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  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    The Time Has Come To Pray #3 Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 12, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,705 views

    1. We should find our refuge in God. 2. Our Main Goal Is to Glorify God. 3. Eternal Life is impossible by any other way.

    October 22, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come to Pray Text: John 17:1-5 Introduction 1. The last few Wednesday Evenings, we have been looking at the "Lord’s Prayer"... not the one found in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount... where Jesus teaches the disciples to pray..."Our Father, who art in ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Pray As Jesus Did All The Time

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 5, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,347 views

    Luke 18:1 ...men ought always to pray, and not to faint --- Four Things for Prayer 1. A Need 2. A Time 3. A Place 4. A Focus

    1 Thess 5:17 - Pray without ceasing Ephesians 6:18KJV 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; Romans 12:12KJV 12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Bussard avatar

    Learning To Pray As Jesus Taught 1 Series

    Contributed by Larry Bussard on Feb 20, 2008
     | 2,464 views

    Principles from the Lord’s prayer from Luke.

    Luke 11:1-4 (NIV) 1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." 2 He said to them, "When you pray, say: "’Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praying Paul's Letters: Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 602 views

    What can we learn from the figure of Paul and the letters he wrote?

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Praying Paul’s Letters Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 1 February 24, 2008 A. WHO WAS PAUL? 1. Tentmaker. What was his father’s occupation? Acts 18:1-2. 2. Tarsus. Where was Paul born? (Turkey) 3. Legalistic. What can be said of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Persistence In The Presence: How Women Pray

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,533 views

    Women succeed in pray because they persist in trusting God, allow the whole self to pray, take God at His word, are not afraid of intensity, choose responsibility over religion, and keep their commitments.

    If, as Thomas Edison tells us, genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration, then I suspect it is also true that prayer is one per cent insistence and ninety-nine per cent persistence. Prayer is one per cent insistence, to be sure; we do, in our prayers, tell God what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    How To Pray For Your Loved Ones Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 28, 2008
     | 3,963 views

    This message equips parents and leaders on how to pray for loved ones especially erring loved ones

    HOW TO PRAY FOR LOVED ONES Sermon Objective: 1. Teach God’s people to remove their automatic responses against the kingdom of God by trying to control others (loved ones) when we want them to do or be someone we think they should be. When we manipulate, coerce, or compel others to do what we want, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Praying Paul's Letters: Lesson 3

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 642 views

    Today we will continue with lesson 3 of our series Praying Paul’s Letters.

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Praying Paul’s Letters Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 3 March 9, 2008 A. WHAT LETTERS MEAN 1. Tremendous cost. Pony Express. 2. Death. Civil War secrets. 3. Authority. The king’s seal. 4. Sentimental. Read a love letter two dozen times. 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Life Gets Busy.....pray

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,208 views

    A busy life is not always something we can avoid. However when life gets busy, the gift of prayer is not only helpful but essential. This sermon explores why

    WWhen life gets busy or overbearing what do you do? Do you frantically go about all your tasks? Maybe you get stressed out? Do you get angry? Do you think I will just keep going and going? Or think once I have dealt with all this stuff I will start planning a better life? No matter who you are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    How To Pray For Your Pastor/Church

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 26, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,248 views

    Why prayer for Pastors/Churches is necessary and 3 important times to pray for your Pastor.

    A. WHY PRAY FOR YOUR PASTOR? 1. Because his victories are (your) the church’s victories. “When Moses held up his hand (in prayer), Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed” (Ex. 17:11). 2. Because God’s people are captive to godless forces. Daniel (9:1-23) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying For Other's: The Power Of Intercessory Prayer

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 29, 2009
    based on 49 ratings
     | 93,165 views

    Dealing with the meaning of true intercession.

    Praying for Other’s The Power of Intercessory Prayer Philip Yancey in his book on prayer tells of a young American soldier in Iraq who learns that his wife back home has advanced cervical cancer. Doctors gave a bleak prognosis. In desperation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wolfe avatar

    Praying, Witnessing And Winning Souls For Jesus

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,865 views

    Adaptation of Jesus Great High Priestly Prayer and Isaiah 53 to soul-winning

    PRAYING for Self/Soul-winners/Witnesses: Jesus High Priestly Prayer (John 17) #1 PRAY: ’That they may be _______ as We are’ (John 17:11) #2 PRAY: ’That they might have My _______ fulfilled in themselves’ (John 17:13) #3 PRAY: ’That ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    The Sacrifice Of Silence: How Men Pray

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 4, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,926 views

    Men can pray in their own way by doing what they know is right to do, by listening to the Lord as well as speaking, and by holding others and God Himself accountable to keep promises.

    The young Australian pastor had just received his first assignment. It was to a remote sheep-ranching settlement deep in the Australian outback. He had arrived during a period of prolonged drought, and was making pastoral calls to his far-flung flock of ranchers, who were trying to keep their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    P.r.a.y. / A = Ask

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 23, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,976 views

    God always has the right answer to our requests.

    There was a pastor who had a very spiritual parrot. All the parrot would say was, “Let’s pray. Let’s pray.” The pastor tried to teach him to say other things but to no avail. One day he learned that one of his deacons also owned a parrot. The deacon’s parrot was not so spiritual. It would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Cole avatar

    When Moses Prayed, God Listened

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 23,973 views

    A look at why God answered Moses’ prayers.

    “When Moses Spoke God Listened” Introduction: You probably remember the old financial services company called E.F Hutton. You probably more remember the commercials and their famous slogan, “when E.F. Hutton speaks, people listen”. Maybe you remember the old commercials. The setting of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Happens When The Church Prays

    Contributed by Dieuner Joseph on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 18,139 views

    This sermon is designed to underscore the power of a praying church.

    In the book of Acts, Luke the physician gives us a chronological and historical account of the evolution of the church. Luke’s primary purpose is to help believers understand the purpose and mission of the church. Make no mistake about it; no one should be part of an organization without ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist