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  • Mark Stepherson avatar

    Why Pray?

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Dec 29, 2004
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    God commands us to pray (see also: Colossians 4:2). That is the only reason we need. But He did not stop with giving a command. He has given us more, literally dozens of more reasons to pray.

    "pray continually." 1 Thessalonians 5:17 God commands us to pray (see also: Colossians 4:2). That is the only reason we need. But He did not stop with giving a command. He has given us more, literally dozens of more reasons to pray. To heal the land "If my people, who are called by my name, will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pray Daily Series

    Contributed by Joseph Daniel on Jan 15, 2007
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    The importance of prayer in church growth.

    PRAY DAILY (We Will Grow In 2007, IF #2) (The Importance of Prayer) The Scripture reading for this morning is from Philippians 1:3-11. I encourage you to follow along in your Bibles as I read. Grace Memorial Baptist Church will grow significantly in numbers in the year 2007, but more importantly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying To Change

    Contributed by David Butcher on Jan 27, 2007
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    PRAYER:- What are we praying for, personal success or the desert blossoming?

    James 5:16b-18 NLT The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results. 17 Elijah was as human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for the next three and a half years! 18 Then he prayed for rain, and down it poured. The grass ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Praying Church

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 23, 2006
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    We need to be convinced of the NEED to pray, understand the POWER of prayer, seize the OPPORTUNITY to pray and have FAITH in God when we pray.

    In the book of Acts, we see a common sight – the church at prayer. • Not a few disciples, but the whole community of believers praying together • This was a unique sight, because in the Gospel we hardly read of the disciples gathering to pray. • We saw Jesus praying alone, most of the time. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Phillip Day avatar

    The Call To Pray Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 21, 2006
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    Paul guidelines the need for prayer in the church in this passage--especially for men to lead the way.

    The Call to Pray 1 Timothy 2:1-8 I. Exhortation to pray for all (v. 1; Ephesians 6:18) a. Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17) b. Pray in the Spirit (Romans 8:26) c. Be aware of others’ needs II. Especially pray for leaders (v. 2; Romans 13:1; Ezra 6:10b) III. Prayer’s Purposes (v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Praying In Frustration

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 11, 2010
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    Like Samuel, we are often frustrated in our intentions. But turning to prayer, as he did, will help us remove the blame from ourselves, will help us understand the motives of others, and will help us accept reality and move on toward something better.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC September 14, 1986 Some weeks ago I told you that one of my principal projects in starting my service as your pastor would have to be spending time trying to learn my way around the city of Takoma Park. DC I can handle and Silver Spring is a breeze, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Praying Life Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 19, 2010
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    Prayer is not just an isolated act; it is a lifestyle.

    THE PRAYING LIFE Talking and Listening to God -- Part 1 Isaac Butterworth November 21, 2010 Ephesians 6:18-20 (NIV) 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. 19 Pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be Alert And Pray! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 19, 2010
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    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

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    Praying For Revival

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 8, 2010
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    We live in a nation that often refers to itself as “Christian” – but as we continue to press through time we must wonder, “Where is the evidence of the fruit”?

    Praying for Revival Psalm 85:1-13 Introduction If you have your Bibles, go with me to Psalm 85. We live in a nation that often refers to itself as “Christian” – but as we continue to press through time I have begun to really wonder, “Where is the evidence of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pray For The Impossible

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 11, 2010
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    The book of Nehemiah is about building a work for God, and behind every great work of God there is somewhere a KNEELING figure. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Pray for the Impossible Nehemiah 1:5-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PrayForTheImpossible.html A Jew being the cupbearer to Artaxerxes, the Babylonian King, is an impossible thought to ponder. How could this possibly be? It was an impossible situation...but we serve the God of the impossible! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Somebody's Praying!

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

  • Charles Cockroft avatar

    Why Pray? Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 95 ratings
     | 47,564 views

    Everyone prays, Christians pray, sinners pray, heathen pray but not many results are seen. We want to learn to Pray and get Results.

    Why Pray? We have been in a study of Prayer. We were interrupted by Christmas and the New Year. I believe that we need to learn how to pray so that we can see results. Many Christians have prayed for years and cannot tell you for sure that “GOD ANSWERED MY PRAYERS”. Everyone prays, Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Pray Big Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,877 views

    Has God changed or have our prayers gotten smaller?

    TITLE: PRAY BIG! (By Mark Nichols) TEXT: (1st Kings 17; Joshua 10; Genesis 25:20) TOPIC: Praying for God to do Big things! OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 29th, 2008 PROP.: Because our God is BIG, our prayers should be BIG! INTRODUCTION: All month long, PRAYER has been our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charles Scott avatar

    Pray This Way

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 2, 2008
     | 2,069 views

    Jesus taught us not only the words to say in prayer, but the manner in which to approach God so that prayer becomes effectual in changing not only our lives but enables Christ through the church to change the world around us.

    Matthew 6__5-18 THE WAY TO PRAY In my youth, I was very active in a Church that practiced only extempore prayer. On rare occasion someone might bring a written prayer to a Bible study, but other than the Lord’s Prayer, there was no prayer routinely used in worship, and no one who was a prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Ipray Series

    Contributed by Matthew Hylton on Sep 13, 2010
     | 4,896 views

    The iMission is for all of us to carry out. We are all to Pray, Give, & Go.

    iMission - (Part 1) “iPray” TEXT: Multiple INTRO: This morning we start a new 3 week series called the iMission. Why iMission? “I” is not for the internet as some of you are thinking…. because the church is made up of who? People… the “I” is for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal