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  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Sometimes I Don't Want To Pray Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 30, 2007
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     | 4,031 views

    3 of 5 messages. This message is on the Lord’s prayer and how we can learn to pray especially when we don’t feel like it.

    Sometimes I don’t feel like praying Prayer has always been a challenge in my life. I know that sounds wrong to many of you but this series is about confessions so I guess I’ve got to be honest. Prayer is something I’ve always struggled with. Maybe it’s my expectations – or maybe it’s what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    2. The Manual: How To Pray More Effectively Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,470 views

    A look at one of the major teachings on prayer that Jesus gave his disciples, so we can learn how to “use” prayer to communicate more effectively with God.

    BIG IDEA: All believers can pray effectively by following the instructions Jesus gave us in Matthew 6:5-13. 1. Pray secretly. (v. 5-6) 2. Pray concisely. (v. 7-8) 3. Give God honor. (v. 9) 4. Submit to God’s will. (v. 10) 5. Recognize your dependence upon God. (v. 11) 6. Ask for and extend ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Storyteller - The Parables Of Jesus: Secrets To Praying With Power

    Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 18, 2015
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     | 9,724 views

    In Jesus’ trilogy of parables on prayer, we learn three secrets to praying with power: having an urgent boldness, a hopeful perseverance, and a humble attitude.

    THE STORYTELLER: THE PARABLES OF JESUS #6: THREE SECRETS TO PRAYING WITH POWER OPENING HYMN: What a Friend we Have in Jesus JUST FOR FUN – CHILDREN’S PRAYERS: • Dear God, I went to this wedding and they were kissing right there in church. Is that OK? • Dear God, thank You ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ovidiu Radulescu avatar

    Fasting Before Feasting, Praying Before Swaying Series

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,342 views

    Esther is the story of a loving God who wakes up His people before it's too late. When many begin to sense the looming crisis of the end-time, they too will do the important heart work that prepares them for "what God wants to do for & through them".

    ILL. Not very long ago there were two sheep who put on wolf's clothing and went among the wolves as spies, to see what was going on. And to help the flock be better prepared against these predators.They arrived on a holiday, when all the wolves were eating and drinking and dancing in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    When We Pray, Our Enemies Retreat

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 5, 2015
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    To show how GOD will retreat our enemies from us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you know how your enemies will retreat from you? Yes, just remember JESUS is always with you and pray more often. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show how GOD will retreat our enemies from us. IV. TEXT: Psalms 56:9 (Amplified Bible) 56:9 Then shall my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Judith Hand avatar

    Raised Up Revved Up Prayed Up Series

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Feb 6, 2015
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    To avoid burnout and stay focused on our mission to share the good news we must be raised up revved up and prayed up according to Isaiah 40:21-31 1st Corinthians 9:16-23 and Mark 1:29-39

    Raised Up Revved Up Prayed Up Isaiah 40:21-31 I Corinthians 9:16-23 Mark 1:29-39 Most of us are very busy and we associate this with being productive. But I have found that everyone likes to declare a “snow day” once in a while and simply slow down and sit around and read a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Great Things Happen When The Church Prays Series

    Contributed by Matthew Botha on Dec 1, 2015
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     | 12,799 views

    When we pray God moves in a supernatural way

    2 December 2015 GREAT THINGS HAPPEN WEHEN THE CHURCH PRAYS Key Scripture: Acts 12:1-24 Prayer carries a wonderful privilege with it. God has opened the door to His throne and invited us to come to Him by way of petitioning (Heb 4:16) God hears us when we call to Him and answers us when we pray in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Lowe avatar

    Take Time To Listen When You Pray

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 17, 2015
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     | 3,963 views

    For an athlete to excel in the sport of his or her choice they must submit to the physical disciplines that will prepare them for excellent performance. Likewise, to truly be followers of Jesus Christ, we must follow certain exercises and disciplines.

    2-22-05 Title: Take Time to Listen When You Pray Text: “But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.” (Matthew 6:6) Bible Reading: Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Small People, Big Prayers - Praying With Excellence Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 18, 2013
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    As a circle maker, it’s important that we are praying BIG prayers, because we serve a BIG God! Based on Mark Batterson's book - The Circle Maker

    TEXT: Numbers 11 TITLE: Praying with Excellence - small people…BIG PRAYERS! SERIES: Being the Church with Excellence TOPIC: Prayer OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 10, 2013 PROP.: As a circle maker, it’s important that we are praying BIG prayers, because we serve a BIG ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Pray When You Can Worry

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 17, 2017
     | 4,645 views

    Consider your ways says the Lord in Haggai 1:7 and one appliaction for reflection for me was on the phrase in the Lord's Prayer : Give us our daily bread

    Sermon Neither the Old Testament reading nor the Gospel reading are in the Lectionary today, yet the reason I would like to talk on them is because this is where I am this week I was fascinated the other day watching “Ghost ships of the Arctic” on television. The programme was about the recent ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    “jesus Prays To His Father” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 24, 2016
     | 6,978 views

    Hours from Jesus' arrest and crucifixion, Jesus prays to His Father in regard to their eternal mutual glory.

    “Jesus Prays to His Father” John 17:1-5 John 17 reveals the prayer of Jesus immediately before His arrest and crucifixion for those who would believe. It is often known as the High Priestly prayer of Jesus since He intercedes for Himself, His Disciples and for all those who would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “jesus Prays For Future Followers” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 10, 2016
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     | 9,868 views

    In the third part of Jesus' High Priestly prayer Jesus prays for all future believers. In this part of the prayer, Jesus shows the significance of sharing in the Unity and Oneness of the the Godhead.

    6 5 2016 “Jesus Prays for Future Followers” John 17:20-26 We have been looking at John 17 and are witnesses of Jesus’ prayer before He is arrested. We looked at the first two parts, the prayer for Himself and for His immediate disciples and in John 17:20-26, Jesus prays for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    How To Pray When "It's Not My Fault" Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,124 views

    Prayer than makes a difference with God is prayer that first makes a difference in me

    ENGAGE One morning during our vacation this summer, Mary and I went on a snorkel cruise. When we first got on the sailboat that morning we had a safety briefing during which time the entire crew was introduced. Among the crew was a young man named Jonah, and for a moment I thought that perhaps we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Pray Also For Those Who Will Believe

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,502 views

    Christ in us, the hope of glory.

    THE PRAYER OF JESUS - Part 3. John 17:20-26. In order that His disciples might be sanctified, Jesus gave them the Word (John 17:14). This Word was to be the means of bringing others to the faith (John 17:20). So Jesus prayed for those who would hear the gospel from them - including their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Lord, Teach Me To Pray Intensify In Measure Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 23, 2014
     | 3,612 views

    Prayer with fasting is not impossible for all things are possible with Christ Jesus, so we must intensify our prayers with fasting to move the mountains in our lives that plague and torment us.

    LORD, Teach Me To Pray Intensify In Measure by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 23, 2014) “And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting” (Acts 2:2, King James Version, KJV [Christ's ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends