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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Prayer / Evangelism

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
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     | 4,287 views

    Prayer / Evangelism (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 11 verses 1-13. Ill: Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson went on a camping trip. • As they lay down for the night, • Holmes said, "Watson, look up into the sky and tell me what you see." • Watson said, "I see millions and millions of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • John Wright avatar

    Elijah And Prayer ! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010
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    James in teaching a lot on the subject of prayer, now brings up the great example of Elijah and some of his prayers and from which Christians are exhorted to pray with the fervency that Elijah prayed.

    INTRODUCTION #37 1. Open your bibles to James 5:17&18. 2. In a previous study we studied James 5:16. In James 5:16, James teaches that prayers can be effective and will avail much (that is have great force and provide benefits over and over again) when they are prayed with fervency and by those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Morning Prayer Series

    Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Jun 2, 2018
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     | 33,178 views

    David looks up to God in the morning, David chooses God in the morning, and David is victorious in God in the morning (and all day!).

    A Morning Prayer Psalm 5:1-12 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Psalms, and this week, we’re up to Chapter 5. - In this chapter, we read a morning prayer by David to God Almighty, full of wonderful truths. - As I was thinking about morning prayer, my thoughts went back to Iraq. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Lion Of A Prayer Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 9, 2014
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    We sometimes hear "I felt like Daniel in the Lion's Den" but who was this Daniel and what was he doing in the lion's den? This message looks at the prayer that got Daniel in trouble

    Daniel in the Lion’s Den It’s one of those phrases that you hear every once in a while but I’m not always sure that those using it are aware of the context. It often involves someone who is in a tough spot and they will say “I felt like Daniel in the lions den.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Prayer Partnerships

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 2,937 views

    One of the key needs in churches today is for the congregation to partner together in prayer

    Prayer Partnerships Selected Passages September 21, 2002 Introduction I. The Power of Prayer A. San Francisco General Hospital study 1. Cardiology Dept. – Dr. Randy Byrd a.) Patients were divided into two groups 1.) 192 patients were in the Prayed for group 2.) 201 patients were in the Not prayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Purpose Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,809 views

    Understanding Prayer through the teaching of Christ’s model prayer

    THE PURPOSE OF PRAYER Matthew 6:9-13 I love the prayers of children. They are so honest and thoughtful. Maybe you’ve heard some of these letters written to God by children. Dear GOD, Instead of letting people die and having to make new ones, why don’t you just keep the ones you have? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer Of Blessing

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 24, 2003
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     | 19,075 views

    Here are fifteen guidelines to show us how to pray for God’s best blessings on others.

    The Prayer of Blessing (Numb 6:22-27) Here are fifteen guidelines to show us how to pray for God’s best blessings on others. "The Lord bless you and keep you: the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift up His face upon you and give you peace. So they will put ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Healing Prayer

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 3, 2001
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     | 6,366 views

    A deductive exposition of the text leading individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit to accept an invitation to come forward to the altar rail and pray for healing.

    Introduction: I’d like you to join me on a journey into a topic that’s filled with controversy and confusion. Today we will consider the idea of “Healing Prayer.” 1. What is “healing”? According to the words used in the New testament:  Healing means to MEND something that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Prayer & Witness Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004
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     | 7,252 views

    Why should we pray? God knows how grateful we are! There is a big problem with this kind of attitude and then the issue becomes, Why pray at all? God knows all that we need! We may even quote our Lord when He said that God knows all that we need bef

    PRAYER Colossians 4:1-6 (NIV) Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Constant Prayer

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,773 views

    Let’s look at four reasons why we can rest in the power of Constant Prayer. Adapted in part from "The Power of Prayer" – Sermon Central By Rich Dunbar. <Power Point available upon request.>

    CONSTANT PRAYER The Power of Prayer – Sermon Central By Rich Dunbar – 09.24.06 Intro and Illustration: There’s a supposedly true story of a Welsh woman who lived in a remote valley in Wales. She went to a great deal of trouble and expense to have electrical power installed in her home. However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Intercessory Prayer" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,448 views

    Third sermon in a three part series on prayer.

    We’ve been looking at our Lord’s response to the request of His disciples to teach them to pray. Jesus shared a parable with them from which we discover three important truths about what kind of praying we must do. First, we learn that the kind of praying we must do is bold praying. Our prayers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction To Prayer

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 8, 2017
     | 9,677 views

    This sermon on prayer covers a lot of ground. We deal with Praise & Worship, The Prayer of Faith and Agreement, Binding and Loosing and so much more.

    Introduction to Prayer Lakewood / Speaker: Pastor Jonathan / 9-6-2015 2 Chronicles 7:13-16 (13) If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people; (14) If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    The Privilege Of Prayer

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Nov 3, 2024
     | 995 views

    Prayer is a great privilege that our Heavenly Father gives to us.

    THE PRIVILEGE OF PRAYER Prayer engages God, enables God's people, and enlarges His kingdom. Jesus said, "without Me, you can do nothing." Once we have prayed we are ready to do anything, until we have prayed we can do nothing, but once we have prayed we can accomplish anything. 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Prayer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2023
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     | 1,936 views

    To emphasize the transformative power of prayer, encouraging believers to pray with faith and expectancy, just like Elijah did in the book of James.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving deep into the book of James, specifically James 5:16 - 18. It's a passage that speaks volumes about the power of prayer, the necessity of faith, and the beautiful promise of answered prayer. I love how Charles Spurgeon, renowned Baptist preacher, put ...read more

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    There Is Power In Prayer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023
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    This sermon explores the power of hope, the impact of good works, and the strength of prayer, using the story of Tabitha in Acts 9.

    Good morning, dear family of God. I am so glad to see each and every one of you here today. Isn't it a blessing to gather together in the presence of the Lord, to seek His face and to hear His Word? We are here not by accident, but by divine appointment, each of us with a purpose and a calling, ...read more

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