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    Watch And Pray PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,653 views

    Emphasize the importance of vigilance and prayer in resisting temptation and overcoming life's trials.

    Good morning, folks! We gather here today in the presence of our Lord to talk about something that is essential to our Christian walk - the need to watch and pray. As we navigate through the ups and downs of life, it's crucial that we keep our eyes wide open and our knees bent in prayer. We're ...read more

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    Elijah And Prayer ! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010
     | 13,108 views

    James in teaching a lot on the subject of prayer, now brings up the great example of Elijah and some of his prayers and from which Christians are exhorted to pray with the fervency that Elijah prayed.

    INTRODUCTION #37 1. Open your bibles to James 5:17&18. 2. In a previous study we studied James 5:16. In James 5:16, James teaches that prayers can be effective and will avail much (that is have great force and provide benefits over and over again) when they are prayed with fervency and by those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Before Joseph Could Pray Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 15, 2023
     | 1,031 views

    I can only imagine this event in Matthew as a shock to Joseph. One moment everything was going just as it should; He and Mary were espoused to be married and in the blink of an eye everything changed.

    “Before Joseph Could Pray” Matthew 1:18-25 Ever had a time in your life when you thought you had it all figured out, only to discover that was not what happened? I can only imagine this event in Matthew as a shock to Joseph. One moment everything was going just as it should; He and Mary were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pray Confidently Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 19, 2024
     | 872 views

    What the opening phrase from the Model Prayer does not mean (From Red Letter Prayer Life by Bob Hostetler, chapter 6 of same title). Preached for Father's Day

    HoHum: Three boys in the schoolyard were bragging about their fathers. The first boy says, “My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he then calls it a poem, they give him $50.00.” The second boy says, “That’s nothing, My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a song, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Family That Prays Together Stays Together Series

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 84,768 views

    Tips on how to become praying people.

    THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER Acts 4:23-37 INTRODUCTION A good Christian lad went camping with his family. He was warned not to stray too far from the campfire, as the woods were full of danger. The young boy had every intention of not straying but curiosity got the better of him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Pray When Under Attack

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 15, 2006
    based on 280 ratings
     | 60,492 views

    As long as a person is alive, he will always face attacks, especially if the person is a Christian.

    Christians are the prime targets of the devil, the common enemy of mankind. Now more than ever, he unleashes his rage and destruction against people because he knows that his time is short. Christians especially experience strange attacks, both physical and spiritual, day and night. In such ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    P.r.a.y. / A = Ask

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 23, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,089 views

    God always has the right answer to our requests.

    There was a pastor who had a very spiritual parrot. All the parrot would say was, “Let’s pray. Let’s pray.” The pastor tried to teach him to say other things but to no avail. One day he learned that one of his deacons also owned a parrot. The deacon’s parrot was not so spiritual. It would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,863 views

    As his child, we can come boldly to the Father through the Son by the power of the Spirit.

    The Secret of Effective Prayer Matthew 6:5-8 INTRODUCTION A. E. Y. Mullins, “Now there is nothing clearer in the teachings of Jesus than the reality and efficacy of prayer.” B. Committee on Progress and Prayer. 1. In 1881, they reported to the Southern Baptist Convention. 2. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Intercessory Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
     | 29,936 views

    This message is all about the importance of praying for other people. 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 teaches us an important lesson: Asking for prayer is not a sign of weakness. It's a mark of dependence.

    INTRODUCTION A little girl asked her grandmother, “Grandmother, how old are you?” Her grandmother said, “Sweetheart, it’s not nice to ask a woman her age.” The next day the granddaughter said, “Grandmother, how much do you weigh?” The grandmother replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Covenant Community Prays Fervently Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 7, 2024
     | 685 views

    One of James' final instructions to the exiled believers is on the topic of prayer.

    Introduction In his profound book on the importance of prayer in the life of a congregation, John Onwuchekwa shares this quote - which is attributed to several different people including Martin Luther: To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing. Martin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For This Child I Prayed;

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
     | 6,647 views

    Prayer

    1 Sam. 1:9-28 27 For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him Hannah means grace and she was true to her name. 1. THE PLACE OF PRAYER. 9 So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    When The Church Prays

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,323 views

    God uses different means to bring us to our knees. When we really fervently pray, mighty things will take place. Let the church rise to her full potential by collectively calling on His name.

    WHEN THE CHURCH PRAYS Acts 12:1,5-18 In the last few verses of chapter 11, we see a great revival in Antioch. There the disciples were first called christians. The Spirit had done a great work in their lives, in that they laid aside enough of their carnal self to become identified as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Powerful Praying Principles

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,877 views

    Clear Bible instructions on how to pray for the saint, sinner and the servant of God

    ‘Powerful Praying Principles’ I. Praying with Bold Faith (I Chronicles) A. Praying for Blessing (4:9, 10) 1. Honorable Character 2. Enlarge His Coast 3. Hand of God with Him 4. Kept From Evil 5. God Grants Request B. Praying for Victory (5:18-22) 1. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Praying Through Trials Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,394 views

    “What must I do when I fall into a trial?”

    PRAYING THROUGH TRIALS James 1:5-8 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is omniscient, you must go to Him for help in periods of trials. I. YOU MUST PRAY FOR WISDOM. v. 5 A. God wants you to come to Him. 1. God wants to give you assistance. 2. God wants you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Words To Pray

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,561 views

    1. You comprehend me (vs. 1-6). 2. You guide & guard me (vs. 7-12). 3. You formed & fashioned me (vs. 13-16). 4. I treasure your thinking of me (vs. 17-18). 5. Your enemies are my enemies (vs. 19-22). 6. Lord, keep searching & steering me (vs. 23-24)

    Wise Words to Pray Psalm 139:1-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 5, 2012 *Do you want a better prayer life? -- I’m sure all of us would say, “Yes!” *Well this Psalm can help us, because it was written by a man after God’s own heart. David had a wonderful prayer life, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist