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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Servant And Prayer Warrior Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,931 views

    Caution: Studying the book of Nehemiah may lead to doing things God’s way. You will find the world will marvel, worldly Christians will snipe and criticize, and...God will be pleased.

    October 6, 2002 A few short quotes about the man called Nehemiah, before we dig-in to the book called after the man: “Nehemiah was an energetic leader who combined a deep trust in the Lord with precise planning, careful organization, and discreet but energetic action.”(1) “He stood like an ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Unleashng The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 6, 2005
    based on 94 ratings
     | 21,337 views

    Spiritual lifelessness is bound up in faithlessness which is exhibited in powerless prayer.

    (some material from Bill Hybels) SERIES: “THE CHALLENGE TO THE CHURCH FOR 2005” TEXT: MATTHEW 21:18-22 TITLE: “UNLEASHING THE POWER OF PRAYER” INTRODUCTION: A. Prayer has been called “communicating with God” --Here are some prayers from kids written ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Non-Christians And Prayer

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Jul 11, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,429 views

    Does God hear and answer the prayers of Non-Christians?

    Non-Christians and Prayer Selected Scripture 7-6-08 I have been asked by 1 of you to address a particular topic & since we have not started a new series yet, I thought today would be a good day to tackle it. It has to do with the issue of non-Christians & prayer. And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Nehemiah: The Process Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Jan 22, 2008
     | 7,465 views

    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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    Hannah: Prayer Of Pledge Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,205 views

    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.

    Hannah: Prayer of Pledge 1 Samuel 1:9-20 One evening mother was busy fixing supper. Her little boy came up to her and gave her a piece of paper. She dries her hands on her apron and reads. For cutting the grass: $5.00 for cleaning up my room this week: $1.00 for going to the store for you: $.50 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    True Value: Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,522 views

    As Christians, prayer is our number one responsibility.

    True Value: Prayer Text: Nehemiah 1:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: Knowing that intercessory prayer is our mightiest weapon and the supreme call for all Christians today, I pleadingly urge our people everywhere to pray. Believing that prayer is the greatest contribution that our people can ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Prayer As A Spiritual Discipline

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008
     | 6,263 views

    Prayer and what it means for our spiritual life. Part 10 of 13 on Spiritual Disc.

    Spiritual Disciplines: Prayer Sermon Number 10 March 2, 2008 There’s a story about a small town that had been historically “dry,” it was alcohol free. A bar was going to open on Main Street and upon hearing the news, the only church in town organized an all-night prayer meeting, asking God to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Lessons On Prayer

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Sep 15, 2015
     | 12,743 views

    A description on three different people in Luke and Mark that show us three essentials in prayer. The Tax Collector teaches us to pray with simplicity (humility), the blind man teach us to pray specifically, and the widow teaches us to pray persistently

    Three Lessons on Prayer Introduction: A little boy told the minister that his mother prays for him every night. The minister seeming impressed said “So your mother says your prayers for you each night. What does she say?” The youngster replied, “Thank God he's in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Moment Of Intense Prayer Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 9, 2014
    based on 14 ratings
     | 40,331 views

    A sermon examining those times of intense prayer.

    A Moment Of Intense Prayer Psalm 55:16-17 In October of 1871 D.L Moody had reached a place of a deep hunger for God. He was in agony of soul as he prayed and sought the power of God. At times he would roll on the floor in agony and in tears. One day while passing through New York on his way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nation-Shaking Prayers

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,455 views

    We need more than a favorable election, we need a national revival. This message shows how Daniel harnessed the power of prayer by 1). Setting his face to seek God. 2). Agonizing in prayer, and 3). Giving each new crisis a new effort in prayer.

    NATION-SHAKING PRAYERS Daniel 9:2-7, 11, 13, 17-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Election in 2 Days; Memorable Jokes 1. "Over the weekend, President Obama announced that he was running for a second term as president of the United States. There’s a brand-new campaign slogan — ’Give me four more years ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    The Abc’s Of Prayer

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 27, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,387 views

    Finding peace during a struggle, is like trying to find calm in a hurricane. But just like there is calm in the eye of the hurricane, we can find peace and calm right in the middle of our struggles.

    Illustration by James Chandler It started as a slip up during a prayer before a church softball game. The minister was leading everyone in prayer. As he closed in prayer he accidently said, "In Jesus’ name we play." That phrase caught on and soon others were praying before softball games ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Exhortation, Encouragement, And Prayer Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 8, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,372 views

    Philippians 4:1-9 teaches us a number of ways in which we are to stand firm in the Lord.

    Scripture Paul is getting to the end of his letter to his beloved Philippian church. The ESV Study Bible states: “The chief theme of Philippians is encouragement: Paul wants to encourage the Philippians to live out their lives as citizens of a heavenly colony, as evidenced by a growing commitment ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Scott Maze avatar

    A Prayer For Easter Power Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 14, 2021
     | 2,046 views

    God is offering you power and a whole lot of it. The Bible says God makes His power available to you.

    Many of you are working to restore kitchens and bathrooms in your homes as water pipes have burst in freezing temperatures from several weeks ago here in Texas. I am so grateful for the kindness I hear from so many of you as you respond to church families in need. You opened your homes and helped ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Prayer For Easter Power Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
     | 1,919 views

    Get this: the very energy that powered the first Easter is available to believers every day. The very energy that powered Jesus from the grave is offered to believers every day.

    Many of you are working to restore kitchens and bathrooms in your homes as water pipes have burst in freezing temperatures from several weeks ago here in Texas. I am so grateful for the kindness I hear from so many of you as you respond to church family in need. You opened your homes and helped ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Collins avatar

    20 The Deep Prayer Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Dec 24, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,050 views

    This devotion is about the prayer of repentance by Jonah from the belly of the great fish. This is the 20th of 31 devotions on the book of Jonah, where a comparison is made between Jonah and The Church-at-large, in the light of the present global pandemic.

    Jonah 2:1-9 - Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the fish’s belly. 2 And he said: “I cried out to the LORD because of my affliction, and He answered me. “Out of the belly of Sheol I cried, and You heard my voice. 3 For You cast me into the deep, into the heart of the seas, and the floods ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible