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  • William Baeta avatar

    Watch And Pray While You Wait

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 8, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,522 views

    “He has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of Himself. Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgement, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people” Hebrews 9:26-2

    Theme: Watch and pray while you wait for the Lord Text: 1 Kings 17:8-16; Heb. 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44 “Who can I trust?” is a question that is often asked by all of us. This is simply because your whole life depends on it. What makes this question even more difficult is that many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Praying For God's Purpose Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 15, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,428 views

    Praying for Spiritual Awakening is a prayer to ask God to help us move out of our comfort zones and use the strength and wealth He has given us to relieve the suffering of others.

    Pray For God’s Purpose Isaiah 5:1-7 Introduction The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind, or even your happiness. It’s far greater than your family, your career, or even your wildest dreams and ambitions. If you want to know why you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thank God! ...praying In The Spirit Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Philip Grose on Dec 4, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,627 views

    The peace of God comes from knowing that He is in control. This sermon provides examples and a prayer map for disciples who desire to stop worrying and trust God with a thankful heart.

    Thank God! ...Praying in Spirit of Thanksgiving This last Monday we had some torrential rain and wind come through the Houston area. The Houston metro area received over five inches of rain and some tornadic activity as well. On Tuesday, Roger and I went down to the Wesley Community Center to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jon Lipka avatar

    Always Pray, Never Give Up

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on May 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,361 views

    Praying to God as His sons and daughters is an honor. We should beat down the doors to heaven and seek God's will.

    Do you wonder what some of Jesus’ parables mean? Do you ever feel like Jesus’ message is obscure and obtuse? “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God have been given to you, but to them, I speak in parables” (Lk. 8:10). Well, there is not room for misunderstanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Lord, Teach Me To Pray: Praise Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 15, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,967 views

    A message from "Lord's Prayer" on Praise.

    Title: Lord, Teach Us to Pray – Praise Theme: To show the priority and pattern for prayer. Text: Luke 11:1-4, Matthew 6:5 – 15 Offering: Matthew 6:19-21 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; (20) but lay up for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Why We Pray Without Ceasing Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 40,738 views

    Daniel’s prayer life provides the example and the explanation of persistence in prayer.

    Why We Pray Without Ceasing The Daniel Story Introduction: For nearly a year we have been digging into the theme of prayer. We have examined some of the basic principles regarding the power of prayer. We took the Lord’s Prayer apart phrase by phrase. We looked deep into some of the places the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    How Should I Pray For Others?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 11, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,652 views

    Paul shares with us three major things that we can pray for ourselves and for others – 1. To have the ability to be able to clearly and accurately hear God’s voice 2. To develop the desire to live a Holy Life 3. To allow the Holy Spirit to give us the power to live a Holy Life

    Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14 Theme: Prayer Paul shares with us three major things that we can pray for ourselves and for others – 1. To have the ability to be able to clearly and accurately hear God’s voice 2. To develop the desire to live a Holy Life 3. To allow the Holy Spirit to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Why God Wants Us To Pray

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 17, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 12,795 views

    God really does want us to pray. This sermon tells us why.

    May 18, 2003 Title: Why God Wants Us to Pray Text: Luke 18:1-8 Introduction We continue to focus on our global mission: Loving God...Reaching Families...Making Friends. This year, our vision to accomplish our mission is... Christ First The "I" in Christ stands for Intercessory Prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. avatar

    "If The Church Would Just Pray"

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 334 ratings
     | 88,557 views

    When Peter was in prison, awaiting what appeared to be a sure execution, the church prayed without ceasing for him and Peter was set free by an angel of the Lord. Powerful things happen the church prays.

    In the text, we find something taking place that seems to be missing in many churches today – that is church folk praying for church folk. In this particular case, a church member in trouble. The Apostle Peter is on death roll and all petitions to commute his sentence have been exhausted. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Happens When You Pray PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 172 views

    The sermon emphasizes cultivating a life of continual prayer, gratitude, and joy, trusting God’s presence and power in every ordinary moment and circumstance.

    Friends, welcome. Some of us walked in with bright hearts, some with tired eyes, and some with questions that kept us awake last night. God sees every sigh, every secret worry, every small smile of hope. He gathers it all, and He meets us here. I once watched my grandmother hum hymns over a sink ...read more

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  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    We Ought To Pray For Our Children Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Feb 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,355 views

    As parents and ones who love that child, we ought to pray daily for him or her.

    We Ought to be Praying for our Children Introduction In the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 11, Jesus says about John the Baptist “among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist.” Wow, what a compliment from Jesus to John the Baptist. Now think about John the Baptist’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    I’ve Prayed...now What??

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 4, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,185 views

    we should be in a continual state of prayer and communication with God! Our prayer life is our umbilical cord and life support system, that makes our measure of faith God has given to us, radioactive for every circumstance we encounter!

    I’ve Prayed, now what? Illus. by sermon central Bill Broadhurst, who entered the Pepsi Challenge 10,000-meter road race in Omaha, Nebraska. Ten years earlier, surgery for an aneurysm is the brain had left him paralyzed on his left side. But on a misty July morning in 1981, he stood with 1,200 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    If My People Will Humble Themselves And Pray

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 47,790 views

    We need to understand carefully what the Bible has to say about this matter and do whatever we need to do to see that these obstacles of revival do not hinder us from getting what we need from the Lord.

    IF MY PEOPLE WILL HUMBLE THEMSELVES AND PRAY Study Text: 2 Chronicles 7: 13 - 14 Introduction: - This verse is God’s promise that those who turn from their sins; call on Him and walk in His ways will experience a revival of the presence and blessing of the Lord. - Those who meet the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Why America Needs The Church To Pray

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 1, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,785 views

    A call to prayer for the US - useful for a 4th of July type message, but not limited to that. Prayer for our nation is biblical, necessary, and a regular practice of the citizen of the Kingdom of God

    It’s the time of year still that you have to keep an eye on the weather. I’m a fan of Doppler radar, and of smart phone technology. I have an app now that tells me how many minutes it will be before it starts to rain where I’m at, and then it tells me how long the rain will last. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alvan Lewis avatar

    What Happens When We Pray

    Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Jan 15, 2019
     | 6,672 views

    This sermon shows how prayer works; our powerful our prayers are; how important they are to God

    What Happens When We Pray Revelation 8:1-5 When Georges Vanier became our first francophone Governor General in 1959 he made two requests. First, he asked that the signage outside of Rideau Hall be bi-lingual. And second, he asked that they build a prayer chapel inside the official residence. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican