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  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    Ask God For Help (Prayer) Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,472 views

    Staying calm in the chaos means we must begin with worship. The 2nd step is just as critical: Taking our cares and worries to God. Pray constantly, Pray persistently, Pray expectantly.

    Ask God for help. (Prayer) Philippians 4:6 Staying calm in the chaos means we must begin with worship. The 2nd step is just as critical: Taking our cares and worries to God. Taking our cares and worries to God 1. Pray constantly “Don’t worry about anything but pray about everything.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Union With Christ In Prayer And Suffering

    Contributed by William Baeta on May 9, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,007 views

    "And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent" John 17:3

    Theme: Union with Christ in prayer and suffering Text: Acts 1:12-14; 1 Peter 4:13-16; John 17:1-11 Prayer is the heartbeat of the Christian life and it is therefore not surprising that Jesus spent a lot of time in prayer. In John 17, sometimes referred to as the “High Priestly” Prayer, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Power Of Prayer: #1-Access Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 2, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,927 views

    The first message in a series on the Power of Prayer written by Max Lucado, This message deals with our access to the throne room of Heaven showing that Father, Son, and Spirit all work together to give you access in prayer.

    Power of Prayer #1:ACCESS Ephesians 2:18 CHCC: June 7, 2009 (from Discover the Power of Prayer by Max Lucado) VIDEO: Break Down the Wall INTRODUCTION: St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome has a holy door called the “Porta Sancta” which is only opened during a Holy Year of Jubilee which occurs ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Faith, Fruit, And Answered Prayers Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,954 views

    Jesus wants fruit. Faith and prayer are supplied to us through him for this purpose.

    Mark 11 The final week of Jesus’ life begins with the triumphal entry into Jerusalem among cries of Hosana and blessing. This chapter begins on Sunday of that week and takes us through part of Tuesday as Jesus begins to force the hand of the religious leaders in Jerusalem. Jesus knows what will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Power Of Prayer: #4 - Breath Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,043 views

    The 4th message on the power of Prayer, entitled "Breath" teaches how prayer can become like breathing. Based on Apostle Paul’s admonition to pray without ceasing.

    Power of Prayer: #4 - BREATH I Thessalonians 5:17 CHCC: June 28, 2009 (from Discover the Power of Prayer by Max Lucado) (Ronnie Morgan preached #3) INTRODUCTION: This summer, we’ve been talking about PRAYER. We talked about how we have unlimited ACCESS to God … with the username of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bryan Fink avatar

    A Nudge For Your Prayer Life

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 15, 2008
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     | 2,492 views

    Task: To nudge people back to praying.

    This Christmas I traveled to Sun City Center, FL to spend time with my parents and my brother’s family. I love going to see my folks in FL. My wife and I love the beach, the warmer weather, and I always get to go fishing in the bay. I bet you have a favorite place or two as well. Don’t you? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steven Dobyns avatar

    Pt. 6 The Lord's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Steven Dobyns on Sep 19, 2013
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     | 5,391 views

    pt. 6 of 7 on learning to pray. looking at people from the bible and how they connected to God through prayer. feel free to use any or all of this.

    Learning to Pray Pt.6 The Lord’s Prayer Intro How many of you believe deodorant is important? How often do you use it? How many of you believe that changing your oil in your car is important? How often do you do it? How many believe it is important to have a clean house? How often do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lord's Prayer - Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 30, 2014
     | 5,839 views

    "for Thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory forever. Amen!" Whoa! We know this is true but why is it in some Bibles and not others? Are there some Bibles that are better than others? Were errors made? Should we fight over them? Lord please help us!

    Over the last five weeks we have been taking a look at The Lord’s Prayer and today we come to the end of verse 13 which says … Matthew 6:13 “For Thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.” That is a grand statement! I love getting to that part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Proclamation, Prayer, Penitence, And Praise Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Nov 14, 2024
     | 693 views

    Our thanks and praise takes many forms, but is most effective when we have a penitent heart.

    Open your Bibles or the Pew Bible to Psalm 66. As we have over the last couple of weeks, I’d love for you to be able to look at that while we are walking through these last several verses. Throughout this Psalm we have seen an example of worship and witness acting as a sort of call and response. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Pray With Power Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023
     | 2,062 views

    A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

    ILLUSTRATION: A man by the name of Harold Lamb, a representative for a Video Projection and Sound Company, told this story of a SALES PRESENTATION he and his sales partner MADE at a CHURCH BOARD MEETING. He writes: “My co-worker and I were making a SALES CALL to a rural Baptist church. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Expanding Your Prayer Life Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2021
     | 7,395 views

    Sermon expounds exhortation in Eph. 6:18 to "pray with ALL KINDS of prayer." A key to expanding our prayer capacity is developing in a variety of modes of prayer. Many struggle with prayer because their prayer life is one-dimensional (primarily petition).

    Our text today is found in Ephesians 6. A couple of weeks ago we ministered on the armor of God presented in verses 10-17.i Paul begins by saying, “Finally, my brethren, [much of what Paul has said previously in this epistle is leading up to this exhortation.] be strong in the Lord and in the power ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Prayer Ends Where It Began Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,730 views

    Prayer is first and last about seeking God and his glory.

    Prayers Ending and Beginning Matthew 6:13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Tonight we will consider the doxology with which we traditionally end the Lord’s Prayer. I refer to those words: for thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    The Prayer Jesus Prays For Us

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 29, 2021
     | 4,400 views

    Jesus prayed that His Church would be marked by joy, holiness, and unity. All for God's glory.

    The Prayer Jesus Prays for Us Text: John 17:13-23 (Give Thanks and prayer) Let’s go ahead and open up our Bibles to the Gospel of John this morning… John 17, and while you’re turning there I want to ask you a question – What should a Christian look like? What should the Church look like? I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Lord's Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 2, 2022
     | 2,196 views

    Jesus had come to earth to bring the Kingdom of God to men. Jesus made it clear that things in the Kingdom were very different from things in the world. In the Kingdom of heaven, people who have nothing to offer God are accepted.

    Main Point: God wants us to spend time with Him in prayer. Key Verse: Jesus often went away to be by Himself and pray. - Luke 5:16 Background/Review Jesus had come to earth to bring the Kingdom of God to men. Jesus made it clear that things in the Kingdom were very different from things in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Using Your Prayer Keys Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,889 views

    There are some specific ways scripture teaches us to pray that will help us to see more answers. This sermon points out 5 things to consider.

    April, 2007 Using Your Prayer Keys Mark 11:20-26 INTRODUCTION: A few weeks ago I asked you to bring an old key and you did. These old keys are going to speak to us today. Not too long ago we used these keys to open doors, to start our cars, to open up a post office box, or a suitcase; but ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist