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  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Learn The "Heart" Of Prayer

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 23, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,439 views

    King David takes us to the heart of prayer. David shows us a repentant heart, a trusting heart, and a longing heart.

    Abraham prayed for his nephew Lot. Actually, he bargained back and forth with the LORD a half dozen times over the destruction of the city where Lot lived. Elijah prayed for a miracle at Mt. Carmel. Hannah prayed for a child. Joshua prayed that the sun would stand still. Jesus prayed for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Paul's Apostolic Principles And Practices

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 14, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 12,133 views

    Paul’s Apostolic Principles and Practices - He gave some as apostles...

    Paul’s Apostolic Principles and Practices Illustration:A one-legged school teacher from Scotland came to J. Hudson Taylor to offer himself for service in China. "With only one leg, why do you think of going as a missionary?" Asked Taylor. "I do not see those with two legs going," replied George ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer Of Jabez:ask For The Best

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 6,417 views

    This is second in a series drawing prayer and life lessons from the Prayer of Jabez.

    ASK FOR THE BEST I Chronicles 4:10 INTRODUCTION: During some of the darkest days of the American Revolution, after the Continental Army had experienced several defeats, a farmer who lived near General George Washington’s camp decided to pay the soldiers a visit. As he approached the tents his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pray Until Something Happens?

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 6,419 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

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    A.c.t.s. Of Prayer

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 8, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 13,785 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

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    How Should The Child Of God Rise From His Knees

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,434 views

    What should be our attitudes when we have finished praying

    How Should A Child Of God Rise From His Knees Matthew 6: 13 The prayer that is given here is a direct response to the disciples request, “Lord, teach us to pray.” The prayer is a model designed to show us to pray, and it has lost none of its power after over 2000 years. As we look at the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Shall I Do Then?

    Contributed by Kenneth Wooley on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 10,531 views

    Every person on the face of the earth is faced with the question; What shall I do then with Jesus?

    We are now close to the climax for which Jesus came into the world. We have looked at Christ’s betrayal by Judas, the mock trial of the Jews and now the Roman trial. The innocense of Jesus has been stated 5 times. Pilate stated it rightly; (Lk. 23:14) "I, having examined him before you, have found ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Excited By Prayer

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008
     | 4,011 views

    Before-prayer preparation, prayer, after-prayer action

    Excited by prayer (1 Chronicles 29:10-20) Brunel Runnymede CU, 18/2/04 Introduction • Why be excited? Psalm 100. Because God who has every right to hate us, loves us. • Gym- jogging with pastor; warm-up, exercise, warm-down; consequences of not going consistently/not doing warm-up; results take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying For A New Perspective Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 15,054 views

    While the Book of Psalms may be the most popular book in the Bible, and is most often associated with worship or songs of praise, the Psalms actually give us a very practical picture of prayer.

    Praying for a New Perspective We returned this past week from the best vacation we ever had as a family. We drove out east, visiting Washington, D.C. and Williamsburg, Virginia. Colonial Williamsburg is set in 1774, complete with restored homes and fascinating exhibits by silversmiths, wig ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Someone Turned The Lights On Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 29, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 11,963 views

    Jesus has given us purpose.

    SOMEONE TURNED THE LIGHTS ON Acts 26:1-18 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: Evangelism: JESUS BROKE THE POWER OF DARKNESS SO ALL CAN LIVE IN THE LIGHT. Pr: JESUS HAS GIVEN US PURPOSE. ?: What? What is our purpose? KW: Objectives TS: We will find in our study of Acts 26:16-18, three objectives we are to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    What Do We Learn From Jesus' Prayer?

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,659 views

    Jesus is also in quite a difficult situation. How did He handle it? How did He pray? We can learn from Jesus’ example of how we should pray in difficult, hard, and emotional wrenching times.

    What Can We Learn from Jesus’ Prayer? Matthew 26:36-46 ILLUSTRATION… Children’s Prayers http://www.bible.org/illus.php?topic_id=1145 Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. - Debbie, 7 Dear God: Who did you make smarter? Boys or girls? My sister ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Mitchell avatar

    When Prayer Is Priority Series

    Contributed by Shawn Mitchell on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,815 views

    The significance and benefits of making prayer the priority of your life

    Would you write this down… the single most important activity in my life is the time I spend alone with God. Did you all get that? The time I spend alone with the Lord. The time that I take to spend time with Him, seeking God. There is absolutely nothing you and I will do in the course of our ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Dykes avatar

    When Dreams Come True Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 49,148 views

    Daniel, the power of prayer, and the interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream.

    INTRODUCTION Last week, I preached on the first chapter of Daniel, talked about “The Daniel Diet.” And it was a message about moral purity, especially for our teenagers to make the right choice. While Daniel’s friends were required to eat the king’s rich food and drink the wine, Daniel said, “No, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Diack avatar

    How Dark The Dark? How Light The Light? Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 30, 2012
     | 4,915 views

    Faith isn't something that is meant to be added to our lives, rather it is meant to shape every area of our lives. There are many things that will threaten to crowd out your faith. But when we try to live with one foot in the world and one foot in God's

    How Dark The Dark? How Light The Light? - Matthew 6:22-23 - March 18, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #22 How many of you have seen the movie, “Forrest Gump.” If you have, you’ll remember that the main character is played by actor Tom Hanks and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Hicks avatar

    Forgiveness Given And Received

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
     | 2,548 views

    The Lord’s Prayer teaches us that forgiveness is important and that we are to forgive as Christ has forgiven us.

    Forgiveness Given and Received Matthew 6:9-15 Please stand with me as we read together this morning’s very familiar text. It is a prayer, and so we can read it like a prayer to God today. Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored. May your Kingdom come soon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness