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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Say A Little Prayer Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 25, 2018
     | 7,269 views

    God can take even our smallest prayers and turn them into great success as in the case of freeing Peter from Herod's prison.

    1. Have you ever prayed and then said, “That will never happen.”? 2. Welcome to the club! Acts 12.1-17 About that time Herod the king laid violent hands on some who belonged to the church. 2 He killed James the brother of John with the sword, 3 and when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unusual & Unstoppable Prayer Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,112 views

    Martin Luther said, "Prayer is not overcoming God’s reluctance, but laying hold of His willingness;" but if we want to lay hold of God’s willingness, we must keep on asking God to keep his word, expecting Him to work in unusual and unstoppable ways.

    Mark Ashton, in his book, A Voice in the Wilderness, talks about a small boy who was writing a letter to God. Christmas was approaching and he wanted to ask God for certain Christmas presents he badly wanted. He began his letter with these words: “I’ve been good for six months now.” But then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Prayer, Fasting And Faith

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 28, 2014
     | 10,753 views

    A message about how prayer and fasting helps increase our faith.

    Title: Only By Prayer and Fasting Theme: Show the importance of Prayer and Fasting Text: Mark 9:9 -29 Introduction Mark 9:9 Now as they came down from the mountain, He commanded them that they should tell no one the things they had seen, till the Son of Man had risen from the dead. (10) So they ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Power Of Persistent Prayer

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 270 ratings
     | 24,788 views

    If prayer is to make a difference it must be persistent

    The Power of Persistent Prayer Matthew 7:7-11 March 11, 2001 Morning Service Introduction I. The reality of Prayer A businessman who needed millions of dollars to clinch an important deal went to church to pray for the money. By chance he knelt next to a man who was praying for one hundred dollars ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Daniel: A Man Of Prayer

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 19,912 views

    to stress the importance of intercessory prayer, confession of sin and humbling ourselves before God

    Daniel: A Man of Prayer Daniel 9:1-11,16-19 Primary Purpose: To stress the importance of intercessory prayer Lately, I feel a renewed sense of the importance of intercessory prayer. History shows us that no church, denomination or country has ever outgrown it’s need for prayer. No revival or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Answered Prayer – Guaranteed!

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on May 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,621 views

    A promise, based on the Word of God, that prayer will be answered - if we fulfill the conditions!

    ANSWERED PRAYER – GUARANTEED! It is a sad fact that apparently there are many people who do not have their prayers answered. It seems that the main reason is that people like to claim the promise of answered prayer without realising that there are conditions to be met! If we want to see answers ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Prayer That Gets Results

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 9, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 14,872 views

    Is our praying just routine or simply a ritual ? This message deals with "Prayer That Gets Results"

    Prayer That Gets Results Luke 18:1-8 Joke: A woman invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to her six-year-old daughter and said, "Would you like to say the blessing?" "I don’t know what to say," the little girl replied. "Just say what you hear Mommy say," the woman said. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Persistent Prayer Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,699 views

    Tonight in this part of Jesus Sermon on the Mount we will learn about the Power of Persistent Prayer.

    Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 17 The Power of Persistent Prayer Pm service February 22nd 2009 Matthew 7:7-11 Introduction We are sorry to announce the passing of Mrs. Prayer Meeting. She died recently at the First Neglected Church on Ho-Hum Avenue. Born many years ago in the midst of a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Strength Of Weak Prayers

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Jan 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,501 views

    When the Jews were slaves in Egypt, and when the labor became unbearable they sighed under the weight of their burdens. God heard their sighs and counted them a strong prayers for deliverance and moved mightily on their behalf.

    The Strength of Weak Prayers Pastor Dan Little adfontes.djl@gmail.com The Landmark Church - Binghamton, NY 02-02-11 Psalms 12:5 "Because the poor are plundered, because the needy groan, I will now arise," says the Lord; "I will place him in the safety for which he longs." The Psalmist gives us a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Supernatural Power And Prayer

    Contributed by Bud Rose on Sep 15, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,004 views

    I want to speak to you about the three gifts of the Holy Spirit, which incorporate the voice of God. The gift of Prophesy, the gift of Tongues, and the gift of Interpretation of Tongues.

    Supernatural Power And Prayer Introduction: There are a total of nine gifts of the Holy Spirit which fall into three different types of categories. They categories are: 1. The mind of God. This includes a. The gift of Wisdom b. The gift of Knowledge c. The gift of discerning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of Evangelistic Prayer

    Contributed by Robert Irvine on Jun 7, 2024
     | 942 views

    Why prayer is at the heart of evangelism, and here are three evangelistic prayers ANYONE can commit to.

    Before I get into what I want to say today, some of you will know four things about me: “Making disciples of all nations”/Evangelism and prayer are one of my favourite subjects. I’m praying that the church that I attend will double in size within five (5) years. When I was a pastor of a church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Prayer And Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 31, 2025
     | 393 views

    Persistent prayer can break any prison door and release divine intervention in impossible situations.

    THE POWER OF PRAYER AND DELIVERANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 12:1-11 Key Verse: “But prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.” — Acts 12:5 Supporting Texts: James 5:16; Psalm 34:17; Isaiah 65:24; Matthew 7:7; Philippians 4:6-7 INTRODUCTION: Prayer is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Take It To The Lord In Prayer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,861 views

    To emphasize the importance and power of prayer at all times, and to assure believers that God, as a good Father, will always provide the best for His children.

    Good morning, church family. I’d like to share with you today about the importance and power of prayer in all seasons and at all times. Our scripture passage for today comes from Luke 11:1-13. I'm reminded of a quote by Oswald Chambers, "Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the ...read more

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  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    I Am Making Use Of God's Gps If I Am Walking Upward Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 21, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,570 views

    Around here, I really don’t use my GPS a lot. It is hard to get lost going from Magnolia to McComb or Magnolia to Hammond. But when Anne and I went to Nashville about a month ago, we didn’t turn off our GPS.

    INTRODUCTION: Around here, I really don’t use my GPS a lot. It is hard to get lost going from Magnolia to McComb or Magnolia to Hammond. But when Anne and I went to Nashville about a month ago, we didn’t turn off our GPS. We needed it to go from one place to another because that town is one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Losing The Presence Of God Lesson 20 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019
     | 6,299 views

    What causes people to lose the presence of God?

    A. WHAT CAUSES PEOPLE TO LOSE THE PRESENCE OF GOD? 1. When people were not led by a man of God (shepherd). “Moses delayed coming down” (v. 1). 2. When people look with eyes of sight, not eyes of faith. “The people saw” (v. 1). 3. When people sought comfort and guidance from other sources not from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist