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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Praying In Faith (Part Ii) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017
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     | 9,980 views

    In Mark 11:24, Jesus said, “…when you pray, believe that you receive….” This is a key to successful prayer. But what is needed in order for me to pray that way?

    Mark 11:24 1-10-16 Last week we talked about the importance of exercising faith when we pray. This morning we will continue with that subject. In Mark 11:22-24 Jesus instructs the disciples on the issue of praying in faith; He says, "Have faith in God. 23 For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Why Do We Pray? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 15, 2016
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     | 21,582 views

    We are examining why we do certain things as Christians, along with why we do certain things at church. This week we will examine why we pray.

    INTRODUCTION • Johnny and Chachi VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • In our series, WHY DO WE DO THAT, we are going to examine the issue of prayer. • Why do we pray in church, why do Christians pray? • I am not sure that Johnny and Chachi would be much help; however, through their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praying With Others Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 19, 2016
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    Praying with others is both powerful and practical to get answers to prayers

    A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. That two people praying together is both powerful and practical to get answers to prayers. 2. Praying with a prayer partner challenges you to pray for even bigger things. 3. Apply the power of agreement-prayer to see God actively work in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Learning To Pray Like Jesus" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 24, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,079 views

    The diciples came to Jesus with one request. They could have asked for so many things but they only asked for this.

    “Learning to Pray like Jesus” Luke 11:1-13 When Jesus set out to call 12 men to follow him, He gathered them together and began mentoring them, discipling them so that they in turn would be able to continue the process. So when Jesus started teaching them, since this was the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    That's Why I Pray

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jan 3, 2017
     | 5,814 views

    I pray because my Savior Jesus prayed.

    Title: That’s Why I Pray Place: BLCC Date: 1/8/17 Text: 1 Thessalonians 5.17 CT: I pray because my Savior Jesus prayed. FAS: Play "That’s Why I Pray" video by Big and Rich [Screen 1] LS: I’m begging for forgiveness I wanna make a difference Even in the smallest way. I’m only one person, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Pray For Discernment: Fight The Confusion

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jan 21, 2017
     | 7,852 views

    So many people, even Christians, are confused on what is right and wrong because of the current climate of the flood of lies being spread by all news sources. We must hold to the Holy Spirit and God's Word to illuminate us with the truth of God.

    Pray for Discernment: Fight The Confusion Capt. Kelly Durant Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter. 1 Corinthians 14:33 For God is not the author of confusion ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Worry Less, Pray More

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 16, 2022
     | 1,736 views

    People worry about things throughout their life which can cause some physical issues. To worry causes stress. To worry is bad for the heart, it is bad for blood pressure, it is bad for blood sugar, and it is bad for the stomach.

    People worry about things throughout their life which can cause some physical issues. To worry causes stress. To worry is bad for the heart, it is bad for blood pressure, it is bad for blood sugar, and it is bad for the stomach. To worry also causes spiritual issues. It consumes our thoughts, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    We Ought To Pray Together Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 19, 2023
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     | 2,833 views

    We need to see the value of corporate prayer.

    Introduction As you might know, the Book of Acts, immediately follows the Four Gospels in New Testament and it reveals to us the beginnings of the early church. Jesus, during the week of His Crucifixion. went to the Temple, He cast out the money changers and said to all who were in listening ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying Our Way To Pentecost

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 27, 2022
     | 1,487 views

    Praying that the Holy Spirit would lead and guide us as we journey here for Him.

    Praying our way to Pentecost Introduction- Good morning Church I think if we took the time to look at the church: We would see that the church is more than brick and mortar, a building. It is more than what happens inside that building. The church is the body of Christ (physical) and it is each ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Praying In The Spirit At All Times Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 28, 2022
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     | 1,445 views

    Prayer is to permeate our lives as a universal practice that is as natural to us as breathing. We need to be in constant communication with God because the enemy is at constant war with us with powers of deception and temptation

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Watch this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/157508 We have come to the closing of the Armor of God, and really it is the closing of the Book of Ephesians. And it is fitting that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Stressed Out Or Prayed Up? Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 19, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,146 views

    Stress and Anxiety have increased due to COVID-19 and the contentious political divide. Message processes influence of stress and offers biblical solutions.

    Today I want to address a PROBLEM we all face: stress and anxiety.i This year, 2020 has been a stressful year. The pandemic has affected the whole world. Economic pressures have increased for families and businesses. Social distancing and isolation have interfered with normal human interaction. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Praying Aloud Or Playing Around?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 27, 2020
     | 2,586 views

    When you really get intense in prayer, you will see results. Fervor, not volume is more important.

    2 Kings 13:14-19 - Desire 14 Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. 15 And Elisha said unto him, Take bow and arrows. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roy Fowler avatar

    You Can Pray For Anything.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 19, 2020
     | 2,033 views

    Short message during virus shut down time. This was shared by text and other media.

    4/26/2020 From the Pastor’s Desk: Matthew 21:22 (NLT) 22 You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it.” This statement is many times use as a stand alone statement without regards to the actual meaning. When the context has to be considered and an understanding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Be Careful What You Pray For

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022
     | 3,079 views

    We have to remind many people to pray because the devil will see to it that our lives are filled with people and things so we do not have time to even think about praying.

    But some of us do not have to be reminded because there are all kinds of emergencies that come up each day that remind us to pray. Illus: A mother and her five year old son were headed to McDonald's. On the way they passed a car accident. Whenever the mother saw something terrible like that, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Manner In Which We Are To Pray

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022
     | 1,357 views

    Many times we will select a small passage of scripture from the Bible for our devotional reading each day.

    However, just picking a verse or two can be very dangerous. That is, we may not receive all the blessings from the scripture we may select. We must read more to discover the context of the passage. For example, one passage that is often taken out of context is what is commonly called the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist