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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Importance Of Prayer

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 21, 2008
    based on 45 ratings
     | 24,807 views

    This is a valuable word on the importance of prayer! Good for the whole church.

    The Importance of Prayer Text: Acts 19: 11-17 Now God worked unusual miracles by the hands of Paul, 12 so that even handkerchiefs or aprons were brought from his body to the sick, and the diseases left them and the evil spirits went out of them. 13 Then some of the itinerant Jewish ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 19, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,659 views

    It is to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ that we must turn in a time of trouble, and not to our own ability or the abilities of others.

    THE POWER OF PRAYER. 2 Chronicles 15. 1. THE EARLY CAREER OF ASA The beginning of the reign of King Asa of Judah was marked by ten years of peace and quiet in the land, and Asa seeking to do what was good and right in keeping with the teaching of the LORD. Asa removed the altars and images of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Everyday Prayer

    Contributed by Joshua Thompson on Oct 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,870 views

    A prayer from Psalms 25:4-5, that should be prayed everyday

    An Everyday Prayer The Psalms are the longest book in the Bible. They are located in the Old Testament, contain 150 chapters, and were written by more than 4 different people. Psalm 25 was penned by King David. David was a “man after God’s own heart”, Acts 13:22. In Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Prayer Warrior Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 18, 2015
     | 8,938 views

    The 1) Frequency (Ephesians 6:18a) , 2), Power(Ephesians 6:18b) 3) Variety (Ephesians 6:18c) , 4) Manner (Ephesians 6:18d), and the 5) Objects of prayer (Ephesians 6:18e).

    This week, a Seattle football coach is planning a bold move that could end up costing his job. The controversy boils down to prayer in schools, but coach Joe Kennedy is determined to keep praying with any players who want to join him. Kennedy and his lawyer believe that the prayers don't break the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Prayer 101 Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,869 views

    In Mark 1 Jesus gives us a critical lesson on the timing, manner and necessity of prayer. In it, He shows us the: Preparation by Prayer (Mark 1:35) 2) Expectations through Prayer (Mark 1:36-37), 3) Actions from Prayer (Mark 1:38-39)

    In the ongoing roller coaster called Blackberry, sources familiar with the company announced this week that BlackBerry board hopes to run a “fast” auction process that could result in a sale of the company by November. Analysts have noted problems with product releases, lackluster ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 5, 2012
    based on 128 ratings
     | 59,307 views

    Some people think that the only reason to pray is to cause a change in our own thinking. But the Bible teaches that prayer can make a difference in what God does, and that prayer can also have an effect on our circumstances.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. The apostle Paul is praying. He is praying for the Christians in Ephesus, & he is also praying for us, for all those down through the ages who come to know Jesus as Savior & ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Prayer Of Praise

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 2, 2020
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     | 3,257 views

    ‘A Prayer of Praise’ – Ephesians chapter 1 verse 3 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). These Blessings Are from God. (2). These Blessings Are Spiritual. (3). These Blessings Are Conditional. SERMON BODY: “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ” Ill: • A mum ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Priority Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 18, 2022
     | 5,224 views

    Paul began chapter 2 with a command to all people to make prayer a priority and to do so by praying for everyone with all kinds of prayer. Then in verse 8, he gave a specific command to the men to lead the congregation by lifting up holy hands in prayer.

    Introduction: A. I want to begin today with a wonderful story that the late Peter Marshall, who was the chaplain of the U.S. Senate, used to love to tell, called: “The Keeper of the Spring.” 1. Once there was a quiet forest dweller who lived high above an Austrian village along the eastern slopes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    True Prayer Series

    Contributed by Manuel Amparo on May 5, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,395 views

    But dying daily is one of the greatest victories that we as human can obtain from sins.

    TRUE PRAYER PSALM 51:10 A. "CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART, O GOD; AND RENEW A RIGHT SPIRIT WITHIN ME" PSALM 51:10 1. The prayer of David: a. This prayer should be the ideal for every living Christian. b. The desires for holiness should be the longing of every ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Grandparent's Prayer

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 22,045 views

    The blessing you will give to your grandchildren, theri inheritance, begins with this prayer by King David.

    The Grandparent’s Prayer Psalm 71:18 Today is a national holiday. It’s Grandparent’s Day, signed into law by President Jimmy Carter after an unanimous vote from Congress in September of 1978. What is a Grandparent? Taken from papers written by a class of 8 year olds: - Grandparents are a lady ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Prayer Meeting

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Oct 21, 2016
     | 10,426 views

    This is a sermon calling us to repentance from a better than thou attitude of the Pharisee

    When we look at the text today we see that Dr. Luke made no bones about who Jesus was addressing in this parable. Jesus was telling this parable to the high and mighty, holier than thou folks. He was addressing the religious folks that acted like they were just a little better than everyone else. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus And Prayer

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025
     | 94 views

    Jesus did not pray to change God’s will, rather He prayed to discover God’s will.

    A. JESUS’ PRAYER INTENSITY 1. He didn’t consider prayer a light thing. “And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground” (Luke 22:44). 2. Jesus went through terrible struggles when He became our sin. “He begged God, ‘If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus And Prayer

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 14, 2025
     | 58 views

    Jesus went through terrible struggles when He became our sin.

    A. JESUS’ PRAYER INTENSITY 1. He didn’t consider prayer a light thing. “And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground” (Luke 22:44). 2. Jesus went through terrible struggles when He became our sin. “He begged God, ‘If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Harvey avatar

    Transformation Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,609 views

    We are going to look at Paul’s prayer for the church at Philippi and what we can learn about the transforming prayer Paul prayed for that church.

    Connection: Lessons from Paul on Prayer Transformation of Prayer February 13,2005 Intro: Today we are wrapping up our series on the prayers of the apostle Paul for the churches he was ministering to. We have looked at the priority of prayer that focuses on Christ and places him in the place of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 20, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,957 views

    Principles of healing: 1) Reality 2) Complexity 3) humility 4) Simplicity

    Healing prayer James 5:13-18 WBC 23/11/03am Chance to come & bring your testimony in a minute. - plus PLEASE interrupt me (and say something. Agree. Disagree) Not presenting a formula - all bear hurts/scars of o reality o lost ones o false promise… hopes - all look with caution on a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist