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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Praying In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 502 views

    Praying in the Spirit is a gift and privilege available to all believers. It strengthens our faith, builds intimacy with God, and equips us for spiritual warfare.

    PRAYING IN THE SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jude 1:20 "But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit." Supporting Texts: Romans 8:26-27, 1 Corinthians 14:14-15, Ephesians 6:18, Acts 2:4 INTRODUCTION: Praying in the Spirit is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Troy Walliser avatar

    Missional Praying Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020
     | 4,115 views

    If the GLORY of God through the SALVATION of sinners is what we desire, then this is HOW we must pray!

    Missional Praying Acts 4:23-31 We come back to our series in the book of Acts this morning after a wonderful missions conference last weekend. I've entitled this series "The Church on Mission." And by God's grace, that is what we will become with increasing degrees of obedience. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    And Congress Prayed

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 3, 2022
     | 1,478 views

    Prayer is key.

    And Congress Prayed Psalm 35 (NKJV) begins with verses 1-4: Plead my cause, O LORD, with those who strive with me; Fight against those who fight against me. 2 Take hold of shield and buckler, And stand up for my help. 3 Also draw out the spear, And stop those who pursue me. Say to my soul, “I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Pray Not For This People!

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 9, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,507 views

    The context of Jeremiah 14:11.

    PRAY NOT FOR THIS PEOPLE! Jeremiah 14:7-10, Jeremiah 14:19-22. A series of droughts affected Judah during the reign of King Jehoiakim. The watercourses were empty, the ground was chapped, and there was no grass for the livestock. Nobles and their children, ploughmen, and both domestic and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    The Praying Prophet Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 1, 2022
     | 1,331 views

    Jonah prays from inside the great fish. When we realize that God wants us to accomplish something, we ought not to run.

    Fear the God – Respect 2:1-9 At the beginning of chapter 1, we see Jonah as The Protesting Prophet. He did not want to go to Nineveh as directed by God. It is noted in verse three that he “rose up to flee…from the Presence of the Lord.” Jonah had sinned by running from God. However, we can see ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Praying In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 31, 2022
     | 2,621 views

    A message from Acts 16 about what happens when we elevate our level of prayer. From a list to praying in the Spirit.

    Title: Praying in the Spirit Theme: What happens when a person prays in the Spirit. Text: Acts 16:16 - 33 Introduction If you would please turn in your bibles to Acts 16. Acts chapter 16 we will begin looking at verse 16. Acts 16 and verse 16. I have preached on this passage many times. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Lowe avatar

    Praying In Secret Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 4, 2022
     | 1,663 views

    Standing itself is interpreted as praying, for it is said, "and Abraham rose early in the morning to where he stood, "and there is no prayer but standing." though sometimes they prayed sitting, as David did, 2 Samuel 7:18

    Matthew 6:5-8 (NIV) 5 "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Jesus Prays Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 8, 2022
     | 2,462 views

    This sermon explores the three parts in what is often referred to as the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus, and the reason behind his specific prayers.

    If you have your Bibles today, please open up them up to John 17:1. If you want to use the red pew Bibles that would be about page 1070. If you have been here for a while, you know we have been going through the gospel of John. I looked back and we have been going through the gospel of John ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Marlou Javier avatar

    Keep On Praying! Series

    Contributed by Marlou Javier on Oct 5, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,341 views

    - This parable teaches us that God is not an unjust judge but a loving Father. - Don’t stop praying. - “When life is rough pray, when life is great pray.” Anonymous

    What will happen when we fail to pray? 1. When we fail to pray, we will FAINT. V. 1 Luke 18:1 One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. Explanation: - Luke 18, Jesus tells the story of a widow who refuses to give up. - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Pray Humbly

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 21, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,643 views

    if we pray with an open heart, it will be heard and we will be forgiven

    Last week we heard about the persistent widow, who by constantly praying and badgering an unjust judge, got the justice she deserved. And we were reminded that because of God’s love for us we can pray for justice in our own lives and it will be delivered. Today we heard another scripture that ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    It Pays To Pray!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 8, 2022
     | 2,550 views

    It is interesting to listen to prayers. Each person has his own unique way of praying.

    Illus: For example, a man in Columbia, South Carolina, was led to the Lord late in life. He was a slow talking southerner. When he prayed publicly, everyone enjoyed listening to him because of his slow southern drawl, and because he was sincere. It sounded like he was having a private conversation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    Praying With Power

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 12, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,444 views

    Here is an easy plan to pray with power and see God answer your prayers supernaturally. This message is full of revelations about prayer and how its power can be harnessed. Get the power going!

    PRAYING WITH POWER 1 John 5:14-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BE CAREFULL HOW YOU SAY IT 1. George Arnold says, "I'm not the easiest guy in the world to get along with. So when our anniversary rolled around, I wanted my wife to know how much I appreciated her tolerating me for the past 20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    Watch And Pray

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Feb 25, 2022
     | 11,429 views

    Let us daily call on God, let us continually approach God’s throne of mercy to access the wonderful privileges, benefits and blessings that are found in the place of prayer.

    To understand the meaning of the phrase ‘Watch and Pray’, let us look at Matthew 26:36-46 where Jesus used this phrase. In the context of this scripture, in this situation where Jesus instructed His disciples to ‘Watch and Pray’, what He meant was: • Stay awake and pray with me. • Don’t sleep, be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Powerful Praying Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 21, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,539 views

    When you pray, pray sincerely, simply, and assuredly, for powerful praying is a sure, simple, sincere sharing of your heart with a Heavenly Father who already knows your need.

    A journalist assigned to the Jerusalem bureau took an apartment overlooking the Wailing Wall. Every day when she looked out, she saw an old Jewish man praying vigorously. So, the journalist went down and introduced herself to the old man. She asks, “You come every day to the wall. How long have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Watching And Praying

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 24, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,231 views

    When will Jesus return? Let’s learn that we do not know when Christ will return but that he will come back and we must keep watch. Let’s discuss this in Matthew 24:36-44.

    When will Jesus return? Let’s learn that we do not know when Christ will return but that he will come back and we must keep watch. Let’s discuss this in Matthew 24:36-44. End of an Era Matthew 24:36 “However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist