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  • Dr. Jeremy Simpson avatar

    Praying With Purpose

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 17,524 views

    The Lesson to be learned here is that prayer which begins with sighing generally ends in singing. We need to pray with purpose. We need to spend each day in prayer to God.

    PRAYING WITH PURPOSE-- PSALMS 5:1-12 Introduction: Those who believe in and practice set forms of prayer can find no justification for such in the Book of Psalms. There is a complete disregard for mechanical praying throughout the book. When you have a burning concern, praying come from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Part 31: Wise Ways To Pray Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 12, 2025
     | 322 views

    1. Praise the Lord! (vs. 1-18)... For His unique understanding For His perfect presence For forming us and fashioning our days For the treasure of His thoughts toward us 2. Take a strong stand for our Savior (vs. 19-22). 3. Pray for God to keep searching and steering our lives (vs. 23-24).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 31: Wise Ways to Pray Psalm 139:1-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 12, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read much of the Bible knows that the LORD included many of His servant's prayers. The Dake Annotated Reference Bible lists 222 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    The Power Of A Praying Mom

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 12, 2018
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    Hannah is the mother who gave away her son! Hannah teaches us to: pour out our heart to God, take heart that God hears us, give back to God what he gives us, and receive God's abundance.

    1 Samuel 1:10-20, 26-28 The Power of a Praying Mom Let’s give the “Mother of the Year” award to a mom who gave away her son! Yes, that’s the story of Hannah. She promised God that if he would give her a son, she would give him back, to serve God all of his life. And out of her prayer came the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pray For Justice Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 2, 2018
     | 3,861 views

    While Scripture reveals that God is loving, merciful, and gracious—a savior of repentant sinners, one truth about Him that is decidedly unpopular today is that He is a God of vengeance against those who reject Him and salvation in His Son.

    Observing common perceptions, it has been said that God created humanity in His image and humanity has returned the favor. People have created gods in whatever form pleases them to accommodate their sinful lifestyles. God rebuked such foolish people in Psalm 50:21: “You thought that I was just like ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    What Prayer Isn't

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 11, 2023
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    Even though we pray, we may wonder at times: “Why do I pray? What does it accomplish?” Along the way, we may pick up some misperceptions. I want to talk about what prayer isn’t.

    The widow of the parable was pretty frustrated. In the Army, if soldiers feel they’ve been treated unfairly, they have several options: They can use their chain-of-command, see the Chaplain, contact Equal Opportunity, call the Inspector General’s office, or even write their Senator. We have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Effective Praying

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Sep 4, 2012
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    Eljah prayed and his prayer was very effective. God is still willing to do even greater things in our days provided He can see those qualities He saw in Elijah in us today.

    EFFECTIVE PRAYING STUDY TEXT: James 5:13-18 is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. 14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 15 And the prayer of faith shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    God Hears Every Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 12, 2025
     | 285 views

    Unanswered prayers are often prayers being answered in ways we cannot yet see or understand.

    Title: God Hears Every Prayer Intro: Unanswered prayers are often prayers being answered in ways we cannot yet see or understand. Scripture: Luke 18:1-8 Reflection Dear Friends, There was a widow in my village when I was growing up. Every morning, she would walk past our house on her way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Stephen Schwartz avatar

    What Does It Mean To Pray?

    Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 13, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,781 views

    Can prayer move the hand of God?

    What does it mean to Pray Intro Can we as individuals put God into action? Can we move the hand of God into Divine interaction? If so, How much faith does it take to move the hand of God? What is required from us to move the hand of God or to put God into action on our behalf? Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Praying For Results

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,479 views

    When we pray do we expect God to answer? Your prayer releases God’s power to work on the earth.

    July 6, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Luke 11:1-13 Subject: Prayer Title: Praying for Results I suppose that there isn’t a Christian anywhere that doesn’t pray. I know for a fact that even non-Christians pray (I did before I accepted Jesus). But I wonder how many people know how to pray in order to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Pray For Each Other

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 23, 2023
     | 2,520 views

    In Ephesians chapter one, Paul gives us some keys to a meaningful and effective prayer life. The main key has to do with other people. The simple fact is that Paul prayed for people other than himself!

    Alba 1-22-2023 HOW TO PRAY FOR EACH OTHER Ephesians 1:15-23 Here are some prayers that children have prayed: Debbie, age 7, prayed, Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. Jimmy, age 8, prayed, Dear God: How many angels are there in heaven? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    Can Our Nation Return Back To God?

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 3, 2017
     | 8,239 views

    This was a Canada Day message from 2 Chronicles 7:14 giving God's prescription for out nation to come back to God again.

    CAN OUR NATION RETURN BACK TO GOD? 2 Chronicles 7:14 July 02, 2017 If you go to the following web address it will take you to an MP3 recording of this sermon http://chirb.it/kLKC3J INTRODUCTION: 1.) It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brandon Max avatar

    24) – "Praying With Confidence” Series

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 4, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,566 views

    Jesus concludes The Lord's Prayer in the same way He began it by simply Glorifying and Reverencing God. When we Know and recognise that God is in control over His Kingdom, that He has the Power, and that all glory is due Him - we can pray with confidence.

    LORD TEACH US TO PRAY 24) – “Praying With Confidence” TEXT: Matthew 6:13 As we continue our study of the Lord’s Prayer… Today we are not only going to get a glimpse of how Jesus closes out and concludes His prayer, But I want us to talk about how you and I… By following His example - can Pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eugene Morell avatar

    Is Answered Prayed A Miracle.

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jul 1, 2012
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     | 6,671 views

    Do we really believe that God is a prayer-hearing & a prayer-answering God? In our modern society maybe we become Christian humanists who believe that as humans we can do anything if we take the time to plan carefully & implement the plan.

    JOSHUA 10:6-15. IS ANSWERED PRAYED A MIRACLE. A young boy was telling the pastor that his mother said his prayers for him each night. "What do you mean, your mother says your prayers for you?" the minister inquired. The youngster replied, "When mom tucks me in she always says, Thank God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pray Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,594 views

    Seven Petitions of the Lord's Prayer

    A. WHAT IS PRAYER? MATTHEW 6:5-15 1. Prayer is relationship with your heavenly Father. “For your Father knows” (6:8). “Our Father in heaven” (6:9). 2. Prayer is not getting God to do what you desire, but you changing to God’s desire. 3. Prayer is total confidence in God’s planned purpose for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Body Parts Lesson 4

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023
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    Pray for God’s use of your body parts and guide in your life and ministry as a testimony to God.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Remember – we were created in God’s image and likeness. “And God said, ‘let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness” (Genesis 1:26). Image is nature, likeness is function. So, we function and react as would God. 2. God’s body parts. Attributed to God – face, heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist