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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Where’s The Beef?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 18, 2022
     | 2,294 views

    The Wendy’s fast food restaurants became famous for a commercial they did several years ago.

    The commercial was about three elderly ladies who went to a restaurant and ordered a beef sandwich. Once the sandwich was brought to them, one of the elderly ladies open the bun to see what was inside. This little, short, elderly lady said loudly, “Where’s the Beef?” What she was getting at was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Asking Without Limitations

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 14, 2024
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    Truly the only Spiritual limitation you have, are what you place on yourself. I believe the Holy Spirit who lives in you, out weighs any bodily, and emotional pain. Why? The Spirit is eternal.

    Asking Without Limitations John 16.24TPT Truly the only Spiritual limitation you have, are what you place on yourself. I believe the Holy Spirit who lives in you, out weighs any bodily, and emotional pain. Why? The Spirit is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Leadership- Prayer Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 7, 2024
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    This is the 205th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 3rd sermon from 1 Timothy.

    Series: Action [#205] LEADERSHIP- PRAYER 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Introduction: I was reading the story of Joseph M. Scriven. He was an Irish immigrant to Canada, who wrote a famous hymn in 1855. Because his life was filled with grief and trials, he often needed time with the Lord as described in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    An Awesome Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 8, 2024
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     | 1,747 views

    This sermon examines Paul's prayer in Colossian 1:9-14.

    “AN AWESOME PRAYER” Colossian 1:9-14 FBCF – 7/7/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Author Kevin Halloran – "When Prayer is a Struggle" – discovered one of top answers as to why people struggle to prayer – “I don’t know what to pray.” Many people feel like they’re stuck in a rut, repeatedly praying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nehemiah 2: A Silent Prayer Of Nehemiah Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 13, 2024
     | 1,657 views

    There are times when we as believers simply cannot utter a spoken or verbal prayer. Nehemiah faced a similar situation when he could only pray silently. The LORD heard that prayer and answered.

    Introduction: The first chapter of Nehemiah has the record of how he, a Jew in service of the Persian king, heard news about Jerusalem. It wasn’t good news and it drove Nehemiah to his knees, figuratively speaking, and he recorded one of the greatest prayers in the Old Testament. The news was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    I Don't Want To Pray Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 25, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,985 views

    This is the 1st Sermon in the Series "Taking Off The Mask".

    Series: Taking Off The Mask [#1] I DON’T WANT TO PRAY James 5:13-16 Introduction: James 5:13-16 Through the years, God has hit me really hard with this Scripture. There have been times that the majority of my relationships have not been good; but I kept those things secret from everyone. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kamalanathan Francis avatar

    Guard Your Faith Till The End Series

    Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on May 24, 2022
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    Faith is precious in a spiritual walk. It is like a plant, which needs to be cared for. In this outline, we will see biblical principles to enrich faith.

    In the race of finishing the line for eternity, it is not about the strength of your faith, it is about whether you have kept the faith until the end. Apostle Paul writes to Timothy, (2Timothy 4:7) "I have fought the good fight, finished the race, kept the faith.” Let us today learn very ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Lord Teach Us To Pray.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 29, 2023
     | 924 views

    Let us study prayer. The boys ask Jesus: LORD TEACH US TO PRAY. Often when all is said and done about prayer, more is said than done.

    LORD TEACH US TO PRAY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) WHAT IS REAL PRAYER? Good prayer is conversation and communicating with God. 1 NOTE SOMETHING ABOUT PRAYER. THE DISCIPLLES NEVER SAID TEACH US HOW TO PRAY. THEY SAID LORD TEACH US TO PRAY. Luke 11:1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Seven Extraordinary Powers Of Prayer

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 4, 2024
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     | 2,844 views

    Prayer gives us access to God's throne, to enforce God's will in this world, to overthrow Satan, to surpass the laws of nature, enlist angels, move mountains, and to bring blessings on people.

    THE SEVEN EXTRAORDINARY POWERS OF PRAYER Ex. 17:8-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Children’s Prayers. “Dear God...” 1. "Could you please give my brother some brains? So far he doesn't have any." Angela, 8. 2. "Thank you for the nice day today. You even fooled the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Ask And You Shall Receive Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 5, 2024
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     | 4,509 views

    Jesus tells us how to pray in a way that leads to receiving an answer. We will learn that when we pray according to God’s will, that He hears and answers; but it might not be what we expect. However, it will be exactly what we need.

    This morning, we are going to look at what Jesus has to say about how to pray in a way that leads to receiving an answer. In his song “Good, Good Father,” Chris Tomlin says, “I’ve seen many searching for answers far and wide, but I know we’re all searching for answers only You provide. ‘Cause You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Sparks avatar

    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mark Sparks on Jan 16, 2024
     | 2,341 views

    In a world that often seems chaotic and fast-paced, prayer stands as our direct line of communication with the Almighty.

    Our focus is on a practice that has sustained believers throughout the ages, a practice that transcends time and circumstance – "The Power of Prayer." In a world that often seems chaotic and fast-paced, prayer stands as our direct line of communication with the Almighty. Today, we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Kenneth R. Jenkins avatar

    In The Midnight Hour

    Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Apr 25, 2022
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     | 7,746 views

    No matter what you go through, prayer work....

    “In the Midnight Hour” Acts 16:22-33 By the help of the Holy Spirit, I want to talk to you from the subject, “In the Midnight Hour”. We all face times of trouble even in trying times that seems critical. But you know in spite of all that. In spite how and what life or the Devil throws ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Our Prayers Do Matter

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 16, 2024
     | 632 views

    Jesus answered the prayer of a mother and a father whose children were possessed by demons. No circumstance is too difficult for our God. Quotes from Jesus Manifesto, and the book "A Stroke of His Presence"

    In Jesus Holy Name September 15, 2024 Text: Mark 9:28,29 Redeemer “Do Our Prayers Matter?” After the healing of the man who was deaf and unable to speak in last week’s gospel lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Edison Jay Sanz avatar

    Resorting To Prayer And Praises

    Contributed by Edison Jay Sanz on Nov 15, 2024
     | 432 views

    When David fled and hid because of King Saul's pursuit of him, he experienced uncertainty in life. But instead of worrying, he prayed and praised God.

    I. The PRAYER of David a.) His ACTION *verses 1-2a, (David cries out for God's MERCY and MINISTRATION) "Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed. I cry out to God Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 19, 2024
     | 1,878 views

    Another sermon from James

    James 4:1-2 Prayer As you’re finding your way to James chapter 4, I want to talk to you this morning about prayer. You know, prayer is one of our greatest privileges. Imagine, bring able to talk to the Creator, the Lord of everything, and having Him involved in your life, and in the things going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist