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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Learning To Pray

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009
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     | 2,275 views

    Everyone can and should learn to pray - a look at what Jesus taught about prayer and applying those truths to our own relationship with God.

    Learning to Pray Matthew 6:7-15 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 "This, then, is how you should pray: "’Our Father in heaven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Think Before You Pray

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
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    This sermon looks at Matthew’s account of the Lord’s exemplary prayer; specifically in light of what it requires of us to pray what Jesus prays.

    NOTE: When I list a verse number or passage, it is intended for you to read the indicated verse aloud ______________________________________________________ (OPEN BIBLES TO Matthew 6) In my lesson tonight, I do not expect that anything I say to you will be new and different than what you’ve heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin Phillips avatar

    How We Ought To Pray

    Contributed by Kevin Phillips on Dec 9, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,909 views

    An in-depth look through the New Testament examining 34 scriptural ways to pray. While it is outlined as one sermon, it can best be preached as a series divided over several services. The outline is self-explanitory and not too in depth. It would be ve

    INTRODUCTION One of the biggest struggles many Christians face is knowing how to pray. Some Christians think they know how to pray, but really pray unscripturally. Often, even those who know scriptural principles about prayer feel like they may be missing something in their prayer experience. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Keys To Sharing Christ With Muslims: Prayer, Politeness, Patience

    Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,947 views

    Seeing A.J. enter the auditorium during the conference, I mouthed a silent prayer. My message included historical facts about Islam gleaned from Muslim scholars. I presented the basic beliefs of Islam, and critiqued the religion’s violent beginnings. I

    Keys to Sharing Christ With Muslims: Prayer, Politeness, Patience by Alex McFarland His name was “A.J.,” a 20-something immigrant to the U.S. from a predominantly Muslim country. He was very friendly, and worked at a certain sub shop that my wife and I frequented. A.J. would sometimes sit with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thy Will Be Done Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,978 views

    We must understand the nature of God’s will. Jesus thought of the will of God as the sovereign wisdom and justice and goodness by which all things are governed.

    Thy Will Be Done Matthew 6:10 Intro A seminary student was at least honest when he filled out a questionnaire to provide information concerning his experience and preference for a profile to be used in helping him locate his first pastorate. One question asked, “Where would you like to locate?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Power Encounters In Church Planting

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,232 views

    Power Encounters in Church Planting

    Power Encounters in Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. Learn the false presuppositions about the sources of power. 2. Discover why power encounters are important in church planting. 3. Articulate the basic principles of the nature of power encounters from the scriptures. 4. Learn how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reason For The Season

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Dec 25, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,671 views

    For Sunday After Christmas. Reason for the Season is to reconcile the world. Uses "Unchurched Harry and Marry" by Lee Strobel

    I have been doing parodies of The Night Before Christmas this season. I did one on Christmas Eve and you might remember that on Thanksgiving Sunday I read one The Day After Thanksgiving. In response to the Thanksgiving poem, I got an email with another parody. I don’t know who wrote it, so I can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Going On To Greatness

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 10,142 views

    How can we deliver honest hope for today’s problems. This message examines the need for people to share the gospel.

    GOING ON TO GREATNESS Jeremiah 29:11-13 INTRO: I have been in many churches in my life. But I will never forget the experience that I had in one church I visited. I was commenting on how beautiful the sanctuary was, when the pastor said, “This room never is as beautiful as it is when the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Model Prayer

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,374 views

    A message on prayer.

    THE MODEL PRAYER Matthew 6:9-12 INTRO: One day, our daughter Sarah wanted to write a note to her teacher. As she sat down with pencil in hand, she turned and said, “I don’t know what to say.” She really did know what she wanted to say. She just did not know how to say it. So it was when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Warfare Prayers Series

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2001
    based on 187 ratings
     | 111,444 views

    WARFARE PRAYING

    WARFARE PRAYERS Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, our message this week focuses on one thing that seems very difficult for a lot of Christians to do and yet is the only solution to their numerous problems and that is Warfare Prayer. In this message, we will examine how to fight and win warfare through ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Praying That Pleases God

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,830 views

    Prayer is how we as Christians commune with Our Heavenly Father. Those in the Prayerneed Internet ministry of Praise, Prayer and Encouragement have seen the results of prayer over and over again and we give the Glory to God the Father.

    Praying That Pleases God Prayer is how we as Christians commune with Our Heavenly Father. Those in the Prayerneed Internet ministry of Praise, Prayer and Encouragement have seen the results of prayer over and over again and we give the Glory to God the Father. Prayer is indeed powerful because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Simon Rundell avatar

    Pray Until Something Happens?

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 6,292 views

    How to pray. How God answers prayer. How we should not badger God for material needs but use prayer to open our hearts to a true dialogue with God, and why God failed to let me win the lottery despite the fact that I had prayed for it.

    Sermon: 17th in Ordinary Time Text: Luke 11:1-13 In the name of the +Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. When I was a child, my approach to prayer was the same as going to the supermarket with a shopping list; because I would pray [hands together, eyes closed] “God bless Mummy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Ron Crow avatar

    Go Fish!

    Contributed by Ron Crow on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 138 ratings
     | 10,185 views

    “Why is our Christianity not more contagious? Why are we not winning more of our friends, relatives, and associates to Christ? Why are we not better witnesses?” Because we are not obedient to the command to "Go Fish!"

    Go Fish Matthew 4:18-22 Introduction Illustration: describe fishing & my experiences…then…relate it to Christianity. A question to ask Jesus: “Why is our Christianity not more contagious? Why are we not winning more of our friends, relatives, and associates to Christ? Why are we not better ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Hunter avatar

    Praying Dangerously

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on May 21, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 13,725 views

    The Bible is full of dangerous prayers. Search me, stretch me and send me are examined. Each prayer has an oject lesson to go with it.

    "Praying Dangerously" Pastor Bob Hunter Springwater Church (A similiar, but not identical message is available at Willowcreek.com by the title, "Dangerous Prayers.") Objects needed for message: 1 flashlight, 1 suitcase, 1 stretchy cord I want to talk to you about praying dangerously. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Show And Listen Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 18, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,964 views

    When we put together the word meaning ‘good news,’ AND the commandment of the Lord Jesus to ‘go and tell,’ how do we end up feeling like this work is something to be avoided?

    Show and Listen (credit to Len Sweet, whose published work helped this pastor immensely in the preparation of this sermon!) Evangelism - # 1 “Hello.” “Hello, may I speak with Jerry Scott?” “This is Jerry.” “Hello, Jerry. Bank of New York has selected you for a no fee.....” “I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God