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  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Prayer Starts Fires

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 21, 2010
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    open your heart and pray for the fire of heaven to fall

    PRAYER STARTS FIRES 1st Kings 18:37Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the LORD God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. 38Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Some Principles For Prayer

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 22, 2010
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    A short talk for an early morning Communion service presenting 4 principles for prayer from verse one of this Bible Reading. They are not exhaustive by any means.

    What needs do you have? To whom do you go to lay bare your needs? What needs do you have? Some Bible commentators suggest that the words used in verse one simply mean ‘bring all sorts of different prayers’ for those in authority; and whilst that is absolutely true, I do believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Unusual & Unstoppable Prayer Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 30, 2010
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    Martin Luther said, "Prayer is not overcoming God’s reluctance, but laying hold of His willingness;" but if we want to lay hold of God’s willingness, we must keep on asking God to keep his word, expecting Him to work in unusual and unstoppable ways.

    Mark Ashton, in his book, A Voice in the Wilderness, talks about a small boy who was writing a letter to God. Christmas was approaching and he wanted to ask God for certain Christmas presents he badly wanted. He began his letter with these words: “I’ve been good for six months now.” But then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Thomas H avatar

    A Prayer To See Clearly Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010
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    Why do we find it so hard to focus on our spiritual blessings in Christ? Why do the things of this world seem so much more attractive than the things of the next? It is because we can see the things of this world. That's why Paul prays for us to have a

    Ephesians 1:15-23 When I was a young adult, about 20 years, I was part of a youth/young adults group at the church I was going to. One day one of our youth leaders had a bright idea. We would all climb Mt Beerwah, in the Glasshouse Mountains. He told us the sunrise from the top was spectacular, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 19, 2010
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    As his child, we can come boldly to the Father through the Son by the power of the Spirit.

    The Secret of Effective Prayer Matthew 6:5-8 INTRODUCTION A. E. Y. Mullins, “Now there is nothing clearer in the teachings of Jesus than the reality and efficacy of prayer.” B. Committee on Progress and Prayer. 1. In 1881, they reported to the Southern Baptist Convention. 2. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roy Newton avatar

    Prayer - A Pattern For Living Series

    Contributed by Roy Newton on Oct 25, 2010
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    Introduction to the series on the Lord’s Prayer. Aim is to show that prayer is not something we only say but a way of living in a vital relationship with our Heavenly Father

    "When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get. But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    Jesus' Prayer Of The Ages Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010
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    Jesus high priestly prayer is the most amazing prayer ever prayed. In it we learn his plan for the ages. It can be broken down into 3 parts… 1. What He did 2. What He does 3. What we do

    Jesus’ Prayer of the Ages March 14, 2010 Series: Final Days at Planet Earth If I were to ask you to pray the Lord’s Prayer… how would you start it? “Our Father which art in heaven….” Right? But guess what. That’s not the “Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Surviving Through Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Aug 2, 2010
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     | 5,321 views

    This is the third message in the series "Survivor" where we look at how to survive in our world through the power of prayer.

    SURVIVOR SERIES #3 – SURVIVING THROUGH PRAYER Today, we are continuing with our sermon series entitled SURVIVOR And what we’ve been doing over the last several weeks, is talking about the fact that in light of… --the bad economy --lay offs --bail outs --these tough times ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living A Life Of Prayer

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Aug 10, 2010
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    The disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray. Jesus gives the pattern on how to pray which in fact a pattern on how to live so that our lives become a life of prayer to God.

    TEXT: Mat 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Mat 6:10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as [it is] in heaven. Mat 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread. Mat 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Mat ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Prayer For The Church Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Aug 6, 2009
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     | 4,004 views

    Subject: What should be our response to God’s blessings? Complement: Our response is to pray for strength in other believers and in the church as a whole.

    Intro: When a sports team wins the championship game, what is their response? When you hit a home run at work and your boss notices and congratulates you with a promotion, what is your response? Think about those people who win some big multimillion dollar prize, imagine their response. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Attitudes For Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
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     | 4,991 views

    The underlying attitudes/orientation taught in the Lord’s Prayer are examined.

    Attitudes for Effective Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 9-6-09 Our subject this morning is prayer. Do you have questions about prayer? What needs to happen so that our prayers get answered? What do we need to do differently? What are we doing right? What is the right way to pray? Let’s begin exploring ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • David Cramer avatar

    The Power Of Persistant Prayer

    Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 13, 2009
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     | 6,602 views

    The power of persistant prayer in our lives today.

    The Power of Persistant Prayer The organ in a large church broke down one Sunday morning just before services were to begin. A member of the congregation happened to be a organ repairman and he immediately went to work on the instrument - finding it was a simple electrical problem. When he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Power Of Praise & Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 28,202 views

    These verses are an appeal to come freely & boldly with prayer & praise before the Throne of Grace in all life's situations. Life is to be handled with prayer. It does not matter if you're suffering, cheerful, sick or reclaiming sinners; life is to be han

    JAMES 5: 13-16 THE POWER OF PRAISE & PRAYER After James' stern rebukes he continues his words of compassion and counsel for his devoted striving brothers. He has already addressed prayer (1:5-8, 4:2,3). Here we find further instruction on the high and holy privilege of prayer. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Model On Prayer Series

    Contributed by C Vincent on Jan 18, 2010
     | 3,636 views

    The second series on Prayer. The model Jesus gave us is just a pattern or model for us.

    Jesus’ Model of Prayer JCC 03.01.10 pm Session 2 Luke 11:1-4 Teach us to pray Their request is, "Lord, teach us to pray; give us a rule or model by which to pray, and put the words into our mouths.’’ It is Jesus Christ alone that can teach us By his word and Spirit, he show ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Prayer - Pharisee Or Publican

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 22, 2010
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    This message talks about the differences in the prayer of the Pharisee and the Publican.

    Text: “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed” (Mark 1:35). Was there a time in your life when you got up early while it was still dark, left the house to find a quiet secluded place where only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church