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  • Benjamin Utomo avatar

    Unanswered Prayer (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 1, 2023
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    God invites us to ask Him, and we will receive (Mat 7:7). But why does He sometimes not answer our prayers? This sermon series explains several possibilities for why God does not grant our prayers.

    We have learned that God invites us to ask Him what we need (Matthew 7:7) because, number one, God wants us to be close to Him; number two, God wants us to always depend on Him; and number three, God wants to show His love to us. When we ask something from Him, we must be ready to get His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Ministry Of Restorative Prayer-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 16, 2011
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    2 of 2. James wanted his audience to consider the gravity of restorative prayer. The true Church must manifest a ministry of restorative prayer. But Why? Restorative prayer brings/provides...

    A MINISTRY of RESTORATIVE PRAYER-II—James 5:13-20 Attention: I returned to my parents' home to attend a funeral. At the church, my mother led me to a man who looked vaguely familiar. "Barbara, remember Pastor Green?" she asked as she left me in his company. I frantically tried to place ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Questions On Prayer Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006
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    Answers to some questions on prayer.

    Questions on Prayer I A few weeks ago, I received an email with a question about prayer. The question was so heart-felt and sincere, that I felt it necessary to share that question and its answer with you. In fact, this week and next, we will be looking at several “questions about prayer.” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Pray A Perfect Prayer

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 20, 2011
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    There are only 66 words in the Lord’s Prayer, but it can teach us how to pray a perfect prayer. 1. Focus on your Father. 2. Focus on your family. 3. Focus on your faith. 4. Focus on your forgiveness. 5. Focus on your future.

    How to Pray a Perfect Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - February 24, 2008 (Revised March 6, 2021 to correct my error about this being the same prayer as the Lord's Prayer in Luke 11:1-4) BACKGROUND: *Do you ever wish you could learn how to pray better? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Isn't For Sissies Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
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    Prayer matters. Real prayer is worth whatever effort it takes to make it the source of power in our lives. In our text, John reveals the secret of effective praying. Note the three keys that can unlock prayer’s power for you.

    Prayer Isn’t for Sissies! 1 John 5:14-15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Prayer isn’t for sissies! A lot of people think otherwise, perhaps some in this room Some think it is a cop-out. They say, “praying is an attempt to find an easy way out. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thankful For The Power And Comfort Of Prayer

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 22, 2010
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    As we continue this series on thankfulness, I wanted to teach you all on the thought of being thankful for prayer. Prayer is such an important part of the Christian’s ministry and blessing, that it deserves a regular reminder. We need to be reminded of

    THANKFUL FOR THE POWER AND COMFORT OF PRAYER 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Be cheerful no matter what; 17 pray all the time; 18 thank God no matter what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Put On Each Piece With Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 16, 2009
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    Prayer is the final component to the Armor of God. It is the source of power that is necessary to enable us not only to stand but to engage the enemy to ultimate victory in Christ. Prayer directs, equips, and empowers us.

    Put On Each Piece With Prayer Ephesians 6:10-13, 18 “Stand up, stand up for Jesus, Stand in His strength alone; The arm of flesh will fail you, You dare not trust your own. Put on the gospel armor, Each piece put on with prayer; Where duty calls or danger, Be never wanting there.” Prayer is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    7 Elements To The Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Aug 18, 2010
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    If God is all powerful, if God loves me and He knows all my needs, If God knows what I want even before I open my mouth, then why do I have to pray?

    WHY SHOULD BELIEVERS PRAY? INTRODUCTION If God is all powerful, if God loves me and He knows all my needs, If God knows what I want even before I open my mouth, then why do I have to pray? MAN LOST DOMINION Dictionary: Power, authority, control, rule, management, regime Gen 1:26 Then God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Great Prayers For The Next Generation

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 9, 2011
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    VBS prayer service. Pray for children to: 1. know they are God’s creation (Psa 139:13-14). 2. know God cares for them (1 Pet 5:5-7). 3. trust in the cross of Christ (Eph 1:3-7). 4. follow Christ (Phil 2:5) 5. find the correct way to live (Jam 1:5)

    Great Prayers for the Next Generation Psalm 139:13-14, 1 Peter 5:5-7, Eph 1:3-7, Phil 2:5, James 1:5 *We are here tonight to do one of the most important things we can ever do for Vacation Bible School: We are here to pray for VBS. 1. First: Pray for the children to know that they are God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Keys - According To God's Will Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Oct 7, 2011
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    Praying ACCORDING TO GOD’S WILL is not an incantation to pull God to our will, but a guide to pull us to His will.

    “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us,” 1 John 5:14. Praying according to God’s will is a key to effective prayer, but how do we know God’s will? It may be easier to know what is not his will. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unanswered Prayer (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Feb 28, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,763 views

    God invites us to ask Him, and we will receive (Mat 7:7). But why does He sometimes not answer our prayers? This sermon series explains several possibilities for why God does not grant our prayers.

    Three weeks ago, we studied how God invites us to ask Him. Therefore, do not hesitate to ask for something or express our wishes to God. The Lord Jesus said, "Ask, and it will be given to you." (Matthew 7:7). If so, why are there prayers that God does not answer? You may have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Prayers Have Power Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 2, 2020
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    One of God's promises that gives us great hope is that our prayers have power. Our God promises to hear and answer our prayers.

    A. One day three preachers sat discussing the best positions for prayer while a telephone repairman worked nearby. 1. One of the preachers said, “Kneeling is definitely best and most effective position for prayer.” 2. “Not so,” another preacher contended, “I get the best results in prayer by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Two Keys To Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 8, 2002
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    Learn to pray more effectively with these two keys to prayer from John

    Our text for this morning is 1 John 5:14-17. Next week we will have our last message from 1 John. If you’ve been with us, you would know that John is quite concerned with helping his readers know how to tell apart those who belong to God and those who don’t belong to God. This morning, John ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Moving From Prayer To Praise Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 18, 2007
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     | 16,835 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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    Prayer - Praying Like Jesus

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 22, 2013
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    This is the 3rd talk in a series, and this week the focus is on learning to pray by paying attention to the Master Teacher himself, and by learning from him. Then, we actually need to learn by praying!

    Jesus said, “Your Father [in heaven] knows what you need before you ask him” (6:8). An elderly man was on his deathbed. He wasn’t afraid of dying or of death, but he was having trouble praying. When a pastor from the church visited him one day the old man told him about his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican