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  • Dixon Olu. David avatar

    Come Lord Jesus! Series

    Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,234 views

    If only Christians know what awaits them at the coming of the Lord, they will continually pray, COME LORD JESUS. Nevertheless, join me to pray, COME LORD JESUS.

    First delivered 21st September, 2003 THEME: MARANATHA: THE LORD COMETH TOPIC: COME LORD JESUS TEXT: Dan. 7: 13-14; Rev. 22: 20 OUTLINE INTRODUCTION 1. When Jesus comes! 2. If Jesus does not come 3. COME, Lord Jesus Introduction Much has been said about the coming back of our Lord and Savior Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    "Revival Prayer"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 26, 2004
    based on 107 ratings
     | 18,621 views

    A message preached on the eve of Revival Services, to prepare for true Revival. Pray is the key to Revival. What do we need to pray for God to revive in our hearts?

    “Revival Prayer” INTRODUCTION: What is the FORMULA for REVIVAL? Prayer, Prayer, Prayer! It’s OK to pray for REVIVAL for this CHURCH … for a broader ministry … a deeper commitment … closer fellowship. BUT … all these are BY-PRODUCTS of a PERSONAL revival. SOMETIMES … we pray to straighten out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Quenching Your Thirst

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 17, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,595 views

    Why aren’t we praying as much? We will pray more if we come to truly know WHO the Lord is and WHAT He has to offer us.

    Introduction: Illustration BAREFOOT Campus Crusade for Christ’s founder Bill Bright tells the story of “a man who traveled to a certain city one cold morning. As he arrived at his hotel, he noticed that the clerks, the guests—everyone—were barefoot. In the coffee shop, he noticed a fellow at ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Watchmen On The Wall

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 22, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 23,200 views

    God ties the accomplishing of His will to His people’s willingness to pray. He looks for "watchmen" who are committed to pray unceasingly and persistently for the fulfilment of His promises.

    Isaiah 62:6-7 “I have posted watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD, give yourselves no rest, and give him no rest till he establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth.” In Isaiah’s time the cities of the Middle East ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Letting God Be God Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 20, 2008
     | 5,376 views

    To pray as Jesus prayed is to have the same understanding of God as He did: a firm but compassionate father, a giver who expects us to learn appreciation, and an empowering forgiver.

    Introduction to Series Praying As Jesus Prayed Every fall I like to take at least two Sundays to focus on some aspect of that most basic of all the disciplines of the Christian life, the discipline of prayer. I do this for several reasons. First, building in a specific emphasis on prayer in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    The Oneness Of God's People

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on May 26, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,527 views

    Jesus prayed that the believers may be one. he prayed that we all may be one. This is the central theme of our L:ord's prayer, the oneness of God's people.

    First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning – January 22nd, 2012 Let us pray Welcome……… ‘This is the day which the Lord hath made;” this 22nd day of January 2012; so “we will rejoice and be glad in it.” “O give thanks unto the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Glynda Lomax avatar

    The Unrealized Importance Of Prayer

    Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Mar 15, 2022
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     | 4,113 views

    How often would you pray if you knew all your prayers would be answered? What happens when we don't pray?

    Scriptures are KJV As I start this message, a lot of you are probably thinking – oh ANOTHER message about prayer – how boring! I don’t need THIS. But THIS show on Prayer has new stuff in it you really need to hear. Life changing stuff. Definition of Prayer: The Norwegian theologian Ole Hallesby ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Ask, Seek, Knock Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 11, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,868 views

    Jesus encourages us to consider the spirit of our prayers when we pray to our Father in heaven. Do we pray knowing that God is a loving Father?

    Jesus encourages us to consider the spirit of our prayers when we pray to our Father in heaven. Do we pray knowing that God is a loving Father? “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Devoted To Prayer Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 649 views

    Prayer is a vital practice in our relationship with God. We can pray individually, together with others, and with power. Jesus demonstrated these three ways of praying in His life.

    You know how sometimes you just need some alone time? Well, Jesus did too. He would wake up super early, find a quiet spot, and just talk to God. It's like charging your phone at night. You wake up with a full battery, ready to tackle the day. So, try it out. Find a quiet spot, and start your day ...read more

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    Persistence Pays Off

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 20, 2015
     | 8,656 views

    Have you prayed, and prayed, and there still seems to be no answer? Does it seem as if God is asleep, and absent from your cry? Don't give up, don't lose heart, don't quit now, but just keep praying until the answer comes.

    A group of male seminary students were gathered in the chapel one day. The dean of the seminary was challenging the students in the area of prayer. He instructed them to be careful what they asked God for. He said, "Men, don't ask God for a big church, because of the stress, problems and worries ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Problem Of Procrastination Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 26,746 views

    A message for those who are in a place that they need to make a decision or decisions that may effect how they will live the rest of their life.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 39 “The Problem of Procrastination” Acts 24:1-27 (key vv. 22-27) Dr. John R. Hamby The prophet Joel described life as a valley of decision, (Joel 3:14) “Multitudes, multitudes in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ten Keys To Supernatural Breakthrough In Ministry

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 23, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,951 views

    A message highlighting the common characteristics of those who had a radical and life-changing effect on the people they ministered to.

    I did a detailed study of the greatest moves of God in modern history and the ministry of those who flowed naturally in the anointing and determined what they all had in common. The following is what I discovered. 1). Seek first God's sovereign authority and justice. “But seek first the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Responsibility Of The Body Toward The Elders Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,467 views

    The body is responsible to respect, compensate, protect, rebuke, submit to and pray for the elders.

    This morning we’ll be looking at the third of four messages that deal with the Biblical model for church leadership that we are attempting to implement the very best we know how here at TFC. Since each of these messages builds on the previous ones, let’s take a moment to review what we’ve learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Heaven Like?

    Contributed by W F on Aug 5, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,038 views

    A look at some of the benefits Believers will enjoy in the next life and how these effect the way we live today.

    What is Heaven Like? “When I get to heaven, I shall see three wonders there: The first wonder will be to see many people there whom I did not expect to see; The second wonder will be to miss many people whom I did expect to see; the third and greatest of all will be to find myself there” (John ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    High In Salt Content Part 1

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,613 views

    Part 1 of being salty - Biblical cause-and-effect passages of how others will find the Lord.

    Mark 9:50; Luke 14:34 – High in Salt Content Part 1 Two Grand Mananers are looking for jobs in the paper. "Look! Here’s an ad for a waiter!" says #1. "No, I don’t want it,” says Grand Mananer #2. “It says you have to fill the salt shakers and its too hard to get the salt through those tiny ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist