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  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    The Prayerful Christian

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 22, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,305 views

    A committed Christian is a prayerful Christian

    Intro: Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. Debbie, 7 Dear God: Who did you make smarter? Boys or girls? My sister and I want to know. Jimmy, 6 Dear God: How many angels are there in heaven? I would like to be the first kid in my class to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Waiting On God

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,792 views

    This is a sermon about waiting for God’s guidance and direction through prayer and not running ahead of Him.

    Waiting on the Lord --Psalm 27:14 --Psalm 37:7-9 --Isaiah 40:30-31 Usually I am a patient person. During Christmas Breaks from Asbury College in 1968 and 1969, it was my privilege to work with my friends V. G. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Pray Again

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 16,070 views

    Elijah discovers that sometimes it is easier to stop the rain than to open up the heavens. That is why we must Pray Again! ! !

    I Kings 18:41_46 -- “And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain.” “So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees,” “And said to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,741 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Open Heavens With Holy Disturbance

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 24, 2005
    based on 135 ratings
     | 56,022 views

    God knows the secret plan of the things He will do for the world, using your hands, therefore if God is your partner make your plans BIG.

    Isaiah 64:1 “Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence”. This is a great prayer point, asking God to tear open the heavens and come down with His presence and every mountain will have no option but to melt and flow ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Conversations With God

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,283 views

    As Christians, we are to strive after a persistent, ceaseless prayer-life that is built on two-way conversation.

    IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT PRAYER DOES NOT NEED PROOF OUTSIDE ITSELF BECAUSE ITS PROOFS ARE WITHIN. IT IS IN THE NATURE AND FUNCTION OF MAN, LIKE BREATHING, EATING AND DRINKING, AND HE PRACTICES IT AS PART OF HIS VERY BEING. PRAYER IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN IS ESSENTIAL YET SO FEW MAKE IT SO. AS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Pray Continually

    Contributed by H. George on Oct 25, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,330 views

    A discourse upon I Thessalonians 5:17, which reads, "Pray continually."

    Pray continually. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Smith Wigglesworth once said, “I don’t want to build anything about myself, but it is truly true that if you found me outside of conversation with man, I am in conversation in God. When I first read that, I was struck by the simplicity of it, and the casual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Staying Faithful To The Lord

    Contributed by Dwayne Savaya on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,936 views

    Message On Staying Faithful To The Lord

    The Lord has spoken to my heart to write a message on faith and trusting the Lord no matter what our circumstances look like. I have been meditating on God’s word lately and for some reason I have been thinking about the faithfulness of God’s servants. I began to think about the disciples that were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Startled By Prayer

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 7, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,323 views

    A sermon on prayer from the lives of Hezekiah, Zechariah, and Cornelius.

    Sermon for 9/4/2005 Startled by Prayer Introduction: Tell the story of the new minister going to call on a lady in the hospital. He prayed over her and she was healed. WBTU: At the UNC- Chapel Hill Campus House and I was praying and Michael Walker came up behind me and startled me. Thesis: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living With Things You Cannot Change

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 16, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,534 views

    Godly people encounter painful things that will not change this side of eternity.

    Living With Things You Cannot Change 2 Sam. 12:13-20, 23; 2 Cor. 12:7-9a Sept. 18, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Diann Beck testimony B Then David said to Nathan, "I have sinned against the LORD." And Nathan said to David, "The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Power In Prayer

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,146 views

    The early church understood the key to spiritual power flowed from an active prayer life. The church needs to get back to the practice of prayer.

    Finding Power in Prayer Selected Passages from Acts Introduction I need Thee Every Hour Sweet Hour of Prayer I Must Tell Jesus What a Friend We Have in Jesus The hymn book is filled with wonderful songs about the subject of prayer and each one of these were a vital part of the church that I grew ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dale Sneed avatar

    Praying For A Change!

    Contributed by Dale Sneed on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 7,428 views

    Change is inevitable--so roll with it!

    Change! What comes to mind when you hear the word change? Do you think of the "jingle,jangle" in your pocket? Do you think of the many times your mom would change the furniture in the house around, making you stub your toe in the darkness? What about the many times you have to change outfits ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Campbell avatar

    Wake Up!

    Contributed by David Campbell on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,841 views

    Standing at the thresh-hold of amazing changes, do we tend to fall asleep?

    "WAKE UP" Matthew 26: 36-46 Pastor Dave Campbell Take a walk with me to the edge of the Garden of Gesthemane, but you will need to remove your shoes because we are treading on holy ground. Jesus is in travail of soul as He communes with His Father as a Roman cross awaits Him the next day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Edward Frey avatar

    God Satisfies Our Every Desire

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,401 views

    We can be confident the Father handles all desires in Christ

    GOD SATISFIES OUR EVERY DESIRE Oscar Wilde, once wrote, “There are two tragedies in this life. One is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.” In a way, Mr. Wilde recognized one of the most challenging aspects of being human. We want so much. We measure our lives by how much we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    My Petition Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,294 views

    Hanna’s example of dedication to God demonstrated through prayer challenges us to pray about the things our heart desires.

    My Petition And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the LORD, and wept sore. 1 Samuel 1:10 Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you… 1 Samuel 12:23 Introduction: Hannah was a discouraged woman. She’d been married several years, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist