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  • Chris Hodges avatar

    How God Answers Prayers

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 230 ratings
     | 25,429 views

    To prove that God hears and answers the Christian’s prayers.

    HOW GOD ANSWERS PRAYERS Text: Matt. 7.7-11 Thesis: To prove that God hears and answers the Christian’s prayers. Introduction: (1) Prayer is one of the most lacking practices of a Christian. (a) Typically, we pray before meals and when we are called upon to pray. (b) Sometimes, we pray when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Prayer Of Healing (Part 2)

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 750 views

    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

    A. WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Of Healing Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2025
     | 86 views

    What the Bible says about healing.

    A. WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer For Surviving In A Hostile World Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 14, 2018
     | 4,489 views

    Message 43 in our journey thorough John. This message explores the most amazing promises regarding prayer found in John 15 and 16.

    Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Prayer promises for survival in a hostile fallen world” John 16:7-15 How do we rise above the lure of the world? Jesus touches on the essential resources for living in a hostile world all through his final moments with his followers. 1. Develop a settled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Lesson 7: The Prayer Of Faith

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 12 ratings
     | 1,498 views

    Abraham’s Journey of Faith

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 18:1-33 1. A couple of months. How long between the two appearances of God (Christophony) to Abraham (17:1 and 18:1). 2. High in the mountains. Where was Abraham living? "The Lord appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre" (18:1). A high mountain plateau where "scrub" oaks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Improving Your Prayer Life Series

    Contributed by Tom Boerma on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,366 views

    An exhortation to have a powerful prayer life.

    Intro. Eph. 6 is best known for the armour of God. Yet, we see an exhortation to the christian’s prevailing practice. As we see and recognize the opposition we have as God’s children and examine the equipment God has provided for us to defend us. We find an important instrument that enables us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power Of Prayer: Doers Of The Word Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 2, 2021
     | 3,051 views

    We think prayer is something we know about. But do we? It is probably best to not enter into this worship time assuming everyone has a firm grasp on what prayer is and how to do it.

    I’ve Been thinking of the Power of Prayer this week. Then on Thursday evening, we had more than a hundred and fifty persons gather in Lake City in the Dr. Ronald McNair Park to say goodbye to an officer killed in the line of duty. It gave me new perspectives on the Power and need of Prayer. We ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Can You Hear Me Now?

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,427 views

    Sermon on prayer

    Prayer is without doubt the most underrated and unused force in today’s world. I am convinced that everyone prays sometime or the other. We pray when the tragedy strikes. We pray when that unexpected phone call comes that threatens to turn our world upside down. We pray when life seems to spin ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Divine Dialogue -- Patterns Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,983 views

    Last message in a series on prayer suggesting various patterns to aid in our prayer time.

    “Divine Dialogue” Pt 9 More Patterns of Prayer I. PERSPECTIVE ON PRAYER -- What is prayer? II. PURPOSE OF PRAYER – Why Pray? III. PREREQUISITES FOR PRAYER – Who can pray? IV. PROMISES REGARDING PRAYER – What does God promise to do? V. PURPOSES FOR UNANSERED PRAYER – Why doesn’t God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Prayers About Child Rearing Series

    Contributed by Michael Reeves on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,788 views

    This study concerns the two prayers uttered by Sampson’s father, Manoah.

    Introduction: This chapter begins the section of chapters in Judges about Samson. In 13:1-7 we have the coming of an angel of the LORD to the wife of Manoah, a woman who was barren. The LORD told her that she would have a child, what and how this child would serve the LORD, and how she too needed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing A Mature Prayer Life

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016
     | 4,396 views

    Prayer is simply talking to God.

    A. What is Prayer? 1. Prayer is simply talking to God; it’s as easy as a child talking to a parent. 2. There are many ways a child talks to a parent. There are many ways to pray. 3. A baby’s first word, “Da Da,” is a beginning prayer. 4. As children grow older, reflects ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Was Prayer For The People Really Needed?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 13, 2024
     | 270 views

    What is penance? What is repentance? What is confession? Can we pay for our sins?

    What is penance? Penance is an act of self-abasement, mortification or devotion performed to show sorrow. What is repentance? Repentance is to turn from sin and dedicate oneself, to feel regret or contrition. What is confession? Confession is a disclosure of one’s sins in sacrament of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Pray Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 29, 2008
     | 4,916 views

    This message looks the prayer life of Jesus focusing as an example to follow.

    1. Christlike in Prayer Luke 11:1-13 Objective: 1. Show people that even Jesus prayed. 2. Show why Jesus prayed 3. Challenge the people to start praying like Jesus. Let us turn to Luke 11:1-13 to hear what God, through, this Gospel written by the only Gentile writer of the NT, has to say about ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Thriving Spiritually Through Prayer! Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
     | 5,897 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Thriving Spiritually Through Prayer!

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Thriving Spiritually Through Prayer! June 27, 2010 Luke 21:34-35 I wish I could say that I am an expert in my prayer but I am not. My prayer life, like most of us, ebbs and flows. There are times when prayer flows from my heart like a mountain spring and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Eight Qualities Of Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,987 views

    How effective is your prayer life?

    Intro: We all want to have a more effective prayer life. In order to do so, our prayers must have certain qualities. - James 5:16b …The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous one avails much. I. Prayer should be specific. (v.16-18) - Turn away wrath - Provide Mercy • ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist