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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 7: Prayer Failure

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012
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    Failure to Pray May be Our Biggest Failure

    Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 7: Prayer Failure August 26, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION “Joshua sent his soldiers to spy out the small village of Ai. They returned saying, ‘It is a small town, only send ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eight Qualities Of Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
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    How effective is your prayer life?

    Intro: We all want to have a more effective prayer life. In order to do so, our prayers must have certain qualities. - James 5:16b …The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous one avails much. I. Prayer should be specific. (v.16-18) - Turn away wrath - Provide Mercy • ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Prayer Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 19, 2023
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    This sermon deals with the phrase, "Hallowed be your name".

    THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT THE LORD’S PRAYER PART 2 INTRODUCTION: AS WE CONTINUE IN OUR SERIES ON THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT AND SPEIFICALLY THIS SECTION CALLED THE LORD’S PRAYER, WE COME TO THE PHRASE, “HALLOWED BE THY NAME.” SO, AS WE MOVE FORWARD IN OUR TREATMENT OF THIS VERY IMPORTANT PASSAGE, LETS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does Prayer Even Work

    Contributed by Jeff Poor on May 11, 2017
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    Prayer isn't a wish list. Prayer isn't a formal conversation. Pray is a vulnerable, honest, and raw conversation with God. God doesn't want the information, He wants the conversation.

    Title: Does Prayer Even Work? Text: Matthew 6:5-13 Bottom Line: Prayer isn’t a wish list, it’s the foundation to a relationship. Intro A couple years ago I was asked to be in a wedding in Iowa. An other buddy of mine was also in the wedding and we decided we would fly out a day or two early and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord's Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 27, 2022
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    One of the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray (Luke 11:1). Jesus said that prayer should not be a way to get attention and praise from people. It is wrong to pray to impress people. It should be done with a right heart toward God.

    The Lord's Prayer Main Point: God wants us to spend time with Him in prayer. Key Verse: Jesus often went away to be by Himself and pray. - Luke 5:16 Background/Review Jesus had come to earth to bring the Kingdom of God to men. Jesus made it clear that things in the Kingdom were very different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 2: Fasting & Prayer Series

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Aug 30, 2004
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    Fasting is a powerful weapon in spiritual warfare: a type of Christ’s sacrifice. Through fasting, we lay down our life (needs, wants, desires) for a friends...

    “The Weapons of Spiritual Warfare II: Fasting & Prayer” (Roll delicious food footage) When it comes to food, we humans can get pretty territorial, can’t we? Food is an all-consuming passion for people today, especially here in America! We love our food, don’t we? Some of us eat to stay alive, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus On Prayer - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009
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    Some of Jesus’ teaching on Prayer

    “Jesus on Prayer - Part 2” - Luke 11:5-13 Gladstone Baptist Church - 1/10/06 am S1 The Problem of No Answers - OOPS Elie Wiesel was a survivor of the dreaded Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz. He wrote of his experiences in the book “The Night”. In that book he relates the harrowing story of two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elijah's Prayer

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 11, 2021
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    This is a from a series on great prayers of the Bible.

    Title: Elijah’s Prayer Script: I Ki. 18:36-46 Type: Series on Prayer Where: GNBC 9-12-21 Intro: “Two Christians die on the same day and go to heaven. When they arrive in heaven they meet Peter, who is handing out the rewards (here, of course is a theological error). One of the men is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Pastor's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2021
     | 2,974 views

    It is my prayer for you today to see how blessed you are and how much power is at your disposal because we are united in Christ.

    A Pastor’s Prayer Text: Eph. 1:15-23 Introduction 1. "A preacher must be both soldier and shepherd. He must nourish, defend, and teach; he must have teeth in his mouth, and be able to bite and fight." 2. A number of years ago, God called me to be a Pastor, and shepherd to his people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Through Prayer Pt 8 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 27, 2019
     | 2,429 views

    Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together because prayer opens a door to the presence and guidance of the Lord.

    Series: Find joy in the journey through Prayer! Scripture: Romans 12:12 “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Thesis: Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let's Pray The Lord's Prayer

    Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 13,816 views

    Sermon on the Lord’s Prayer

    LET’S PRAY THE LORD’S PRAYER TEXT - Matt. 6: 5 - 14 INTRO. - The passage before us is best known as the Lord’s Prayer but in reality the High Priestly Prayer of John 17 is the Lord’s Prayer. This prayer would be better titled The Disciple’s Prayer. I call this message "Let’s Pray the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing God's Will Through Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,042 views

    How to know God’s will through prayer. Gives some practical questions to ask yourself

    SBC Philippi 5/29/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms Knowing God’s Will Through Prayer Mark 14:32-42 Primary Purpose: To evaluate how God speaks to us through prayer and how we can hear him. We started talking last week about how to know God’s will. One thing I emphasized to you was that often times we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer For The One You Love Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 19, 2016
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     | 5,677 views

    How do you pray for one you love dearly? Paul demonstrates a prayer for abounding love, knowledge, insight, discernment of excellence, purity without offense, righteous fruit and glory to God.

    7 It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me. 8 God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. 9 And this is my ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Through The Storm: Anchored By Prayer

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 5, 2025
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    Prayer doesn’t always change the weather—but it always brings the presence of God and the preservation of your purpose.

    Title: Through the Storm: Anchored by Prayer Text: Acts 27 Theme: When the winds are against you and the ship seems lost, prayer becomes your anchor. Big Idea: Prayer doesn’t always change the weather—but it always brings the presence of God and the preservation of your purpose. Opening ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lord's Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 2, 2022
     | 2,152 views

    Jesus had come to earth to bring the Kingdom of God to men. Jesus made it clear that things in the Kingdom were very different from things in the world. In the Kingdom of heaven, people who have nothing to offer God are accepted.

    Main Point: God wants us to spend time with Him in prayer. Key Verse: Jesus often went away to be by Himself and pray. - Luke 5:16 Background/Review Jesus had come to earth to bring the Kingdom of God to men. Jesus made it clear that things in the Kingdom were very different from things in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist