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  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    We Ought To Pray For Our Children Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Feb 1, 2023
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    As parents and ones who love that child, we ought to pray daily for him or her.

    We Ought to be Praying for our Children Introduction In the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 11, Jesus says about John the Baptist “among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist.” Wow, what a compliment from Jesus to John the Baptist. Now think about John the Baptist’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Pray In A Time Of Major Disappointment

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 5, 2023
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    Whether the moral weather is cloudy or fair, we temper every communication with thanksgiving.

    Twenty-seventh Sunday in Course 2023 If God had human emotions–and He certainly did in Jesus’s life–what do you think He would have been feeling in today’s psalm, reading from Isaiah, and Gospel parable? Surely the emotion would have been profound disappointment. “the vineyard of the LORD of hosts ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Praying Psalm 20 (Part Two) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 17, 2021
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    Last week we covered the first three verses where we saw that God answers us in our distress, he protects us, sends us help and support, and he remembers our sacrifices and accepts our offerings. Today as we finish, we'll see that God blesses and we trust.

    PRAYING PSALM 20 (part two) Last week we covered the first three verses where we saw that God answers us in our distress, he protects us, sends us help and support, and he remembers our sacrifices and accepts our offerings when they are done with the right motives. In these verses we see a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When We Find It Hard To Pray

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 26, 2021
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    Prayer is not a mood. It is our lifeline to all that is good and must be chosen above our feelings.

    TITLE: WHEN WE FIND IT DIFFICULT TO PRAY SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 8:26 / ROMANS 15:30 (This is not an original sermon, it is a combination of various ministers with my own adaptations throughout) Richard Dehaan told of a soldier who was doing guard duty on the front line in WWI. After being relieved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    We Must Pray For Our Leaders

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 11, 2019
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    The Bible tells us to pray for our leaders and all who are in authority. The Bible doesn’t say we have to agree with them. The Bible doesn’t say we have to like them. But it does command us to pray for them.

    It bothers me when I hear Christian speak against President Trump. And I know he’s not the most polished person when it comes to speaking his mind. And there are times when, quite honestly, I would have preferred that he passed on opportunities to speak his mind. It really bothers me when I hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "The Kind Of Praying That Pleases God” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 12, 2019
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    What should I focus on as I pray?

    In our passage for today, Paul seeks to encourage the Colossians about their prayer life. In so doing, he shares with them the characteristics of the prayer life a Christian should devote himself to. This is the kind of praying that is sure to please God. 1. Perceptive praying - v. 2a “being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Praying Psalm 20 (Part One) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 10, 2021
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     | 7,997 views

    Psalm 20 was a prayer for the king who was going into battle. But this psalm applies to us too. In Psalm 20 we see love, care and concern as well as encouragement, faith and trust. It's a good psalm to focus on, take to heart and pray.

    PRAYING PSALM 20 (part one) Last week I talked about getting alone with God in silent solitude. Obviously when we do that we are going to spend at least some of that time in prayer. We pray for what's on our heart and we pray for others and we pray for our town, state, country, world. Someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Doing Life Together - Confessing And Praying Series

    Contributed by Jay Baines on Jul 29, 2021
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     | 2,921 views

    The sermon is about the admonition for Christians to confess their faults to one another and to pray for one another as they live life together as followers of Christ.

    Doing Life Together - Confessing and Praying James 5:16 INTRODUCTION: NEVER, NEVER BE LATE A local priest was being honored at his retirement dinner after 25 years in the parish. A leading local politician and member of the congregation was chosen to make the presentation and to give a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying The Lord's Prayer

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 27, 2021
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    Simple outline of the Lord's prayer. I used this to share notes and then pray on each topic. We called this our Look Up! service.

    Begin with Praise – This is where true prayer begins. Mat 6:9-13 In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Too many times we begin our prayers with selfish request. Focusing too much on self. Surrender – This is where we surrender to God’s will and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Praying With Jesus: Hallowed Be Your Name Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 15, 2019
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    God's name stands for him. When we pray for his name to be hallowed, 1) We are saying that he is the foundation of our lives, and 2) We are committing ourselves to show his holiness by our worship and actions in the world.

    PRAYING LIKE JESUS: Hallowed Be Your Name In Luke 11:1-2, we read, “One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray’ … He said to them, ‘When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name.”’ Jesus wants us to pray that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Praying With Jesus: Our Daily Bread Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 15, 2019
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    When we pray for our daily bread, we TRUST God to provide, we live day for TODAY, not borrowing anxiety from tomorrow, and we pray in a SOLIDARITY with others (OUR daily bread).

    PRAYING LIKE JESUS: Our Daily Bread—Deuteronomy 8:1-18, Matthew 6:31-34 Read Matthew 6:5-13. The Lord’s Prayer has a deeply spiritual focus. Our spirits soar as we pray to our Father in heaven, asking for his kingdom to come and his will to be done. We meet God in the depths of our spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Forgive, Love And Pray For Our Foes Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 15, 2019
     | 2,533 views

    There is no other religion that is so bold as to require forgiveness of enemies, and even doing good for enemies.

    Tuesday of 11th Week in Course 2019 Ss Mark and Marcellian Those who would reduce the status of Jesus Christ to that of a “nice guy who did good things and said nice things” should read this part of St. Matthew’s Gospel several times. Those who would relegate the Church to the scrap heap of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    We Must Pray For Our Leaders Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 6, 2021
     | 2,605 views

    Based on 1 Tim. 2:1-4 - Encourages listeners to consider how they need to pray for all people, especially for governmental leaders

    “WE MUST PRAY FOR OUR LEADERS” 1 Tim. 2:1-4 FBCF – 7/4/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – History Lesson: In the early & mid-1770’s, conflict between the 13 US colonies & England was heating up as England increased its oppression & taxation over our people on this side of the pond. More & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    Pray For Won Souls, Towns And Villages

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 16, 2018
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    Don not leave won souls, towns and villages to chance, pray for them that the faith may remain, grow and spread

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: PRAY FOR WON SOULS, TOWNS AND VILLAGES Romans 1:8-9 King James Version (KJV) 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Alvan Lewis avatar

    What Happens When We Pray

    Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Jan 15, 2019
     | 6,481 views

    This sermon shows how prayer works; our powerful our prayers are; how important they are to God

    What Happens When We Pray Revelation 8:1-5 When Georges Vanier became our first francophone Governor General in 1959 he made two requests. First, he asked that the signage outside of Rideau Hall be bi-lingual. And second, he asked that they build a prayer chapel inside the official residence. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican