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  • Kelly Benton avatar

    Waiting With God

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 9, 2013
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,090 views

    To share that we need to not only wait on God but also do our part by faithfully praying for the miracle.

    2 Peter 3:8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.

Last month, not only did the church need to get new tags for the bus but Stacy and I had to tag our vehicles as well. Now, you would’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Circle Maker 3: Pray Hard Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 20,858 views

    The Bible is a promise book and a prayer book. And while reading is reactive, prayer is proactive. Reading is the way you get through the Bible. Prayer is the way you get the Bible through you.

    Introduction In standardized math tests, Japanese children consistently score higher than their American counterparts. While some assume that a natural proclivity toward mathematics is the primary difference, researchers have discovered that it may have more to do with effort than ability. In one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paddick Van Zyl avatar

    Prayer - The Doorway To Blessing

    Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Nov 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,083 views

    Why do we pray? Does prayer work? Does God listen when we pray?

    Sermon by Paddick van Zyl on 19-6-2011 CBC Prayer – The Doorway to Blessing Introduction: Do we really believe what we pray for? Perhaps the following story will answer this question….. Illustration* : A small Oklahoma town had two churches and one distillery. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Prayed For Those He Loved Series

    Contributed by Robert Galasso on Mar 9, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,980 views

    As Jesus prayed with great passion in the garden for his disciples, that same prayer was for all of those who would follow him.

    Introduction: Our Lord was about to go through a great trial of horror on the cross and yet, he took the time in the middle of his own agony to lift up in earnest prayer to his Father the needs of his followers. Jesus prayed for his disciples, including those of us who follow him today. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Bussard avatar

    Learning To Pray As Jesus Taught 1 Series

    Contributed by Larry Bussard on Feb 20, 2008
     | 2,552 views

    Principles from the Lord’s prayer from Luke.

    Luke 11:1-4 (NIV) 1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." 2 He said to them, "When you pray, say: "’Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praying, Witnessing And Winning Souls For Jesus

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,930 views

    Adaptation of Jesus Great High Priestly Prayer and Isaiah 53 to soul-winning

    PRAYING for Self/Soul-winners/Witnesses: Jesus High Priestly Prayer (John 17) #1 PRAY: ’That they may be _______ as We are’ (John 17:11) #2 PRAY: ’That they might have My _______ fulfilled in themselves’ (John 17:13) #3 PRAY: ’That ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    The Two Sides Of Prayer

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 4, 2022
     | 4,796 views

    . Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire, Uttered or unexpressed, The motion of a hidden fire That trembles in the breast. Prayer is the burden of a sigh, The falling of a tear; The upward glancing of an eye, When none but God is near. –Author unknown.

    The Two Sides of Prayer By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Oftentimes prayer is the most neglected area in a person’s life. The lack of prayer has weakened our spiritual body and because of this we often find ourselves spiritually feeble, without strength and even the crumbling of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    A Pharisee And Tax Collector Pray Together PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 200 views

    True acceptance with God comes not from self-righteousness or comparison, but from humble confession and receiving the mercy and love found in Jesus Christ.

    Some of us walked in today with a smile on our face and a scoreboard in our heart. You know the scoreboard I mean—the quiet tally of how we’re doing compared to others, the inner itch to be seen as enough, the nervous need to be noticed and approved. We measure our worth by the week we had, the ...read more

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    How Failures Should Pray Part Ii

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 11, 2009
     | 2,046 views

    Who wouldn’t want God’s forgiveness? It’s free, forever, and complete. If Jesus is offering this kind of forgiveness for anybody, then why is He shunned and hated so much? Some public prayers are tolerated in our society as long as they don’t mention the

    Purpose: To describe the proper goals for repentance. Aim: I want the listener to pursue inner holiness. INTRODUCTION: King David was a great sinner who needed great forgiveness. Last time we looked at God’s pathway to forgiveness. When we ask for forgiveness God’s way, we are forgiven. Period! ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    America.."You Better Start Praying"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 11, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,216 views

    They say as long as it doesn't change my world what does it matter.. They say as long as it doesn't take away my rights what does it matter.. They say, they say, they say… Guess what church It matters!

    America.."You Better Start Praying" 1kings 18:1-2 MSG 18 1-2 A long time passed. Then God’s word came to Elijah. The drought was now in its third year. The message: “Go and present yourself to Ahab; I’m about to make it rain on the country.” Elijah set out to present ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Johnny Chase avatar

    How To Hear From God!

    Contributed by Johnny Chase on Mar 11, 2006
    based on 50 ratings
     | 9,902 views

    Did you know that every believer can hear from God? Not only can we hear from God but we should hear and recognize his voice speaking to us regularly. I have heard people say, “I pray but God doesn’t speak to me.” I have known many who have been frustrate

    How to hear from God 1 Samuel 3:1-11 The LORD Calls Samuel 1 The boy Samuel ministered before the LORD under Eli. In those days the word of the LORD was rare; there were not many visions. 2 One night Eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Praying That Politicians Relish What Is Right Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 12, 2015
     | 3,002 views

    The coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ encourages us to work to restructure society around the Law of God, especially as that pertains to our stewardship of earth.

    Thursday of 3rd week in Advent 2015 December 17 Joy of the Gospel Today is one of those pivots that our liturgical year turns around. In the first part of Advent, we look forward to the return of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, and the general judgement and resurrection that He promised. In other words, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    God's Chosen People

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 28, 2018
     | 4,050 views

    We are chosen by God for a purpose. Jesus is praying for us the chosen ones

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: GOD'S CHOSEN PEOPLE John 17:8-12King James Version (KJV) 8 For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me. 9 I ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    When God Speaks Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jun 2, 2023
     | 1,843 views

    When you pray, do you expect to hear from God?

    “When God Speaks” Genesis 26:1-6 When you pray, do you expect to hear from God? We often pray and when we do it is a time of request and asking God for blessings or direction. But do we ever expect to hear an answer? We should! Genesis 25:7-8 “And these are the days of the years of Abraham’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Praying From The Cross Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019
     | 3,602 views

    Seven sayings from the cross.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The seven sayings from the cross. a. “Father forgive.” A forgiveness prayer to connect people to God. b. “With Me in paradise.” A prayer of salvation. c. “Woman, behold your son.” A prayer of relationship d. “My God, why have you forsaken me?” A prayer of deliverance. e. “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist