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  • Susan Babb, OSL avatar

    Standing In The Need Of Prayer

    Contributed by Susan Babb, Osl on Mar 28, 2013
     | 10,428 views

    We know how to make intercessions for others. But is it alright to pray for my needs as well.

    Standing in the Need of Prayer Matthew 7:1-7 I. Pastor – parrot A. all would say, “Let’s pray, let’s pray.” 1. Pastor tried to teach parrot to say other things but to no avail B. Pastor learned that a Deacon had a parrot 1. Deacon’s parrot would ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Prayer Gives Instructions

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 14, 2013
     | 2,730 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have Divine instructions from GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show how to get Divine instructions from GOD. IV. TEXT: Nehemiah 4:9 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But we prayed

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have Divine instructions from GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show how to get Divine instructions from GOD. IV. TEXT: Nehemiah 4:9 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But we prayed to our God and guarded the city day and night to protect ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Real Lord's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013
     | 7,636 views

    A 4 part series looking at Jesus' final prayer with the disciples in John 17. Part 1 of 4

    The Real Lord’s Prayer John 17:1-5 (Part 1) March 3, 2013 For the next 4 weeks we’re going to be looking at what is the REAL LORD’S PRAYER. Yup, the prayer everyone calls the Lord’s Prayer is really not the Lord’s prayer, but what we’re going to look at is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Real Lord's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013
     | 6,688 views

    A 4 part series of sermons from Jesus' final Prayer in John 17. Part 4 of 4.

    The Real Lord’s Prayer John 17:20-26 March 24, 2013 They say no 2 snowflakes are alike. They’re all unique. So, just think about it, with all of the snow we’re supposed to get, 6"-10"worth — — all of the snowflakes beautifully falling to the ground, will all be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev Ken Shedenhelm avatar

    A Tale Of Two Prayers

    Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Apr 16, 2013
     | 3,065 views

    Knowing ourselves to be a sinner opens the door to salvation, whereas self-righteousness separates us from our God and our neighbor.

    "A TALE OF TWO PRAYERS" It was just another day, like all the days that came before, and two men entered the temple to pray, as men had done for centuries. One of the men was a Pharisee. He was a man, to use Mark Twain's phrase, "who was good in the worst sense of the word." The other man was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    The Awesome "Power Of Prayer"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 28, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,910 views

    Believe in Jesus, receive what God sent His Son to deliver and trust in His ability to bring about what He has promised! Its like the old hymn; Only believe, only believe; All things are possible, only believe;

    The Awesome "WMD" Power of Prayer Acts 12:5 NASB 5 So Peter was kept in the prison, but prayer for him was being made fervently by the church to God. Ill. There is a legend of a small town in which there were no liquor stores or nightclubs. Eventually, however, a nightclub was built right on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Perplexing Prayer Problems

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 5, 2012
     | 3,756 views

    Do you feel that prayer is not working for you? Have you considered what your prayer life looks like to God? It may just be lacking one or more essential ingredients. Let us take a good look and find out.

    Praying Problems Luke 18:1-18 Contrasts and Comparisons The word for prayer from the Greek here is "earnest supplication". The Lord is telling us to pray continously without giving up, until we receive the answer. Avenge = serve justice; vindicate IL. : A company manager told his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Daren Mitchell avatar

    What Is Prayer About

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Sep 17, 2012
     | 3,797 views

    Prayer is not an antidote to worry. Have you ever prayed about a stressful situation just to discover that you’re still worried about it? Faith is the antidote to worry. Prayer is about asking God for the supernatural.

    I would like for you to consider for a moment if God appeared to you and said, “The people of Kabul Afghanistan are ready to hear about my Son Jesus and I want you to be the messenger to go speak of His resurrection and offer of grace.” Would you go? Would you go, knowing, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lord's Prayer 1 Series

    Contributed by Segun Omole on Oct 5, 2012
     | 4,543 views

    One of the attribute of a good leader is to be able to pass on your knowledge or skills unto your followers. There can never be a success without successor! If when you leave no one else is able to do what you do in a similar way to how you did it then yo

    One of the attribute of a good leader is to be able to pass on your knowledge or skills unto your followers. There can never be a success without successor! If when you leave no one else is able to do what you do in a similar way to how you did it then you have failed. Jesus in this wise was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Practical Prayer Pointers Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,998 views

    "James with the Camel's Knees" gives us a crucial, practical lesson on prayer. He gives us technique and an example.

    1. Salesman and Prayer The story is told of a man who went and made a sales presentation to the leadership of a church. When the presentation was over, one of the men in leadership when into the auditorium, knelt down and after a minute of silent prayer, returned and announced in a solemn tone, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Stepherson avatar

    Prayer Keys: Obedience Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Sep 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,867 views

    If we want to learn to pray, we must learn to obey. If we want to pray well, we must obey well. If we want to become prayer warriors, we must become obedient children.

    Discuss this sermon at http://prayerkeys.blog.com/obedience “[We] receive from him anything we ask, because we obey his commands and do what pleases him,” 1 John 3:22. Not just once again, but twice again I was reminded last Sunday that God’s timing is remarkable. When he is ready to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Mountain Moving Prayers

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 29, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,281 views

    Many people come with a grocery list during prayer. Some want to impress the hearers with their flowery language. Well that does not impress God one bit. In essence your prayers reflect what you believe about God. Do we pray like the early apostles or ...

    Opening illustration: One day a handicapped woman (due to her physical state could not go to church) was reading the newspaper and came across an article about the ministry of D.L. Moody and the Revival that was taking place in the United States. Even though she had never heard of him before, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    God Focused Prayer

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Oct 7, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,001 views

    Have you ever done a comparison between the way the apostles approached Christ in the Gospels and the way they approached Him in the book of Acts? In Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, their requests included calling fire down from heaven to consume those who

    Principle 1 for God-focused prayer: Tune to God's agenda Have you ever done a comparison between the way the apostles approached Christ in the Gospels and the way they approached Him in the book of Acts? In Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, their requests included calling fire down from heaven to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Richard Mc Quinn avatar

    The Super Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Jan 19, 2013
     | 5,189 views

    Encourage the flock to pray deeply for each other, souls, saints, sinners, etc

    THE SUPER POWER OF PRAYER 1-20-13 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Rich McQuinn TEXT: MATTHEW 7:7-12 Ask, Seek, Knock 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; the one who seeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    The Lord's Prayer Teaching Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 23, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,689 views

    A teaching on the Lord's prayer and the importance of prayer

    Note: One of the influences of prayer has come from Jim Cymbala so if there are similarities it is because I have read many of his books. Title: How to Pray Theme: To show from Jesus’ example how to pray Text: Matthew 6:9-13 Facts about the Sermon on the Mount • At the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God