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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    How To Pray When You Want Something More Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,255 views

    Interactive sermon with several impromtu prayers by members of the church family like the praying of Nehemiah when he wanted something more.

    From Dr. Reggie Kidd in July/Aug 2009 issue of Worship Leader magazine: "My father was a victim of Alzheimer’s disease. It was hard to watch this once-vibrantly inquisitive retired college professor lost his ability to remember. Along with his ability to remember, he lost his capacity for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Call 2 Fall

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,928 views

    Today we are joining with thousands of other churches across the country to pray for revival to breakout in our Nation and the only way that is possible is for us to humble ourselves before Almighty God, repent of our sins, and recommit ourselves to live

    Call 2 Fall Introduction: Today we are joining with thousands of other churches across the country to pray for revival to breakout in our Nation. The only way that is possible is for us to humble ourselves before Almighty God, repent of our sins, and recommit ourselves to live for His Son Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Makes You Pray? Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,933 views

    Jonah’s in the tough place where he learns to pray.

    "What makes you pray?" Jonah 2 Last week we left Jonah sitting in the belly of the fish at the bottom of the sea. So here he is in a crisis situation and he does what most of us would do. He prays. There’s something funny about this situation from the standpoint that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Mayday

    Contributed by Aaron Johnson on Jun 9, 2009
     | 7,384 views

    Compares the firefighters mayday situation, to our spiritual lives; identifying the need to call the spiritual mayday.

    “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” (Phl 4:6) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Phil. 4:6) (NIV) There ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Calling God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 36,997 views

    Uses a cell phone to illustrate the basics of effective prayer. Addresses the tendency of people to rely on repetition and ritual to get God’s attention.

    OPEN: (a deep voiced man was positioned in a side room with microphone and monitor. This opening illustration goes on for a couple of pages but worked well to set up the rest of the sermon) "Our Father who art in heaven..." "YES?" (look up and around suspiciously then bow and say) "Our Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praying Like Jesus

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,971 views

    If our prayer is ever going to be effective we must learn to pray like Jesus prayed.

    April 17, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Luke 22:39-46 Subject: Prayer Title: Praying Like Jesus I want to share with you once again this week on the subject of prayer. Last week we saw the 1) the purpose of prayer… 2) the pattern for prayer… 3) persistence in prayer… 4) the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Motive For The Moment Series

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 4, 2011
     | 3,750 views

    Prayer should be prayed with purpose and Right intentions!!!

    The Motive for the Moment Luke 11:1 Luke 11:1 One day he was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said, "Master, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples." Matthew 6: 5-7 5And when thou prayest, thou shalt ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "God Is Not Our Cosmic Bell Hop"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 15, 2010
     | 7,072 views

    A sermon dealing with "the persistent widow", and thus our "requests" (as noted by C.S. Lewis and quoted by Dallas Willard in Divine Conspiracy. Jesus uses "contrast" to teach us about God's character and desire to answer our prayers and change our "worl

    In Jesus Holy Name October 17, 2010 Text: Luke 18:1-8 Pentecost XXI - Redeemer “God is Not Our Cosmic Bellhop” Jesus told his disciples a parable. In our journey though the Gospel of Luke we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Avenge Me Of My Adversary

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,606 views

    Praying has to be persistent to be effective.

    Luke 18:1-8 KJV And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; [2] Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: [3] And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Just A Little Talk With Jesus

    Contributed by Don Bradley on Dec 11, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,524 views

    A sermon addressing some misconceptions on prayer.

    JUST A LITTLE TALK WITH JESUS Matthew 6:5-8 Introductory Statement: I once saw a poster in an Adult Christian Education classroom that said, “Prayer is not the last resort.” I thought, ‘That’s true. It should be the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 6 - Part 5 – A Diet That Really Works! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 3, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,819 views

    Jesus talks about God giving us our daily bread but then fasting. He also says we "do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” I know this to be true. When I have fasted it has helped me to hear from God.

    Matthew 6 - Part 5 – A DIET THAT REALLY WORKS! I bought some new bathroom scales recently, but I don’t like them. They tell you about your body fat ratio, and a number of other things, to help you determine not only what weight you are but how fit and healthy you are. They told me that I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Seeing God's Love Through His Power And Our Prayer Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 31, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,235 views

    Seeing God’s love through His power and our prayer

    Seeing God’s Love through His Power and our Prayer Daniel 10:1-3, 10-14 Illustration Slide 1 Missionary – Herbert Jackson Got a car that would not start without a push. Had kids start him off each day by giving him a push Left car running or parked on a hill while he made rounds Slide 1 Did ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "You Are In The Bible"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 13, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,168 views

    Jesus is praying that we, United Methodists, Baptists, Episcopalians, Lutherans, non-denominationalists, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, 7th Day Adventist…you name it…may be one---united by our common faith that Jesus is Lord!!! And this unity is meant to m

    John 17:20-26 “You are in the Bible” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Imagine some great figure from the past. Abraham Lincoln, perhaps. George Washington, possibly. Martin Luther King Jr., maybe. JFK or even John Wesley. Think ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Two Great Rewards For Faithful Christians Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 5, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,482 views

    God answers prayer and gives spiritual fruit to those who remain in the Son.

    Scripture Introduction Jesus often began particularly memorable and poignant explanations about himself and our relationship with God with the phrase, “I am….” Seven are recorded in John: • “I am the bread of life.” • “I am the light of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    To Be Faithful Like Daniel Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,381 views

    How can we be faithful like Daniel?

    Hebrews 11:6 states, “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” Do we believe in God? Do we desire a good life? Faith is the key to life! God tells us in His Word, Christians are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible