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  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    The Lord's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
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    The Lord’s prayer is our starting point in learning how to pray effectively. Many points are included in these few verses to help us see our prayers answered and our life protected from sin.

    April, 2007 The Lord’s Prayer Matthew 6:9-15 INTRODUCTION: Every Sunday a part of our worship includes praying, “The Lord’s Prayer.” We would feel that there was something missing in the prayer time if this part were omitted; but do we know what we are praying or are we merely repeating words ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Nehemiah: The Process Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Jan 22, 2008
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    Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible that made a difference and how prayer truly is the difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

    The Process of Prayer. Nehemiah 1:1-1:11 I checked my notes and realized that it’s been a long time since I gave you a Bible quiz. Here’s a new test for you. I’ll give you a hint ¬all the questions have to do with the Old Testament. Who was the greatest comedian in the Bible? Samson. He brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The House Of Prayer

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
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    We may be the most orthodox in belief; we may be the most inspirational in our music, but with out prayer we have no power.

    The House of Prayer Introduction: Jim Cymballa, pastor of Brooklyn Tabernacle, told his small congregation that “if they called upon the Lord, He had promised in His word to answer, to bring the unsaved to Himself, and to pour out His Spirit among them. If they did not call upon the Lord, He had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Battle

    Contributed by Bishop Daryl Townes on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
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    how to achieve victory

    THE BATTLE text 2nd Chronicles 20:15 and he said heaken ye all judah and ye inhabtansts of jerusalem and thou king jehosphat: thus saith jehovah unto you fear not ye neither be dismayed by reason of this great multitude for the battle is not yours but Gods INTRODUCTION JEEHOSAPHAT THE FOURTH ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Missionaries Song

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 12, 2005
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    Psalm 67 is what could be called a “Missionary Song.” The truths in this song are what should be in the heart of those who either want to be a missionary or be involved in missions.

    Turn your Bibles to Psalms 67:1-7 Title: A Missionary’s Song Theme: A Prayer for God’s Blessings on His Work Introduction: Psalm 67 is what could be called a “Missionary Song.” (The Expositors Bible Commentary; The Treasury of David; The Pulpit Commentary; Psalm 67:2) The truths in this song ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prevailing Principles Of Prayer

    Contributed by Martin Wickens on Apr 20, 2002
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     | 3,144 views

    A look at five of the prevailing principles of prayer Christians need to employ in their prayer life.

    I. Entire dependence on the merits and mediation of the Lord Jesus Christ as the only ground for any claims for blessing. i. We may only enter the presence of God, to lift up praise and thanks giving to God and to make supplication, by the merits of Christ. 1. John 14v13-14 2. John 15v16 ii. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Freewill Of Man"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 1, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 19,783 views

    Please use your freewill to read this message on the freewill of man! It will be helpful...

    The Free Will of Man From the beginning of time, God had a plan. His plan was that he would create a being that could either choose or not choose him. God wanted romance, not slavery. There are those who deny the very idea that God would create man with a freewill. God is a sovereign God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Changes Things Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 5, 2005
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     | 5,633 views

    Prayer shouold be an effective tool in your Christian walk.

    Prayer Changes Things Pt. 1 Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7. and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pray Like Jabez

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,707 views

    A 4-point sermon explaining how and why we need to apply this short prayer to our lives, both as Christians and as the body of Christ.

    Everybody wants to know what purpose they have. Does God really have a plan for each one of us? The Bible says God knew us even before we were born and that He has a unique and distinct plan for each one of us. JEREMIAH 29:11 says, ‘I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. Plans to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Lord Teach Us To Pray

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 9,722 views

    Jesus’ disciples saw Him go to secluded places to pray many times and they wanted to learn to pray to the Father as Jesus did.

    Lord Teach Us to Pray Jesus’ disciples saw Him go to secluded places to pray many times and they wanted to learn to pray to the Father as Jesus did. The Bible tells us much about how we should pray and the attitude of prayer. Prayer is our communication line to God. It is like talking with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying Expectantly

    Contributed by John Gerald on Sep 15, 2004
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     | 13,536 views

    How to pray, and expect an answer.

    PRAYING EXPECTANTLY Rev. John W. Gerald INTRODUCTION One of the greatest hindrances to answered prayer is lack of faith, and since faith is difficult to fully understand, and its laws so complex, few people really know how to pray in faith. Ones own ethnic background may produce tremendous ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Great Rules For Prayer, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Brian Eatock on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,600 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

  • Steve Salmon avatar

    A Prayer You Can Always Pray

    Contributed by Steve Salmon on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
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    There are times when we do not know what to pray. Paul gives us an example of what to pray at those or any time.

    A Prayer You can Always Pray Ephesians 1:15-17 S. I. C. C. August 5, 2001 (Morning Service) I would have liked to have seen Paul’s prayer list. It must have been a douse. I am sure he prayed for all the churches he started and for the ones he had heard about and acquired an affinity ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hallowed Be Thy Name Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 8, 2001
    based on 149 ratings
     | 35,952 views

    An examination of the second petition in the Lord’s Prayer.

    A Study of the Lord’s Prayer Lesson # 2 “Hallowed Be Thy Name” In our opening study we noted that the Lord’s Prayer is a pattern for all true prayer. We began our examination of the Lord’s Prayer by looking at the first six English words, “Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chosen For His Purpose Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 26, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,947 views

    Fourth in a series from Ephesians. This message focuses on our responsibility for evangelism as it relates to the doctrine of election.

    At the beginning of this month we embarked on our spiritual basic training, which is taking us through our training manual, Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus. One of the things that I’m encouraging us to do as part of our spiritual basic training is to work on memorizing the entire Book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist