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  • David Henderson avatar

    "Knocking On Heaven's Door"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 26, 2018
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    There’s nothing that reveals more about a believer than his/her prayer life. How we approach God of what we’re willing to ask for shows how we view God. It is very similar to how a child will make a request of their father.

    PRAYER THAT OPENS DOORS "Knocking on Heaven’s Door" Matthew 7:7-11 Let me start with a question this morning. What is the single biggest prayer request you have ever made? What is the biggest answer you have ever asked God for? • Perhaps it was for healing for yourself or for another family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord's Great Lessons On Prayer

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 17, 2023
     | 2,508 views

    Jesus wants us to know how to pray, so He gives us: 1. The lesson of the persistent friend (vs. 5-8). 2. The lesson of God's promises (vs. 7-8). 3. The lesson of a parent's love (vs. 11-13). 4. The lesson of our Heavenly Father's perfection (vs. 13).

    The Lord's Great Lessons on Prayer Luke 11:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 17, 2023) (Revised July 19, 2023 to correct the timing of the Sermon on the Mount) BACKGROUND: *Do you ever wish you could learn how to pray better? You are not the only one. In Luke 11:1, one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shall We Have Justice For The Elect?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 14, 2022
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    If even a corrupt judge will wither under incessant pleading, can we not expect the most just of judges, God, will give us what we really need?

    29th Sunday in Course 2022 We should all remember the story of the Israelites wandering in the desert around Sinai for forty years. That was God’s way of purifying them before bringing them to the land of promise, Canaan. As they moved around, they ran into various other nomadic tribes, and one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Prayer Of Antioch

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
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    The prayer of Antioch got God’s attention in a big way, but we’re not told what they prayed. What can this unique prayer teach us?

    OPEN: A 5-yr-old said grace at family dinner one night. "Dear God, thank you for these pancakes." When he finished his prayer, his parents looked curiously at him and asked him why he thanked God for pancakes when they were having chicken. He smiled and said, "I thought I’d see if He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Definite Prayer" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,539 views

    Second in a three sermon series on prayer.

    As we mentioned last time, our Lord’s disciples had asked Him to teach them to pray (v. 1). The request made by the disciples of our Lord should also be our request of Him, for prayer is the foundational disci¬pline of the Christian life. It is through prayer that we access the power of God, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Word On Prayer Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 2, 2007
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     | 2,530 views

    Almost all Scripture, following a question/answer format.

    The Word on Prayer: A Season of Prayer June 3, 2007 various Scriptures (NLT) Intro: We are in a season of prayer, so this morning I want to spend our sermon time returning to Scripture for instruction on prayer. This is actually a sermon my brother, who preaches for fun as a lay person in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Prayers Secret.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 29, 2020
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    Believer's should commune with God. “Prayers secret, fervent, believing prayer—lies at the root of all personal godliness." William Carey

    Prayers Secret. Luke 11:1-4NIV “Prayer—secret, fervent, believing prayer—lies at the root of all personal godliness." William Carey “Prayer is the breath of the new creature." Richard Baxter AB Simpson once said, Prayer is the link that connects us with God. It is the bridge that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Putty on Mar 19, 2011
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     | 13,014 views

    How prayer can change things for the better including ourselves.

    THE POWER OF PRAYER I. LET'S TALK ABOUT BELIEVERS WHO AGREE IN PRAYER A. What happens when the church prays together? 1. "If two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything, that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven" (Matt. 18:19). B. Leadership can't do ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Dynamics Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 17, 2012
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     | 10,551 views

    We know that we need to be prayng and have a solid relationship with the Lord. We will never have the abundant life God intends without the Lord being in our lives.

    The dynamics of prayer Luke chapter 11:1-13 Matthew 6:9-13 Introduction- Wednesday, we were in Bible and looking at prayer and the Lord’s Prayer from Luke chapter 11. As we were discussing and looking at these verses, it became clear to me that as a body of believers, we need to look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Heart Of Prayer

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Mar 7, 2009
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     | 5,215 views

    The object of prayer is not the point of prayer - the fellowship with God is and it is in that fellowship, that co-laboring with Christ in prayer, that God works.

    Those who do not believe do not pray. This is a good functional definition of faith. Faith prays, unbelief does not. - John Hardin How should we pray?
 Follow Jesus’ example - Lk.5:16, 6:12.
 Follow Jesus’ format: Mt.6:5-13 - "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Prayer Of Hezekiah

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 5, 2017
     | 20,423 views

    Putting your trust in Him instead of self will reap benefits. What would you do if God sent an angel to tell you to get your house in order?

    The prayer of Hezekiah Isaiah 38:1-5 Introduction- Good morning, last week I challenged you with a simple two letter word if. What if and if only. What if you believe God in His word for these Scriptures? How many remember them? If my people who are called by my name will humbly pray and seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Prayer In Action Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 28, 2011
     | 4,523 views

    During this series we will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul founded the church at Philippi and wrote the letter during a time of imprisonment in Rome. One of the themes in the book is joy. (some thoughts taken from a series by Cr

    Philippians Pt7- Prayer in Action! Pre-introduction On the average Americans spend $94.32 for Father’s Day and $126.90 for Mother’s Day. I like this quote- (in light of our study of Philippians)- None of us decide our own future; instead we decide our habits and then our habits decide our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    A Prayer For The Church Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 20, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,517 views

    A sermon examining how we should pray for one another.

    A PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH II Thessalonians 1:11-12 Leonard Ravenhill once said "The pastor who is not praying is playing; the people who are not praying are straying." He also said "As poverty-stricken as the Church is today in many things, she is most stricken here, in the place of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    The Prayer Of The Divine

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 26, 2020
     | 3,478 views

    On the night of his betrayal, Jesus prays that his church may be one, with the same unity that Jesus shares with his heavenly Father

    May 24, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 17:1-11 The Prayer of the Divine Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Last Thursday was Ascension Day. 40 days after Easter, the risen Jesus meets with his disciples on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Jesus On Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 3, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,132 views

    Jesus gives us the model for a great prayer life in the model prayer

    INTRODUCTION • It is bound to happen sometime, it usually happens when we get into trouble. We are not sure where to turn for help; we feel helpless, powerless and lost. • What do we do? • According to a 1993 study by the Barna Research group: Most people who pray offer their prayers several ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ