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  • Tim Byrd avatar

    Stephen: The Princely Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,719 views

    "Lord, lay no charge"

    STEPHEN THE PRINCELY PRAYER “Lord, lay no charge.” Date: August 18, 2002 P.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Acts 7:55-60 Introduction Over these past few months I have taken scriptures and prayers in the Bible and used them as sermon topics. I have called them prayers that made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Christ In Prayer

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,829 views

    Jesus teaches us how to pray Patient, Persistent, and Passionate Prayers.

    Following Christ in Prayer Luke 18:1–14 INTRODUCTION • 1 John 2:6 “6Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did.” • Jesus is our example, if we want to learn how to live our lives in a way that is pleasing to God, we must follow His teaching. • Luke 11:1–4 - Jesus’ Model Prayer: Elements ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard White avatar

    Three R's Of Prayer

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,762 views

    WHen all of life is in turmoil, follow the example of Nehemiah.

    Does Anybody Care (the 3 r’s of prayer) Nehemiah 1:1-14 In the musical 1776, based on the events of the first continental congress around the time of the writing of the Declaration of Independence. The messenger comes in everyday with a message from General George Washington. It appeared ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Benefits Of Corporate Prayer

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 58 ratings
     | 22,525 views

    Have you ever wondered why some churches seem to get their prayers answered while others do not? In this passage the church is praying for Peter’s deliverance from the clutches of Herod. These were people who realized that every good thing comes from thei

    1. Have you ever wondered why some churches seem to get their prayers answered while others do not? In this passage the church is praying for Peter’s deliverance from the clutches of Herod. These were people who realized that every good thing comes from their heavenly Father. They were all mindful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Powerful Prayer Heals

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,491 views

    Why do you suppose that so many believers live as if they are unbelievers in Godâs power? Perhaps, this is one of the saddest ironies of life. In this passage, Peter gives us two examples of a person who confidently prayed for God’s power to accomplish wh

    1. Why do you suppose that so many believers live as if they are unbelievers in Godâs power? Perhaps, this is one of the saddest ironies of life. In this passage, Peter gives us two examples of a person who confidently prayed for God’s power to accomplish what appeared to be impossible. Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    298 – Intimate Prayer Series

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,481 views

    the Model Prayer for intamacy with God by recognizing His attributes.

    Illustrate: 50 Christian truckers got together to pray that somehow the sniper terrorizing the Washington, DC area would be caught. Ron Lantz would be retiring as a driver in a few days and didn’t even live in the area, but he felt sure that God would answer their prayers. In fact, he told the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expecting Prayer Answers Series

    Contributed by Tom Boerma on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,148 views

    Expecting God’s answers to prayer

    We are to be in a continual spirit of prayer. Time of prayer does not make a prayer more apt to be heard. Ps. 4 was a prayer in the evening. Notice the spirit of the Psalmist as he prepared for sleep. V 4,7,8 Psalms 5 was a morning prayer. Notice the purpose of his mind in preparing for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Bussard avatar

    5 Principles On Prayer

    Contributed by Larry Bussard on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,149 views

    Principles on prayer from the Lord’s prayer in Matthew

    "I don’t think we’re going to get out of this thing. I’m going to have to go out on faith." It was the voice of Todd Beamer, the passenger -- and Wheaton College graduate -- who said "Let’s roll" as he led the charge against the terrorists who had hijacked United Flight 93, the one, you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Deep Pools Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 17, 2008
     | 2,949 views

    The fourth tradition of the church is the contemplative tradition or the prayer-filled life. Here we explore what this means and how we can integrate this tradition into our lives.

    Streams of Living Water Deep Pools of Prayer Ecclesiastes 5:1-7; 1 John 4:16-21 October 31, 2004 Mark Eberly Our fourth stream or tradition in the flow of the Holy Spirit’s river is the prayer-filled life or the contemplative tradition. It is out of this tradition that all the other traditions have ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    Elijah - The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 23, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 18,971 views

    Elijah was a praying man. This sermon gives three keys to confident prayer. 1. God is Alive. 2. Believers stand before God in Prayer. 3. The Authority of Gods Word.

    THE ELIJAH CHURCH A PRAYING CHURCH 1 Kings 17:1 And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the LORD God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.” James 5:17-18 Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    God-Approved Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,363 views

    Exposition of Acts 4:23-31 about the reaction of the early church to persecution by going to prayer and God answering in a mighty way

    Text: Acts 4:23-31, Title: God-Approved Prayer, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/19/07, AM A. Opening illustration: 9 out of 10 American say they pray, 8 out of 10 say they pray regularly, 6 out of 10 say they pray daily, even 2/3 of unchurched people say that they pray… B. Background to passage: After the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    If Something Is Worth Doing... Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 32 ratings
     | 6,015 views

    Jesus’ 4 thoughts on prayer: 1) we should pray constantly, persistently and fervently 2) but prayer is hard work 3) yet prayer taps into God’s power 4) so prayer is a reflection of our faith.

    Luke 18:1-8 – If Something is Worth Doing… Dear God, So far today I’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped, I haven’t lost my temper, I haven’t been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or over-indulgent. I’m very thankful for that. But in a few minutes, God, I’m going to get out of bed, and from then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Privilege Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 22,701 views

    An examination of the tremendous privilege of prayer, and how we can make better use of the privilege.

    Title: The Privilege of Prayer Series: Prayer 101 (Sermon # 1) Text: Philippians 4:6-7 Preached: April 27, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Introduction A. Hook: Recently I came across something called Prayers of Children, containing prayers little kids had prayed to God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ben Thomas avatar

    Paul's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Apr 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,054 views

    Paul prayed in the prison, Knelt down in front of God, the them of his prayer not about him but about the saints inner growth. read on...

    Prayer of Paul eph.3.14-21 I. Paul RECOGNIZED who God Is - Eph 3:14 He is Our Father Father of the Savior Related to us- whole family in heaven and earth is named When you realize who our God is we will come to our knee. In the Bible many people prayed on their knee. Here are ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Chris McCall avatar

    Why Prayer?

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,781 views

    The reason why many fail in battle is because they wait until the hour of battle. The reason why others succeed is because they have gained their victory on their knees long before the battle came . . .

    Why Prayer? Men’s Net Meeting Ephesians 6:10-20 NLT The reason why many fail in battle is because they wait until the hour of battle. The reason why others succeed is because they have gained their victory on their knees long before the battle came . . . Anticipate your battles; fight them on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational