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  • LeRoy Redding avatar

    When To Stop Praying Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,381 views

    Joshua #6

    WHEN TO STOP PRAYING Joshua 7 I want us to go on an imaginary expedition together... an archeological expedition. You ready? We are in a God-forsaken valley. The sun is beating down on us. There’s nowhere to hide. We are looking for some lost bones, hidden cities and broken pots of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Teach Us To Pray

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 28, 2007
     | 2,528 views

    This sermon answers three questions about prayer: Why? How? and What?

    Luke 11: 1 – 13 Teach Us Intro: It seems to me that science and technology have brought our society to the point that we feel we don’t need God. Churches in most communities are sparsely attended while others are converted into private dwellings and restaurants. Some people believe they have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Pray For Our Nation

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,618 views

    God promises to bless the land when we humble ourselves, pray and seek His face, and turn from our sins. This is our responsibility, to pray for God’s blessing for our nation.

    The first few chapters of 2 Chronicles record the building of the Temple of God, under King Solomon. • The Temple was completed and Solomon dedicated it to the Lord, in chapter 6. • He knelt down before God’s people, spread his hands out toward heaven, and said a long prayer – a prayer for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • VAN WILLIAMS avatar

    A Praying And Concern Father

    Contributed by Van Williams on Jun 14, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 20,084 views

    It is a fact that in today's time most children grow up and never serve the Lord after becoming adults. Ever notice that? Wonder why so many adults don't serve the Lord? David's son Absalom rebelled against him and tried to take the throne away from him

    A PRAYING AND CONCERNED FATHER Job 1:5 Introduction: It is a fact that in today's time most children grow up and never serve the Lord after becoming adults. Ever notice that? Wonder why so many adults don't serve the Lord? David's son Absalom rebelled against him and tried to take the throne away ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Pray For One Another

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 8, 2009
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     | 8,996 views

    Sermon is designed to motivate congregation toward prayer, especially praying for one another.

    Pray for One Another James 5:16 3-22-09 Today we launch a new prayer ministry in this church. You were given a brochure describing it as you came in this morning. It is called Gateway Online Prayer Community. You’re probably aware of several ministries that are not yet in place as we restart ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Too Busy Not To Pray

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,665 views

    When we think we are too busy to pray, we are succumbing to the issue of control: either we suppose we can manage everything or we want to abdicate. Prayer is the way to find priorities and strength.

    Let me throw some numbers at you. Imagine that you were in charge of an operation that involves, on the average, some ten thousand people a week, almost all of whom come together at one time. Of these ten thousand or so, not all will get there every time, but sometimes many more than that will show ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Jesus Prays In Gethsemane Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,538 views

    Jesus prays for deliverance from 'this cup' but submits to the Father's will, and the disciples still struggle with understanding what is going on...

    39 He went out and made His way as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him. 40 When He reached the place, he told them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation” 41 Then He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and began to pray, 42 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Grace And Praying For The Lost Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,741 views

    Believers have a responsibility to pray for and work toward sharing God’s love with unbelievers.

    Romans 10:1-13 Introduction: A. Consider your prayer life? Do you ever spend time praying for those who don’t know Christ? B. This may include work acquaintances, friends, family members and even spouses and children. C. And if salvation is all of God, what good does it do for us to pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    The Power Of Praying With Others Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,831 views

    Acts reminds us that we also need to be praying with others to see God�s power at work.

    Herb Miller (who was a pastor and now ministry consultant) tells the story of a nightclub opening on Main Street in a small town. Upon hearing the news, the only church in that town organized an all-night prayer meeting. The members of the church asked God to burn down the club. Within a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    We Pray In The Name Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,487 views

    1- We pray for you constantly in His name 2- We pray for empowerment in His name

    INTRO.- What’s in a name? ILL.- An Indian petitioned a judge of an Arizona court to give him a shorter name. “What is your name now?” asked the judge. “Chief Screeching Train Whistle,” said the Indian. “And to what do you wish to shorten it?” asked the judge. The Indian folded his arms ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    It's Time To Pray

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 2, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 39,822 views

    It is not the time for complaining, or criticizing, or becoming weary or depressed. It is time to Pray.

    It is such a tragedy that the greatest power there is on earth is so often overlooked. We suffer so much at the hands of the enemy that could so easily be avoided if we just took time to pray. It is not that the enemy is so strong, that many of Gods people are discouraged and defeated, but because ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Listen...jesus Is Praying

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,758 views

    This is an expositional study on the passage commonly known as the "High Priestly Prayer." If you tke the time to read through this it will truly touch you. I pray that God will use this study to change your heart in many different ways.

    The passage of chapter 17 verses 1-26 in the book of John is widely known as the “High Priestly Prayer.” Within these verses Jesus is praying to the Father. “Though this prayer, unlike the one found in Matthew, was not spoken deliberately for the purpose of giving instruction in this spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Archie Luper avatar

    #5: Praying For Presence Series

    Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,823 views

    STORY of young man, he was in his 30’s, still single and was starting to get a little nervous about that. Went to a church fellowship, caught eye of very attractive young lady who smiled at him so he immediately worked his way across the room and engaged

    I. INTRODUCTION I want to begin this morning with the first great revival in the Bible. It’s in the book of Exodus and we’ll be reading there in a moment. STORY of young man, he was in his 30’s, still single and was starting to get a little nervous about that. Went to a church fellowship, caught ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Wilson avatar

    Praying In The Face Of Opposition

    Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 3, 2011
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     | 4,183 views

    When threatened, the church responded with a prayer of personal commitment rather than praying against those who were persecuting them.

    Praying in the Face of Opposition TEXT: Acts 4:23-31 BACKGROUND: After the glorious healing of the crippled man at the gate of the temple, Peter (with John alongside him) preaches a powerful message to those who are amazed. This upsets the elders and the teachers of the law who seize Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Whitten avatar

    Pray Great Prayers Series

    Contributed by David Whitten on Aug 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,578 views

    Prayer is an activity that most Christians struggle with. Our challenge is to pray great prayers but admittedly most would be challenged to simply pray period.

    dsw@gbcc07-17-2011 Pray Great Prayers Matthew 6:9-13 Prayer is an activity that most Christians struggle with. Our challenge is to pray great prayers but admittedly most would be challenged to simply pray period. Thankfully There's an app for that! (show "Thy Phone" video from bluefish.tv) But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ