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  • Derrick Strickland avatar

    But I Have Prayed For Thee

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 25, 2016
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     | 15,282 views

    We are all thankful for the power of sincere prayer warriors in our lives, but Jesus wants us to know what he told Simon Peter that day… “but, I have prayed for thee.”

    INTRO: 1. ILL. C.S. Lewis was one of the greatest intellectuals to ever live. He was a Christian and a professor at Cambridge. His writings have led multitudes of thinkers to understand the brilliance of God and the christian faith. Once someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Powerful People Pray With Expectation Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 26, 2020
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     | 13,288 views

    When we look at some less well-known people in the Bible whose names we might just pass over while reading a verse or passage of scripture, you will discover that God has also used many ordinary people in a powerful way.

    Our theme this year is Powerful People and we are going to examine together how God works in and through ordinary people in a powerful way. Some of the people from the Bible we will look at are more well known than others. The Bible is a collection of 66 books and letters, 39 in the Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Praying With Jesus: Overcoming Temptation Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 15, 2019
     | 4,537 views

    As we pray, we recognize sources of temptation: the world, the flesh, and the devil. We commit ourselves to overcoming with God's help: Know what is right, tell the truth, build a life too good to lose, and play to win.

    PRAYING LIKE JESUS: OVERCOMING TEMPTATION—Matthew 6:9-13, 1 Corinthians 10:12-14 Have you ever said something like this? “I don’t know how it happened. I got sucked in, and I couldn’t seem to avoid it.” “Why did I say that? It was stupid and wrong—and I didn’t really mean to.” “I want that so bad! ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    "jesus Prayed"

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 22, 2019
     | 4,128 views

    To remind hearers that Jesus had an intimate prayer life & that we, as Christ-followers, need that type of prayer life, too.

    “JESUS PRAYED” Matthew 26:36-46 CWBC – 4/7/19 Jon Daniels INTRO – Good morning everyone! There’s no better place to be today than to be right here worshiping Jesus Christ, our Savior & Lord! Jab 1 – Whenever someone says to you, “I’ve got good news & I’ve got bad news. Which do you want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Pray A Blessing! Push The Rock?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 3, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,327 views

    Numbers 6 records a 4,000 year old prayer of blessing, will we push against the rock and reach for blessings?

    PRAY FOR BLESSINGS! PUSH THE STONE AND GROW THE FAITH... 1/28/09, I write this letter to dear minister friends in the heat of heartbreak and disappointments in ministry. To my Dear Co-laborers in the Lord: Ellen and Brent: I have carried a heavy burden for the both of you. I have been praying and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Why Pray For Our Children

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,007 views

    Why Prayer For Children is Important.

    A. WHY PRAY FOR CHILDREN 1. Because they are a special gift from God to you. “Children are a heritage from the Lord” (Ps. 127:3). “A heritage is something received because you have a special relationship to the giver.” -Webster 2. Because their whole life is before them. “Train up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Pray For Your Spouse

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 26, 2009
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    How to strengthen your marriage and relationship through prayer for one another.

    “Praying at all times, and on every possible occasion, asking for what you need” (Eph. 6:18, ELT). A. WHY PRAY TOGETHER? 1. Need. Barna says 27% of born again people and 30% of fundamentalists divorce. 2. Unites you spiritually before God. “If two of you agree . . . about anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Raise Your Hands And Pray Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 17, 2015
     | 17,327 views

    There is a strong relationship between prayer and God's power over the church and our nation. When we raise our hands in prayer to God, the enemy is defeated. When we lower our hands, we allow the enemy to win the battle. The people of God must pray.

    RAISE YOUR HANDS UP AND PRAY Text: Exodus 17:8-16 (NIV) " 8 The Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. 9 Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hands.” 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Pray 3 Times A Day

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 8, 2015
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     | 16,229 views

    To show that we need to pray more frequently with primary goals in mind as we commune with GOD, we become like Him, not to be heard because that's our secondary goal.

    I. EXORDIUM: How many times do you pray? Countless times. Whenever I'm alone I pray in tongues or whenever in daily devotions. I still need to frequent my prayer more times as the day is nearing. Matthew 6:8 (Amplified Bible) 6:8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Lord, Teach Us To Pray

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,538 views

    Prayer is the most powerful weapon for combat against our corrupt, secular world. We can't survive without prayer. The best way to honour God is to pay attention and be careful how we live our lives.

    A priest, a minister and a guru were discussing the best positions for prayer while a telephone repairman worked nearby. "Kneeling is definitely the best way to pray," the priest said. "No," the minister said, "I get the best results standing with my hands outstretched to Heaven." "You're both ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    How To Pray For Your Pastor

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
     | 9,248 views

    The church should pray regularly for their pastor

    By Joseph Bunce BCNM Executive Director I heard the story about a pastor shaking hands with the folks at the back door one Sunday morning after church. A little boy came by and gave the pastor a dollar. The pastor said, “Thank you very much, but what is this for?” The boy replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Receiving Whatever You Pray For Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015
     | 5,566 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "God's Terms And Conditions". How do you receive what you pray for?

    Series: God’s Terms And Conditions [#3] RECEIVING WHATEVER YOU PRAY FOR Matthew 21:22 Introduction: Jesus had just entered into Jerusalem as the people shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David”. We call this event Palm Sunday. From there, Jesus went into the Temple and cleared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Ellgar avatar

    Lord, Teach Us To Pray

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Jan 1, 2015
     | 4,453 views

    A drama for children: Lord, Teach Us To Pray.

    Lord, Teach Us To Pray Theme: Prayer. (The following children’s address is based on Luke 11: 1-13. It is based on the question the disciples asked Jesus, “Lord, teach us to pray.” The outcome is the prayer that Jesus taught them, and the final product is known today as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Neal Gracey avatar

    Jesus Prays For His Own

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jan 17, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,859 views

    Jesus himself is praying for his disciples. He says in his prayer, "I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are Thine."

    Good "Prayerful" Saturday, Everyone! Last Sunday Jesus taught us how to pray. This Sunday Jesus himself is praying for his disciples. He says in his prayer, "I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are Thine." Wow, how more blessed can a person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Lord - Teach Us To Pray Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 29, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 34,263 views

    The Lord's Prayer Is GOD Centered - The Lord's Prayer Is KINGDOM Centered - The Lord's Prayer is BASICS Centered - The Lord's Prayer is FORGIVENESS Centered - The Lord's Prayer is PROTECTION Centered

    Lord - Teach Us To Pray Text: Luke 11: 1-5 and Matthew 6:9-13 Today we are going to focus in on two texts. The first is found in the gospel of Luke. Please follow along as I read: 1 It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, after He had finished, one of His disciples said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational