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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Prayer: Points Of Light

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 2, 2016
     | 8,616 views

    We tend to neglect the most powerful weapon we have -- prayer. God delights in answering prayers in harmony with who he is. Let us pray!

    1. The Brooklyn Tabernacle * Originally established in 1847 as Presbyterian and grew to be about 6000 members; Nondenominational today * When Jim and Carol Cymbala moved to the congregation in 1971 it had dwindled to 30 members * They had to work secular jobs to make ends meet * Jim began a Tuesday ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Something About Prayer Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 7, 2016
     | 9,254 views

    No prayer is ever wasted. God hears and answers every prayer. His answer may by "No," "Yes," or "Not now." The underlying principle behind the significance of persistent prayer has to be the truth that no prayer is ever wasted effort.

    I. Introduction A. Three men worked in the Empire State Building on the 102nd floor. One day the elevator was out of service, so they had to walk up to their office. To pass the time, they decided that one would sing a song, one would tell a joke, and the third would tell a sad story - each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Answers Prayers

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 9, 2019
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    A study in Psalm 28: 1- 9

    Psalm 28: 1 – 9 Thanks for answering my Prayer Lord A Psalm of David. 1 To You I will cry, O LORD my Rock: Do not be silent to me, lest, if You are silent to me, I become like those who go down to the pit. 2 Hear the voice of my supplications when I cry to You, when I lift up my hands toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Thoughts And Prayers Matter

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 20, 2019
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     | 12,598 views

    In the wake of the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, politicians and many Christians are repeating “Thoughts and prayers are not enough. We need action.” Could it be that they, like many Christians, don’t truly understand prayer and what it can accomplish?

    In 2015, after a shooter left 14 dead in California, the cover of the New York Daily News shouted “God Isn’t Fixing This! As the latest batch of innocent Americans are left lying in pools of blood, cowards (referring to politicians) who could truly end gun scourge continue to hide behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Prayer Of Our Savior

    Contributed by Brad Stone on Aug 23, 2019
     | 7,384 views

    Christ, while facing His crucifixion, offered a prayer to the Father for His disciples as well as you and I that ends showing Christ' desire for us to be forever with Him in Glory someday. His prayer is a beautiful reminder of His love for us and a desire for us to do well.

    THE PRAYER OF OUR SAVIOR John 17 Text- John 17:9 INTRODUCTION Looking at our text, it is important that we understand what is occurring during this time in the life of Christ as well as what his disciples are about to encounter in their walk. It is important to understand that this is potentially ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayers That Avail Much

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2019
     | 13,779 views

    We are hearing alot these days that prayers are worthless; just meaningless platitudes. This message refutes those claims and shows through Scripture that when a Christian prays, things really do change.

    Prayer That Avails Much Scriptures: 2 Chronicles 7:12-16; James 5:13-16; Acts 12:5-10 2 Chronicles 7:12-16 says, “And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, ‘I have heard your prayer, and have chosen this place for Myself for a house of sacrifice. If I shut up heaven that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    With Joy, Prayer And Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 15, 2019
     | 7,800 views

    Happiness is not found in anything external. It is a certain state of the soul when it is filled with the peace of God and lit up with the sunshine of heaven.

    12/18/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 22: With Joy, Prayer and Thanksgiving (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Lesson 22 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Rejoice always (v. 16) Our joy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 12, 2019
     | 5,326 views

    What do you do when God says no? In 2 Corinthians 12, Paul sets an example by praying about his problems, praying with persistence, and discovering the true power of prayer.

    Prayer (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/1/2015 Last Sunday we began a brief series on prayer. In Matthew 6, Jesus reveals four secrets to a successful prayer life, urging us to pray sincerely, pray secretly, pray simply, and pray securely. But even when we follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Intense Prayer 101 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 19, 2010
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     | 8,962 views

    Exposition of the first three verses of Daniel 9 about his approach to prayer

    Text: Daniel 9:1-3, Title: Intense Prayer 101 (Pink Elephants), Date/Place: NRBC, 4/18/10, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about a pastor’s email for prayer, “You know how sometimes you ask someone to pray and they say they will, but never really do? If you are one of the ones on this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer And The Chronically Unhappy

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 21, 2010
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     | 7,080 views

    For Reformation Sunday, October 1987: Job in the Old Testament and Luther in the Reformation Era were chronically unhappy people, but used that as a form of spiritual energy to drive them toward creative achievement and an honest personal faith.

    It looks as though some people are just born to be unhappy. There are some people who are going to approach nearly everything with a complaint or a gripe, who are going to make a personal issue out of everything. Nothing is quite good enough, nothing quite satisfies. There are folks whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Repentance: Not Just A Prayer

    Contributed by Chad Frizzell on Apr 24, 2010
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    Repentance is more than just a prayer -it's a process.

    Repentance: Not Just a Prayer (Luke 5:27-33) What does it mean to “repent”? Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary offered the following definitions: 1) to turn from sin and dedicate oneself to the amendment of one’s life. 2a) to feel regret or contrition b) to change ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Extraordinary Answers To Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 11, 2010
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     | 6,032 views

    Exposition of the answer to Daniel's prayer in Daniel 9, and the 70 weeks prophecy

    Text: Daniel 9:20-27, Title: Extraordinary Answers to Prayer, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/2/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Tell the story of Brother Yun in the isolation box, praying for a bible B. Background to passage: this is another one of those instances where prayer is answered in a mighty way. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer That Pleases God

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 8, 2015
     | 12,372 views

    Prayer that pleases God: 1. is humble prayer (vs. 9-13). 2. is heartfelt prayer (vs. 13). 3. is helpful prayer (vs. 14).

    Prayer that Pleases God Luke 18:9-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 9, 2014 INTRODUCTION: *Have you ever prayed a prayer that seemed kind of silly looking back? Steve Brown told about a little girl who was praying when her dad walked into room. And he heard her say over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fairy Tale Of Prayer

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 20, 2014
     | 5,903 views

    Your life is NOT a fairy tale and "pray continually" needs to be woven into the fabric of your daily life.

    THE FAIRY TALE OF PRAYER 1 THESSALONIANS 5:17 JACK AND THE BEANSTALK (fairytales4u.com/story/jackand.htm) Once upon a time there lived a poor widow who had an only son named Jack. She was very poor, for times had been hard, and Jack was too young to work. Almost all the furniture of the little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Powerful And Effective Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,528 views

    Part 3 of series on Elijah. Prayer lessons from Elijah's life.

    “Powerful and Effective” Prayer Elijah #3 Once it a while I need to remind myself how huge and powerful God really is, and there’s a kids book I love, that reminds me of God’s power better than anything else. The book is called, Is a Blue Whale the Biggest Thing There Is? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational