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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Ipray Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 1, 2016
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     | 6,584 views

    This is the final lesson in this series. It shows the opportunity we have to express joy, gratitude and God's glory through prayer.

    1. Practice Champion golfer, Bobby Jones once said, "Have you ever noticed how much golfers practice? Smart businessmen have been quick to take advantage of that, developing public driving ranges where we can practice driving the ball, & putting greens where we can practice our putting." "But why ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Pray Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 15, 2018
     | 6,373 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the 1 Timothy series, "Order".

    Series: Order [#3] HOW TO PRAY 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Introduction: In these verses Paul is telling Timothy the importance of prayer and its purpose. Let’s look at the areas of prayer. 1 Timothy 2:1-8 (NIV) “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Praying

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 20, 2018
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    The Bible teaches us to pray for the lost. God is very interested in the salvation of the lost, and "urges" us emphatically to pray for the lost. God loves the lost, and so we will also.

    House of prayer sermon #2 “Get Praying” 1 Timothy 2:1-7 - I urge you. I encourage you. I challenge you. I charge you. I beg you. I plead with you. I appeal to you. I’m asking you. Wow! That’s a lot urging. Sometimes it takes a lot to get people to do things. ILL.- One dental worker said: At the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Daniel Prayed

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 21, 2015
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     | 12,965 views

    A sermon about the impact of a praying man.

    "Daniel Prayed" Daniel 6:10 Daniel 6:10 Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Praying With Confidence Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 18, 2013
    based on 18 ratings
     | 26,668 views

    There is great confidence that comes from knowing that we have eternal life right now. But what about the needs & problems of daily life? Jesus helped people when He was here on earth; does He still help us? Is He responsible for & responsive to His child

    1 JOHN 5: 14-17 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] PRAYING WITH CONFIDENCE [James 5:14-20] It is wonderful to know that Jesus is God, and to know Him through His abiding-through His living- in our life. There is also great confidence that comes from knowing that we have eternal life right now. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying For A Plan Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 13, 2013
     | 6,186 views

    Nehemiah knew and understood that the enormous task set before him was impossible on his own, but with God he had faith it could be done... So Nehemiah prayed toward a plan

    Sermon Brief Date Written: January 10, 2013 Date Preached: January 13, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Praying Toward A Plan Sermon Text: Nehemiah 2:1-8 [ESV] Introduction: Last week I asked the question, “Have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Pray In Faith

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 17, 2012
     | 4,001 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you prayed before in faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show importance of faith in prayer IV. TEXT: Matthew 21:22 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) You can pray for anything, and if

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you prayed before in faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show importance of faith in prayer IV. TEXT: Matthew 21:22 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it.” V. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Somebody's Praying!

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 5, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,214 views

    My hope is built on nothing less! All success will ever know is the result of the fact at JESUS and the HOLY SPIRIT are praying for us!

    SOMEBODY’S PRAYING LUKE 22:31-32 Luke 22:31-32 31 "Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers." (NIV) It is not WHAT you know; it’s WHO you know! Philippians ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Pray For Us

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 2, 2009
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     | 12,185 views

    What are we to pray about? 1- Pray for the spreading of the message 2- Pray for the deliverance from evil people 3- Pray for the strengthening of God’s Spirit

    INTRO.- Prayer is the one of the great privileges that we have as Christians. People outside of Christ can only meditate, but we can talk to God, knowing He is there, listening, loving, etc. ILL.- A group of bats, hanging from the ceiling of a cave, discover a single bat STANDING upright below ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pray Correctly Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 25, 2012
     | 5,276 views

    Use the principles in the prayer Jesus taught as we pray.

    God knows everything right? God already knows what we’re going to say before we say it, right? Then why pray? What are some of the reasons why we need to talk to God when He already knows everything?? We pray because: We are commanded by God to pray. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 tells us to pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Praying In The Belly

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,994 views

    Description – The fourth message in the 2010 Lenten series

    (Slide 1) This morning I begin with a desire to hear from you. In a moment, I am going to ask you a series of questions and all that I want you to do is to do is raise your hands to “yes” or “no” ask I them, ok? Ready? Here we go! (1A)Question 1: Did you pray last week? ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Be Alert And Pray! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,807 views

    we are to be aware of situations then pray, especially for missionaries!

    Our children have reminded us of what we must do when the days of evil come. As Christians today, how are we doing in taking our stand with the attacks of the devil? We are to put on the Full Armor of God on a daily basis for the days of evil are upon us! How do we do this on a practical basis? ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Pray For These Guys

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 30, 2012
     | 4,172 views

    A sermon on the congregation's responsibilities to their elders (Much material taken from BIBLICAL ELDERSHIP by Alexander Strauch, Chapter 9 Paul's Instruction to Timothy)

    HoHum: Lao Tzu said this of a leader: A leader is best when people barely know that he exists. He is not so good when people obey and acclaim him. He is worse when they despise him. Do something that will make them uncomfortable but elders stand and recognize them. WBTU: Except for last ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pray For These Guys

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 30, 2012
     | 3,782 views

    A sermon on the elders responsibilities to their congregation (Much material taken from BIBLICAL ELDERSHIP by Alexander Strauch, Chapter 7 The Acts of the Apostles)

    HoHum: Lynn Anderson- Several years ago, Carolyn and I rode a tour bus through Israel's countryside, spellbound by Ahim, our unusually gifted tour guide. Ahim, who likes to laugh at himself, told how one of his tours fizzled. Ahim said he was reeling off his spiel about shepherds, who don't drive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praying In The Will Of God. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 15, 2014
     | 6,481 views

    Will you pray that God’s will be done in your lives? Will you be willing to live lives that encounter God’s mercy and grace. Will you pray knowing that you are in a rhythm of pray that will be answered for it is prayed knowing that his kingdom will come.

    Praying in the will of God. Last week we looked at whole idea of reflecting on the words of scripture using divine reading or lectio divina. The passage of scripture that I brought was a prayer that was in itself a response to God’s answering prayer. King David was lifted from the slippery ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army