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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Nothing To Fear

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 9, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 20,945 views

    Overcoming fears in crisis by turning to the right Source for help and pray passionately. Wait for the Lord.

    King David, who wrote this Psalm 27, probably knew more about FEAR than many of us. For the earlier part of his life, he was often on the run for his life. One attack came after another. Initially hiding from King Saul, who wanted him dead. Later on, his life was threatened by his own son ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wah Lok Ng avatar

    God Responds To Our Prayers Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 11,104 views

    When we pray, the ear, eyes, hand and heart of God respond to our prayers.

    GOD RESPONDS TO OUR PRAYERS BY NG WAH LOK Introduction. When people pray, God moves. God responds to our prayers. Often , we are waiting for God to move. But God will not move until His people pray. Every revival is birthed in prayer. In my song “Every Time I Pray”, I used the phrase “Every ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Wendell Blackburn avatar

    Prayer Changes Things

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Apr 7, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,190 views

    How Praying for the in-filling of the Holy Ghost is a much needed tool for the borned again!!

    PRAYER CHANGES THINGS ACTS 4:31 When you try to do something without praying, what happens??? But have you ever noticed the difference of what happens when we pray first??? You can try your very best and your very hardest, and with the most effort, and the most perfection, that you think ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Living The Love Of Christ

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 26, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,714 views

    Be motivated by the Love of Christ, and nothing else. Pray that we will apprehend the greatness of His love.

    Following last week’s passage, where we see how a sinful woman expressed great affection for Jesus - Luke 7:36ff. The sinful woman came into Simon’s house, wet Jesus’ feet with her tears and wiped with her hair. Kissed His feet and poured perfumed on His feet. All these actions were expression of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brian Wright avatar

    Seems Right To A Man

    Contributed by Brian Wright on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,966 views

    Seems right to a man not to pray but to have a relationhip with God you have talk to Him

    Joke: Mark, a loving husband, was in trouble. He forgot his wedding anniversary and his wife was really ticked off at him. She told him... "Tomorrow morning, I expect to find a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in 6 seconds flat, AND IT BETTER BE THERE." The next morning, Mark got up ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ben Thomas avatar

    Tabernacle -Altar Of Incense(Prayer) Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Feb 2, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 15,132 views

    This is 4th message in the Tabernacle series. Altar of incense- There is no alternative for prayer. Pray always,

    I. The Altar of Incense: The Symbol of the Prayers and Communion of God’s People Ascending to God, 30:1-10 (Ex.30:1-10) God answers prayer. When we face severe problems, trouble, or crises, God answers prayer. When we face terrible trial or temptation, God answers prayer. When we face sickness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Don Brockus avatar

    The Three Wins Of Matthew 6

    Contributed by Don Brockus on Jan 21, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,609 views

    A Sunday morning sermon exploring our motives for the spiritual disciplines of giving, praying and fasting.

    The Three Wins of Matthew Chapter 6 Summary Outline I. When you give: Matthew 6:2-4 II. When you pray: Matthew 6:5-8 III. When you fast: Matthew 6:16-18 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). Introduction Dime Store Cowboy Each summer, during our tourist ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Best Remedy Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 17, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,881 views

    The Best Remedy when people lie and verbally abuse you is to: pray and worship!

    May 18, 2003 Psalms for Psummer Psunday Nights Title: Psalm 5: The Best Remedy Text: Psalm 5:1-12 Introduction Psalms is a powerful book of the Bible containing spiritual songs. The word "psalms", taken from the Greek word "psalmoi" means "songs" or "sacred songs" The Hebrew word is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Confession And Repentance

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 8, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 8,818 views

    Daniel’s prayer is a great example of how WE should pray and ask for forgiveness

    CONFESSION AND REPENTANCE DANIEL 9:1-19 INTRODUCTION Daniel was a godly man who realized that his nation had sinned greatly against God. He prayed to “make it right with God.” He prayed to confess the sins that brought curses on the Israelite people. He prayed to confess the sin that separated ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Safe Living Series

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Feb 23, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 5,441 views

    To walk in the blessings of God suggests we must pray to also walk in the protection of God.

    1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him in pain." 10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Chandler avatar

    In Jesus' Name

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,139 views

    We pray in Jesus’ name...what else should we do in Jesus’ name?

    In Jesus Name We Play Colossians 3:17 It started as a slip up during a prayer before a church softball game. The minister was leading everyone in prayer. As he closed in prayer he accidently said, "In Jesus’ name we play." That phrase caught on and soon others were praying before softball ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    The God Who Hears

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 8, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,507 views

    We should always remember to pray that God’s will is done in all our prayers

    The God Who Hears 1 John 5:14-15 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation that their prayers are heard if they pray according to God’s will. Three Assurances Given 1. God hears His children. In Biblical days, a person could be killed for entering the king’s presence without permission. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Micah Fries avatar

    The Purpose Of Prayer

    Contributed by Micah Fries on Jan 19, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,914 views

    Helping believers to understand that the foremost purpose of prayer is to draw the pray"er" closer to God.

    The Purpose of Prayer Hebrews 10:19-23 Intro: Since we understand that prayer is not intended to "change God’s mind", why does prayer exist? The answer is, first of all, to draw the one praying closer to God, among other things. See Phil. 4:6-7 (esp. Vs. 7) 1. Access (19) We achieve access into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Passionate Prayer

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,996 views

    This is a sermon about praying: Our motives and our hearts. Audio will be at www.sermonlist.com

    *** This sermon begins with a short skit on prayer. If you do not want to use it, scroll down to where the sermon begins and you can use it without the skit. Melody is a lady who is praying. The pastor is the voice of God. Melody is standing at the pulpit, with her head bowed as she is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Jesus' Prayer Of Intercession

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,818 views

    What is oftentimes thought of a the model prayer is really a prayer that Jesus prayed for all believers.

    JESUS’ PRAYER OF INTERCESSION John 17:1-26 INTRO: We often think of the Model Prayer as being the Lord’s Prayer, but it isn’t. The prayer that was the Lords’ is the prayer found in John 17. Let’s examine a few things about this prayer. I. THERE ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist