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  • Kevin Mayberry avatar

    Prayer

    Contributed by Kevin Mayberry on Apr 17, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,687 views

    Prayer is essential to Christian life

    Síocháin agus Dia Dhuit,God to you and peace, In the Catechism,2774,the Church tells us that: prayer is a vital necessity.Proof from the contrary is no less convincing:if we do not allow the Spirit to lead us,we fall back into the slavery of sin. Gal.5:16-18,NAB I say,then:live by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Doug Gregory avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 5, 2008
     | 7,288 views

    Prayer as outlined by Christ is a Christian Discipline...

    (Matthew 6:5-15 NASB) "When you pray, you are not to be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners so that they may be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. (6) "But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jamie Wright avatar

    Prayer

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 17,944 views

    It is essential for believer’s to pray. The reason many Christians quit and give up is because of the lack of prayer.

    Prayer Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC *December 01, 2004 1. Purpose of Prayer … one of His disciples said to Him, ’Lord, teach us to pray . . .’ -Luke 11:1 Prayer is not a normal part of the life of the natural man. We hear it said that a person’s life will suffer if he doesn’t pray, but I question ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,775 views

    Part 12:Sermon on the Mount Series - The importance of prayer, and spending time with the Father.

    The Great Commission Part 12 – Sermon on the Mount – Prayer Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † The Sermon on the Mount – The Beatitudes † We are the Salt, staying pure with God’s Holy Word † We are the Light, showing that Word to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,635 views

    What the Apostle Paul is doing in this passage is informing the Christians at the Church of Thessalonica that they should and must develop a habit of prayer…and never break that habit!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 27, 2001 Date Preached: February 28, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative of Prayer Text: 1 Thess 5:17 “…Pray without ceasing…” [NASB] Introduction: Our passage tonight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Futrell avatar

    Prayer

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,655 views

    Jesus’ words tell us to “ask for anything”? Is that for real? “Ask for anything”?

    Intro When Jesus tells you to “ask” in our Gospel reading, He tells you to pray in His name. When our Lord says, “Whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you,” He tells you that true prayer is never a waste of breath. For Jesus gives you His word that God the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 20, 2010
     | 8,239 views

    This sermon is meant to give some training disciplines for the regimen of prayer

    The Amazing Race: Prayer Mark 5:1-13 The call of Jesus is to be a disciple. Disciple and the word discipline are closely associated. To make a commitment to be a disciple is to make a commitment to follow Jesus in the discipline of his life practices. When I say yes to Jesus, I am not just saying ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,941 views

    Constant communication with God is important in the Christian life.

    Focus Passage: Matthew 6:5-13 Supplemental Passage: 1Th 5:17 “pray without ceasing” But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Richards avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010
     | 8,561 views

    A two week series looking at spiritual habits we can do on our own with God.

    -so here we are in the second part of our series about being alone with God. Ideally, everyone should be spending some time with God all by themselves, as much as possible when you really think about it. -so for these two weeks we’re talking about how you can maximize your time with God, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr Kory Letoa avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dr Kory Letoa on Apr 4, 2012
     | 9,880 views

    More than a Prayer.

    SERIES ON PRAYER: Our Lord's teaching in Luke 11 grew out of a prayer meeting, a miracle, and an invitation to dinner. Jesus used these occasions to give instructions about four important topics: prayer, Satan, spiritual opportunity, and hypocrisy. It is important that we today understand these ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 22, 2011
    based on 45 ratings
     | 31,822 views

    1- Pray that you will be more loving 2- Pray that you will be more discerning 3- Pray that you will be more righteous

    INTRO.- There is a difference between prayer and meditation. ILL.- Two good old friends were meeting. "How are you and your family?" asks the one. "Oh we’re all fine". The other one answers, "We’re all healthy and are working. But how ’bout your son?? Is he still not working??" "Not at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,084 views

    John Wesley considered prayer an essential part of Christian living. He called it in many of his writings the most important and powerful means of grace. Prayer empowers us for ministry and following God. Jesus showed us this through His own example. Afte

    Prayer: A Means of Grace 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 I found a series of “Dear God” prayers on the internet, a few of which I’d like to share with you:

 7-year old Debbie prayed, “Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012
     | 9,213 views

    John Wesley also believed that the Holy Scriptures were a Means of Grace. How? Wesley believed the Scriptures are an indispensable Means of Grace as they bring us into the Presence of Jesus Christ and the will of God for our lives. The Scriptures also hav

    Scripture as a Means of Grace 2 Timothy 3:16-17 When we talk about Communion, Prayer, Worship, small group accountability and fasting as a Means of Grace, it make sense to us because we see how they function in our lives, and in the life of the Church. But John Wesley also believed that the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    Prayer

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,624 views

    This sermons answers the question "How then, should we pray?"

    Prayer 1 Timothy 2:8 I will, therefore, that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting." K.J.V. A member of this church recently came to my office with several questions about prayer. Whenever that happens, a member has questions about anything, it makes me think; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles R. Peck avatar

    Prayer

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on May 13, 2013
     | 9,350 views

    Learning how to pray will enhance one Christian experience, and relation with the Father.

    Prayer Matthew 6:5/13/13 As you begin your consistent prayer life, setting goals that are realistic will help while seeking the will and favor of God. It would be good to imagine what life would be like minus some of the things we take for granted. Like electricity, can, nice clothes, food a home, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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