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  • Kevin Barron avatar

    Work Hard Or Hardly Work?

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on Sep 5, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,259 views

    This sermon uses the Labor Day holiday to explore how God works for us, in us, and through us.

     WORK HARD OR HARDLY WORK? HEBREWS 13:20-21 LABOR DAY SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2004 OSCEOLA, AR CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE INTRO. Labor Day is tomorrow and one of the first things I think ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Principle Of Prayers

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,062 views

    Prayer is a privilege given to us as a result of our relationship with God.

    Prayer is an important Christian discipline. But how do we pray? The disciples requested to the Lord Jesus Christ to teach them how to pray. When it comes to prayer, Christians were reminded not follow the ways of the religious people like Pharisees nor the way of the pagans. 1. Pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Four Purposes Of Prayer (1 Of 4) Series

    Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Apr 1, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 28,256 views

    To live effective lives as Jesus’ disciples we need to pray.

    I’ve preached on prayer many times and I’ve tried to do it in such a way that you will be able to easily remember how to pray and to be motivated to pray. Yet I don’t think we are taking full advantage of this most powerful and useful resource we have as Christians. So, I am beginning a four week ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer Types

    Contributed by Adam Cain on Dec 4, 2009
     | 6,590 views

    Categories of prayers that God likes and dislikes

    Prayer Types (10/17/2001) Before we discuss prayer let’s actually pray. God, bless these words and bless those that hear them. May the words fall on receptive hearts and be applied as truths from your word. Amen The Bible says a lot about prayer. Did you know there are 667 prayers recorded in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Trends In The Last Decade

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,585 views

    During the last ten years, several new expressions of prayer have evolved in the Body of Christ.

    PRAYER TRENDS IN THE LAST DECADE By Jerry Falwell During the last ten years, several new expressions of prayer evolved in the Body of Christ. Notice that I said “Expressions of Prayer.” This meant that Christians have learned different ways to pray more effectively. Technically, we cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donny Tatimu avatar

    Seth And Enosh: Prayer And Calling On God Series

    Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,647 views

    In every generation, God teach someone how he/she can come closer to God. And for the first time in man’s history these men called upon the name of God.

    I. Intro: We will find there is so few information about these two names in the bible; but however I personally found them as an important person in the bible. We even can call them as "man of prayer". From the beginning, God made man and woman to fulfilled His purpose, which is, "For from ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A.c.t.s. Of Prayer

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 8, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 13,648 views

    How we should ACT as we communicate with God

    “A.C.T.S. – PRAYER by George E. Crumbly JAMES 5 Humphrey UMC SUN. 7/31/2005AM INTRO: PRAYER: Communication with God. Because God is personal, all people can offer prayers. However, sinners who have not trusted Jesus Christ for their Salvation remain alienated from God. (IBD) I can’t think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    An Invitation To Prayer - Part 2 Of 2

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 18, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,851 views

    In this passage Jeremiah reveals the heart of God when He calls His children to prayer and the promises that He bestows to those who are obedient - Message Part 2 of 2

    “An Invitation To Prayer” – Part 2 of 2 Jeremiah 33:1-3 A. The Word of the LORD is not RESTRAINED. (v. 1) B. The REVELATION of the LORD. (v. 2) C. The LORD’s REASON for prayer. (v. 3) Psalm 50:15; 1 Timothy 2:1-2 1. God REQUIRES Jeremiah to pray. (v. 3a) Romans 5:2; Hebrews 4:15-16; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Unclog Your Prayer Pipes Series

    Contributed by E. Venn on Aug 13, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,370 views

    Many have problems in their prayer life: • I don’t feel like praying. What’s wrong? • I feel like my prayers go down the drain. • I have no power in prayer. What’s clogging my prayer life? The Bible outlines three things that clog God’s flow of

    Introduction: Prayer is supposed to be conversation with God. Talking with a friend. So why is it so hard? Many experience a clog in their communication with Jesus Christ. “I feel like my prayers go down the drain. I have no prayer power. What’s clogging my prayer life?” Others may say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Positives Of Persistence And Perils Of Pride In Prayer

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 18, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 7,178 views

    How we pray and what we pray have a big connection. Jesus’ gives us great insight into what God wants in a good prayer.

    Praying Outside the Box Do you remember your first prayers? As a child, learning to pray, I never remember having a class or hearing a list of instructions about prayer, do you? I do remember being told to say, “In Jesus Name, Amen.” But most of what I learned about praying as a child came from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Prayer Petitions - Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 7, 2006
     | 2,991 views

    The third in a series exploring Jesus prayer of John 17. This message explores the final two petitions: our unity, and our sanctification. A full audio of the message is available at no charge.

    (Opened this message by having congregation bow their heads, close their eyes, and rest in praying of John 17. Then prayed the Scripture.) Last week we began exploring Jesus three requests for us. KEEP/PROTECT (NIV) Interesting twist to verses 14 & 15 Harm comes through the world, but it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mickey Bell avatar

    Prayers That God Doesn't Answer

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,579 views

    Prayer is a powerful tool for the Christian. But the Bible shares with us some prayers that God does not hear.

    Prayers that God Doesn’t Answer Matthew 7:7 We have been talking a lot about prayers and the power that we as Christians have in the fact that we can pray. When the trials come our way, we can pray When the things happen beyond our control, we can pray. We experience God hearing our prayers: In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Continuous Prayer Part 3

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on May 5, 2007
    based on 96 ratings
     | 3,705 views

    This third and final part deals with some of the major hindrances to our prayers

    DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Brian Eatock avatar

    Great Rules For Prayer, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Brian Eatock on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,497 views

    The beliver should be praying, but Jesus gives us some rules to follow. It is not as much about the rules as it is the condition of our heart. Sermons highly influenced by the Preacher’s Outline and Study Bible.

    Title: Great Rules of Prayer Text: Matthew 6:7-8 A little boy was saying his bedtime prayers with his mother: "Lord, bless Mommy and Daddy, and God, GIVE ME A NEW BICYCLE!!!" Mom: "God’s not deaf, son. Boy: "I know, Mom, but Grandma’s in the next room, and she’s hard of hearing! A young man goes ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ed Pruitt avatar

    The Power Of Continuous Prayer Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,948 views

    Prayer is the most powerful weapon that a child of God can have

    DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God