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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Teach Us To Pray Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,638 views

    This prayer is often wrongly used, however. We are not to just mindlessly repeat it from rote memory, but we are to use it as a framework upon which we can build a prayer life that is offered to God, heard and answered by Him, and one that glorifies His

    Illustration: A little boy was saying his bedtime prayers with his mother: "Lord, bless Mommy and Daddy, and God, GIVE ME A NEW BICYCLE!!!" Mom: "God’s not deaf, son. Boy: "I know, Mom, but Grandma’s in the next room, and she’s hard of hearing! Read: Matthew 6: 5 -15 Introduction: This passage is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Praying Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,307 views

    Most of us are familiar with the Lord’s Prayer, and some of us have attended churches where it was recited every Sunday. I grew up saying this prayer so much that it just became rote for me...

    Most of us are familiar with the Lord’s Prayer, and some of us have attended churches where it was recited every Sunday. I grew up saying this prayer so much that it just became rote for me and like Jeff in the drama I never thought God would really answer it. I was even instructed to repeat this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    When You Pray

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 134 ratings
     | 10,500 views

    Jesus tells us what to do when we pray.

    INTRODUCTION: ILL.- Two men met up on the street. One asked the other: "Hi, how are you?" The other one replied: "I’m fine, thanks." "And how’s your son? Is he still unemployed?" "Yes, he is. But he is meditating now." "Meditating? What’s that?" "I don’t know. But it’s better than sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Clarence Clough avatar

    Paul, Prayer, And Praying

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jun 4, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,065 views

    To rejoice always, we must pray always.

    PAUL, PRAYER, AND PRAYING Philippians 1:4,9 <----- Intro: *Paul prayed for folks because he loved them. *Those w/loving hearts can pray & praise effectively. Studying Biblical prayers is a profitable spiritual exercise. --Herbert Lockyear, "Prayer history begins, Gen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Cramer avatar

    Lifting The Curtain To Pray

    Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 11, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,068 views

    Learning to open the way to prayer

    What a blessed place when we see the unseen, and start to look at life and all it’s challenges and temptations with our spiritual eyes! B) What happens when we pray (behind the scenes) Daniel has just seen the glory of the One he prays to, and is now about to learn more about what happens when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praying Without A Net

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 24, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,321 views

    How should God’s people pray?

    13Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. 14Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15The prayer of faith will save the sick, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Praying That Pleases God

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 25, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,761 views

    Praying that pleases God leads to living a life that is pleasing to God and brings glory to our God.

    PRAYING THAT PLEASES GOD--Colossians 1:9-14 Proposition: Praying that pleases God leads to living a life that is pleasing to God and brings glory to our God. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to pray prayers that please God that will lead to living a life that is pleasing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Powerful Praying Principles

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,612 views

    Clear Bible instructions on how to pray for the saint, sinner and the servant of God

    ‘Powerful Praying Principles’ I. Praying with Bold Faith (I Chronicles) A. Praying for Blessing (4:9, 10) 1. Honorable Character 2. Enlarge His Coast 3. Hand of God with Him 4. Kept From Evil 5. God Grants Request B. Praying for Victory (5:18-22) 1. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pray Like A Girl! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,651 views

    It is an insult that is still used today on playgrounds across the globe. Little boys testing their strength and dexterity against one another revert back to this proverbial slap in the face by throwing down the gauntlet of this time proven stab. However

    “Like a Girl” Pray Like A Girl I. Introduction For those of you last who were out last week I started a new series called “Like a Girl!” I challenged us to reevaluate what most of us have thought of as an insult for years when I challenged you to “Fight Like a Girl!” Not some hands flailing in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Mamma Prays Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 10, 2009
    based on 68 ratings
     | 61,230 views

    The Bible tells us that God closed up Hannah’s womb. Really? Would He do that, or was this the kind of comment where we call something an "act of God?"

    Real Mothers are special people. Real mothers would like to be able to eat a whole candy bar (all by themselves) and drink a Coke without any "floaters" in it. Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils are probably in the sandbox. Real Mothers often have sticky floors, filthy ovens and happy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Learning How To Pray Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 26, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 36,531 views

    Using the prayer that the Lord gave his disciples, we will seek God’s glory and our good.

    Learning How to Pray Matthew 6:5-14 Rev. Brian Bill 4/26/90 Drama: “The Right Way to Pray” Is there just one way to pray? What kind of prayer are you most comfortable with? During hard times, people are hurting in many ways. In the midst of the mess our country is in, more and more people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Armstrong avatar

    Teach Me To Pray Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,339 views

    The purpose of prayer complemented by a model on how we should pray.

    I hope you remember the Peanuts cartoons. One day Lucy and Linus had a chicken wishbone and were going to pull it to make a wish. Lucy was explaining to Linus that if he got the bigger half his wish would come true. Linus said to her, ‘Do I have to say the wish out loud?’  Lucy said, ‘Of course, if ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Brethren, Pray For Us

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 16, 2008
     | 4,069 views

    Pastors need prayer and encouragement, but it is important for the congregation to first KNOW what pastors actually do.

    Brethren, Pray For Us I Peter 5:1-4 Acts 20:28-31 Ephesians 4:11-13 Purpose: To explain the responsibilities that pastors have. Aim: I want the listener to select pastors wisely and pray diligently for them. INTRODUCTION: I have a two fold purpose for reviewing what the Bible teaches about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of A Praying Church

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 53,349 views

    UNLEASHING GOD’S POWER IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH.

    THE POWER OF A PRAYING CHURCH ACTS 12:1-10 I. INTRODUCTION A PRAYING CHURCH IS A POWERFUL CHURCH, AND A POWERFUL CHURCH IS A PRODUCTIVE CHURCH, AND A PRODUCTIVE CHURCH IS A PROGRESSIVE CHURCH, AND A PROGRESSIVE CHURCH IS PREGNANT WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL. YES MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS, WE SHOULD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Barnard avatar

    Let Us Pray

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,967 views

    Is there a Christian who is content with their prayer life. We all need encouragement to pray more.

    I want to encourage everyone to pray 1. Definition of prayer and of intercession a) Oxford i) to pray is to “ask earnestly” ii) intercede: “to plead with person for someone else” 2. Why it is important to pray a) Because Jesus prayed b) Mat 14:23 After he had sent them away, he went by himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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