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  • Craig Benner avatar

    When The Church Prays

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 9, 2011
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    God uses different means to bring us to our knees. When we really fervently pray, mighty things will take place. Let the church rise to her full potential by collectively calling on His name.

    WHEN THE CHURCH PRAYS Acts 12:1,5-18 In the last few verses of chapter 11, we see a great revival in Antioch. There the disciples were first called christians. The Spirit had done a great work in their lives, in that they laid aside enough of their carnal self to become identified as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fruitless Religion Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 27, 2010
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    If we want to bear fruit for the glory of God and lead people to Him on a regular basis, then we must let Christ clean out the fruitless religion, and we must pray with hearts full of faith and forgiveness

    A clergyman dies and is waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him is a guy dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket, and jeans. Saint Peter says to this guy, “Who are you, so that I may know whether to admit you into the Kingdom of Heaven?” The guy replies, “I’m Joe Cohen, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Smile At The Enemy!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 25, 2012
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    Hannah is introduced to us as a weeping, mourning woman but she took a determined step in her life that gave her a new title. What is that? Mother of prophet Samuel!

    I smile at my enemies! 1 Samuel 2:1”And Hannah prayed and said: " My heart rejoices in the LORD; My horn is exalted in the LORD. I smile at my enemies, Because I rejoice in Your salvation.” There is something undeniably lovely to sleep in the wee hours of the morning ….! I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sermon For Graduates

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 28, 2013
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    The nation of Israel was facing the unknown in exile in a foreign land, they needed to know God was there. Jeremiah gave them a message that brought comfort...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: May 23, 2013 Date Preached: May 26, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Graduation/Graduate Sermon Sermon Title: Graduation has come-What’s Next? Sermon Text: Jeremiah 29:11-14a [HCSB] Introduction: This morning we have met 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Jericho?

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 22, 2012
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    Inspired by Mark Batterson’s The Circle Maker. If you don’t “IDENTIFY YOUR JERICHO” you will not know what to pray for our about! You need to... Define Your Goal...Claim Your Promise...Spell Your Miracle!

    WHAT IS YOUR JERICHO? Hebrews 11:6 “By FAITH the walls of Jericho fell down after they were encircled for seven days.” INTRODUCTION: The passage I read from Hebrews 11 speaks of one of the greatest success’ in the History of Israel. We all like “SUCCESS!” I know I do & I’m sure that you do as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "The Oxygen We Breathe"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 9, 2009
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    A sermon for a healing/anointing service.

    James 5:13-16 “Our Very Oxygen” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pator of East Ridge UMC, Chattanooga, TN Prayer is the very oxygen through which our souls breathe. I remember driving on a snowy road as a teenager, and going a bit too fast. A buddy of mine and I were heading to another friend’s ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Praying Petitioners Purchase Pardon Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jun 12, 2008
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    The sailors sailing with Jonah-Gentiles-prayed for God’s forgiveness and His help and received both. They were the forerunners of we Gentiles who have accepted Christ as our Saviour.

    JONAH 1:14 PRAYING PETITIONERS PURCHASE PARDON I. PETITIONERS: A. Peril. B. Plight. C. Precedent. II. PRAYER: A. Progressive. B. Pardon. C. Perceptive. III. PRONOUNCEMENTS: A. Praise. B. Prophesy. C. Pattern. What were the sailors to do now? They had heard the confession of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Waiting For An Important Call Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 14, 2008
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    One of the most frustrating things about prayer is that we seem to be doing all the talking. How do I "hear" God’s answers if He’s not "answering" me?

    OPEN: The father of a teenage daughter was concerned with the amount of time she spent on the telephone; not so much for the time she wasted (he had given up on that long ago), but because nobody else could use the phone. So, as a happy solution, he had a telephone installed for her with her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christians Are Abnormal In How They View The Future Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 14, 2012
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    Continuing series on the Sermon on the Mount (Christians are Abnormal) - Examines how God ansers prayer. Also suitable for Father's Day

    CHRISTIANS ARE ABNORMAL IN HOW THEY VIEW THE FUTURE Matthew 7:7-11 We would like to say “thank you” this morning to all of you dads. It’s not always easy being a Dad. Man, it’s a great thing. It’s an exciting thing, but it is also a trying thing. Recognize Dads ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    "A Messiah Who Prays Part 2: Roadblocks To Prayer" Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 14, 2009
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     | 3,967 views

    We need to make sure that we are not putting up roadblocks that keep our prayers from being answered.

    A Messiah Who Prays Part 2: Roadblocks to Prayer Text: Matt. 6:14-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: When I was about 18 years old, I have taken my Mom to work, and on the way home I hit a patch of ice and lost control of the car. The car came to a screeching halt after I hit the concrete divider ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    The Lord's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 18, 2007
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    The Lord’s prayer is our starting point in learning how to pray effectively. Many points are included in these few verses to help us see our prayers answered and our life protected from sin.

    April, 2007 The Lord’s Prayer Matthew 6:9-15 INTRODUCTION: Every Sunday a part of our worship includes praying, “The Lord’s Prayer.” We would feel that there was something missing in the prayer time if this part were omitted; but do we know what we are praying or are we merely repeating words ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Where Is God When I'm Sighing With Despair

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2009
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    A look at David and the sighing that he lifts up because of his difficult circumstance.

    WORST WEEK EVER: When is God when I’m sighing with despair? - Psalm 5:1. - Most of us have faced times when problems and difficulties and struggles leave us with little more than a heart-heavy sigh. - It’s almost like the latest blow knocks the wind out of us yet again as we exhale a sigh of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Praying With Power Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2011
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     | 13,406 views

    God's power is unleashed when we pray.

    Praying With Power Romans 15:30-33 Rev. Brian Bill 4/3/11 In a small Texas town, a bar began construction on a new building to increase their business. The local Baptist church started a campaign to block the bar from opening with petitions and many prayers. Work progressed right up till the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Batterson avatar

    The Circle Maker 1: The Legend Of The Circle Maker Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 29 ratings
     | 48,649 views

    A sermon about the power of prayer illustrated by a man drawing circles in the sand in faith.

    Introduction It was the first century BC and a devastating drought threatened to destroy a generation, the generation before Jesus. The last of the Jewish prophets had died off nearly four centuries before. Miracles were such a distant memory that they seemed like a false memory. And God was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Speaks Plainly About His Father

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 16, 2011
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    Easter 6 - Jesus speaks plainly to his disciples about his heavenly Father. Our heavenly Father answers us joyfully. Our heavenly Father provides for us lovingly.

    JESUS SPEAKS PLAINLY ABOUT HIS FATHER (Outline) May 29, 2011 - Easter 6 - JOHN 16:23b-30 INTRO: The time of Jesus’ crucifixion is coming closer and closer. Jesus is teaching his disciples as much as they can bear before the time of his death and resurrection. Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran