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  • Scott Jordan avatar

    What Are You Praying For? Series

    Contributed by Scott Jordan on Feb 24, 2007
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     | 2,691 views

    Part 2 of the Colossians series

    WHAT ARE YOU PRAYING FOR? Colossians 1:9-14 So we have continued praying for you ever since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you a complete understanding of what he wants to do in your lives, and we ask him to make you wise with spiritual wisdom. 10Then the way you live will always ...read more

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    Ipray - Friend Day

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,137 views

    Today we conclude our series, iTruths: Life Lessons for the iPod Generation, with a message on prayer.

    November 4, 2007 iPray – “FRIEND DAY” Today we conclude our series, iTruths: Life Lessons for the iPod Generation, with a message on prayer. Prayer is something that pretty much everyone understands, everyone gets, everyone does…at some point in their lives. People pray when a family member is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Being Part Of A Praying Church

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 17, 2006
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    Here at Crane Eater our mission statement is Love, Prayer and Grace. I thank God that our mission statement isn’t just a statement, but it’s the biggest reason good things are happening here! Simply put, “Prayer means you are talking to the creator.

    Being a Part of a Praying Church Text: Acts 12:1-17 1 Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church. 2 Then he killed James the brother of John with the sword. 3 And because he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to seize Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Work Hard, Pray Hard

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 21, 2006
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     | 6,116 views

    We serve God and others in our daily labors and activities. As we share God’s love and the good news of Jesus Christ, God calls us to work hard and pray hard.

    Ecclesiastes 2:24-26, 12:9-14 “Work Hard, Pray Hard” INTRODUCTION For over one hundred years, the people of the United States have celebrated Labor Day on the first Monday of September. Labor Day began as a concession by the government for its poor, violent handling of the Pullman Railroad ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Greg Hanson avatar

    How Do I Pray?

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007
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    Basics about what prayer is, why it’s important, and how to do it.

    This is our fifth and final week in our You Asked For It series of messages. And I think it’s been good. You’ve asked some important questions and I’m glad we’ve had the opportunity to address them. In fact, I plan to make this an annual series… every August. So you can start thinking now about ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Part 3---Pray And Seek Series

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on May 1, 2007
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    But when we seek the first thing we must seek is God’s kingdom, not our own. We need to stop worrying about tomorrow because today has enough problems of its own. When we are doing God’s work and concentrate on that our problems will go away. When we seek

    What God expects of us Part 3---Pray and seek We have talked for the past 2 weeks about what God wants us to do. We discussed dedication and sacrifice and even humbleness. Today we are going to continue with that thought about what God wants us to do, then next week we will go into what God will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Wood avatar

    When We Should Not Pray

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
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    There are times when we should not pray. When are those times? Let’s look at them.

    WHEN WE SHOULD NOT PRAY Exodus 14:15 INTRO: The Sunday School teacher asked one of the boys in his class, “Do you say a prayer before you eat at your house?” “No,” the boy responded. “We don’t need to. My mother is a good cook!” In his somewhat misguided understanding, the youth man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should We Pray?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007
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     | 6,131 views

    Despite the universality of the experience of prayer, we have become aware of a growing neglect of the practice of prayer.

    WHY SHOULD WE PRAY? Luke 11:1-13 INTRO: Prayer is the universal language of religion. In every age, on every continent, in every religion, people have prayed. Despite the universality of the experience of prayer, we have become aware of a growing neglect of the practice of prayer. Prayerlessness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Keion Parrish avatar

    Men Ougth Alwyays To Pray

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
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    A Prayer Guide on ow to pray the bible way.

    Sermon Luke 18:1 Men ought always to pray A PRAYER GUIDE ON HOW TO PRAY THE BIBLE WAY THE DISCIPLES PRAYER THE MODELS PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER Read Matthew 6:5-7 Ezekiel 36:26,27 2 Corinthians 5:17, 18 1. Suggested Guidelines in your Personal prayer life the Bible Way A. Always open your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • KERMIT REAVES avatar

    How Should We Pray Series

    Contributed by Kermit Reaves on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,875 views

    P.U.S.H.PRAY UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS

    HOW SHOULD WE PRAY P.U.S.H. MATTHEW 6:5-7 I WANT TO ANSWER THREE QUESTIONS CONCERNING PRAYER:FIRST,WHAT IS PRAYER? SECOND,WHY PRAY? THIRD,WHAT IS THE SECRET OF SUCCESSFUL PRAYING? WHAT IS PRAYER? FIRST PRAYER IN IT’S SIMPLEST FORM IS NOTHING MORE THAN JUST ASKING FOR THINGS.ASK AND IT SHALL BE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    A Specific Place And Time To Pray Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,114 views

    As we read Daniel 6, we find out that Daniel had a specific place and time where he prayed. He allowed nothing, absolutely nothing to interfere with his prayer time. No wonder they could find no corruption in him. He was very close to God and the fruit

    A Specific Place and Time to Pray Daniel Speaks to Us Today Series By Greg Johnson http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Daniel 6 Have you ever been placed in a situation where you knew that your obedience to God would bring you trouble? Daniel chapter 6 describes to us a situation that Daniel was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Powell avatar

    How We Should Pray

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,846 views

    Example of how the Pray

    W.Maynard Pittendreigh A few years ago I was in a conversation with some folks and we started talking about Sunday morning worship and each of us began sharing what was his or her favorite part. One person said it was the Apostles’ Creed, because it was at that moment that he was able to stand up ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Bob Hunter avatar

    How To Pray For Your Kids

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Jul 29, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,769 views

    ATTENTION: Moms & Dads! Start praying specifically and effectively for your children. This message will equip the Parent to pray intentionally. Easy to ppt outline. Great Mother’s Day or Father’s Day message.

    "How to pray for the next generation" Suggested Message for Mother’s or Father’s Day By Pastor Bob & Cambria Hunter EASY TO P.P.T. OUTLINE: What should I say when I pray for my children? Three prayerful suggestions: * A hand of protection to cover them * A sense of purpose to guide ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    Praying To Capture The Wealth Of The Wicked

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Aug 10, 2004
    based on 210 ratings
     | 46,968 views

    Without a rich heart, wealth is an ugly beggar so the secret of success is to do the common things uncommonly well.

    Prayer point My enemies shall regret my reading this message in the name of Jesus. Somewhere in 2000 A.D. some Satanists gathered for a meeting. They finished their meeting and went away but they forgot a document. A believer found that document. Let me read to you what is on that document; so ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Healthy Church: One That Prays Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,519 views

    A sermon showing the pattern of prayer in the early church and that this pattern should be maintained in our lives, families, and church.

    A HEALTHY CHURCH: ONE THAT PRAYS ACTS 4:23-31 ACTS 12:11-17 INTRODUCTION... (from http://www.firstphx.org/sermons/habits03.htm) Perhaps you heard the story of the woman who stepped forward after an accident preparing to help the victim. She was asked to step aside by a man who announced, “Step ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ