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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Gather Up All Things In Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 28, 2016
     | 3,417 views

    We generate history, not by politics and war, but by service to the poor and helpless.

    Thursday of the 30th Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel Every time we turn a page in the New Testament, we are–if we are sensitive–struck by how counter-intuitive the Christian message is. Consider St. Paul’s life. He was, by his own account, a super-Jew. He observed every ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Who's Your Daddy Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jan 20, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,466 views

    Fatherhood of God and the foundation for all our prayers

    Richard Nixon enjoyed family dinners with his daughters Tricia and Julie; JFK enjoyed having his children play in the Oval Office while he worked. FDR and Eleanor had six children; President Harding had a daughter with Nan Britton and President Van Buren had four sons. Yet all of these “fathers” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When God Hides

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 11, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,855 views

    Some reasons for why God sometimes remains silent and prayers are hindered

    SBC Philippi, 7/11/04 a.m When God Hides Psalm 13 Primary Purpose: To examine what some hindrances are to prayer and why God sometimes seems distant. Have you ever had a time when God seemed absolutely silent to you? You prayed and you feel like your talking to the ceiling. I dare say that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When We Need To Get Away From It All Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 13, 2003
    based on 434 ratings
     | 49,310 views

    Third sermon in the series, "Reality Prayer - How to Ask So God Will Answer".

    We all want a place to go when we’re stressed or sad, tired or lonely, fearful or tempted, disappointed or discouraged - a place where we can unload our burdens and get some relief. When we feel insecure and inadequate we need a refuge - a shelter. We need a retreat. Prayer can transport us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing Our Community: How To Pray For Them Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,994 views

    Reaching out to new people demand that we pray for them first and foremost

    During a recent church service in one of the “nicer” neighborhoods of Portland some visitors came to worship. They weren’t dressed like the rest of the folks. They had robes, neat but not spotless. The men wore beards and sandals and the women or headscarves. Their skin wasn’t milk white, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Tragedy Of Spiritual Impotence

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 6, 2007
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,070 views

    “Why could not we?” This question is a very wise one, for every man ought to try to know all he can about himself.

    THE TRAGEDY OF SPIRITUAL IMPOTENCE Matthew 17:14-19 “Why could not we?” This question is a very wise one, for every man ought to try to know all he can about himself. If I am successful, why is it that I succeed? Let me know the secret that I may keep doing it. If I do not succeed, let me know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Come My Prayers Aren’t Answered? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 30, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,239 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 14: 12 - 31

    John 14: 12 - 31 How come my prayers aren’t answered? 12 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. 13 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    When Dreams Come True Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 49,205 views

    Daniel, the power of prayer, and the interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream.

    INTRODUCTION Last week, I preached on the first chapter of Daniel, talked about “The Daniel Diet.” And it was a message about moral purity, especially for our teenagers to make the right choice. While Daniel’s friends were required to eat the king’s rich food and drink the wine, Daniel said, “No, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Harlot Crashes The Party

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,300 views

    Jesus invites us to be involved with God to offer and practice the joy of forgiveness...it is what we pray in the Lord's Prayer. Robert Hoyer in his book writes "I do not pretend to do it well nor does anyone else I know...."

    In Jesus Holy Name June 13, 2010 Text: Luke 7:36-50 Redeemer “A Harlot Crashes the Party” Dallas Willard a brilliant Christian thinker, theologian and professor at USC School of Philosophy in his book “Divine Conspiracy” writes: “Jesus offers ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part Iii Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,801 views

    A study of chapter 59 verses 1 through 21

    Isaiah 59: 1 – 21 Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part III 1 Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; Nor His ear heavy, that it cannot hear. 2 But your iniquities have separated you from your God; And your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Our Father Sermon 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 3, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,250 views

    Sermon Series on the The Lord’s Prayer. This sermon looks at "Our Father"

    THE LORD’S PRAYER Matthew 6:9 OUR FATHER Part #1 of 8 - The Lord’s Prayer This passage is called The Lord’s Prayer. It is called The Lord’s Prayer, because the Lord gave it. However it is not a prayer that Jesus had to pray, but a prayer that Jesus’ disciples should use as a model for their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessings Of Praying For Our Authorities

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,047 views

    With tears in his eyes, Lincoln responded, “You are the very first person who has ever come into my office asking not, expecting not, but rather bringing me a gift of prayer. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

    Benefit Yourself By Praying for Your Authorities (I Tim 2:1,2) There is a general skepticism about authorities in our world today. But the Bible makes it clear that it is our obligation to pray for those who are in authority over us so that we live peaceful and quiet lives. Failue to pray for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Awareness Of God

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,286 views

    The single most important activity in our life is the time we spend alone with God.

    Awareness of God 1 Peter 3:12 SCRIPTURE 1 Peter 3:12 The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. (NLT) The single most important activity in our life is the time we spend alone with God. PRAYER IS NEEDED BECAUSE MAN HAS A LIMITED AWARENESS ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Just Ask Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,723 views

    Having studied prayer, the act, importance of persistent prayer, we need to learn how to ask. Here is just one example. Jabez is remembered as one who prayed. Not a warrior or hero, but 2 verses depicting his life. He prayed and God answered.

    "JUST ASK" PRAYER Part 5 ASK – Prayer of Jabez, by William Akehurst, HSWC 12/2/2007 Having studied persistent prayer, the importance, the act of prayer and prayer of thanksgiving, we need to learn how to ask. Here is just one example. Jabez was referred to as the one who prayed. Not a warrior or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lost Art Of Meditation Series

    Contributed by Michael French on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,860 views

    The Western church as lost the understanding of what it means to properly engage in meditation and it is time for us to rediscover it.

    Our communication with God must be enhanced if we are to truly reach the level of relationship that we long for. As a part of that process, it is essential that we recognize that the ancient art of mediation has been lost to the Western church. We see mediation as nothing more than a corrupt and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible