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  • Don Schultz avatar

    Pray, Christian, Pray!

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 27, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 7,018 views

    God’s gracious dealings with Abraham lead us to pray boldly, like him.

    Genesis 18:20-32 PRAY, CHRISTIAN, PRAY There once was a couple who went to visit a marriage counselor. The husband said, “We’ve been fighting a lot lately, and we can both see that our marriage is heading in the wrong direction.” And the wife chimed in, “We don’t understand why this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pray Church Pray Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 15, 2015
     | 6,886 views

    Notes from a message on Acts 4:31. What happens when the church prays.

    Note: References used from Preachers Sermon and Outline Bible on Acts & Utley's Guide to the Bible on Acts 4 Title: Pray Church Pray Theme: What happens when the church prays? Text: Acts 4:31 – 37 Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Pray, People, Pray.

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 17, 2011
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     | 8,951 views

    How should we pray? As Jesus taught His disciples, He also teaches us: 1. Pray with great determination (vs. 5-8) 2. Pray with great expectation (vs. 9-10) 3. Picture our Heavenly Father’s dedication (vs. 11-13) 4. Ponder God’s escalation (vs. 13)

    Pray, People, Pray. Luke 11:5-13 Highland Baptist Church New Chapel Hill Baptist Church May 15, 2011 Lesson by Rick Crandall *We are here today to talk about prayer. Some of the best things that have ever happened in this world have happened in answer to prayer. I know this is true in your life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Pray...people...pray

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 7, 2020
     | 4,188 views

    The Lord Jesus encourages believers to pray constantly and confidently.

    PRAY…PEOPLE…PRAY (Outline) September 20, 2020 - Pentecost 16 - LUKE 18:1-8 INTRO.: A popular movie used the phrase: “Run…Forrest…Run!” A kind soul used this saying to encourage her friend to flee from danger. Our text today teaches us about prayer. Our loving, heavenly Father reminds us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeff Maness avatar

    Pray Series

    Contributed by Jeff Maness on Jun 19, 2013
     | 10,552 views

    How does God want me to pray?

    We’re going to be talking about four letter words that, when used here in the Church make us cringe, raise an eyebrow or we shy away from because they make us uncomfortable. And I’m not talking about curse words, although we might give a similar reaction. I’m talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lord It Is Thee Not Me

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 21, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,263 views

    We don't impress God by praying praises to ourselves.

    Luke 18:9-14 Lord It Is THEE Not Me Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your blessing and anointing on its delivery, its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shutting Our Doors To Pray

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,985 views

    No matter how often we pray each day, we still need to have that time of solitary intimacy with our Heavenly Father.

    PRAYER! THE MOST UNIVERSALLY PRACTICED YET LEAST UNDERSTOOD OF HUMAN EXPERIENCES, PRAYER IS ONE OF THE GREAT MYSTERIES OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. THE SIMPLEST DEFINITION OF PRAYER IS COMMUNICATION WITH GOD. THE EMPHASIS IS ON THE WORD “WITH” BECAUSE PRAYER IS NOT ONLY COMMUNICATION WITH GOD, BUT ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Pray! Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 29, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,223 views

    There’s nothing like prayer to empower us against temptation. Look at the prime example!

    Our memory verse this week is Colossians 4:2. You’ll find it each week on the back of your bulletin entitled: Words to Live By. Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving. Can you say that with me? “Continue earnestly in prayer… being vigilant in it with thanksgiving… ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praying

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 14, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,886 views

    The sermon focuses upon the power of prayer

    About a year ago we were introduced to the concept of a three legged stool. We found by examining scripture that their were three necessary functions for God’s church. Do you remember what they were? Committed to the word of God, Worship, taking the time to stop our lives and personally connect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    They Prayed

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 22, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,694 views

    Our prayers should be that of the Publican

    Text: “…everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted” (Luke 18:14). Do you know anyone who has a tendency to exalt himself or herself? Those people who are always praising themselves, applauding themselves or paying tribute to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Robert Poole avatar

    Pray

    Contributed by Robert Poole on Feb 29, 2016
     | 7,261 views

    Luke 18-1-8. Persistence in prayer

    Pray Luke 18: 1-8 There’s a magazine cartoon that shows a little fellow kneeling beside his bed for his bedtime prayer. He says with some measure of disgust, "Dear God, Uncle Jim still doesn’t have a job; Sis still doesn’t have a date for the social; Grandma is still feeling sick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Pearce avatar

    Praying

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 21, 2019
     | 4,006 views

    What is prayer???

    Praying James 5:13-16 What is prayer??? ME: If you’re like me you’ve heard it countless times, just pray about it, or come down here and pray. 1: But what is prayer really? How I talk to God How I get stuff from God How I get help from God Application: Those are all true, but what if ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    Pray

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 6, 2024
     | 756 views

    The great thing is that as Christians, we don't have to wait until there is proclamation, or wait for a certain day in order to pray. The call to pray is stated clearly in scripture. One place especially clear is found in II Chronicles 7:14.

    Alba 5-5-2024 PRAY II Chronicles 7:14 This past Thursday, May 2nd, was the National Day of Prayer. A bill was passed on April 17, 1952 stating that: “The President shall set aside and proclaim a suitable day each year, other than a Sunday, as a National Day of Prayer, on which the people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Pray!!! Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,974 views

    Prayer is easy to neglect due to pressing cares and responsibilities of life. However, prayer is our lifeline to heaven for the resources to effectively discharge those responsibilities and live in the strength of the Holy Spirit.

    Pray!!! Luke 11:1-13 Richard Tow 11.15.15 My assignment this morning is to encourage you toward prayer. In 1 Thess.5:17 Paul told the church to “Pray without ceasing.” Don’t stop praying. Keep on praying. The easiest thing in the world to neglect is prayer. Daily cares and responsibilities of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    What Is My Prayer Philosophy? (2 Part)

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 1, 2020
     | 3,105 views

    Have we ever really considered the power of my personal prayer life? What would happen if we unplugged our phones, turned off our computers, backed off facebook to earnestly pray and seek God's plan?

    WHAT IS MY PRAYER PHILOSOPHY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part series) I read where a loving mother purchased a prayer book for her son. Each night he had to read one of the prayers to God. One night the lad had turned off the lights and crawled into bed and had his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God