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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    There's A "Why” In The Road

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,573 views

    True worship is all about God, not about us. An examination of proper motives for giving and praying.

    There’s a “Why” in the Road Matthew 6:1-6 "Be careful not to do your ’acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Lord's Prayer

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jun 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,029 views

    This message looks at the prayer Jesus prayed for His disciples, and for all who would believe in Him.

    The prayer of Jesus found in the Sermon on the Mount is often called "The Lord’s Prayer." It would be more accurate to call it "The Model Prayer," because Jesus uses it to teach us how to pray. In John 17, we find a very personal, heartfelt prayer by our Lord. It is truly accurate to call it, "The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregory Lilly avatar

    The Prayer Of Hezekiah

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on May 29, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,908 views

    Although faced with both opposition and intimidation. Hezekiah prayed and the seemingly impossible happened, Jerusalem was delivered.

    Isaiah 37:20 Introduction: Opposition and intimidation are oftentimes used by Satan to defeat the believer. These same two tools were used by the Assyrian armies as they laid siege to enemy cities and fortresses. Hezekiah was a good king, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acts 12 - Enduring Hardships Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,170 views

    Be prepared for challenges. We can expect hardships in life. We can stay on course by praying.

    The moment the disciples put their faith in Jesus, they were declaring war against the devil. They have chosen to make a stand for the truth. • The authorities and the people come against what they preach, sometimes out of selfish reasons, sometimes out of intolerance, and at other times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Treasure Hidden In Unlikely Places Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,913 views

    Jesus prays for His disciples and in so doing reveals that God has "treasure in unlikely places".

    Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Treasure Hidden in Unlikely Places” John 17:6-10 Introduction: I enjoy watching a TV show called Storage Wars. In this reality show people bid on storage units that have been abandoned after having five minutes to look at them from the doorway. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dear Paul

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 22, 2013
     | 4,490 views

    Our call as Christians to love others, pray for others, and tell others how to gain salvation

    In Paul’s Letter to young Timothy he wrote many things about how the church should be run and how we should act as Christians and today’s text is part of that letter that was written. Now this letter was written around 64 a.d. while Nero was in power. Nero was a terrible ruler who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Willing Spirit; Weak Flesh

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 25, 2015
     | 6,054 views

    We must pray for and rely on God’s strength to get us through life.

    Willing Spirit; Weak Flesh March 22, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must pray for and rely on God’s strength to get us through life. Focus Passage: Matthew 26:36-42 Supplemental Passage: Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    #4- Partnering With God In Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Oct 1, 2015
     | 6,284 views

    How do I pray? What is spiritual warfare? How do I partner with God?

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    My Story And My Passions #5: Revival

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 23, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,165 views

    If we humble ourselves, and pray, and seek God's face, and turn from our

    MY STORY AND MY PASSIONS #5: REVIVAL MY STORY: One of my passions is revival. I don’t want to just play church or be religious! I want to see God come down and move in our hearts and lives in a very real way! KEY TEXTS: “Will You not revive us again, That Your people may rejoice in You?” (Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Troy Borst avatar

    The Fairy Tale Of Prayer

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 20, 2014
     | 5,941 views

    Your life is NOT a fairy tale and "pray continually" needs to be woven into the fabric of your daily life.

    THE FAIRY TALE OF PRAYER 1 THESSALONIANS 5:17 JACK AND THE BEANSTALK (fairytales4u.com/story/jackand.htm) Once upon a time there lived a poor widow who had an only son named Jack. She was very poor, for times had been hard, and Jack was too young to work. Almost all the furniture of the little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heavenly Styled Service Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018
     | 3,583 views

    Our response to praying "your will be done" is to look to the example of the angels and be taught by their example.

    Message "Heavenly Styled Service" A Sermon On 1 Peter 1:10-12 As soon as we start to talk about the will of God all sorts of questions arise don’t they. It happens in relation to our career • sometimes we have setbacks. • there are times when we have a few false starts. • a mid-life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Pastor's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 21, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,122 views

    As your Pastor I pray that you would know God more, and be strengthened in your faith.

    A Pastor's Prayer Text: Col. 1:9-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: What do we know about the shepherd's life? It's a full time commitment. Sheep are helpless to defend themselves against attack from their natural enemies: lions, bears, wolves, hyenas and foxes which can come in both the day and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Fred W. Penney avatar

    On Mission!

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Sep 30, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,698 views

    This message focuses on Jesus prayer for his church. He prays this prayer before going to the cross.

    Title: “The Mission” *Jesus prays for his (jr.) partners in the mission of God, the Father.” See also John 20:21 “as the father has sent me, I am sending you.” Read Text Here... John 17 The context/background ? Jesus is soon to be arrested... (“the hour has come...”) Lesslie Newbigin, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Daniel Johnson avatar

    The Anchor Of Hope

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Apr 14, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,971 views

    I pray that by placing our hope in these promises of God that it will become our anchor in the days ahead.

    (Sermon Powerpoints are available free if you request them by emailing me. My email is saved2follow@hotmail.com. Also, our services are recorded at www.mountzionfamily.com. Thanks for viewing the message. I pray it helps you minister to the LORD's people. The Anchor of Hope Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Nolte avatar

    The Lord's Prayer Part 1 Series

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 2, 2019
     | 3,883 views

    The disciples made an important request when they said,, "Lord, teach us to pray!"

    The Lord’s Prayer – Part 1 Matthew 6:5-13 David P. Nolte What we call “The Lord’s Prayer” was given as an example to the disciples who made the request, “Lord, teach us to pray.” They may have wanted Him to teach them just to do it (“Teach us to pray”); or they may have meant to teach them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ