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  • John Tung avatar

    Words And Prayer For Virginia Tech

    Contributed by John Tung on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,401 views

    Addressing the Virginia Tech. shooting this week and offering words of prayer before my sermon.

    Today, I want to start by addressing the shooting at Va. Tech. this week. I have followed the news this week, as you have. It seems to me that the cause of this shooting was mental illness exacerbated by the immigrant experience. So, the first thing I want to say is that we need to take the stigma ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Prayer Goes Unanswered Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,317 views

    Why doesn’t God answer all our prayers? And when he doesn’t, what should our response be? Part 4 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

    Back when I was a student at Bethany Bible College in Sussex, NB, I lived in one of the dormitories. They’ve since renovated the dorm, but when I was there we had two pay phones in the dorm… one on the second floor, and one on the third. The one on the third floor worked fine, but the one on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Lord's Prayer: Model Of Submission

    Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 20, 2007
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    The Lord’s prayer is all about submission to God. It is about dedicating my heart to becoming like God’s heart. It’s full ocntext is simple submission to the will and plan of God.

    Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 376-7890 Pastor David Wilson Pastor’s Cell Phone (310) 213-4586 Deacon Mike Chavez (310) 379-9058 The Lord’s Prayer The Lord’s Prayer is a prayer about submission to Almighty God. Once we view it in that context we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Some Reasons For Unanswered Prayer Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,329 views

    In today’s sermon I want to suggest some reasons why perfectly proper prayers may go unanswered.

    Scripture Some time ago I read a story about a young boy who was praying for a bicycle for Christmas. But his family was very poor, and when Christmas morning came there was no bicycle. A family friend, who was not very sensitive, said to the boy, “Well, I see that God did not answer your prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Developing An Effective Prayer Life Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,798 views

    Developing an effective prayer life takes daily commitment. #2 in a 4 part series.

    Title: Developing An Effective Prayer Life Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: Daniel 6:1-23 Introduction: The Graduates vs. the ACLU This story took place in Calvert County, Maryland, where a senior named Julie Schenk was asked to lead a prayer at her high-school graduation. Of course, it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Prayer For The Philippian Church Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,101 views

    Paul prays that the Philippian church would abound in love

    #5 4-22-07 Paul’s Prayer for the Church of Philippi (1) Text; Philippians 1:8-10 Introduction: 1) The source of joy 2) Elements of joy, the joy of recollection, intercession, participation, and anticipation. I. Paul was a man of prayer A. He prayed continuously (4) B. He prayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Allen Barton avatar

    A Powerful Victorious Prayer Life

    Contributed by Allen Barton on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,791 views

    A sermon about the prayer life that brings the Child of God victory and peace in todays trying times.

    1.) How often have you heard this scripture..."pray without ceasing?" (1st Thes. 5:17) How often have you heard people talking about an active prayer life? We talk about prayer a lot, but many times I feel we fall short of what God expects. 2.) In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Moving From Prayer To Praise Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 17,010 views

    Praise is a vital part of prayer that moves us toward our answer. Yet we often forget to intersperse our prayers with praise and thanksgiving.

    April, 2007 Moving from Prayer to Praise Prayer series #4 Psalm 63:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Most of the psalms are prayers and most of the prayers include praise. Throughout the Psalms you will notice the relationship between prayer and praise from David whether he was in a mountaintop experience or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Using Your Prayer Keys Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,011 views

    There are some specific ways scripture teaches us to pray that will help us to see more answers. This sermon points out 5 things to consider.

    April, 2007 Using Your Prayer Keys Mark 11:20-26 INTRODUCTION: A few weeks ago I asked you to bring an old key and you did. These old keys are going to speak to us today. Not too long ago we used these keys to open doors, to start our cars, to open up a post office box, or a suitcase; but ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Teaches About Prayer

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,150 views

    What does Jesus teach about having an effective prayer life?

    Luke 11:5-13 “Jesus Teaches About Prayer” • Vv. 2-4 Jesus teaches the disciples how to pray, while in our lesson Jesus teaches us about prayer. I. Be Persistent with Your Prayers (5-8) • Vv. 5-6 There is a friendship or a relationship that exists between these two people here in Jesus’ ...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
     | 29,779 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

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    Does Prayer Really Work Series

    Contributed by Josh Reich on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,603 views

    All of us at one point or another wonder if prayer works? Does God hear us? Do our prayers just hit the ceiling and bounce back?

    Today, we are finishing our series A Search for what is real. We have been looking at what a real faith, a real spirituality looks like. Let me ask you something, have you ever asked the question, does prayer really work? Maybe you know someone who always seems to have their prayers answered and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William Akehurst avatar

    Boot Camp - Prayer Warriors

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,273 views

    Our nation is in need of Soldiers. We are at war. But the battle is not what it appears. It is a spiritual battle and we need to prepare ourselves now. Put on the Armor and Pray.

    EPH 6:10-18 Boot Camp As a kid, my brother and I liked to play ‘army man’. My grandfather had an old steel army helmet that we would wear when we played army man. What you need to understand is that it was a dark steel helmet, and we would play and wear these helmets during some of the hottest ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Escaping False Paradigms Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 9, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,322 views

    Spiritual growth involves playing a sort of ping-pong with God, a casual back and forth exchange between God and the believer.

    Escaping False Paradigms of Prayer (topical) 1. A young boy was observed by a minister in church praying very fervently; but much to the preacher’s surprise, he was also heard to say from time to time: "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." So preacher approached the boy after he had apparently finished his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Real Prayer = Real Revival

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 5, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,904 views

    If you could pray only one prayer what would you pray?

    Real Prayer = Real Revival Text: Luke 18:1-8 If you could pray only one prayer what prayer would you pray? Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, 2 saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. 3 Now there ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal