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  • Robert Thomas avatar

    The Lord's Prayer

    Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 32 ratings
     | 17,740 views

    A sermon on the Prayer Jesus taught the Disciples

    The Lord’s Prayer A Pattern for Disciples Luke 11:1-4 Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples." So He said to them, "When you pray, say: our Father in heaven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Standing In Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,170 views

    Prayer is the calling of every believer

    Standing in Prayer Ephesians 6:18-20 August 19, 2007 Morning Service Introduction John Hyde is one of the most well known missionaries to India. One of his chief characteristics was an amazing prayer life. Early in his ministry he had an itinerant schedule and traveled from village to village. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Prayer And Fasting Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 21,400 views

    The first key to revival is making the commitment to pray and fast. These two spiritual disciplines are a powerful link to revival.

    The Seven keys to revival – Key one Prayer & Fasting Thesis: The first key to revival is making the commitment to pray and fast. These two spiritual disciplines are a powerful link to revival. Texts: I Chronicles 5:18-22 18The Reubenites, the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 men ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A House Of Prayer

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 23, 2005
    based on 75 ratings
     | 14,646 views

    Jesus is calling churches to be places where prayer is the power source.

    A House of Prayer Matthew 21:12-13 February 6, 2004 Morning Service Introduction Research at San Francisco General Hospital has revealed that victims of heart attack, heart failure and other cardiac problems who were remembered in prayers fared better than those who were not. Cardiologist Randy ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How The Shield Works

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014
     | 7,805 views

    A message on the great power and quality of the shield.

    Ephesians 6:16 KJV Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. Ephesians 6:10-19 WEYMOUTH In conclusion, strengthen yourselves in the Lord and in the power which His supreme might imparts. [11] Put on the complete armour of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Focusing In Prayer

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,147 views

    Practical Tips on Prayer

    Keeping Focused in Prayer Luke 18:1 “ . . . Men ought always to pray and not to faint.” I Thessalonians 5:17 “Pray without ceasing.” I. Distractions from Concentration in Prayer. A. The Days Activities B. Work or Domestic Problems C. Things that need to be done D. Wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
     | 15,441 views

    We are the intercessors for the world. Here are 8 things we should be praying for.

    A teacher came into a classroom one morning and saw a group of boys huddled over in the corners on their knees. She was quite concerned. And she asked them, "What are you doing over there?" And they said, "Don’t worry. We’re just shooting craps." And she said, "Oh, what a relief. I thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Prayer For Boldness Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,657 views

    Friends, we must pray for boldness as we declare God’s truth in a spirit of love and grace.

    John Ortberg tells the story about a man who wanders into a small and cluttered antique shop. In the midst of all the knickknacks and junk, he notices what looks like an ancient Chinese vase lying on the floor. On closer inspection it turns out to be a priceless relic from the Ming dynasty whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Answered Prayers

    Contributed by Roger Thompson on Jun 17, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 24,134 views

    A sermon about how prayers are answered.

    TOPIC: ?How Are Prayers Answered?? TEXT: John 15:5-8; Matthew 7:7-8; Matthew 21:21-22 At a church in Kentucky, a little boy got a little too rambunctious during the worship service. His father picked the boy up and started for the door. As they were heading down the aisle, the boy said, at ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steven Boyns avatar

    Prayer And Fellowship

    Contributed by Steven Boyns on Feb 4, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,280 views

    Today it is our assignment to examine one for the most important practices in the life of every Christian – that of prayer. Prayer is essential to knowing God and it’s essential for growing spiritually - prayer.

    Today it is our assignment to examine one for the most important practices in the life of every Christian – that of prayer. Prayer is essential to knowing God and it’s essential for growing spiritually - prayer. Prayer, for the believer, as I’ve said before, is not an option but it’s an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kingdom Prayer

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 25, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 3,883 views

    Jesus’ instruction on key features of true prayer. The kind God answers, the only kind we ought to pray!

    Kingdom Prayer Ask and it shall be given to you; seek and you shall find; knock and it shall be opened to you. 8 For each one who asks receives; and he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, it shall be opened. 9 Or what man is there of you, if his son asks a loaf, will he give him a stone? 10 Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer For Boldness

    Contributed by Mark Witherden on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,996 views

    Do you want boldness? The early disciples found themselves in need of boldness and this is how they got it. Something every believer should be praying.

    When the early church prayed Acts 4:23-31 The Apostles Prayer And being let go they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. So when they heard that, they raised their voice to God with one accord and said: "Lord You are God, who made ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cost Of Prayer

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,551 views

    This is the third message in the series on prayer. This message speaks of the cost involved with praying.

    Luke 11:1 KJV And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. Jeremiah 29:13 KJV And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. l. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    The Signifigance Of Prayer

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 27, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 12,708 views

    The Neglection of prayer is a sin.

    THE SIGNIFIGANCE OF PRAYER LUKE 18:1 INTRODUCTION: OF ALL THE THINGS THAT ARE OF SIGNIFICATE VALUE IN OUR LIVES, PRAYER SHOULD BE CHERISHED THE MOST. HOWEVER, MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS, I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT FOR MANY OF US PRAYER IS OFTEN RELEGATED TO THE BOTTOM OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Neil Richardson avatar

    Prayer: Why?

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
     | 2,998 views

    Why do anything- why pray, why don’t we pray?

    ‘Prayer: why?’ (James 5:13-20) Brunel Runnymede, 13/11/02 1. Why do anything? Albert Camus, The Myth of Sisyphus “It happens that the stage sets collapse. Rising, streetcar, four hours in the office or the factory, meal, streetcar, four hours of work, meal, sleep, and Monday Tuesday Wednesday ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist