEALED A CRIPPLE THE PREVIOUS DAY (CHAPTER 3). THEY HAD BEEN ARRESTED FOR CREATING A COMMOTION IN THE TEMPLE AREA, DETAINED THAT NIGHT, AND THEN FACE THE SAME GROUP OF PEOPLE

    WORKING PRAYER Acts 4:23-31 On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. 24 When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. "Sovereign Lord," they said, "you made the heaven and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Jones avatar

    Prayer That Energizes Series

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Mar 28, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 20,687 views

    James pictures a level of prayer that is beyond any believer's normal capacity - this prayer is divinely energized by the direct involvement of the Holy Spirit. The Greek word for "fervent" actually does not appear in the original text. It is an amplifica

    Prayer That Energizes - Bishop Charles C. Jones James 5:16,17 Text James 5:16 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16 The Prayer of a righteous man is of great force when energized. James pictures a level of prayer that is beyond any ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Confidence In Prayer

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 20, 2012
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     | 11,138 views

    Prayer is all about a relationship with God as our father

    PRAYING WITH CONFIDENCE 1 John 5:14-15 INTRODUCTION Illustration: Testimony Praying for a house in Strathroy. The Lord said to speak to the mountain. I did not understand what the Lord meant until I saw the house that would become our home. My first reaction was, ‘Does the Lord love me ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal