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  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Energizing Your Prayer Life

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 3, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,214 views

    We have been raised with Christ, we have a position with Christ in the heavenly‘s, we have been raised up so that in the ages to come he might show his exceeding riches of his grace and his kindness towards us in Christ Jesus!

    Energizing your Prayer Life Illus. THE STATS ON PRAYER A Newsweek poll several years ago titled "Is God Listening?" indicated that 54% of those the magazine surveyed prayed on a daily basis - 25% said they pray to God once a day and 29% more than once a day. 87% believed that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Hope Is Just A Prayer Away Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 30, 2026
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,748 views

    What do you do when life cave's in around you and your life becomes dark and depressing. What David did was to pray to God. What are the secrets of David's prayer that can help us when our lives fall apart?

    In Kentucky, there’s a cave called “Mammoth Cave”, and on one of their tours, the guide stopped and turned to the crowd. He said: “Do you want to see what a real cave looks like?” And of course, everyone said yes. And, without another word - he SHUT OFF ALL THE LIGHTS. Now, that’s what a REAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Know Prayer, Then Pray With Urgency! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 29, 2011
     | 6,323 views

    Too many talk about prayer, push prayer but don’t pray! I have gone to prayer seminars and heard great teachings on prayer but you know what no one prayed. So today I believe the Spirit of the Lord is telling us to pray so we will start our message today

    Series: What is the Spirit saying to the church today? The expression, "what the Spirit says to the churches" occurs in each of the seven letters to the particular churches in the book of Revelation. In these letters, Christ reminds these churches that he sees what is going on in their churches. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Prayer That Gets God's Attention Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 12, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 70,615 views

    The prayer in Ephesians 3 is the most important prayer we could possibly pray because it focuses on God’s most highly prized objective. Do you know what that is and why it’s so important to us?

    OPEN: A businessman was troubled about an upcoming important deal for his company and so he went to church to pray for God to help him. By chance, he knelt down next to a man who was praying for $100 to pay an urgent debt. When he overheard the poor man’s prayer, the businessman took out his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    40 Days Of Prayer And Fasting

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 31, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,828 views

    I went to a conference where Elmer Towns spoke on 9 different types of fasts. This sermon was inspired by his presentation.

    Introduction 1. Email Funny (top 10 women drivers) Read Text: Isaiah 58:6-8 2. 9 Fasts in Scripture1 Here in these 3 verses, we see 9 different types of fasts… I’m going to try to hit each one real quick… Because some of you need to fast; but for different reasons… I am indebted to Elmer ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Welch avatar

    Divine Dialogue -- Perspective On Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018
     | 4,867 views

    First in a series on Prayer dealing with a proper perspective of prayer.

    “Divine Dialogue” Part One Prayer is one of the most talked about topics in the Bible. It is also one of the most misunderstood and mysterious topics of the Bible. Prayer is probably the least practiced discipline among God-followers. At its simplest level, prayer is talking with God rather than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Stanton Winder avatar

    Prayer Matters (Selected Scriptures)

    Contributed by Stanton Winder on Feb 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,822 views

    The key to healthy prayer is more than a technique; it is a healthy attitude. Let's look at six attitudes that lead to a satisfying and effective prayer life.

    Prayer Attitudes J. C. Ryle once wrote, "If I know anything of a Christian's heart, you are often sick of your own prayers." You go to pray but you can't think of what to say. Or you tell God he's awesome, and a second later you recall that the Honda needs an oil change. You promise God that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    Pray With Every Kind Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 26, 2021
     | 2,478 views

    As Christians, we are engaged in daily spiritual warfare. Heaven has not left us to fend off attacks under our own power, but has provided powerful spiritual resources for Life in the Combat Zone - The Armor of God

    July 11, 2020 We have been given a list of Spiritual Armor and a direct command to put it ALL on – Don’t leave off one piece – Don’t get lazy in your battle prep – PUT ON ALL THE ARMOR!! A potential problem arises when our singular focus becomes the Armor at the expense of the last instruction ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Wes Humble avatar

    Prayer: Our God Connection

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 10, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,212 views

    A very basic sermon on prayer

    Prayer: Our God Connection Men have always been in search of power. From the beginning of civilization, men and women have spent time and energy trying to figure out how to find and harness power. From the power of animals, fire, wind, sun, water, coal, steam, electricity, to nuclear energy, men ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    From Pressure To Prayer To Praise.

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,920 views

    What are we going to do with the pressure in our lives? How about Prayer and Praise!

    Intro: 1. One day Linus and Charlie Brown are walking. Linus says, “I don’t like to face problems head on. I think the best way to solve problems is to avoid them. In fact, this is a distinct philosophy of mine. No problem is so big or so complicated that it can’t be run away ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Through Prayer Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 20, 2019
     | 3,167 views

    Prayer is an act of our faith and demonstrates a relationship with the Lord – It shows we are connected together – it’s a natural reaction to a deep and trusting relationship with the Lord. Truth is when we are so connected to the Lord we cannot help but talk to Him and listen to Him!

    Opening Video: The power of prayer – a baby healed! Series: Find joy in the journey through Prayer! Scriptures: Romans 12:12 “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Matthew 6:9-13: “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Prayer Of Jabez #5 - "Keep Me From Harm..." Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 13,638 views

    A look at the last petition of the prayer of Jabez.

    Note: some of the illustrations in this series are not acknowledged - this is due to the loss of my notes, not out of a desire to deny the sources. Thank you! Prayer of Jabez #5 – “Keep Me from Harm…” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Introduction Today we wrap up our look at the prayer of Jabez. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Prayer For Forgiveness And From Temptation Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 7, 2010
     | 4,858 views

    In the Prayer for Forgiveness and from Temptation we can see: 1) God’s Pardon, 2) God’s Protection, 3) God’s Preeminence & 4) God’s Postscript.

    With the closing of the Olympic Games and the forthcoming Paralympics coming, people are reflecting on the success and challenges of the games. One of the interesting legacies from the games was the hyper-critical treatment Canada received from the British press. With forthcoming Olympics to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jerry Falwell avatar

    Prayer Trends In The Last Decade

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,804 views

    During the last ten years, several new expressions of prayer have evolved in the Body of Christ.

    PRAYER TRENDS IN THE LAST DECADE By Jerry Falwell During the last ten years, several new expressions of prayer evolved in the Body of Christ. Notice that I said “Expressions of Prayer.” This meant that Christians have learned different ways to pray more effectively. Technically, we cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Place Of Prayer And The Open Heart

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 3, 2008
    based on 84 ratings
     | 29,769 views

    Some "musts" for the Christian when it comes to the matter of prayer. 1- We must find God’s place 2- We must listen to God’s Word 3- We must respond to God’s will

    INTRO. - ILL.- Shortly after the US Supreme Court outlawed prayer in public schools, a pupil in class heard her teacher sneeze and said, "God bless you." The teacher said, "Cut that out or we’ll both be in trouble." ILL.- One person said, "Now that there’s no more praying in schools, kids will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ