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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Alphabetic Prayer Guideposts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 16, 2003
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     | 2,414 views

    An easy to remember alphabet list of helpful pray points.

    Alphabetic Prayer Guideposts Praying at all times in the Spirit. And with this in mind be on the alert with all prayer and petition for all the saints. (Eph. 6:18) The following is a helpful list of points to pray for other believers. May the Lord help you use these on a regular basis to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keys To Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Jan 3, 2007
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    Have you ever prayed and felt God did not answer? Following and understanding these keys will ensure an answered prayer

    The Key To Effective Prayers Prayer is one thing that every Christian does or should do, but not everybody does correctly. To make our prayers more effective, we must first have a better understanding about prayer. What is Prayer? What is is not 1 Prayer is a relationship, not an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Ask In Prayer

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 16, 2008
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    One of the most important activities in which a Christian should engage in is that of prayer.

    How to ASK in Prayer Matthew 7:7 There was a pastor who had a parrot. All the parrot would say was, “Let’s pray, let’s pray.” The pastor tried to teach him to say other things but to no avail. He learned that one of his deacons had a parrot. That parrot would only say, “Let’s kiss. Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Prayer For?

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 12, 2003
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    Is prayer for us to get from, or is it something more?

    What is Prayer For? Men’s Prayer Retreat April 2003 We’ve talked and studied a lot about prayer here this weekend and, as we draw toward the conclusion of our special retreat time, I ask, “What is prayer for?” Is prayer to get from God? A lot of people think it is. There is very much of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Redigging The Wells Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Chris Jordan on Nov 25, 2007
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    TRANSCRIPT: If we want to see the same power – signs, wonders, healings and miracles – as the church in the book of Acts, then we must have the same priority of prayer as they did.

    Supernatural Breakthrough #1: Redigging the Wells of Prayer TRANSCRIPT REDIGGING THE WELLS “And Isaac dug again the wells of water which they had dug in the days of Abraham his father, for the Philistines had stopped them up after the death of Abraham. He called them by the names which his ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Becoming A House Of Prayer

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 148 ratings
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    Our churches should be powerhouses of prayer before the throne of God.

    Becoming A House of Prayer John 2:13-16 I remember the early days of being here at Britton Christian Church. The very first Sunday that I ever stood in this pulpit I confessed to you that I didn't know a thing about being a pastor, but that if you would pray for me and if I would earnestly seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer, The Pressing Priority

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 23, 2002
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    Since prayer is the pressing priority of the hour, we need to know how we should go about it.

    Prayer, The Pressing Priority Text: Acts 6: 4 Intro: After Jesus concluded a prayer cession, one of His disciples said, “Lord, teach us to pray…” (Luke 11: 1c). The teaching that followed is what is commonly referred to as “The Lord’s Prayer,” or “The Model Prayer.” As one might assume, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Boyns avatar

    Prayer And Formal Requests

    Contributed by Steven Boyns on Feb 4, 2006
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    For the last few weeks we’ve been sharing with you a series of messages on one of the most crucial practices of every Christian – that of prayer. And we said from the beginning, that the action of prayer ought not be viewed as an option for the Christian

    For the last few weeks we’ve been sharing with you a series of messages on one of the most crucial practices of every Christian – that of prayer. And we said from the beginning, that the action of prayer ought not be viewed as an option for the Christian, but as an obligation. And prayer, as it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Corporate Prayer-Care

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 26, 2007
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    Before I experience the fullness of personal faith, I must be committed to corporate Christian community. (Based on Gene Getz)

    Over the next nine weeks Glenys and I have planned to present five sermons on Gene Getz’ “One Another” subjects. Those five sermons are based on his writings of “Praying for, Building, Loving, Encouraging and Serving – One Another.” • Last Week – Glenys on “Planning an Escape” – the “when”, “how” ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Prayer - A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 27, 2006
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    This outline teaches the basic aspects of prayer from the model prayer.

    Prayer – A Matter of the Heart Text: Matthew 6:5-15 Jesus here teaches the major principles of prayer. By using this model, He reveals each and every aspect of prayer. Praying “in this manner” will help us know how to pray and how to pray in faith and power. Outline I. Structure of Prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    7 Laws Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 31, 2002
    based on 168 ratings
     | 19,354 views

    The are some spiritual laws regarding prayer.

    I again Ponder. Today I ponder prayer. I love to pray. Prayer is my way of releasing faith and submitting my heart to the Divine plan for me. I think good prayer is talking, and praying in the Spirit, and praising. But I have learned good prayer takes time to be still and allow time to listen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus' Prayer Request

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Apr 15, 2005
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     | 3,934 views

    Jesus actually prayed for laborers to go into the field to gather the harvest of souls.

    MATT. 9:35-38 “JESUS’ PRAYER REQUEST” A) Surly when we look at v.36, we see our nation today! * The moral decline of the people in America is leading speedily to the weakening and eventual fall of our nation! * Children being born out of wedlock has increased over 500%! * Pornography has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    From The Depths--Prayer

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 15, 2001
    based on 147 ratings
     | 13,683 views

    A sermon for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 A sermon about Prayer

    20th Sunday after Pentecost Gen 32:22-31 Luke 18:1-8 "From the Depths--Prayer" When I was in college, my first two years I was a drama major. I really enjoyed the theater, and the different plays I got to act in, and the different plays I had to read or see. One of my favorite plays, and one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Peter Thelander avatar

    A Tale Of Two Prayers

    Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
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    A look at Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector.

    It was the best of prayers, it was the worst of prayers, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of grace, it was the epoch of law, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Tim Byrd avatar

    Pharisee: The Presumptuous Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002
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    "Just look at me Lord"

    PHARISEE THE PRESUMPTUOUS PRAYER “Just look at me, Lord.” Date: August 11, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Luke 18:9-14 Introduction I would like to continue in our Sunday night theme Prayers that made a difference. Tonight we will look at a parable of two men, two prayers and two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist