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This Christmas (I Pray You Find These Things) Series

Contributed by Todd Marler on Dec 19, 2018

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Do you remember how long it would take for Christmas to come, as a child? It took forever and We could hardly wait. As an adult, it is just the opposite, as Christmas seems to get here faster than ever.

This Christmas (I pray you find this three things) 26In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28The angel went to her and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#2why Should I Pray? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 14, 2005

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God loves for His people to pray and seek His face. Prayer is communication with our Father. May we learn to know our Father in prayer.

#2 WHY SHOULD I PRAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #2 of a two part series. I do part #2 in two parts. God teach me not only to pray, but to love those for whom I pray. I LOVE THIS POEM: I STAND AT NIGHT Author Unknown I STAND AT NIGHT, AMID THE CITY’S ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Scripture: Matthew 21:13

Denomination: Baptist

Generic Prayer - Generic Results

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Sep 29, 2004

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Power of effective prayer

There were two women who lived in the same town. One woman lived on the East Side of town. In a brand new home. Two story Brick Victorian style house sitting on 5 acres of ground. Three car garage that housed a Lexus - a Mercedes coupe - and Cadillac SUV. She had two children and a husband. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-6

Denomination: Methodist

When You Simply Want To Quit

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 10, 2004

based on 59 ratings

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What do you do when it seems you can’t live up to God’s or anyone else’s expectations. What do you do when you want to quit. A message on prayer.

WHEN YOU SIMPLY WANT TO QUIT Do you ever feel that no matter what you do, and no matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to get ahead, you can’t seem it get a break? Do you ever like things were pressing in on you from every side? Have you ever simply want to quit? Have you ever gotten ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Prayer Really Matter Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

based on 7 ratings

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Seeing the Unseen Christ means experience the privilege of authentic prayer

An article in the Denver Rocky Mountain News described various web sites to which people can submit prayers. One site, Newprayer.com, says, "Simply click on the ’Pray’ button and transmit your prayer to the only known location of God." The site claims "that it can send prayers via a radio ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer And Fellowship

Contributed by Steven Boyns on Feb 4, 2006

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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

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Changes Lives

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on May 8, 2012

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Intercession for the lost does not guarantee salvation but it opens tremendous doors for those that we intercede for and the Lord is calling us to faithfully pray and follow that up with our testimony of love.

Last week we looked at the foundational parts of having a close encounter with God. (Close Encounters with God) We saw how God wants to meet with us every day and that face to face encounter begins with our welcoming him. Then we worship him. We pour out our hearts to him. And finally we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-33

Denomination: Lutheran

"Keys To Winning Your Family And Friends To The Lord"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 24, 2003

based on 35 ratings

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What can we do to help people find the Lord today? Keys we can use.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 27, 2003 “Keys to Winning Your Family and Friends to the Lord” John 8:31-32 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever wondered why people are not converting to Jesus when there is a church on almost every corner? Do you wonder why your family seems to go on year after year ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Methodist

Becoming A Circle Maker - Praying With Excellence Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 18, 2013

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loosely based on Mark Batterson's The Circle Maker. As we circle our “Jericho” in prayer, we need to trust God’s promises and Be Specific in what we want God to do.

TEXT: Joshua 6:1 TITLE: Praying with Excellence - BECOMING A CIRCLE MAKER SERIES: Being the Church with Excellence TOPIC: Prayer OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 3, 2013 PROP. As we circle our “Jericho” in prayer, we need to trust God’s promises and Be Specific in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How’s Your Heart? Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

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It was the practice of Jewish teachers to try to sum up the hundreds of laws into great overarching principles that people could focus on. In Mark 12 we see an encounter a teacher of the law had with Jesus in this hope of discovering the great “one thing

WHAT THE BOOK SAYS ABOUT LOVE Part 1 HOW’S YOUR HEART? Mark 12:30 Ezekiel 36:26-27 Sunday, February 8, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee In the movie City Slickers 39th birthday of Mitch Robbins (Billy Crystal) and he is not happy about it. His two friends are having crises of their own and they buy a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Happens When The Church Prays

Contributed by Dieuner Joseph on Apr 26, 2007

based on 16 ratings

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This sermon is designed to underscore the power of a praying church.

In the book of Acts, Luke the physician gives us a chronological and historical account of the evolution of the church. Luke’s primary purpose is to help believers understand the purpose and mission of the church. Make no mistake about it; no one should be part of an organization without ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

If The Church Would Just Pray

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 21, 2009

based on 15 ratings

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This message will help teach the church that there is a great need for interssesory prayer, and that prayer although largly neglected is one of the churches greatest assets.

Introduction: How many of you pray every day? How many of you pray each morning when you wake up? How many of you pray every night before you go to sleep? How many of you pray before each meal? How many of you pray for yourselves? How many of you pray for others? How many of you pray for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pray Your Heart Out Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

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There are at least four core commitments for Christian living. One is abiding in the Word. A second one is to pray your heart out.

IMPRISONMENT OF CHRISTIANS IN CHINA is on the upswing. One report says there has been a drastic increase of assaults on Christians over the last year. That’s China, but that’s not the only place it’s happening. You can probably guess the other countries that are among the most hazardous for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Too Busy To Pray?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 16, 2005

based on 16 ratings

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A simple challenge to Pray, we are not to busy to do the most important thing in our spiritual lives.

Are You to busy to Pray? Pastor Glenn Newton 11-13-05 How many of you had a busy week this week? Is there really any week that doesn’t feel busy? Many of you work many hours during the week, plus you give time to your children, to the events and ballgames that seem to never end, right? Many of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Nazarene

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