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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Prayer For Those Who Govern Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 6, 2013
     | 6,278 views

    Reviewing the response of believers when they no longer represent the majority views in society.

    “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Audacity To Pray

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 21, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,051 views

    Continuing our Sermon on Persistent Petitionary Prayer.

    THE AUDACITY TO PRAY. Luke 11:9-13. It is because God is our Father that we can have the audacity to pray: and Jesus instructs us to “go on asking, go on seeking, go on knocking” (Luke 11:9). These are three present imperatives, with promises attached (Luke 11:10). The letter of James informs ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Praying And Preaching Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 19, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,947 views

    Prioritize a place for prayer and preach in all places.

    Praying and Preaching Mark 1:35-39 Rev. Brian Bill October 17-18, 2015 Introduction. Hold up a clear jar and say, “This jar represents our day.” [Pour sand into jar to depict the various things we fill our days with – eating, work, school, watching TV, time on Facebook, hanging ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pray Until Something Happens

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 30,911 views

    We need to be persistent in our prayers.

    There’s a magazine cartoon that shows a little fellow kneeling beside his bed for his bedtime prayer. He says with some measure of disgust, "Dear God, Uncle Jim still doesn’t have a job; Sis still doesn’t have a date for the social; Grandma is still feeling sick - and I’m tired of praying for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praying Jesus' Way Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 17, 2020
     | 2,636 views

    For the disciples, prayer was a normal part of their spiritual lives and they knew that Jesus Christ could show them a better way. He could show them a direction in prayer that pleased God. What do we find in this prayer?

    NATIONAL BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY 2020 PRAYING JESUS’ WAY MATTHEW 6:9-13 #Matt6Prayer INTRODUCTION PART 1 (SKIT) ILLUSTRATION…THE LORD’S PRAYER https://www.cybersalt.org/illustrations/the-lords-prayer SKIT "Our Father which art in heaven." --- Yes? Don't interrupt me. I'm praying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Learning To Pray Like Jesus" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 24, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,135 views

    The diciples came to Jesus with one request. They could have asked for so many things but they only asked for this.

    “Learning to Pray like Jesus” Luke 11:1-13 When Jesus set out to call 12 men to follow him, He gathered them together and began mentoring them, discipling them so that they in turn would be able to continue the process. So when Jesus started teaching them, since this was the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Jackson avatar

    Pray Persuasively Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 24, 2020
     | 5,514 views

    Can our prayers really change things? Is it possible to pray in a way that persuades God to act?

    Please open your Bibles to Exodus 32. We are in week three of a series on the power of prayer. We’ve adopted James 5:16 as our theme verse for the entire series— “The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” So we’ve been talking each week about what makes prayer powerful. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Buhr avatar

    If My People Pray

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Sep 19, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,330 views

    We're going to look at an old passage of scripture today, we are going to focus on one verse, one phrase that God spoke and which we today consider one of the deepest revelations about the power and pattern of prayer.

    If My People… June 21st, 2015 2 Chronicles 7:14 Who here would like to know that God hears you when you pray? Who wants to be forgiven of any and all wrongs done to others or towards God? Who wants to be healed from past hurts and live in a community that is experiencing healing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Pray For One Another Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 13, 2023
     | 3,684 views

    Prayer is our privilege and responsibility as disciples of Jesus. Praying for one another can make such a difference in each other's lives.

    A. The story is told about three men who were hiking one day and unexpectedly came upon a large, raging river. 1. They needed to get to the other side, but had no idea of how to do so. 2. The first man prayed to God, saying, “Please God, give me the strength to cross this river.” a. Poof! God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    For Whom Do I Pray? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2018
     | 8,107 views

    Three truths about for whom and why to pray.

    Text: 1 Tim 2:1-8, Title: For Whom Do I Pray, Date/Place: WHBC, 3.18.18, AM A. Opening illustration: tell the story of Esther B. Background to passage: after the introduction in chapter one of Paul’s charge to Timothy to confront and correct some leaders in the church at Ephesus, Paul begins to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Receiving Whatever You Pray For Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015
     | 5,559 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "God's Terms And Conditions". How do you receive what you pray for?

    Series: God’s Terms And Conditions [#3] RECEIVING WHATEVER YOU PRAY FOR Matthew 21:22 Introduction: Jesus had just entered into Jerusalem as the people shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David”. We call this event Palm Sunday. From there, Jesus went into the Temple and cleared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    When Nothing Seems Possible, Pray

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 14, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 21,584 views

    When frustration abounds, in prayer we can discover deepened relationships, new possibilities, and ultimately grace.

    For you, my God, have revealed to your servant that you will build a house for him; therefore your servant has found it possible to pray before you. Isn’t that an intriguing phrase? “Your servant has found it possible to pray.” My theme for today is “when nothing seems possible, pray.” “When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Adam Cruse avatar

    Praying For The Spirit To Come Series

    Contributed by Adam Cruse on Jul 18, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 6,041 views

    What should our attitude and praying be like since we have been enlisted in the war-time effort of spreading the gospel?

    As your turning to Acts 4:23-31, I want to read what John Piper wrote concerning prayer. Listen to the imagery that he uses as he describes the true purpose of prayer. “Life is war. That’s not all it is. But it is always that. Our weakness in prayer is owing largely to our neglect of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tommy Ellis avatar

    Pray Passionately & Persistently

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,121 views

    Through the stories of Abraham and Jacob, this sermon encourages passionate and persistent prayer.

    PRAY PASSIONATELY & PERSISTENTLY Do you want God to grant you mercy in your case? Do you want God to supply your family members’ financial, emotional and spiritual needs while you are separated from them? Do you want God to heal a loved one who is sick? Is there anything you desperately want ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Just Say It And Pray It Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,215 views

    Prayer is a powerful tool when we use it.

    Just Say It and Pray It James 5:13-20 Prayer is a poweful tool in our spiritual arsenal, when we choose to use it. Sometimes we are apt to save our prayers for times of crisis, but as we’ll see today prayer is meant for everday and every situation of your life. Pray in the face of trouble. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational