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  • Wendell Blackburn avatar

    The Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 14,628 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
     | 57,092 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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    When God Is Silent Series

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 131,123 views

    Warfare Praying

    WHEN GOD IS SILENT Dr. D. K. Olukoya There could be worrying occasions in a believers prayer life when it appears that God is silent. Our message this week focuses on the possible reasons this may be so. I therefore would like you to open your hearts as you prayerfully read along. As our working ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wake Up!

    Contributed by David Campbell on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,467 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
     | 8,905 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
     | 5,725 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

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    Why Do You Keep Doing It? Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,579 views

    When we begin to think God doesn’t listen to our prayers, we need to remember Hanna, a woman who was committed to prayer.

    Hanna: An Example of Commitment and Purity I Committed Heart Why do we have what we possess? Do we remember that God can still act for us? Romans 14: How does your heart see others? II Committed Actions Look up and remember Obey and keep commitments Hebrews 12: Are we willing to give up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Robertson, Jr. avatar

    Hold, Please

    Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 9, 2000
    based on 205 ratings
     | 10,780 views

    Patience in Prayer

    Many of us have experienced the frustration we felt when we were placed on hold. You finally reach a real person, and before you can give your name or state your reason for calling you are quickly asked, "Hold, please!" In addition to that, many of these modern day time saving devices does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Compromise Your Prayer Time Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 16,352 views

    Part of a series on Daniel 1-6 called compromise. Sermon deals with prayerlessness.

    [Note: This sermon was adapted from a chapter in John R. Rice’s book, Prayer: Asking and Receiving. I don’t agree with everything in the book, but I liked much of what he had to say in his chapter on prayerlessness.] Daniel 6 In this chapter we find one of the most famous Old Testament ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ethan Sayler avatar

    Touched By God

    Contributed by Ethan Sayler on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 11,697 views

    This is a sermon on the importance of being persistent in prayer, and how God will change your life through prayer.

    It had been over twenty years since Jacob had last set foot in his father’s land; twenty years since his flight from his brother’s wrath, twenty years from that blessed encounter with the Lord at Bethel. Now, after two decades, Jacob was coming home. He had left his home alone, with nothing but ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chris Gowen avatar

    When God Puts You On Hold

    Contributed by Chris Gowen on Feb 17, 2001
    based on 226 ratings
     | 91,313 views

    While we are waiting for answers from God, there are some valuable lessons for us to learn.

    Most of us have experienced the following: You want to get down the road, but the road is curvy, and you’re behind a slow driver. You have to slow down and wait. How about making an important phone call, and all you get is a machine. The machine says, “If you live within the U.S. press 1; If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Coming Out Of The Darkness

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Mar 25, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 10,546 views

    If you have experienced depression and despair then you are not alone. Some of God’s greatest saints have felt the cold darkness surround them and yet they found His hand lead them out of the darkness and into His glorious light.

    Coming Out Of The Darkness Psalm 55:4-7 I felt it creeping in. I hadn’t eaten all day but I felt heavy. My heart hung low within me. I couldn’t muster the energy to lift the corners of my mouth to smile. The darkness was so heavy I couldn’t lift my arms to free myself. Friends tried to console ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    The Power Of Prevailing Prayer

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 50,417 views

    When prayer fails, Satan prevails.

    THE POWER OF PREVAILING PRAYER Text: Isa.65: 24; Ex.17: 8-16 Intro: Folks, the need of the hour is powerful, persistent, passionate, prevailing prayer. The need is far greater than most of God’s people realize. The moral fiber of our nation has crumbled. Real love and compassion have become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Douglas Duty Jr. avatar

    "Pray For Me And I'll Pray For You…”

    Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 11,528 views

    #9 and final in series through James

    “Pray for me and I’ll pray for you…” James 5:13-18 Many years ago, back when black and white television was the cutting edge of technology, there was a particular show that every kid watched - Superman – Superman was a great show! It had action, drama, and the good verses the evil. Superman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dwayne Savaya avatar

    Staying Faithful To The Lord

    Contributed by Dwayne Savaya on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,413 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