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    The Power Of Persistent Prayer SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,398 views

    Many believe prayer is a futile effort, but without the ministry of prayer, our efforts are in vain.

    Many people believe that prayer is a waste of time, but in reality, without the ministry of prayer, our work becomes futile. The early church understood the significance of prayer and relied on it to accomplish great things. Prayer is not just a religious duty; it is a powerful tool that connects ...read more

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    The Power Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 18, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,820 views

    Paul prays for the Ephesians to open their eyes to the source of their power. . . the salvation found in Christ!

    The Power Ephesians 1:15-23 Focus: Paul prays for the Ephesians to open their eyes to the source of their power. Function: to open the eyes of our church to the incomparably great power found in Christ! Opener: Have you ever felt “empowered”? A friend of mine recently told me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of If

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 10, 2007
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     | 8,829 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

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    Anatomy Of Prayer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023
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    Explores the power of prayer as a divine dialogue, emphasizing its necessity, prudent use, and the different types it encompasses in our lives.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, in this sanctuary of faith and fellowship, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a new day, a new opportunity to deepen our connection with our Creator, our Father in Heaven. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to ...read more

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    Prayer Life Of Elijah Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 1, 2022
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    The prayer life made Elijah stand before God, stand before Kings, and stand with weaker sections. He was man like us but a powerful prayer warrior.

    Text: James 5:17-18 Theme: The prayer life of Elijah Introduction Elijah means Yahweh is my God. His lifestyle is described in 2 Kings 1:7-8. Elijah was a good athlete; he ran faster than a horse (1 Kings 18:46). He was a man of humor: “By noon, Elijah had started making fun of them, taunting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Power Of Prayer In The Life Of A Believer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 11, 2025
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    Prayer is the spiritual lifeline of every believer. It is not just a religious routine, but the believer’s direct communication channel with God.

    THE POWER OF PRAYER IN THE LIFE OF A BELIEVER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 5:16-18 – “Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Power House

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 3, 2016
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    This lesson is inspired by Jim Cymbala's "My House Shall Be Called a House of Prayer." Just as the Temple was a place of prayer, the new temple, the church, should be as well.

    1. Personal Devotion A man walked up to a vending machine, put in a coin, pressed the buttons labeled, "coffee, double cream, sugar." No cup appeared, but the nozzles went into action sending forth coffee, cream and sugar. After the proper amounts had gone down the drain, the machine turned off. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church Life: Much Prayer, Much Power! No Prayer, No Power! Series

    Contributed by Jay Baines on Mar 18, 2022
     | 2,669 views

    This sermon is the third sermon in a series entitled, "Church Life".

    Church Life: Much Prayer, Much Power! No Prayer, No Power! 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Introduction: George MacDonald and Alan Redpath on the Importance of Depending Upon God George MacDonald, "In whatever man does without God, he must fail miserably, or succeed more miserably." Any seemingly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unleash The Power

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 155 ratings
     | 11,117 views

    Prayer is the key to unleashing the power of God in the life of the individual.

    Unleash The Power Ephesians 1:15-23 In 1907, the great preacher E.M. Bounds wrote these powerful words which are still challenging the hearts of God's people to this day. God's plan is to make much of the man, far more of him than of anything else. Men are God's method. The Church is looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Powerful Praying Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 21, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,591 views

    When you pray, pray sincerely, simply, and assuredly, for powerful praying is a sure, simple, sincere sharing of your heart with a Heavenly Father who already knows your need.

    A journalist assigned to the Jerusalem bureau took an apartment overlooking the Wailing Wall. Every day when she looked out, she saw an old Jewish man praying vigorously. So, the journalist went down and introduced herself to the old man. She asks, “You come every day to the wall. How long have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Power And Importance Of Intercessory Prayer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 69 views

    God seeks ordinary people willing to pray and stand in the gap, using their faithfulness to bring hope, healing, and change to a broken world.

    Some of the greatest moments in the Bible begin with God looking for a person. Not a celebrity. Not a committee. A person. A shepherd with a sling. A teenage girl with a “yes.” A fisherman with a net. Heaven leans over the balcony and asks, “Who will stand? Who will say yes? Who will carry My heart ...read more

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    Prayer

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on May 13, 2013
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    Learning how to pray will enhance one Christian experience, and relation with the Father.

    Prayer Matthew 6:5/13/13 As you begin your consistent prayer life, setting goals that are realistic will help while seeking the will and favor of God. It would be good to imagine what life would be like minus some of the things we take for granted. Like electricity, can, nice clothes, food a home, ...read more

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    Family Prayer

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 19, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,617 views

    Ephesians 3:14-19 shows Paul praying for God to empower the family of believers and grant them a greater knowledge of his extraordinary love for them.

    Scripture Today we get to the prayer that the Apostle Paul began in Ephesians 3:1. Having started to pray for the believers in verse 1, Paul then broke off into a digression in which he talked about the mystery of the gospel which had been revealed to him (namely, that God was making a new family ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Petition Prayer Series

    Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Aug 14, 2023
     | 1,802 views

    Prayer is very broad; in this series, we will study the dimensions or elements of prayer.

    Petition Prayer Petition: Request Appeal Psalms 20:5: “We will rejoice in thy salvation and in the name of our God, we will set up our banners and the Lord will fulfill all thy petitions.” Introduction: A petition is presented when one needs justice over certain matters. Daughters of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Prayer Of Healing

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 30, 2025
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    There is a difference between the gift of healing and the prayer for healing.

    “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist