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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Pray For The Lost

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 15, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,702 views

    John Edmiston’s sermon teaches us a great deal about the power and efficacy of praying for the lost as an evangelistic strategy.

    How To Pray For The Lost (Sermon by John Edmiston) Many of us - if not all of us , owe our conversion to friends and family who prayed us into the Kingdom. Prayer is the big weapon for the salvation of souls. Argument and debate without prayer is dry and fruitless. Do not spend all your time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Just Say It And Pray It Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,980 views

    Prayer is a powerful tool when we use it.

    Just Say It and Pray It James 5:13-20 Prayer is a poweful tool in our spiritual arsenal, when we choose to use it. Sometimes we are apt to save our prayers for times of crisis, but as we’ll see today prayer is meant for everday and every situation of your life. Pray in the face of trouble. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Pray For A Miricle Series

    Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 20, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 9,014 views

    how to pray whem you need a miricle

    HOW TO PRAY FOR A MIRACLE Power Through Prayer - Part 3 Luke 18:35-43 Jeff Seaman Much of life is beyond our control. There’s just not anything you can do about it. Sometimes your best efforts aren’t good enough. Sometimes the only thing that will work is a miracle. When do you need a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Does It Pay To Pray?

    Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 2,838 views

    A Message to Christians

    Does it Pay to Pray? Luke 18:1 “And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;” What is Prayer? A Talk with God – Gen 3:10 Prayer is a Commandment · Eph 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    If My People Pray Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 12,965 views

    The cause and effect of fervent prayer.

    Let’s start this morning by looking at Prayer in America. I pulled these statistics from the Barna Research Group. 4 out of 5 Americans believe that "prayer can change what happens in a person’s life." (1994) 9 ot of 10 adults agree "there is a god who watches over you and answers your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praying Like Elijah

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,263 views

    To note that prayer really does make a difference in order to encourage people to become Christians in order to take advantage of prayer.

    Praying Like Elijah Text: James 5.13-18 Thesis: To note that prayer really does make a difference in order to encourage people to become Christians in order to take advantage of prayer. Introduction: (1) James believed in prayer. He prayed so often that his knees became ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Praying, Proclaiming And Witnessing Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,826 views

    In continuing our series in "Keys to Spiritual Growth," we look at three more keys to spiritual growth.

    Scripture Today we continue in my sermon series on “Keys to Spiritual Growth.” My foundational text for this series is 2 Peter 3:18: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen" (2 Peter 3:18). Introduction Did you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When The Church Prays

    Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,981 views

    This sermon explains how the church should pray and the wonderful results of corporate prayer.

    If there has ever been a time that the church needs to pray, then that time is right now. As a matter of fact, the church can’t afford not to pray. The sinful condition of this world that we’re living in should compel the church to get on her knees. The church must realize that prayers can’t be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Pray Like Jabez

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,546 views

    A 4-point sermon explaining how and why we need to apply this short prayer to our lives, both as Christians and as the body of Christ.

    Everybody wants to know what purpose they have. Does God really have a plan for each one of us? The Bible says God knew us even before we were born and that He has a unique and distinct plan for each one of us. JEREMIAH 29:11 says, ‘I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. Plans to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    When You Pray

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 134 ratings
     | 10,811 views

    Jesus tells us what to do when we pray.

    INTRODUCTION: ILL.- Two men met up on the street. One asked the other: "Hi, how are you?" The other one replied: "I’m fine, thanks." "And how’s your son? Is he still unemployed?" "Yes, he is. But he is meditating now." "Meditating? What’s that?" "I don’t know. But it’s better than sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why We Pray

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2009
     | 2,611 views

    It is just the asking, but what it is we are asking for that is important. And who we are asking is important too.

    Passage: Matthew 7:7-12 Intro: So Jerry is standing in the 7-11, waiting to buy lottery tickets. And he is praying; hard! 1. he remembers a verse from his SS days about asking, seeking, knocking, and that God promised to give him whatever he asked for. He needs the $! 2. but that night, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    The Power Of Praying With Others Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,546 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
     | 14,292 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

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Listen...jesus Is Praying

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,504 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

  • Andy Barnard avatar

    Let Us Pray

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,211 views

    Is there a Christian who is content with their prayer life. We all need encouragement to pray more.

    I want to encourage everyone to pray 1. Definition of prayer and of intercession a) Oxford i) to pray is to “ask earnestly” ii) intercede: “to plead with person for someone else” 2. Why it is important to pray a) Because Jesus prayed b) Mat 14:23 After he had sent them away, he went by himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal