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  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Lord, Teach Me To Pray Intensify Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 23, 2014
     | 5,646 views

    Prayer intensifies with fasting, the fire of our spirit draws us closer to Christ Jesus and closer to God Almighty. Praying for what you want "is yours for the asking".

    LORD Teach Me To Pray Intensify by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 23, 2014) “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly” (St. John 10:10, King James Version, ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    When We Pray In The Name Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 1, 2021
     | 1,456 views

    Do we really get everything we ask for in prayer?

    Feast of Ss Philip and James 1 Cor 15; John 14 We are confident in the almighty power of Jesus Christ, our Risen Lord, because His Blessed Resurrection is the guarantee of that power, and of His saving will for all people. And of His sacred words, too, right? But is there anything in the Gospels ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    We Must Pray For Our Leaders Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 6, 2021
     | 2,580 views

    Based on 1 Tim. 2:1-4 - Encourages listeners to consider how they need to pray for all people, especially for governmental leaders

    “WE MUST PRAY FOR OUR LEADERS” 1 Tim. 2:1-4 FBCF – 7/4/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – History Lesson: In the early & mid-1770’s, conflict between the 13 US colonies & England was heating up as England increased its oppression & taxation over our people on this side of the pond. More & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying The Lord's Prayer

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 27, 2021
     | 1,103 views

    Simple outline of the Lord's prayer. I used this to share notes and then pray on each topic. We called this our Look Up! service.

    Begin with Praise – This is where true prayer begins. Mat 6:9-13 In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Too many times we begin our prayers with selfish request. Focusing too much on self. Surrender – This is where we surrender to God’s will and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel avatar

    Praying For God's Intervention Series

    Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Jul 20, 2023
     | 1,965 views

    It is a decision to give up on our own strength and rely on God's strength and wisdom to solve our problems or deliver us. It declares our reliance on Him and our faith in His capability to step in and effectuate a turn for the better.

    PRAYING FOR GOD'S INTERVENTION Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, July 20, 2023 "16 He saw that there was no man. and wondered that there was no one to intercede; Then his own arm brought him salvation. and his righteousness upheld him. 17 He put on righteousness as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Malone avatar

    What Happens When The Church Prays Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 28, 2023
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     | 3,394 views

    The way I want to attack this conversation is by looking at 3 statements: 1) What Prayer Is 2) What Prayer Can Do 3) When the Church Prays (6 awesome things happen)

    What Happens When The Church Prays Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. He said: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about men. And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    A Praying Mom, Circumstances Vs Attitudes?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 13, 2023
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    Obstacles and problems are part of family life. We must never allow circumstance to dictate and hinder our potential. The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.

    A PRAYING MOMMA: CIRCUMSTANCES VS ATTITUDES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube Wade Hughes) HEAR YE, HEAR YE… THE BARREN, LIFELESS, NO PRODUCTION… THE NEGTIVE BARREN CIRCUMSTANCES OF A WOMAN CAN CHANGE INTO THE MOTHER OF ONE OF THE GREATEST PREACHERS OF ALL TIME. THIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    How To Pray In A Time Of Major Disappointment

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 5, 2023
     | 822 views

    Whether the moral weather is cloudy or fair, we temper every communication with thanksgiving.

    Twenty-seventh Sunday in Course 2023 If God had human emotions–and He certainly did in Jesus’s life–what do you think He would have been feeling in today’s psalm, reading from Isaiah, and Gospel parable? Surely the emotion would have been profound disappointment. “the vineyard of the LORD of hosts ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    How Should I Pray For Others?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 11, 2022
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    Paul shares with us three major things that we can pray for ourselves and for others – 1. To have the ability to be able to clearly and accurately hear God’s voice 2. To develop the desire to live a Holy Life 3. To allow the Holy Spirit to give us the power to live a Holy Life

    Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14 Theme: Prayer Paul shares with us three major things that we can pray for ourselves and for others – 1. To have the ability to be able to clearly and accurately hear God’s voice 2. To develop the desire to live a Holy Life 3. To allow the Holy Spirit to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    We Ought To Pray For Our Children Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Feb 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,191 views

    As parents and ones who love that child, we ought to pray daily for him or her.

    We Ought to be Praying for our Children Introduction In the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 11, Jesus says about John the Baptist “among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist.” Wow, what a compliment from Jesus to John the Baptist. Now think about John the Baptist’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Lord, Increase Our Faith, To Pray

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 11, 2022
     | 1,174 views

    John talks about having confidence in faith so that we pray.

    10.16.22 1 John 5:13–15 13 I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. 14 This is the confidence that we have before him: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 And if we know that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Dunn avatar

    When I Couldn’t Pray

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025
     | 58 views

    When fear, loss, or silence steal your words, grace still speaks. True prayer begins where self ends and mercy begins.

    > “The Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” Romans 8:26–27 --- I. The Stories We Grew Up On We grew up on stories with tidy endings — Junior Guide stories where faith always ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Working And Praying Together In Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 15, 2025
     | 15 views

    Our Father will guard our coming and going both now and into eternity.

    Twenty-ninth Sunday Integral 2025 One of the most long-lasting feuds in the Bible is encountered in today’s OT reading. “Amalek came and waged war against Israel.” Exodus does not tell us the why or the when, but this nation of Amalek attacked Israel, perhaps without provocation. Moses, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Holy Spirit Helps Us Pray Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 31, 2025
     | 617 views

    The Holy Spirit is our divine Helper, interceding, guiding, and empowering our prayer life. Through Him, we gain insight, boldness, and strength to pray effectively.

    Title: THE HOLY SPIRIT HELPS US PRAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:26-27 "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Part 31: Wise Ways To Pray Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 12, 2025
     | 288 views

    1. Praise the Lord! (vs. 1-18)... For His unique understanding For His perfect presence For forming us and fashioning our days For the treasure of His thoughts toward us 2. Take a strong stand for our Savior (vs. 19-22). 3. Pray for God to keep searching and steering our lives (vs. 23-24).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 31: Wise Ways to Pray Psalm 139:1-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 12, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read much of the Bible knows that the LORD included many of His servant's prayers. The Dake Annotated Reference Bible lists 222 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist