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    Forgiveness, Get A Handle On It

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,425 views

    The necessity of Forgiveness

    FORGIVENESS: GET A HANDLE ON IT MATT.6:14-15 1. INTRODUCTION. ALL OF US HAVE DONE SOME THINGS WRONG AND ALL OF US HAVE BEEN WRONGED BY OTHERS. SOMETIMES THE PAIN THAT WE HAVE EXPERIENCED BY OTHERS HAS LEFT US WOUNDED, WEARY, AND WOEFUL. YES, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, THE STING AND THE DEPTH OF THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer (Part 1)

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 12, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,313 views

    Would you like to pray more? Better? Deeper? Stronger? With more fire, faith, and fervency? In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches his disciples to pray sincerely, secretly, simply and securely.

    Prayer (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/22/2015 A young man stepped up to the checkout-counter in a small drugstore with three boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. The pharmacist asked him what his plans were for the three boxes, and the young man replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    If God Says Wait, Don’t Worry - Just Pray!

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,382 views

    In this world, there are people who welcome change and people who resist change.

    IF GOD SAYS WAIT, DON’T WORRY - JUST PRAY! Jeremiah 29:11-14 In this world, there are people who welcome change and people who resist change. There are those who like to maintain the Status Quo, and others who seek change for the sake of change. There are many things in this world that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Results Of Unity PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 858 views

    Explore the power of unity, the purpose of fasting and prayer, and the results of obedience as demonstrated in Esther 4:16.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're going to dive deep into a passage that speaks to the power of unity, the purpose of fasting and prayer, and the results of obedience. Esther 4:16 is our guiding scripture today, and I hope that it will resonate in your hearts as it has in mine. Let ...read more

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    When Anxiety Attacks PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 715 views

    Explore how believers can overcome anxiety through prayer, experiencing God's peace, and worship.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Welcome to this blessed gathering where we'll explore the beautiful truth in the Book of Philippians, specifically, chapter 4, verses 4 through 6. Today, we're going to talk about some pretty heavy stuff - anxiety, and how we, as believers, can battle ...read more

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    Be Careful What You Pray For, You Might Get It Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 15, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 23,059 views

    There are only two motives for prayer: fear and hope. If you pray and live in fear, you will live a lie and deny God, and you will become destructive. But if you pray and live in fear, you will find satisfaction and will become a life-giver.

    God answers prayer. Let there be no doubt about that. God answers prayer. God responds to what His people ask. So it has often been said that you had better be careful what you pray for, because you just might get it! There is something awesome, something even dangerous about prayer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Praying In The Middle Of A Storm

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 3, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 13,292 views

    What should we do when the storms of life threaten to capsize our faith? Pray.

    "Leaving the crowd behind, they took [Jesus] along, just as he was, in the boat. . . A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, ’Teacher, don’t you care if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying With The Early Church

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Feb 10, 2001
    based on 240 ratings
     | 10,157 views

    The power of and need for corporate prayer

    Introduction: In Connecting with God, Herb Miller tells the story of a nightclub opening on Main Street in a small town. Upon hearing the news, the only church in that town organized an all-night prayer meeting. The members asked God to burn down the club. Within a few minutes, lightning struck the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Say It And Pray It Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,635 views

    Prayer is a powerful tool when we use it.

    Just Say It and Pray It James 5:13-20 Prayer is a poweful tool in our spiritual arsenal, when we choose to use it. Sometimes we are apt to save our prayers for times of crisis, but as we’ll see today prayer is meant for everday and every situation of your life. Pray in the face of trouble. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Pray For A Miricle Series

    Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 20, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 8,556 views

    how to pray whem you need a miricle

    HOW TO PRAY FOR A MIRACLE Power Through Prayer - Part 3 Luke 18:35-43 Jeff Seaman Much of life is beyond our control. There’s just not anything you can do about it. Sometimes your best efforts aren’t good enough. Sometimes the only thing that will work is a miracle. When do you need a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pray Passionately & Persistently

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,528 views

    Through the stories of Abraham and Jacob, this sermon encourages passionate and persistent prayer.

    PRAY PASSIONATELY & PERSISTENTLY Do you want God to grant you mercy in your case? Do you want God to supply your family members’ financial, emotional and spiritual needs while you are separated from them? Do you want God to heal a loved one who is sick? Is there anything you desperately want ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Prayed For Me Series

    Contributed by Tommy Davis on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 179 ratings
     | 33,552 views

    2nd night of Revival Series focusin on theme of Philippians 1:19.

    JESUS PRAYED FOR ME Tonight, on this second watch night, we greet you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. We count it all joy that the LORD has watched over us and has counted us again among the living. We give honor tonight to GOD, to the highly esteemed pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,458 views

    APPRECIATE AND PROMOTE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO WORSHIP THE LORD TOGETHER WITH THE PEOPLE OF GOD

    BIG IDEA: APPRECIATE AND PROMOTE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO WORSHIP THE LORD TOGETHER WITH THE PEOPLE OF GOD INTRODUCTION: OT context = Jerusalem as the center of worship with the Temple as the House of God; Dispensational approach will see Jerusalem again prominent in the context of worship in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When You Pray

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 17,282 views

    Let’s allow the Master Teacher to teach us as He taught His disciples how to pray.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Suppose that I should call you up tomorrow morning about 10:00, after you have been working for a couple of hours or so, & asked you, "Have you prayed yet today?" How would you respond to that? Would you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praying For Your Child Series

    Contributed by Robert Barnett on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 12,122 views

    This highlights the need for dependence on God in prayer and how to do it.

    ¡§PRAYING FOR YOUR CHILDREN¡¨ Luke 18:1 ¡§Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart¡K¡¨ What is your plan for succeeding as a parent?¡K as a family? First of all, I hope you have one¡K a plan that includes biblical goals for your ...read more

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