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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Hears Our Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,855 views

    The power of prayer moves the hand of God.

    A Messiah Who Hears Our Prayers Text: Matt. 15:21-28 Introduction 1. Illustration: When asked how much time he spent in prayer, George Muller's reply was, "Hours every day. But I live in the spirit of prayer. I pray as I walk and when I lie down and when I arise. And the answers are always ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Don't Give Up In Prayer

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Aug 18, 2012
     | 4,692 views

    We need to draw a circle as we stay bold in prayer

    Honi, The circle maker From the book The Circle Maker, Praying circles around your Biggest dreams and greatest fears. Mark Batterson. Young children danced in the downpour like it was the first rainfall they’d ever seen. And it was. Parents threw back their heads, opened their mouths, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Great Reasons To Saturate This Year In Prayer

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 13, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,791 views

    5 Reasons to saturate the year in prayer: 1. Bank blessings; 2. Prayer makes you smell good to God; 3. It sets the direction and tone for the year; 4. The season demands it; 5. You can avoid evil decrees.

    Great Reasons To Saturate this Year in Prayer PPT 1 Message Title 1. You can/need to bank Blessings for the future. Every year I approach the week of prayer from a cautious perspective. Danger ahead. I think that is wise and we will talk about that shortly, but I want to begin this morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Prayer-Hearing God Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 6, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,872 views

    Believers can be certain that their sincere prayers of faith are heard by God.

    A Prayer-Hearing God Part 1 (Reworked from a sermon preached by Jonathan Edwards in 1735) Psalm 65:1-2 Mar. 5, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Clip from "Meet The Parents" (DVD Chapter 5, Start @ 24:27-26:16 1 As Greg’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Margaret Olubiyi avatar

    The Politics Of Prayer: Interceding For Those In Power

    Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Oct 18, 2025
     | 199 views

    The Apostle Paul, in this passage, emphasizes the importance of approaching our leaders and the challenges we face through a lens of faith and supplication.

    In moments of political tension and societal unrest, we are called not to retreat into division or despair, but to rise with purpose and unity. 1 Timothy 2:1–7 urges us to lead with prayer, an act of strength, not passivity. It reminds us that our greatest influence begins not in the halls of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Does God Answer Prayer? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 31, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,867 views

    This sermon seeks to show how God answers prayer.

    Scripture Today is January 1, 2006, the first day of the New Year. It is also the first day of our annual Week of Prayer. Therefore it seems appropriate to preach a message on the subject of prayer. All Christians pray. Some pray frequently; others pray infrequently. However, all Christians have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    Prayer – God’s Prescription For Persecution Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023
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     | 2,299 views

    Message 12 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

    There is a phrase we often use in our culture – we saved the best for last. I don’t know if the last part of James 5 is the BEST section because it is hard to measure that quantifiably. But one I can say for certain is that it is no doubt one of the most debated sections of the book of James and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord's Prayer: "Lead Me Not Into Temptation" Series

    Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,037 views

    When we ask God to “lead us not into temptation” we are asking Him to guide our steps along a moral pathway.

    Have you heard about the guy who was trying to lose weight, but came to the office one day with two dozen donuts? His co-workers asked him why he got the donuts if he was trying to lose weight? He answered, “I came to the corner where the donut shop was, I told God that if He wanted me to buy some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hindrances To Reciving An Answer To Your Prayers

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,545 views

    I want to start by saying this morning that Prayer is the most important thing in our lives today!

    HINDRANCES TO RECIVING AN ANSWER TO YOUR PRAYERS Sunday 04/16/2000 am I want to start by saying this morning that Prayer is the most important thing in our lives today! We need to look at it this way, Jesus was born into this world totally without Sin in His life, yet He spent most of His time ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus Prayer Petitions - Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 7, 2006
     | 3,128 views

    The third in a series exploring Jesus prayer of John 17. This message explores the final two petitions: our unity, and our sanctification. A full audio of the message is available at no charge.

    (Opened this message by having congregation bow their heads, close their eyes, and rest in praying of John 17. Then prayed the Scripture.) Last week we began exploring Jesus three requests for us. KEEP/PROTECT (NIV) Interesting twist to verses 14 & 15 Harm comes through the world, but it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    The Number One Condition Of Answered Prayer

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,061 views

    What is the condition of answered prayer that Jesus mentioned the most? It’s the necessity of faith.

    - The condition of answered prayer that Jesus mentioned most often was faith/notice how many times faith and belief are mentioned in vv. 22, 23, 24. How Much Faith Do We Have? 1. Are you surprised when an answer to prayer comes? - v. 21. - “One of the terrible marks of the diseased state of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    The Year Of Powerful Prayers 1 What If ... Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 5, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,783 views

    If, right now, God were to answer the prayer of your heart, what would be different?

    Message: WHAT IF? This morning, as usual I start with a question: The question is simply this - What if? Our theme for 2014 is The Year of Powerful Prayers or Powerful pra YERS and what if this year, what if this month, what if today, what if right now, God were to answer the prayer of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    3 Prayer Requests Of The Apostle Paul

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 5, 2025
     | 502 views

    Expository series on Philippians.

    Title: Three Prayer Requests of the Apostle Paul Scripture: Phil. 1:9-11 Type Expository Series Where: GNBC 5-4-25 Intro: As a pastor it’s relatively common to have people ask me to pray for them about certain matters in their lives. One of the great paradoxes of the Christian faith is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • George Crumbly avatar

    A.c.t.s. Of Prayer

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 8, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 13,895 views

    How we should ACT as we communicate with God

    “A.C.T.S. – PRAYER by George E. Crumbly JAMES 5 Humphrey UMC SUN. 7/31/2005AM INTRO: PRAYER: Communication with God. Because God is personal, all people can offer prayers. However, sinners who have not trusted Jesus Christ for their Salvation remain alienated from God. (IBD) I can’t think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Your Prayers Have Been Received Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 29, 2023
     | 1,675 views

    2. God’s Word tells us that if we ask anything in Jesus’ name we will receive, therefore, we should believe God will hears us and our prayers of faith.

    YOUR PRAYERS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED Text: Acts 10:1-8 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of my favorite parts of our worship service is the time of sharing our praises, when we testify about ways God has answered our prayers. The reasons I like this time in our worship service is because it reaffirms ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist