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  • Bill Prater avatar

    Sermon On The Mount Lesson 31

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 3,346 views

    Lesson 31

    For the first and only time in this sermon, we find Jesus addressing the same subject twice. The subject of prayer was covered in detail in Matthew 6, especially in the section dealing with the Model Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13). His second mention of the subject shows how serious a matter prayer is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Encouragement To Pray

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 17, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,914 views

    A Brief Message on the value of Prayer

    ENCOURAGEMENTS TO PRAY Matthew 7:7-12 I. OUR TEXT SPEAKS OF A THRONE. A. If in prayer we come to a throne, it is clear that our Spirit should be one of lowly reverence. The king before whom we come is the highest of all. His throne is the great white ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Salisbury avatar

    Fix Your Prayers (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by David Salisbury on May 29, 2003
    based on 43 ratings
     | 3,764 views

    Lesson 15 in a series on the Sermon on the Mount. I revisited the topic of prayer as we came to Jesus’s words about asking, seeking, and knocking.

    Fix Your Prayers (part 2) Matthew 7:7-11 It is quite possible that no aspect of the Christian life is as mysterious as prayer. What should I pray for and how should I pray? How come it seems like nothing happens when I pray? Do you ever think you’re just talking to the wall when you pray? Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Not Every Father Has The Ability To Love Like Christ

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 3,675 views

    FATHERS DAY IS EVERYDAY TO THE TRUE FATHER, WHO IS GOD THE FATHER, GOD THE SON AND GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT WHO ALL LIVES IN US, CREATING A TRUE FATHERLY PERSONA, ACTIONS AND MOST OF ALL LOVE.

    TEXT JOHN 15:17 THESE THINGS I COMMAND YOU, THAT YE LOVE ONE ANOTHER WHEN YOU BEHOLD THESE SCRIPTURES, YOU SHOULD UNDERSTAND THAT THIS COMMANDMENT IS UNTO THE INNER CIRCLE AS WELL AS THE OUTSIDE, THEREFORE, IT WOULD BE FAIR TO SAY THAT THIS COMMANDMENT IS A TWO FOLD COMMANDMENT PRESCRIBED TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alan Smith avatar

    Judge Not That You Be Not Judged

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 441 ratings
     | 130,877 views

    Jesus’ words condemn a certain type of judgment, but there are limits to our tolerance.

    Introduction: A few years ago, a congregation of the Lord’s church in Oklahoma disfellowshiped a woman for immorality. When she filed a lawsuit against the church, the story made all the national news media. One of the shows to give the lawsuit coverage was Phil Donahue and on that show, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Kingdom Prayer

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 25, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 3,757 views

    Jesus’ instruction on key features of true prayer. The kind God answers, the only kind we ought to pray!

    Kingdom Prayer Ask and it shall be given to you; seek and you shall find; knock and it shall be opened to you. 8 For each one who asks receives; and he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, it shall be opened. 9 Or what man is there of you, if his son asks a loaf, will he give him a stone? 10 Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    Jesus On Right Praying Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,501 views

    This sermon presents Jesus’ teaching on right praying that is characterised by right motives and right priorities.

    JESUS ON RIGHT PRAYING Matthew 6:5-15; 7:7-12 Kingdom Life Series #18 Several truths stand out from Jesus words: § Jesus expects every follower of His to pray. “When” not “if.” § Jesus tells us how to pray. There is a right way and a wrong way to pray. § Jesus also tells us what to pray for. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Gullick avatar

    Holy Spirit - You Are Welcome In This Place.

    Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 12, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,726 views

    a sermon that discusses the place of the Holy Spirit a fairly general discussion of the whole subject. I guess it is the kinda sermon that is useful as a resource.

    Years ago they used to call car rally enthusiasts - "Car rally enthusiasts". Today they’re simply called "petrol heads". Well there has never been such a great time for petrol heads - Wow!!!!!!! With Colin McRea - Carlos Saines or Richard Burns burning around corners at breakneck speed - with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Is God So Willing To Answer Our Prayers?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,922 views

    This message focuses on the 4 passages that specifically point us to God’s motives and reasons for answering our prayers.

    Jesus On Prayer: 1. Most passages deal with the conditions of answered prayer: a. You’ve got to have faith. - Matthew 17:20; Matthew 21:21-22; Mark 9:23; Mark 11:22-24; John 14:12. b. You’ve got to be obedient. - John 14:15; John 15:7, 16. - also, James 5:16; 1 John 3:22. c. You’ve got to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    A Clear Perspective: Essentials Of Christianity You Can Sink Your Teeth Int Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 1,964 views

    It is one thing to have a well thought out belief system, but in the foxholes and trenches of life, we need truth we can easily grasp and lay hold of.

    A Clear Perspective: Essentials of Christianity You Can Sink Your Teeth Into (Matt. 7:7-29) MAIN IDEA: It is one thing to have a well thought out belief system, but in the foxholes and trenches of life, we need truth we can easily grasp and lay hold of. I. We Can Always Pray Without Wearing God ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Where Are Your Priorities?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 23, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,797 views

    This sermon tells us that our priorities should be on prayer, praise and people - all in God’s context, not on the world in all its sin and devestation.

    In a two-day period of time in New York City, a homeless man, a train maintenance worker and a dog were killed on the subway tracks. Ninety people called the Transit Authority to express their concern about the dog, but only three called about the worker and nobody called about the homeless man. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Praying With Persistence

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 3, 2004
    based on 101 ratings
     | 6,909 views

    We are called to pray and continually ask, seek and knock. A devotional for our monthly Cottage Prayer meeting.

    Praying with Persistence Matthew 7:7-8 Cottage Prayer Meeting Devotional January 31, 2004 7 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Knight avatar

    Judging The Judgement Of Judging

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,871 views

    Short sermon on how and how not to judge

    Judging The Judgement Of Judging Matthew 7:1-12 People love to judge. Popularity of Talk-TV, Court-Tv, height of OJ trial, President Clinton’s trials. Even those who hold the opinion of, "You have your beliefs, and I have mine." make judgements upon those who form strong judgments by calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    Jesus On Right Ministy Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,264 views

    Jesus teaches His Followers how to minister effectively to loved ones when rejected.

    JESUS ON RIGHT MINISTRY (What to do when others reject your efforts for ministry) Matthew 7:1-12 Kingdom Life Series #23 Sermon Objective: Disclose Jesus’ strategy for reaching out to people that we care – family members, friends, colleagues and others who are close to us. Introduction: Have ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    God's Inclination Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,685 views

    Because God only gives good gifts, I will pray with persistence.

    August 2, 2001 If You Only Knew the Father – Part 3 INTRODUCTION God is Spirit so we can’t see literally Him with our physical eyes. But God is also a Person so we know He has personality. When you ask God for something, how do you think He responds? Does he roll his eyes, and say, “Oh, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ