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Caricature Or Reality (Pt 1) Series

Contributed by John Telgren on Jan 8, 2006

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In order to pray, worship and serve God effectively, we need to understand who he is. This begins with an understanding that he is first of all holy. Only when we get a handle on his holiness can everything else fall into place.

Do you know what a caricature is? You see them all the time when you pick up a newspaper. You often have political cartoons where the details are not true life representations. Prominent features are often exaggerated and non-prominent features are diminished or eliminated altogether. If you go to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Father Who Art In Heaven Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 15, 2005

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The first petition of the Lord’s Prayer encourages us to enter into God’s presence with the boldness of children approaching their loving parents. It also reminds us that our lives are instruments of God’s holiness.

Psalm 19 “Our Father Who Art In Heaven, Hallowed Be Thy Name” INTRODUCTION Prayer is one of the most common experiences of humankind—at least in the United States. Almost everyone (98%) says they believe in a divine being, but only half of the people say that they worship on a regular ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Pray Until Something Happens?

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Aug 5, 2001

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How to pray. How God answers prayer. How we should not badger God for material needs but use prayer to open our hearts to a true dialogue with God, and why God failed to let me win the lottery despite the fact that I had prayed for it.

Sermon: 17th in Ordinary Time Text: Luke 11:1-13 In the name of the +Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. When I was a child, my approach to prayer was the same as going to the supermarket with a shopping list; because I would pray [hands together, eyes closed] “God bless Mummy and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

E. T. Phone Home Series

Contributed by Michael French on Mar 18, 2008

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God desires for us, as pilgrims in a strange land, to call out to Him and seek relationship through prayer.

In June of 1982 an amazing phenomenon swept across America. In the months prior to it release, one phrase was pounded into the minds of young and old alike: He is afraid. He is alone. He is 3 million light years from home. E.T. landed on theatre screens on June 11 and this Steven Spielberg ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Win Our Spiritual Battles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Sometimes I do not pray in words— I take my heart in my two hands And hold it up before the Lord— I am so glad He understands (Nicholson)

How the Holy Spirit Helps us Pray (Eph. 6:10-18) Illustration: We do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us. —Romans 8:26 My son Brian had been struggling for several hours to repair the plumbing in his bathroom. No matter what he tried, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

As If You Were Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 1, 2001

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An encouraging message that we are to "put ourselves in their place" when we remember all our fellow Christians who are suffering and imprisoned for their faith in Christ.

AN ELDERLY WOMAN WAS GIVEN A STACK OF PAPERS TO FILL OUT WHEN SHE ENTERED THE ADMITTING OFFICE OF A HOSPITAL. SHE PATIENTLY WAITED HER TURN FOR A HOSPITAL OFFICIAL TO SEE HER. WHEN ASKED, SHE HANDED THE OFFICIAL HER INSURANCE CARD AND ALL OF THE ADMITTING PAPER WORK. WHEN SHE WAS ASKED TO GIVE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:3

Denomination: Free Methodist

Praying With A Heaven-View

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

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It’s important to pray in a way that is not self-centered.

Introduction: Have you ever thought about how much of what we ask God for in our prayers is very self-centered? For example, I heard about a college student who always concluded her prayers with this simple petition: “God, I’m not asking for myself, but please send my mother a son-in-law.” Or ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Of Jabez #4 - "Let Your Hand Be With Me..." Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

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Discussion of the third petition of Jabez.

Note: some of the illustrations in this series are not acknowledged - this is due to the loss of my notes, not out of a desire to deny the sources. Thank you! The Prayer of Jabez #4 – “Let Your Hand Be With Me…” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 January 20, 2002 Introduction We continue our look at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why America Needs The Church To Pray

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 1, 2015

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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

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 4, 2020

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We need to pray as Jesus instructed us.

TEACH US TO PRAY Text: Matt. 6:9-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: In his classic book With Christ In The School Of Prayer, author Andrew Murray says, “Jesus never taught His disciples how to preach, only how to pray.” 2. We have designated 2020 as a year of rest and reflection. During that time, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Methodist

How Do I Pray?

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007

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Basics about what prayer is, why it’s important, and how to do it.

This is our fifth and final week in our You Asked For It series of messages. And I think it’s been good. You’ve asked some important questions and I’m glad we’ve had the opportunity to address them. In fact, I plan to make this an annual series… every August. So you can start thinking now about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Strengthening Your Grip

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 22, 2018

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The apostle Paul's prayer to Strengthening the believers - Ephesians chapter 3 verses 14 to 25 – sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The Prayer for Strengthening (vs 14-16) • (2). The Result of Strengthening (vs 17) • (3). The Reason for Strengthening (vs 18-19) • (4). The Power for Strengthening (vs 20-21) SERMON BODY Ill: • Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard used to tell a parable; • It was the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Brethren

Find God In A Godless World Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004

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The praying life overcomes the downward tug of a godless world.

Finding God in a Godless World (Directions: Part 3) James 4:7-10 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Review: In our previous study we explored the normal human tendency to be independent and self-reliant. Independence and self-reliance are good ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Christians Fail To Receive Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 17, 2007

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There are several reasons why Christians fail to receive answers to their prayers. Five reasons are given in this sermon.

April, 2007 Why Christians Fail to Receive Matthew 7:7-14 INTRODUCTION: There are many reasons why Christians fail to receive answers to their prayers. Some people say, “If you had enough faith you would have received.” Then when people don’t receive, they feel guilty and say, “It was my fault ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-14

Denomination: Methodist

0505 Easter V (Rogation Sunday): A Rash Promise Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on May 20, 2006

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Was Jesus’ promise to do anything we ask in His name a rash promise?

Sermon: A Rash Promise Text: John 16:23-33 Occasion: Rogation Sunday (Easter V) Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, May 21, 2006 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. In the name of the Father, and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:23-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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