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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    24.11 Prayer Is . . .? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 9, 2007
     | 3,109 views

    Jesus said "When you Pray" but what does that mean for us in 2007? And how do we put it into practice?

    And then Jesus looked over the crowd and said Matthew 6:5 And when you pray. Prayer, what is prayer? Roger Babson “Prayer is the greatest unused power in the world.” Charles Trumbell “Prayer is realising the energies of God.” Phillip Brooks “prayer is in it’s simplest definition, is merely a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Parents, Praise, Prophecy, Prayer And Patience

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 27, 2007
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     | 5,538 views

    A fairly short sermon asking the congregation to pray for parents, to praise God for Jesus, to be open to prophesy, to be regular in prayer and to be patient.

    Luke 2: 22 to 40 This is such a lovely all-age event in the life of Jesus. We’ve got a baby (Jesus 2:21), parents (Mary and Joseph 2:22), a man of faith (Simeon 2:25), and a very prayerful and faithful widow (Anna 2:36). The whole event is a reminder to us that children are a gift from God. I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Prayer & Parting Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,981 views

    Final in the series "Patterns for Prayer." Looks at Pauls farewell with the Ephesian elders as a pattern for praying together as we say goodbye.

    Prayer & Parting Text: Acts 20: 22-38 Introduction This sermon was scheduled before I knew with certainty when or even if I would be leaving Heidelberg. So perhaps it is providential that here just about exactly one month before my departure as we conclude this series of sermons on prayer that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Our Intercessory Partner

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,309 views

    This sermon stresses how the Holy Spirit is our intercessory partner. It also gives some practical tips on how to pray

    Preached at SBC Philippi on 7/18/04 a.m. service Rev. Jeff Simms, Pastor www.sbcop.org Our Intercessory Partner Romans 8:26-27 Primary Purpose: To look at how the Holy Spirit helps intercede for us when we don’t know how to pray Have you ever had a time when you didn’t know how to pray? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    The Power Of Agreement Is A Smart Investment Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,809 views

    3 Characteristics of the Power of Agreement: Rebuild Relationships That Are Conflicted. Recognize the Benefits of the Power of Agreement Reap the Rewards of Praying With Agreement

    “If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you will have won your brother over. But if he will not listen, take one or two brothers along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witness.’ If he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Persistent

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,772 views

    God never gets tired of hearing our prayers regardless of how many times we pray for the same thing.

    Text: “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up” (Luke 18:1). Have you ever felt like giving up because you thought something was too difficult for you to learn or do? Maybe the therapy you were going through caused you pain and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Guided By God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 17, 2014
     | 8,820 views

    Follow what God has clearly revealed. Trust God to guide you. Pray and let God show you.

    Gen 24:1-27 Guided by God ES 16 Feb 14 1534 This is our experience, if you honour the Lord and seek Him with all your heart. Gen 24 records the story of how God guided Abraham’s servant to find a wife for his son Isaac. [Read Gen 24:1-9] God will surely guide us to where He wants us ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Christian’s Duty To Our Political Leaders Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 29, 2014
     | 7,301 views

    An examination of the call for us to pray for our political leaders as well as some of the reasons that we usually fail to fulfill that obligation.

    THREE WAYS WE INTERACT WITH OUR POLITICAL LEADERS: 1. We complain about them. - Today this is our default position. Everyone is terrible, everything is terrible. This one’s a liar, that one’s a thief. This one is kicking puppies, that one hates babies. - And so we complain. 2. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Parker avatar

    Now What? Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011
     | 3,873 views

    The elections are over, some are happy, some dissapointed. We could gloat or gripe, but what we should do is pray!

    Random Thoughts Elections Done, Now What? 1 Tim 2:1 Last week we talked about Knowing Jesus. the world knows the name of Jesus, many even know the story of Jesus, but they do not Know Jesus. That knowledge comes through relationship with Him. It comes with a desire to know more about him. We find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Action Today!

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 9, 2011
     | 4,432 views

    In Mark 9 Jesus’ disciples could not cast a demon out of a young boy. What was Jesus explanation as to why? Pray!

    Take Action Today! When I read the Bible- like to personalize the Bible. What does God want me to take away from- verses. Often when I read- underline/circle action words. How do those words affect my life? Is there action I need to take in response? This morning-share-verses I read recently-Mk ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • James White avatar

    Getting To Know Him Part 2 Series

    Contributed by James White on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,616 views

    Your vision determines your victory. We pray and serve God according to how clearly we see Him.

    Getting To Know Him Part 2 Matt 7:22-23 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    The Wonderful Church Leadership

    Contributed by James May on Aug 19, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,244 views

    The church leadership will determine the direction and spirituality of the church. Let’s pray that we have the right leaders in these last days.

    The Wonderful Church Leadership Sunday, August 19, 2007 – PM By Pastor Jim May 3 John 1-14 Have you ever wondered what kind of spiritual giants led the early churches? These men and women of God were called by God to lead the baby church to fulfill the Great Commission. It had been only a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Nelson Emeonu avatar

    Before The Flood 2 Series

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 7, 2014
     | 3,444 views

    The Days of Noah are here with us. So, God's people should always watch and pray to escape the imminent judgement of God.

    BEFORE THE FLOOD 2 The Trumpeter is a moment to prepare the saints for the coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ, calling the Church back to the truth and the path of righteousness and warning the unbelieving world about the coming judgement. It is also the period we are looking at the world events and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    How To Establish A Government In Righteousness?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 8, 2015
     | 3,454 views

    To show that we need to pray harder for GOD to remove these criminals seated in government so that any country will be established in righteousness.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you hoping for a political position? No, it will be chaos and suffering for my CHRISTian faith. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to pray harder for GOD to remove these criminals seated in government so that any country will be established ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steven Kellett avatar

    Why Peter Failed

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 18, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,861 views

    Peter failed because he ignored Jesus warning and slept when he should have been preparing (praying).

    Luke 22:31-34: 31"Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. 32But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers." 33But he replied, "Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death." 34Jesus answered, "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance