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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Food, Prayer, And Wineskins

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2015
     | 5,265 views

    if people prayed as much as they say they do, we would see God do some amazing things!

    Food, Prayer,and Wineskins Matthew 9:14-9:17 Introduction- The ministry of Jesus seems at times complex and confusing when you think of what He did and how He did it. Remember a couple weeks ago, Jesus left this earth by way of ascension and told the disciples that He must go so the comforter ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Believers’ Prayer For Boldness

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 8, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,722 views

    God showed a sign, the Believers prayed with unity, they asked for boldness, and as a result, God showed a sign, they were unified, and they were emboldened by the power of God!

    Believers’ Prayer for Boldness First given in 2001, Sterling C. Franklin Translation used in this sermon: NIV Brief Outline -- Believers’ Prayer for Boldness Acts 4:23-33 (Broader Context: Acts 3 & 4) I. God Showed a Sign (Acts 3) II. They Prayed with Unity (4:24) III. They Asked for Boldness ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Being A Pest Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,220 views

    The tenacious widow serves as a lesson about prayer for us. God doesn't mind if we are prayerful pests. He'd much rather have us pray for any reason or any occasion than have us remain silent.

    Luke 18:1-8 “Being a Pest” INTRODUCTION Prayer is one of the core spiritual disciplines of the Christian life. Billions of Christians have prayed throughout the millennia (along with those of other faith traditions). Thousands of books have been written on the subject of prayer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Promise Of Answered Prayer Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 31, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
     | 61,053 views

    God loves to answer prayer when we want what He wants.

    The Promise of Answered Prayer Jeremiah 33:3 Rev. Brian Bill 7/31/11 Some of us find ourselves in precarious positions, like these guys up on the screen. While most of them seem to have chosen these circumstances, many of us have not asked for what we’re going through. We’re out on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Thoughts And Prayers Matter

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 20, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,551 views

    In the wake of the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, politicians and many Christians are repeating “Thoughts and prayers are not enough. We need action.” Could it be that they, like many Christians, don’t truly understand prayer and what it can accomplish?

    In 2015, after a shooter left 14 dead in California, the cover of the New York Daily News shouted “God Isn’t Fixing This! As the latest batch of innocent Americans are left lying in pools of blood, cowards (referring to politicians) who could truly end gun scourge continue to hide behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    The Power Of Prayer With Fasting

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 818 ratings
     | 227,269 views

    Godly prayer with fasting releases breakthrough spiritual power.

    READ: Mark 2:18-20 (text: v20) Note Jesus’ words - “Then they will fast”. Jesus knew there would come a time when He would not be physically present any longer with His disciples / with the church. Perilous times would come when supernatural strength would be needed. “Then they will fast IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    A Call To Corporate Prayer

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 21,430 views

    This sermon defines the requirements and results of corporate prayer in the local church.

    Corporate Prayer Acts 1:14 Ill- On February 24, 1991, a lightning ground offensive was launched by the U.S. and allied forces in the Persian Gulf War. Its effectiveness shattered the defending Iraqi forces. Within days the world’s fourth largest army was crushed, tens of thousands of prisoners of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Prayer Life Challenge Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,268 views

    When a church is struggling with false teaching, chaos, and wrath, what’s a leader to do? Get them on their knees together in prayer!

    Prayer Life Challenges 1 Timothy 2:1 First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, in order that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Me With Powerful Prayers? Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,991 views

    Part 7 in Elijah series - if he really was a man like us, as James says, in the context of prayer, how are we to follow his example?

    1 Kings 18:41-46; James 5:16-18 – Me with Powerful Prayers? In “Total Eclipse”, author Annie Dillard writes: “The Ring Nebula, in the constellation Lyra, looks, through binoculars, like a smoke ring. It is a star in the process of exploding. Light from its explosion first reached earth in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Power Of Persistent Prayer

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 16, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,975 views

    We have not because we ask not. There is power in persistent prayer.

    The Power of Persistent Prayer James 5:13ff Luke 18:1-18 Recently there has been much information in the media about the Islamic faith. You might have learned more about the Muslims in the last year than you did all the rest of your life. I was interested to learn about one of their “Five Pillars ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Boyns avatar

    Prayer And Formal Requests

    Contributed by Steven Boyns on Feb 4, 2006
     | 2,242 views

    For the last few weeks we’ve been sharing with you a series of messages on one of the most crucial practices of every Christian – that of prayer. And we said from the beginning, that the action of prayer ought not be viewed as an option for the Christian

    For the last few weeks we’ve been sharing with you a series of messages on one of the most crucial practices of every Christian – that of prayer. And we said from the beginning, that the action of prayer ought not be viewed as an option for the Christian, but as an obligation. And prayer, as it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Faith And Unanswered Prayer Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 1, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,142 views

    This is the first message in a series on faith. God always answers prayer birthed by faith.

    Religion has taught us that God decides whether or not He will answer our prayers. And because we believe that teaching we often end our prayers with “if it be thy will”. In other words, “God, I’m not really sure what your will is in this situation, but I’m going to pray and if my prayer is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Four Answers To Prayer

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 6, 2014
     | 6,703 views

    A sermon that teaches us that there are four options when God answers our prayers.

    Four Answers to Prayer Luke 18:1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Introduction: Here awhile back I was listening to a message on prayer that suggested that instead of three answers to prayer that I had always taken for granted that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Broyles avatar

    Breakthrough Prayer In Me

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
     | 6,203 views

    As people of faith we need to be people of prayer but even more than that, people of breakthrough prayer, asking God to break through in situations where there is nothing else we can do. We need breakthrough prayer for ourselves

    Rao was a Hindu yogi, a mystic who devoted his life to prayer and holy thought. And through his discipline, he was able to do remarkable things, or so people thought. Finally Rao decided to let the people see him put his faith into action. In 1966, he announced he was going to walk on water. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Prayer, Providence, And Predestination Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 12, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,441 views

    A sermon on Romans 8:26-30 (Material adapted from a sermon by Glenn Bourne)

    Introduction: A. Several years ago there was a car on the side of the road with its hood up. One man, dressed in a suit, passed by and looked at the engine and told the owner how to fix the car with a simple procedure. It worked great and the owner asked him, “How did you know this?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ