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  • Jamie Bogaard avatar

    Let Us Pray Series

    Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 11, 2016
     | 5,897 views

    Jesus teaches us and his disciples how to pray. Don't take the Lord's Prayer for granted but break it down and use it as a guide to how to pray

    Let Us Pray Matthew 6:5-15 When you think of prayer maybe you think of something like one of these two stories taken from Our Daily Bread. A friend of mine took his small son with him to town one day to run some errands. When lunch time arrived, the two of them went to a familiar diner for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Learning How To Pray! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 9, 2016
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     | 13,853 views

    Part 4 of a series on having conversations with God, called Prayer!

    Conversations with God - A prayer Lifestyle 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 May 1, 2016 For the past 3 weeks we’ve been looking at some very difficult conversations we have with God. We’ve looked at situations where God may say NO, times when God seems to be late or slow to respond, and times ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Coz von avatar

    Why I Pray... Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 22, 2016
     | 6,074 views

    A must read!

    Part of the legacy that Grandmother leaves to her family and friends is prayer—not formulaic or ritual prayers, but intimate conversations with God, as if she were speaking with a friend. Little Mother wasn’t so much a prayer warrior as she was God’s friend, who maintained a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Never Stop Praying"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015
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     | 7,124 views

    Maybe you wanted a special toy, a pet, or a new bicycle. If it was something that you really wanted, you didn't just mention it once, you asked for it over and over again.

    Scripture:Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. Luke 18:1 (NVI) Have you ever wanted something so much that you kept asking your mom and dad for it over and over again until finally they said "yes?" Maybe you wanted a special toy, a pet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    When You Pray Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 30, 2016
     | 4,849 views

    This series is based on the movie, War Room. This lesson is a reminder of God's Expectation of our prayers. It is not, "If" but "When" we pray.

    1. A few weeks ago I attended a conference put on by "Strategic Renewal." While I was there I purchased a T-shirt with the slogan, "Make the Church Great Again." Perhaps one of the ways God will make the church great again is through the prayers of His people. 2. We know that God is anxious to hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Where You Pray Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 2, 2016
     | 5,516 views

    We can have personal and corporate places designated for our prayers. Ultimately we reveal ourselves to God in our prayers -- right from the heart.

    1. Closets Some things really changed between the former generations and the kids of the last generation. A grandma was keeping/ babysitting her grandson Dirk. Dirk followed her into the bedroom as she puts up things away in the closet. "Grandma," he said, "what room is this?" "This is a closet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    How To Pray In The Spirit

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
     | 3,435 views

    We need to pray in the power of the Holy Ghost

    Introduction: Ephesians 6:18; Jude 20 I. The Holy Ghost works in the activation of our wills in prayer. (Romans 8:5-8) - To pray in the flesh is to fail - To pray in the spirit is to succeed - We do not want to pray because we are carnally minded - We are in flesh rather than in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying For Your Enemies

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
     | 4,669 views

    We should pray for our enemies

    I. Why should we pray for our enemies? a. That you will be like your father in Heaven v. 45 b. He causes and allows good and bad to happen to both the good and the evil. c. How patient has God been with you in your lifetime and should we not also be equally patient with our enemies. d. We must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Continue To Pray To Be Victorious

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 12, 2014
     | 4,494 views

    To show the need for praying more often to eliminate afflictions (Amalek) in our life. The more you pray the more it will be easier and lighter for you. Pray all the more.

    I. EXORDIUM: How often do you pray? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the need for praying more often to eliminate afflictions (Amalek) in our life. The more you pray the more it will be easier and lighter for you. Pray all the more. IV. TEXT: Exodus 17:11 (Amplified ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Learning To Pray Large" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 14, 2016
     | 5,803 views

    This message was preached near the beginning of the New Year on the topic of prayer to help our church see the importance of prayer and spiritual growth in the new year.

    Living Large in 2016 “Learning to Pray Large” Matthew 7:7-11 Let me start with a question this morning. What is the single biggest prayer request you have ever made? What is the biggest answer you have ever asked God for? • Perhaps it was for healing for yourself or for another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Saints Are To Praise And Pray! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,224 views

    Praising God and praying on a regular basis are both duties and response for Christians.

    We are here to worship God! Have you ever wondered why there is a message within a Worship Service? Would you say that many in Wisconsin worship the Packers? And when Coach McCarthy speaks, many fans intently listen! Are you a fan of God? Listening to what God has is to say is worship. So please ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Praying For Each Other Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 9, 2009
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     | 6,778 views

    The church plays an important role for God’s Kingdom, and so, we are to pray for the church and its members!

    Please open your Bibles to Ephesians Chapter 3…… We noted last week that God has revealed a mystery. Look again at Ephesians 3:6…………. We noted 4 truths from this verse: - the mystery is revealed through the gospel of Christ - all Believers of Christ will inherit heaven - all Saints are united in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Robert Rhodes avatar

    Revival-The Praying Series

    Contributed by Robert Rhodes on Nov 19, 2009
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     | 3,625 views

    It takes prayer to get the power for real revival.

    Several days ago I was walking and thinking about the pain of so many people. addiction-divorce-joblessness-financial difficulties and even some are homeless At that time I knew of two different families with no income and about to be evicted. The stress, depression and pain are everywhere. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hannah Prayed (2010)

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,812 views

    An updated version of this sermon given on Mother's Day.

    Hannah Prayed I Samuel 1:1-20 May 9, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: In the last few years I’ve shied away from preaching about mothers and motherhood, because I’ve never felt real comfortable celebrating what ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    The Power Of Praying People Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,747 views

    We’re to look to God… 1. When we’re suffering. (13a) 2. When we have success and are happy. (13b) 3. When we have sickness. (14-15a) 4. And, when we’re in sin. (15b-16)

    The Power of Praying People It’s amazing how many bad things can happen to people. Here are some stories from a few years back… —Paul Stiller, 47, was hospitalized when a quarter stick of dynamite blew up in his car. While driving around with his wife at 2AM, the bored couple lit ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God