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Peter's final call to a young and growing church
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Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
There is real power in real prayer
THE POWER OF PRAYER James 5:16 Children’s letters to God: Dear GOD, Thank you for the baby brother, but what I prayed for was a puppy. -Joyce Dear GOD, It rained for our whole vacation and is my father mad! He said some things about you that people are not supposed to say, but I hope you will not ...read more
Scripture: James 5:16
Denomination: Baptist
As Christians we should consistently pray for justice and peace to reign.
Persistent Prayer – Luke 18: 1 – 8 Intro: A young entrepreneur came to a “dry town” to build a tavern. There was no law against doing so; but the community was very religiously conservative. Members from the various town church held prayer meetings to pray for God to ...read more
Scripture: Luke 18:1-8
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Tears are a language that God understands. Tears speak more about what our hearts feel than any words could ever express. When words just won’t come, it’s our tears that shout out to God.
Prayer of Tears Psalm 56:8 (The Living Bible) We’ve started a new series called ‘When you pray…’ and over the next few weeks we’re going to be looking at this thing we call prayer and the different types of prayer that are available to us. But what I didn’t want to do is to fall into the same ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 56:8, Psalm 43:3
Practical teaching about healing ministry
James 5:13 –18 March 23, 2003 The Prayer of Faith 13Is any one of you in trouble? You should pray. Is anyone happy? Sing songs of praise. 14Is any one of you sick? Call the elders of the church to pray over you and anoint you with oil in the name of the Lord. 15And the prayer offered in ...read more
Scripture: James 5:13-18
Denomination: *other
Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together because prayer opens a door to the presence and guidance of the Lord.
Opening Video: Selah “We Must Not” Sermon: Find joy in the journey through prayer! Scripture: Romans 12:12 “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Thesis: Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:12, John 17:1-26
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Acts 4:23-31 gives us several reasons why prayer is relevant.
Introduction Have you ever prayed, and God clearly answered your prayer? In his book Say It With Love, Howard Hendricks has a delightful story about a little boy who saw God answer his simple prayer. Hendricks writes: We had a lovely couple in Dallas several years ago. He sold his business at a ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:23-31
A look at the prayers of the early church
Prayer I love the definition of prayer found in the Devils Dictionary, written by Ambrose Bierce around the turn of the century, you ready? To ask the laws of the universe to be annulled on behalf of a single petitioner confessedly unworthy. I have no problem with that. We all believe in the ...read more
Denomination: Wesleyan
Prayer Power
THE POWER OF PRAYER John 15:7 In today’s powerful world that we live in, There’s so much power right at our fingertips. And most of us can’t even explain what happens when we flip on the light switch!! We see the natural power of Niagra falls, and We’ve heard about the great dams out ...read more
Scripture: John 15:7
Denomination: Pentecostal
Hopefully each of us are burdened for the Lord to have His way with us as individuals while having His way with us as a church (i.e., a corporate body of believers). The fact is we all are in this together.We all have a huge responsibility to see God’s pl
CORPORATE PRAYER We continue to look closely at the importance of prayer within our church. Quite frankly, we need to hear from the Lord on several issues our church is now faced with. As well, we need to reckon ourselves to the fact that prayer is not an option for us. Rather, prayer must be ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20
Denomination: Assembly Of God
Do we persist with God? Do we give up praying too soon? Let’s learn that God encourages persistent, demanding prayers. Let’s discuss prayers for ourselves, aggressive prayer and God’s justice in Luke 18:1-8.
Do we persist with God? Do we give up praying too soon? Let’s learn that God encourages persistent, demanding prayers. Let’s discuss prayers for ourselves, aggressive prayer and God’s justice in Luke 18:1-8. Persistent & Demanding Prayer Luke 18:1-5 One day Jesus told his disciples a story to ...read more
This prayer of Abraham seems to be the 1st recorded prayer in Scripture. Why did God preserve it for us, and what can we learn by how Abraham prayed?
OPEN: In Europe in the Middle Ages, people had a strong belief in the power of prayer. They also believed that the purer and simpler the life you led, the more God would listen to you. And since Monks were supposed to live purer and simpler lives than anyone else their prayers were seen as a ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 18:17-33
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
• On the cross, Jesus took all of our mistakes, shortcomings, and sins. • He took the blackest and darkest things we have ever done. • And in return, we are clothed with His perfection and holiness. • And this offer is made to everyone. • We sim
Have you ever found yourself doing something and for the life of you you don’t know why? Story of the little girl asking why do you cut the ends off the roast? A lot of times in life we end up doing things for the wrong reasons • And the reason is because no one has ever stopped and asked why. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-33
Denomination: Christian Church
Examine the aspects of prayer found in the Lord’s prayer.
Beginning today we are asking you to join us in 40 days of focused prayer. This prayer focus will lead up to our capital funds campaign. In preparation for this time of prayer I want to share a message entitled “A Journey in Prayer.” The material I share today could be taught over a period of weeks ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13
Explores the profound power, purpose, and benefits of prayer as a spiritual transaction with God, deepening our connection and understanding of Him.
Good morning, dear friends. It's always a joy to gather together in this sacred space, where the echoes of our shared faith reverberate through our hearts and minds. I'm grateful for the privilege of sharing God's word with you today, and I pray that it will be a light unto our path and a lamp unto ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7
Topics: Prayer, What To Pray For
Looking at the prompting, promise and provision of prayer
THE INVITATION OF PRAYER The story is told about a poor widow with several children. Every day she would go out on her front porch and raised her hands in prayer saying, “Lord, you know I have no food to feed my children today. Please provide for our daily needs.” Her next-door neighbor was an ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 33:2-3
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
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