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  • C Jordan avatar

    With Jesus In The School Of Prayer

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,359 views

    Would you like to be able to have more power in your prayer life? To be able to pray like the prophet Elijah did? The Bible says that he was a man just like us, and if his prayers availed much, then ours can, too!

    WITH JESUS IN THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER #1: INTIMACY WITH GOD CHILDREN’S PRAYERS: Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. Debbie, 7 Dear God: Who did you make smarter? Boys or girls? My sister and I want to know. Jimmy, 6 Dear God: How many angels ...read more

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    Core Values -- Prayer Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,282 views

    We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

    Core Values: A House of Prayer – James 5:15-18 15 And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him. 16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Learn The "Heart" Of Prayer

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 23, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,380 views

    King David takes us to the heart of prayer. David shows us a repentant heart, a trusting heart, and a longing heart.

    Abraham prayed for his nephew Lot. Actually, he bargained back and forth with the LORD a half dozen times over the destruction of the city where Lot lived. Elijah prayed for a miracle at Mt. Carmel. Hannah prayed for a child. Joshua prayed that the sun would stand still. Jesus prayed for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Prayers Of An Honest Pastor

    Contributed by Chip Kelly on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,598 views

    Straight talk from a pastor to congregation

    Prayers of an Honest Pastor I love teaching the Bible. It’s what I feel called to and it’s probably the most rewarding thing I do. I hope and pray that I’m allowed to do it until I’m really old and just drop dead doing it one day. I love teaching the Bible. But there are times that I look out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Working Man's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,062 views

    The ability to follow Christ’s commands (to love God and love one another) is only supernaturally bestowed. However, that ability is available to us simply by asking.

    1. The first requirement of a working man’s prayer is the right posture. (3:14-15) 2. The second requirement of a working man’s prayer is the right petition. (3:16-19) 3. The third requirement of a working man’s prayer is the right power. (3:20-21) Our study in the Book of Ephesians has brought us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Prayer For You

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,664 views

    Jesus has our best in mind.

    JESUS’ PRAYER FOR YOU John 17.1-26 S: Jesus and prayer C: Unity Pr: JESUS HAS OUR BEST IN MIND. ?: What? What does Jesus pray for? KW: Plans TS: In John 17, Jesus reveals His plans for believers of all ages and shows how He has our best in mind. Type: Proposition The ____ plan is… I. GLORY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer Out Of Hell

    Contributed by James Sulton on Mar 12, 2007
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     | 2,721 views

    There is no need to go to hell

    Men go to hell of their own volition. God sends no man to hell. Text: V 24 - Bretheren this prayer expresses need. This man in the very belly of hell, was on his back looking up. In this position he saw God. Lazarus in BOS. Sooner or later every lost man will repent here or in hell. Isa. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Prayer For The Church Family Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,586 views

    This prayer serves as a model for us in prayer, both in praying for ourselves and praying for others in the family of God. This three phase prayer builds, each phase upon the previous, culminating in a request that God’s ultimate goal be reached in us.

    A Prayer For The Church Family Ephesians 3:14-19 One of the best ways to discover a Christian’s chief anxieties and ambitions is to study the content of their prayers and the intensity with which they pray them. We all pray about what concerns us and we are evidently not concerned about matters we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tools Of Effective Prayer...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,489 views

    Remarkable prayer will bring remarkable results. God’s word has some good lessons to build an effective prayer life.

    LET US MAKE THE MOST OUT OF OUR PRAYER LIFE... THE EFFECTUAL FERVENT PRAYER... TOOLS FOR EFFECTIVE PRAYER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. DO WE FOCUS OUR HEARTS AND MINDS TO PRAY EFFECTIVELY? Text: James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living The Prayerful Life Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,560 views

    James 5:13-20. Believers are encouraged to pray during times of suffering and times of joy; for those who are sick and those who are in sin - because genuine prayer works.

    LIVING THE PRAYERFUL LIFE JAMES 5:13-20 INTRODUCTION Let’s open our Bibles to James chapter 5. We have come to the concluding passage of this New Testament letter. It is worth repeating, one last time, by way of introducing this last portion of Scripture, that the primary concern of James as he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Wall, Jr. avatar

    Non-Christians And Prayer

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Jul 11, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,438 views

    Does God hear and answer the prayers of Non-Christians?

    Non-Christians and Prayer Selected Scripture 7-6-08 I have been asked by 1 of you to address a particular topic & since we have not started a new series yet, I thought today would be a good day to tackle it. It has to do with the issue of non-Christians & prayer. And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Blessed Reward Of Prayer

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,836 views

    Crisis drives us to God in prayer. The nation sought God with one heart, trusted Him and obeyed His instruction, and they saw the miracle of God.

    [Read 20:1-4] Israel has been divided into the Northern and Southern kingdoms. • The Southern Kingdom is JUDAH, and King Jehoshaphat was the 4th king. • The Moabites, Ammonites and Meunites joined forces to make war against him. • The King was afraid; and rightly so, for the army approaching him ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Proper Attitudes Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,806 views

    Prayer is our communication line to God. Let us keep it always open, operative, and if possible, busy. God is very eager to respond to our prayers more than we are eager to receive the answer of our prayers.

    Attitudes of Prayer Luke 11: 5-13 Note: Some materials of this sermon are taken from sermoncentral.com This morning we will examine the parable which is commonly called: “The Friend at Midnight.” Jesus gave this parable to His disciples after giving them the model prayer in response to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pursuing Gold: Prayer Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Aug 17, 2008
     | 2,931 views

    This is the first in an Olympic Themed series of messages on the spritual disciplines.

    This week we are starting a new Olympic themed series called Pursuing Gold. I’m sure many of you, lime me, watched in awe last night as the USA men brought home another swimming Gold. Their relay win also gave Michael Phelps his eighth gold medal of these games - the most ever by any one person in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim HBC avatar

    Always Answered Prayers Series

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Aug 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,625 views

    If I pray hard enough, can I get whatever I want? Principles of always answered prayers...

    Introduction Are there 3 types of people here this morning? The first type... “The spiritual optimist”. When he looks at verses 7 &8 he says, "Yeah! Ask and you WILL receive – God will give me whatever I want if I have enough faith!!! If I pray hard enough! That job, that spouse, that health, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist