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  • Greg Yort avatar

    Thankful Prayer

    Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018
     | 5,970 views

    Thankful prayer brings divine peace, guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus, and brings right thinking…biblical thinking.

    Introduction Fear is a human emotion that is triggered by a perceived threat. Fear is a basic survival mechanism that signals our bodies to respond to danger with a fight or flight response. As such, it is an essential part of keeping us safe. However, when people live in constant fear, whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Prayer Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,020 views

    This sermon explores the importance of prayer, solitude, and seeking God amidst life's busyness.

    Good morning, dear church family, it is indeed a joy and privilege to gather in the house of the Lord today. As we come together in fellowship, our hearts are stirred by the power of God’s Word, the comfort of His presence, and the unity of His Spirit. Our hearts are like parched ground, thirsty ...read more

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    A Matter Of Prayer

    Contributed by James May on Sep 5, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,353 views

    God will answer prayer but we don’t always like the answer or the manner in which it is given.

    A Matter of Prayer by Pastor Jim May Prayer is the key that unlocks the door to God’s blessing and to our knowledge, understanding and relationship with Jesus. Prayer is more than a duty; it is a necessity for those who would live victoriously. There is nothing more important than spending time ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    National Prayers Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,520 views

    The Apostle Paul is being led of the Holy Spirit to take the Body of Christ to the high level of intercession for those they love and for those in authority. The truths found in this portion of Scripture guide the children of God to a very effective form

    Turn Your Bibles to 1 Timothy 2: 1-4 Title: National Prayers Theme: Praying for Our President and America Series: National Day of Prayer Listen as I read 1 Timothy 2:1-4, “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone -- for kings and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thru Prayer Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 8, 2019
     | 4,611 views

    Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together because prayer opens a door to the presence and guidance of the Lord.

    Opening Video: Selah “We Must Not” Sermon: Find joy in the journey through prayer! Scripture: Romans 12:12 “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Thesis: Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Authentic Prayer

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015
     | 6,928 views

    Anything authentic has a counterfeit. Prayer is no exception. There is authentic prayer and there is a knock-off version of prayer.

    “Authentic Prayer” Matthew 6:5-15 Open Many products are designed to imitate the real thing. There is plastic decking that looks like real wood. Vinyl flooring that appears to be ceramic tile. You can purchase fake fur or jewelry, You can buy knock-offs of name brand shoes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer And Praise Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 30, 2014
     | 6,490 views

    Through prayer we speak to God as we do when we praise him. But our songs of praise are also meant to be an encouragement to one another.

    Do you know what a monologue is? A monologue is when one person speaks while everyone else listens. Late night talk shows begin with a monologue. The host cracks jokes while the audience listens. A teacher lecturing on the habits of the South American sloth delivers a monologue while students take ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Prayer? Series

    Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,717 views

    A sermon looking at why we pray.

    A mother and her children were taking a tour of New York City and were in awe of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The children were especially curious about the votive candles at the front of the cathedral, so the mother invited each of them to light one. She explained it was customary to say a prayer of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unsafe Prayers

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 25, 2016
     | 6,021 views

    Unsafe prayers are those which take us out of our comfort zone, which expose us to God, which thrust us out into the realm of faith and cause us to completely rely on God. Are you ready to pray unsafe prayers?

    UNSAFE PRAYERS Jer. 42:20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE LUMBERYARD 1. A man went to the lumber yard and said to an attendant, “I want 5 4X2’s.” The attendant said, “Do you mean 2X4’s?” He answered, “Let me go out to the truck to ask.” 2. He went out ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prayer, Not Despair Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
     | 1,542 views

    Every time you feel yourself being anxious about your job, your children, your spouse, the bills, the church . . . stop where you are and spend a few minutes fervently praying to God about it. I promise that by the end of that prayer you will feel an amazing peace.

    A. Philippians 4:6 (READ) 1. How many of you believe that PRAYER can change OUTCOMES and CIRCUMSTANCES? ILLUSTRATION: One Sunday morning as the Youth Pastor made his way to his 5th grade Sunday School Class, he walked in to find one of his students sitting alone in the back of the classroom ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer Cover

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,151 views

    one of a series on Acts

    Prayer Cover Out of this Present Darkness/Piercing the Darkness by Frank Peritti - are both powerful stories. They illustrate several important reality for Christians today. We are not in a battle with flesh and blood. We are in a battle with spiritual forces. Eph 6 makes it clear - we are in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Leadership- Prayer Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 7, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,737 views

    This is the 205th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 3rd sermon from 1 Timothy.

    Series: Action [#205] LEADERSHIP- PRAYER 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Introduction: I was reading the story of Joseph M. Scriven. He was an Irish immigrant to Canada, who wrote a famous hymn in 1855. Because his life was filled with grief and trials, he often needed time with the Lord as described in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Habit Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 28, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,953 views

    This sermon discusses the need for Prayer and the mthods to revitalize our prayer life.

    THE HABIT OF PRAYER Rom 12:12, Mat 6:5, 6, 7-8, Mat 6:9, Psa 100:4, Mat 6:10, 11, Phi 4:19, Rom 8:32, Jam 4:2 Phil 4:6, Mat 6:12-13, Psa 139:23-24, Pro 28:13, Mat 5:23-24, Jam 1:9, 1 Tim 2:1, Mat 6:14, 1 John 4:4, November 18, 2003 I. (Rom 12:12 NIV) Be joyful in hope, patient in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer For The Ephesians Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 9, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,924 views

    Paul prays that the Ephesian believers would have power to dwell, power to grasp and power to know God's love

    PRAYER FOR THE EPHESIANS One day a young man found a genie-in-a-bottle. This young adult is walking down the beach and comes across an old Arabic looking lamp. He rubs it and out pops a genie. The genie says, "Thank you for freeing me from the lamp. In return I will grant you three wishes." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Audacious Prayer Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 19, 2025
     | 419 views

    Talk to God like your Best Friend and the Best Father there ever was, putting His interests above your own.

    Bob was trying to teach his daughter, Jenny, how to pray before meals. After a few weeks of coaching, Bob decided Jenny was ready to pray all by herself. Jenny started out fine, thanking God for her mommy and daddy and brother and sister and for the rolls and the salad. Then she ended with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free