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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Power For Us Who Believe

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 23, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 10,772 views

    Pray to be enlightened to the resurrection power of Christ at work in our lives. We need to claim it and through faith release that power in our lives.

    Eph 1:18-23 18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ian Lyall avatar

    God's Glory In The Church

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 79 ratings
     | 9,251 views

    Part of the High Priestly prayer of the Lord Jesus Christ was that God’s glory might be in them. What our Lord prayed for is staggering.

    A story is told of a boy who was drawing a picture. His teacher asked what he was drawing. “I’m drawing a picture of Jesus, miss,” he replied. “But, Johnny, we don’t know what Jesus looked like.” Johnny paused for a moment, perked up, and said, “but they will when I’ve finished” We laugh at that ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Sabbatical

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
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    (Preached after a 2 month Sabbatical.) Leisure time is of value because it leaves us Loosened up, Wised up, and Prayed up.

    Sabbatical Job 29:20, Mark 6:31 SCRIPTURE READING: Mark 6:30-32 INTRODUCTION: Well, I’m back. In case any of you didn’t notice I was gone … I want to thank the Congregation for giving me a 2-month Sabbatical this summer. I really appreciate all the Staff and the Elders and others who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • JERRY GATSON avatar

    Thy Kingdom Come, Thine Will Be Done

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Aug 7, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
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    You can’t get the kingdom without the King. In order to pray "Thy kingdom come" you must say "Thine will be done."

    Thy Kingdom Come TEXT - Luke 11:1-2 1 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. 2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Back 2 School Special

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Aug 9, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,588 views

    Our kids started back to school this week. Using Samson’s parents as an example, we as the church need to pray for our kids!

    August 10, 2003 Title: Back to School Special Text: Judges 13:1-25 Introduction 1. Well, our kids started back to school this week. A. Jason is in Kindergarten i. Lora is in 1st Grade ii. Ethan is in 3rd Grade iii. Amelia is in 6th Grade at the Middle School B. We have been in prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Partners In Prayer

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 4, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,891 views

    In times of crisis we quickly go to the Lord in prayer. The Amalekites attack Israel and Moses took Aaron and Hur with him on a hill to pray.

    Partners in Prayer Exodus 17:8-13 One night in 1968, the pilot of an airline bound for New York realized that the landing gear of his jet would not engage. Traveling ever closer to his destination, he continued to work the controls, trying to get the wheels to lock into place, but he had no ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • John Harvey avatar

    Priority Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,591 views

    Looking at the prayers the apostle Paul prayed for the churches he was shepherding, will help you to see the need for prayer and the benefit of prayer in your life

    Connection: Lessons on Prayer from Paul “Priority of Prayer” 01/30/05 Intro: Today we are starting a series on prayer. We are going to look at the prayers the apostle Paul prayed for the churches that he was shepherding. I want to help you see not only the need for prayer, but also the benefit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Eye Opening Prayer

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,898 views

    Just as Paul did for the Ephesian churches, we should pray to have our eyes opened to the fullness of who Jesus Christ is.

    1. Introduction (1:15-18) 2. The first eye opening petition is that the church might know the grace of Christ. (18a) 3. The second eye opening petition is that the church might know the glory of Christ. (18b) 4. The third eye opening petition is that the church might know the greatness of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Our Provision Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,492 views

    Ephesians contains ever item necessary to live the Christian life. In this passage, Paul prays that we GET IT, and that it will be the springboard into the abundant life.

    Live Out Loud - Our PROVISON April 15, 2007 Ephesians 1:15-23 Recap: Last week we kicked off a new series in Ephesians entitled – Live Out Loud. The intent of this series is to help us learn how to live in the grace and power of Christ in us so we might experience the abundant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Prayer 101 Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 154 ratings
     | 22,608 views

    Knowing how to pray makes prayer more meaningful and makes it easier to do. Sermon discusses principles Jesus taught about prayer.

    Prayer 101 Matthew 6:5-15[1] 2-27-05 Intro “Where do I begin?” Have you ever found yourself asking that question faced with a task so challenging you didn’t even know where to start? A while back my car broke down on the way home from church. I managed to steer it out of the road. I tried to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Kenneth Anthony avatar

    Human Resource And Diversity Issues In The Early Church

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on May 6, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,280 views

    Apostolic church faced human resource issues. Apostles needed to delegate authority so could concentrate on primary calling to pray and preach.

    Introduction Running a church sometimes just takes common sense. Real problems arise in the Church just like any other institution, however, through prayer, cooperation within the Body of Christ, and some thought even the most complex problems can be solved. Today’s reading from Acts 6:1-7 deals ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • James Snyder avatar

    Mastering The Art Of Prayer

    Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,284 views

    Many Christians continue day after day in a much-depleted spiritual condition for the simple reason, they don’t know how to pray.

    Donald Trump published a New York Times bestseller entitled, "The Art of the Deal." In that book, he outlines strategies he developed in mastering the art of negotiation. As a world-renowned dealmaker, Trump’s strategies are well worth investigating. His success in this area makes his book somewhat ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Ben Thomas avatar

    Prayer Of Jabez Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,738 views

    Jabez prayed to see beyond his situation and limitation and God answered his prayer - principles of Jabez prayer - a Prayer to The God of Jacob

    Prayer of Jebez 1. Bless Me Indeed A. He prayed to God of Israel (to the One who changed the name of Jacob). B. Jacob got alone to pray – get into the closet and close the door behind you and pour your heart out. C. Jacob taught that God wrestle with men in prayer. God is in the business of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    Jabez, A Role Model In Prayer--Part One Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,561 views

    This is the first of a three part series on the Prayer of Jabez as an example for praying for God to bless the local Church in effective outreach for His Kingdom of God.

    Jabez. A Role Model for Prayer, Part I I Chronicles 4:9-10, OT, pg 363: “Jabez was more honourable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, I gave birth to him in pain. Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    The Power Of If

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,924 views

    "IF" is an intricate and indispensable part of life. Sometimes God must put us in an "iffy" situation so we can learn to pray!

    The Power of “IF” Mark 1:40-44 Oscar did not know what would be in store for his family as they disembarked at Ellis Island. There were times during their long journey from Sweden that young Oscar wondered if they would ever get to this wonderful place called America. Yet Oscar and his family ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God