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  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    Core Values -- Prayer Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006
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    We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

    Core Values: A House of Prayer – James 5:15-18 15 And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him. 16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Answered Prayer – Guaranteed!

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on May 20, 2006
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    A promise, based on the Word of God, that prayer will be answered - if we fulfill the conditions!

    ANSWERED PRAYER – GUARANTEED! It is a sad fact that apparently there are many people who do not have their prayers answered. It seems that the main reason is that people like to claim the promise of answered prayer without realising that there are conditions to be met! If we want to see answers ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Learn The "Heart" Of Prayer

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 23, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,645 views

    King David takes us to the heart of prayer. David shows us a repentant heart, a trusting heart, and a longing heart.

    Abraham prayed for his nephew Lot. Actually, he bargained back and forth with the LORD a half dozen times over the destruction of the city where Lot lived. Elijah prayed for a miracle at Mt. Carmel. Hannah prayed for a child. Joshua prayed that the sun would stand still. Jesus prayed for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Paul, Prayer, And Praying

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jun 4, 2006
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    To rejoice always, we must pray always.

    PAUL, PRAYER, AND PRAYING Philippians 1:4,9 <----- Intro: *Paul prayed for folks because he loved them. *Those w/loving hearts can pray & praise effectively. Studying Biblical prayers is a profitable spiritual exercise. --Herbert Lockyear, "Prayer history begins, Gen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Prayers To Kill Affliction

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 7, 2006
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    The more the power of God in your life, the more the enemies that will battle you. The greater the anointing, the greater the warfare. The brighter your destiny, the harsher your attackers.

    The Bible clearly reveals theaimsandobjectives of Jesus’ earthly ministry. In 1John 3:8, it says, “... For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.” One of the enemy’s works is affliction. This eye-opening message is loaded with power to turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Prayer, Treasures And Worry

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 11, 2006
    based on 171 ratings
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    Jesus got to the heart of the matter in regard to prayer, treasures and worry.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Dr. Clarence Bass, professor at Bethel Theological Seminary, early in his ministry preached at a church in Los Angeles. He thought he had done quite well as he stood at the door greeting people as they left the church. The remarks about his preaching were complimentary. That is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Lost Sheep & Prayer

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 14, 2006
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     | 5,633 views

    Right now the Holy Spirit is touching someone I can guarantee that! Why not take five minutes now to pray for someone you know who needs Jesus.

    I have been moved by the Lord to share some amazing ways that He has reached down and touched some people I know to win them into the Kingdom and to remind us all that it is he who calls us! JOHN 6:44 kNo one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me ldraws him; 1) Barry: Barry was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    The Prayer Before The Cross

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Sep 14, 2007
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     | 4,363 views

    Examining Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane

    The prayer Jesus prayed in the Garden, shortly before his death, reveal to us three characteristics of his life. 1. We notice his SORROW (v. 36-38) A. He was "sorrowful" (v. 37b-38): grived to the point of distress B. He was "very heavy" (v. 37c): full of heaviness C. He was "sore amazed" (Mk. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Church Of Prayer

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 21, 2007
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    The Jerusalem Church in Acts 2 "devoted thesmelves to ptayer." This messages presents to our local congregation how God is calling us to follow in their steps today.

    Becoming a Church of Prayer --Acts 2:42-47 Sam Walter Foss was a New England poet in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His wife was a minister’s daughter, and their Church was College Avenue Methodist Church in Somerville, Massachusetts [SOURCE: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian Menear avatar

    Keys To Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Jan 3, 2007
     | 4,414 views

    Have you ever prayed and felt God did not answer? Following and understanding these keys will ensure an answered prayer

    The Key To Effective Prayers Prayer is one thing that every Christian does or should do, but not everybody does correctly. To make our prayers more effective, we must first have a better understanding about prayer. What is Prayer? What is is not 1 Prayer is a relationship, not an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Eye Opening Prayer

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 12, 2007
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     | 7,971 views

    Just as Paul did for the Ephesian churches, we should pray to have our eyes opened to the fullness of who Jesus Christ is.

    1. Introduction (1:15-18) 2. The first eye opening petition is that the church might know the grace of Christ. (18a) 3. The second eye opening petition is that the church might know the glory of Christ. (18b) 4. The third eye opening petition is that the church might know the greatness of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer That Changes Things

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,199 views

    Proposition: Faith is necessary for believers to rise to God’s expectations.

    Prayer that Changes Things Rev. Sean Lester October 17, 2004 Text: Luke 17:1-10 LK 17:1 Jesus said to his disciples: "Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. [2] It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Brockhouse avatar

    The "Be"-Attitudes Of Prayer

    Contributed by David Brockhouse on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,368 views

    From our earliest memories of kneeling by the bed to recite, "Now I lay me down to sleep..." pray has played an important role in our lives. If you’ve forgotten the "who, what, when, where, why and how" of praying, here are some helpful "Be-Attitudes" tha

    From our earliest memories of kneeling by the bed and saying, “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take. If I should live another day, I pray the Lord will guide my way,” followed by the customary “God bless” list: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Prayer Is 4 Things ...

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,347 views

    Understanding The Lord’s Prayer in 4 Parts

    The 4 Parts of Prayer Luke 11:1-4 Introduction We have been studying for a while now about the book of Revelation, and this morning I thought it would be important to take a small break and focus on prayer. As many Christians can testify too, prayer is extremely important. It is the vehicle we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The "Be"-Attitudes Of Prayer

    Contributed by David Brockhouse on Aug 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,828 views

    In today’s fast pace, highly technological world, communications come at dizzying speeds and in the most impersonal of ways. In Busines a simple phrase is used to warn folks about over-communication: Be Brief. Be Bright. Be Gone. Thankfully, for the Chris

    From our earliest memories of kneeling by the bed and saying, “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take. If I should live another day, I pray the Lord will guide my way,” followed by the customary “God bless” list: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran