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  • Tony Skaff avatar

    The Man Who Asked For The Hard Thing

    Contributed by Tony Skaff on Jul 13, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,493 views

    Elisha dared to ask for a double portion of Elijah’s spirit. Do we dare to ask for hard things or we just surrender and accept the little ones? Who can do that?

    1stBBC The man who asked for the hard thing 2Ki 2:1-10 And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    First Things First

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 27, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,074 views

    What kind of premium does God put on communicating with His people? "You have not because you ask not."

    FIRST THINGS FIRST Luke 18:1 18:1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray , and not to faint; Every promise in the Bible comes with a condition. Matt. 6:33, Seek ye first..., Mal. 3:10 ..open the windows... Before ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ben Thomas avatar

    That Night Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Sep 12, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 18,480 views

    We are in a time of spiritual darkness. We can not be silent. We need to make sure our King is not sleeping in our life. That night-the night of destruction-the King came for the deliverance of His people.

    Esther 6:1-6 1 During that night the king could not sleep so he gave an order to bring the book of records, the chronicles, and they were read before the king. 2 It was found written what Mordecai had reported concerning Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs who were doorkeepers, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Get Out Of Jail Free

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jul 1, 2016
     | 8,964 views

    Peter and his adventure in jail and being sprung by the angel. We should shout for joy when our prayers are answered and standing at our front door. We serve an amazing God that does answer prayer in amazing ways

    Get Out of Jail Free Acts 12:6-17 My family loves to play Monopoly We have the NASCAR addition Where instead of buying properties, you purchase drivers Instead of New York Avenue, Reading Railroad and Water Works You have Mark Martin, Grandstands and Pit Pass You have champion drivers like Matt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bryan Dill avatar

    When God Says No

    Contributed by Bryan Dill on Jun 17, 2006
    based on 129 ratings
     | 70,806 views

    I want us to look at what happens when God says no. Does that mean that God doesn’t care for us? Does it mean that He’s being cruel? Let’s take a look at a couple different times in scripture when God said no to his children’s prayers.

    WHEN GOD SAYS NO Barbara Kerby has written a humorous reflection about her first experience of driving. Barbara’s father took her to the high school parking lot for driving lessons. For this particular lesson, Barbara’s three-year-old sister rode along in the backseat. While trying to negotiate a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am Able! Series

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 27,322 views

    Believe that God can accomplish the impossible in your life through Jesus Christ...

    (Part 3 of a 3-part Prayer Series: “3 Myths of Unanswered Prayer”) (Myths: I: God isn’t listening. II: God doesn’t care. III: God can’t / isn’t willing to...) Today’s sermon: “Part III of the Unanswered Prayer series: I AM Able.” God is the great I AM and HE wants you to know HE IS ABLE to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    He'll Be There Just In Time Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 22,111 views

    If we continue to persevere, God will answer our prayers.

    HE’LL BE THERE JUST IN TIME Text: John 11:1-44 Introduction 1. Read John 11:1-7 2. Several years ago I heard a song called He’s An On Time God. The song said "He may not come when you call him, but he’ll be there just in time." 3. Perhaps we don’t get our prayers answered because we give up ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    Seven Tests To Distinguish God's Voice Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,078 views

    God speaks in dreams, visions, impressions and thoughts, or so writes the writer of Proverbs. But how can you tell if the voice is really Gods. Use these seven steps to test the Spirits. (Portions from a published sermon by Rick Warren)

    Introduction I. We are working through a series on how to hear God’s voice. A. Hearing the voice of God is something that every believer wants to do, at least that’s what we say. B. Hearing the voice God, at least in this lifetime is not always easy though. II. When we read the Bible, and if ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    Learning To Hear God's Voice Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,574 views

    Answer’s to our prayers are not always what we expect. What do we do when God speaks, but His answer is "Not Yet."

    Introduction: I. We have been looking these past weeks at listening to the voice of God. A. The first week, we looked at what it takes to be prepared to hear from God. B. In the second week, we looked at a few ways that God speaks to us. 1. The Bible, 2. Teachers, 3. Impressions, call ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Hughes avatar

    Laying The Foundation In Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Hughes on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,062 views

    How should we respond to the knocks we receive in life? What is the key to building the Church and Christian character? Answer: prayer! We look at the Nehemiah approach.

    "Building the church, building Christian character" - Nehemiah 1 [Minister stands right up front with ’lollipop’ microphone in news reporter style] "It has been described as one of the great tragedies and scandals of our time. The once proud city of Jerusalem still lies in ruins more than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor Sam Georgis avatar

    Three Keys To An Open Heaven

    Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,331 views

    When we commit ourselves to seeking the Lord on a regular basis and determine within ourselves to press in to the inner court of His presence with persistent, persevering prayer, diligent obedience and sacrificial giving we will start experiencing an open heaven from God.

    When we commit ourselves to seeking the Lord on a regular basis and determine within ourselves to press in to the inner court of His presence with persistent, persevering prayer, diligent obedience and sacrificial giving we will start experiencing an open heaven from God. Let us go on scriptural ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Hopeless Prayer

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019
     | 4,292 views

    Three keys to prayer in hopeless times

    A. Opening illustration: JD Greear being woken up in the middle of the night for an emergency, “Prayer is our most formidable weapon, but the one in which we are the least skilled, the most averse to its use.” E. M. Bounds B. Background to passage: Jesus is still ministering around Galilee, and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Do Some Individuals Get Their Prayers Answered And Others Do Not

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 61 ratings
     | 9,295 views

    A familiar slogan about prayer is, "Prayer changes things." But prayer doesn’t do this—God does. Some people think that prayer itself is the source of power, so they "try prayer," hoping "it will work" for them. The Holy Spirit intercedes for us according

    Why Do Some Individuals Get Their Prayers Answered and Others Do Not (Heb 4:15-18) Have you ever known some people who seem to get their prayers answered when others do not? What is the reason why some people seem to have an inside track into God’s favor, blessings and solutions? An unknown ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Hears Our Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,797 views

    The power of prayer moves the hand of God.

    A Messiah Who Hears Our Prayers Text: Matt. 15:21-28 Introduction 1. Illustration: When asked how much time he spent in prayer, George Muller's reply was, "Hours every day. But I live in the spirit of prayer. I pray as I walk and when I lie down and when I arise. And the answers are always ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    Why Prayers Go Unanswered

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,994 views

    John 9:31 31 Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth..

    John 9:31 31 Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth. (KJV) John 15:7 If you remain in me and my word remains in you, ask whatever you wish and it will be given to you. (KJV) Prov 15:8 8 The sacrifice of the wicked is ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare