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  • Reverend Cooper McWhirter avatar

    "Praying...not Preying!" [part Four]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 28, 2016
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    “The value of persistent prayer is not so that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear Him.”

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, May 29, 2011 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter “Praying … Not Preying: The High Priestly Prayer” [Part Four] John 17:6-19 One of the most heartening experiences a person can enjoy is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joel Vicente avatar

    328 – Seven Looks Series

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on May 28, 2005
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    ELIJAH kept praying even after 6 disappointments, and the answer came at the seventh look, from a "small" sign of hope.

    Sermon # 328 – SEVEN LOOKS Historical Background 1 Kings ~ 16:29-34 = Ahab (Jezebel’s, who killed God’s prophets, was his wife) becomes king of Israel (for 22yrs) – v.30 “did many things the Lord said were wrong.” Jericho walls were rebuilt. ~ 17:1-15 = Elijah declares a curse upon the land – no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Pray...people...pray

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 7, 2020
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    The Lord Jesus encourages believers to pray constantly and confidently.

    PRAY…PEOPLE…PRAY (Outline) September 20, 2020 - Pentecost 16 - LUKE 18:1-8 INTRO.: A popular movie used the phrase: “Run…Forrest…Run!” A kind soul used this saying to encourage her friend to flee from danger. Our text today teaches us about prayer. Our loving, heavenly Father reminds us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Pray, People, Pray.

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 17, 2011
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    How should we pray? As Jesus taught His disciples, He also teaches us: 1. Pray with great determination (vs. 5-8) 2. Pray with great expectation (vs. 9-10) 3. Picture our Heavenly Father’s dedication (vs. 11-13) 4. Ponder God’s escalation (vs. 13)

    Pray, People, Pray. Luke 11:5-13 Highland Baptist Church New Chapel Hill Baptist Church May 15, 2011 Lesson by Rick Crandall *We are here today to talk about prayer. Some of the best things that have ever happened in this world have happened in answer to prayer. I know this is true in your life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    My Petition Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
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    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

  • Antonio Manaytay avatar

    Persistent Prayer: Aligning With God's Will And Trust His Timing Series

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 11, 2024
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    This sermon explores the concept of "praying until something happens" and the significance of praying within the will of God.

    Introduction Prayer is one of the most fundamental aspects of a believer's life. It's our direct line to God, a sacred communication that transcends words and enters into the very presence of the Almighty. Yet, prayer can often be misunderstood or misused, especially when we face ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Pray, Christian, Pray!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
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    Pray, Christian, Pray! 1) Humbly; 2) Unselfishly; 3) Boldly

    What’s one of the first things you learned how to do as a baby? Besides the things that come naturally like eating, burping, and crying one of the first things you learned to do was roll over on your side. Once you perfected that technique you learned to lift yourself up on your hands and feet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Don't Ever Give Up

    Contributed by John Beehler on Oct 15, 2001
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     | 12,182 views

    We should pray persistently

    Don’t Ever Give Up Our scripture reading for today is called the parable of the persistent widow. The widow is persistent. Now let’s see, just what does persistent mean? According to the dictionary, persistent means to be insistent in a statement or request, to stand firm permanently ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Avenge Me Of My Adversary

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010
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    Praying has to be persistent to be effective.

    Luke 18:1-8 KJV And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; [2] Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: [3] And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    What To Do Between The "Amen" And The "There It Is!"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2007
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    After praying, what do you do in the "between times" before the answer comes. This sermon points out four major things.

    April, 2007 What to do Between the “Amen” and the “There it Is” Mark 11:12-21 INTRODUCTION: Mark 11:12-14 relates the story of Jesus curing the fig tree. Nothing appeared to happen to the trees in the natural at the time Jesus spoke these words. If the tree had withered and died right ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kevin Litchfield avatar

    Praying

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 14, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,667 views

    The sermon focuses upon the power of prayer

    About a year ago we were introduced to the concept of a three legged stool. We found by examining scripture that their were three necessary functions for God’s church. Do you remember what they were? Committed to the word of God, Worship, taking the time to stop our lives and personally connect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    He Prayed All Night Long: An Exposition Of Luke 6:12-16

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 25, 2019
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     | 8,248 views

    Why should we pray?

    He Prayed all Night Long: An Exposition of Luke 6:12-16 Jesus’ ministry was certainly a busy one. He went from village to village, mostly in Galilee, and here this passage is followed by a mission trip to Tyre and Sidon in Gentile territory. We can only guess how exhausting this was to Jesus. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Dykes avatar

    Prayer Is Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 31,691 views

    Satan and his organized legions constantly work to obstruct God’s plan. As believers, our greatest weapon is prayer. We can expect our greatest opposition when we are on our knees. So we must be persistent–praying until the answer is received.

    INTRODUCTION Christian humorist, Dennis Swanburg, loves to tell the story of an unforgettable baptism that took place in a little West Texas church. They were building a new sanctuary and it was almost finished. The new baptistry was functional even though changing rooms were not yet available. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    The Cause Of Prayerlessness Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 23, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,188 views

    More of Andrew Murray’s work, describing why we don’t pray as we should. Fairly strong use of holiness doctrine.

    Prayer Meeting – July 23, 2003 The Cause of Prayerlessness – Prayerlessness #2 (Taken from Andrew Murray’s The Prayer Life) Galatians 5:16-18 What is the cause of prayerlessness? How about unbelief? Like the disciples who could not cast out the demons (Matt.17)? Jesus said it was that, and it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Pray!!! Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,578 views

    Prayer is easy to neglect due to pressing cares and responsibilities of life. However, prayer is our lifeline to heaven for the resources to effectively discharge those responsibilities and live in the strength of the Holy Spirit.

    Pray!!! Luke 11:1-13 Richard Tow 11.15.15 My assignment this morning is to encourage you toward prayer. In 1 Thess.5:17 Paul told the church to “Pray without ceasing.” Don’t stop praying. Keep on praying. The easiest thing in the world to neglect is prayer. Daily cares and responsibilities of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic