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  • Hugh W. Davidson avatar

    Jesus Prayer Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009
     | 7,400 views

    The prayer of Jesus

    Jesus prayer John 17 It’s good to know that God is always there looking out for us. A little boy once prayed, "Dear God, I hope you’ll take good care of yourself because if anything should happen to you, we’d be in an awful fix." I heard a story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
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     | 2,575 views

    This sermon encourages believers to persevere in doing good, persist in prayer, and find power in perseverance, promising God's reward in due time.

    Hello, dear friends. It is always a joy to gather together in the company of fellow believers, to share in the fellowship of the Spirit, and to immerse ourselves in the transformative power of God's Word. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a new understanding, a new perspective ...read more

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  • David McNally avatar

    Paul's Advent Prayer

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Nov 24, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,032 views

    A message for the 1st Sunday in Advent

    Paul’s Advent prayer. 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Today is the first Sunday in the Church’s year, the 1st Sunday in Advent, when we look forward to Christmas, but also look back on the year which is coming to an end. Hopefully we can look back on happy times, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer That Moves Mountains Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2025
     | 1,334 views

    Prayer is one of the most powerful tools in the believer’s arsenal, capable of moving mountains and bringing about change in any situation. Jesus assures us in Matthew 17:20 that if we have faith as small as a mustard seed, we can move mountains.

    Title: PRAYER THAT MOVES MOUNTAINS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 17:20 Supporting Texts: Mark 11:23-24, James 5:16, Luke 18:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Prayer is one of the most powerful tools in the believer’s arsenal, capable of moving mountains and bringing about change in any situation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    The Bright And Dark Side Of Man Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jul 17, 2016
     | 11,913 views

    The Bible says that in the heart of every Christian, there is a nature that points to the bright side and another on the dark side of man. Our goal is that we will not just focus on our strength of character but also improve our weaknesses.

    That great Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson published an interesting novel in 1886 entitled, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Many of you probably have read or seen the film about this. We studied this literature when we were in High School. It is about a London lawyer named ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Terry Hovey avatar

    How To Grow In Kingdom Character Series

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jan 30, 2023
     | 1,628 views

    If you want to grow in kingdom character then you must pray for it, pray persistently for it, pray in faith for it, and imitate God's love.

    Throughout the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus has been teaching his disciples the principles for kingdom living. He began with the beatitudes, which describes the characteristics of someone who is truly born again, and they’re progression toward godliness. They come to the Lord poor in spirit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prayer Changes Things And It Changes Me Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 23, 2022
     | 4,074 views

    1) Pray until God answers 2) Pray until God changes our prayer 3) Pray until God changes us (adapted from Bob Hostetler)

    HoHum: C.S. Lewis: “I pray because I’m helpless. I pray because the need flows out of me all the time, waking and sleeping. It doesn’t change God. It changes me.” WBTU: Why do we find it so hard to keep praying for the same people, the same needs, the same things, day after day, without giving ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Ward avatar

    Why Bother To Keep On Praying?

    Contributed by David Ward on Aug 16, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,620 views

    We should persist in prayer because God’s justice is certain, but our faith is in question.

    “Why Bother To Keep On Praying?” Luke 18:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Do you ever feel as though your prayers are being returned unopened? Does it ever feel like you’re just getting heaven’s voice mail? Like you’re just getting a runaround and you wonder, “Is there anybody else up there I could speak to?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hold, Please

    Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 9, 2000
    based on 205 ratings
     | 10,590 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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    Touched By God

    Contributed by Ethan Sayler on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 11,490 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

  • Alan Smith avatar

    Pray Until Something Happens

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 30,844 views

    We need to be persistent in our prayers.

    There’s a magazine cartoon that shows a little fellow kneeling beside his bed for his bedtime prayer. He says with some measure of disgust, "Dear God, Uncle Jim still doesn’t have a job; Sis still doesn’t have a date for the social; Grandma is still feeling sick - and I’m tired of praying for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dale Sneed avatar

    Praying For A Change!

    Contributed by Dale Sneed on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 7,797 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

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Windows Blown Out Or Open? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 8, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,328 views

    God’s mercy is available to us, whether we call on Him in disasters only or whether we are constantly in His presence. But how much more ready we would be for disaster if we cultivated His presence. A sermon for the 9/11 anniversary.

    (Singing): “Sitting by the window praying, waiting for the break of day; sitting by the window praying, hearing what God might say.” (Repeat) Of all the images which linger, a year later, of the events of last September 11, none is more haunting than the picture of people falling from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Window Of Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 15, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,068 views

    Through prayer, God will open a window of opportunity for us to work past our stresses, our conflicted feelings, and even our sins and shortcomings.

    Life is tough. Am I going to get any argument about that? The philosopher Thomas Hobbes said that human life was solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short. Wow! Not the kind of stuff we expect on Sunday morning. Supposed to be all, “Praise the Lord”! But deep down, lots of people do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donna Kazenske avatar

    The Call To Intimacy

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,502 views

    It seems that the Lord calls me to prayer at some of the most inconvenient times (my perception of the matter). However, I am quickly learning that His call to intimacy is what I need more than anything else on the face of this earth.

    By: Donna J. Kazenske Have you felt the nudging and stirring of the Lord to pray more than usual lately? Have you heard the voice of the Holy Spirit calling you into a deeper relationship with Him? It seems that the Lord calls me to prayer at some of the most inconvenient times (my perception ...read more

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