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  • Wade Bridges avatar

    Instructions In Prayer

    Contributed by Wade Bridges on Mar 1, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,551 views

    The Model Prayer or the Lord’s Prayer

    Instructions in Prayer Matthew 6:9-15 Today, we are going to Examine the Model Prayer (Often times called the Lord’s Prayer). This Model Prayer was given as part of the Sermon on the Mount by our Lord Jesus Christ. In Luke 11:1, the disciple asked something of Jesus. They asked; "Lord, Teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Priority Of Prayer

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,497 views

    Who are we to pray for? Why are we to pray? How are we to pray? These are three questions that we must answer if we are going to make a difference for the kingdom of God.

    Sermon Title: The Priority of Prayer Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Sunday Evening, July 2, 2000 Scripture Introduction: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Before we begin this evening let’s take a look at what the purpose of this letter by Paul to his beloved Timothy was. Timothy was a favorite pupil of Paul. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Prayer Of Abraham Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 28, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,648 views

    The prayer of Abraham in Genesis 18:16-33 shows us a model for prayer.

    Scripture God called Abram out of Ur of the Chaldeans and gave him incredible promises. At the time, Abram was seventy-five years old when he left family, clan and land to follow God’s call to go to Canaan and claim the promises God made to him in Genesis 12:2–3, “And I will make of you a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    A Call To Prayer

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 26, 2007
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    Jesus told this parable so He might teach us to pray and not faint. That word faint means to lose courage, to lose heart or hope. It means that you won’t want to give up, which speaks of discouragement. The Lord’s only answer for discouragement in life wa

    Subject: “A Call to Prayer: The When, How and Why of Prayer” Text: Luke 18:1-8 Introduction: Jesus in Luke 17 concludes the chapter by making the disciples aware of the turbulent times ahead. Jesus describes those days as the days of Lot when sin and sorrow would greatly increase. In verse 32, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James Linders avatar

    What Is Prayer?

    Contributed by James Linders on Feb 2, 2016
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    Prayer is a conversation with God in His physical absence. We should ALWAYS TRUST God with our lives. The outcome of our prayer should NOT be based on our expectations and needs but on GOD'S will, immaterial of whether it is what we want.

    James 5:17-18 (ESV) "Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. Then he prayed again, and heaven gave rain, and the earth bore its fruit." To answer the question “What IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Reeves avatar

    A Prayer For Atonement Series

    Contributed by Michael Reeves on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,097 views

    This passage of scripture deals with what should be done in ancient Israel when a person was slain and no one was brought to justice. The prayer God instructs for such a case is instructive for us today

    Introduction: This PM’s study is one which our society needs to have a taste of. The truths we will examine in regard to prayer swirl around the murder of a person by person(s) unknown. Then, as now, murder was a serious offense against the person and the society where it took place. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dimensions Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 22, 2021
     | 8,771 views

    Jesus talked about the dimensions of prayer referring to the Lord's Prayer, Night Prayer, and the desirable prayer in our lives.

    Theme: Dimensions of Prayer Text: Luke 11:1-13 Introduction to the Prayer: Jesus was praying in a certain place. Something motivated the disciples to come closer to the Lord. They could have astonished, amazed, and desired to pray like Jesus. Disciples learned many things from the lifestyle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Be Devoted To Prayer Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 5, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,184 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the "Changing Your Spiritual Appetite" series.

    Series: Changing Your Spiritual Appetite [#5] BE DEVOTED TO PRAYER Matthew 6:9-13 Introduction: This morning we are going to look at the 4th thing that the Early Church devoted themselves to- Prayer. Acts 2:42-47 (NIV) “They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon - The Importance Of How We Live

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 12, 2025
     | 667 views

    In Proverbs 21:21-24 Solomon tackles once again the importance of how we live. All of us are living a life that is on a path, either to righteousness and kindness, which is the path of wisdom and what God desires, or we take a path toward evil and are separated from God.

    Sermon - The Importance of How We Live Scripture - Proverbs 21: 21-24 “Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty and pull down the stronghold in which they trust. Those who guard their mouths and their tongues ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Prayerful Tribute

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,989 views

    A memorial day sermon focusing on the power of prayer and national security.

    A PRAYERFUL TRIBUTE TO OUR TROOPS A Sermon for Memorial Day Sunday / May 27, 2007 Intro: The custom of placing flowers on the graves of the war began on May 5, 1866, in Waterloo, NY, and Waterloo has been recognized by Congress as the official birthplace of Memorial Day. In 1868, Gen. John A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Allen Calkins avatar

    A Prayer To Grow On Series

    Contributed by Allen Calkins on Nov 24, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,298 views

    It is essential that Christians remain committed to growing in the Lord in order to have the impact we are intended to have in the world.

    A Prayer to Grow On Colossians 1:9-14 INTRODUCTION When it comes to matters of faith, how good is good enough for you? What is your goal in the Christian life? Is your goal to be the best believer you can be for the glory of God? Obviously, our Lord’s desire is for us to continue to grow and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jose R. Hernandez avatar

    The Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,767 views

    Today I would like to speak to you about an aspect in our Christian life that oftentimes is underestimated and neglected by a large number of believers. What am I talking about? I am talking about our prayer life.

    Today I would like to speak to you about an aspect in our Christian life that oftentimes is underestimated and neglected by a large number of believers. What am I talking about? I am talking about our prayer life. As I have said in other occasions, a great reality about human beings is that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Alan McCann avatar

    The Misuse Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 4, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,568 views

    How wrong motives and wrong attitude leads us to misuse prayer

    THE MISUSE OF PRAYER Let me ask you a question: ‘Do you think it is possible to misuse prayer?’ I mean is it possible for us to pray in such a way that we are actually abusing the privilege which is ours through prayer? I think we misuse prayer far more often than we think or would like to think. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Ruben Balejo avatar

    Jesus & Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ruben Balejo on May 5, 2015
     | 5,537 views

    Relevant principles for all believers that would help in developing and sustaining a vibrant prayer life

    Introduction: That prayer is important and is powerful is a statement that I would like to believe most of us would agree on. Yet despite this firm belief, we all, at one time or another, or perhaps even now, struggle to maintain a strong and healthy prayer life. In fact, truth be told, of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jehu Hernandez avatar

    Private Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jehu Hernandez on Jun 30, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,671 views

    Not all prayer is effective, but private prayer is rewarded.

    SELECT A PLACE FOR PRIVATE PRAYER. Everyone needs a place to be alone with God. As long as we don’t have a place, we won’t be able to maintain private prayer. Jesus gave us the example of private prayer. Where ever he was, he always found a place to be alone with God. (Matthew 12:23; Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God