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  • Bishop Malcolm Coby, Ph. D. avatar

    A Leper's Prayer

    Contributed by Bishop Malcolm Coby, Ph. D. on Aug 20, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,833 views

    Life often presents extreme conditions from which we pray to overcome. Some conditions are described as hopeless. How do you pray in such times? This sermon challenges us to learn from a deplorable condition known as leprosy. Hear the prayer of a leper.

    This text illustrates what I choose to call A Leper’s Prayer. Before you think that it is irrelevant, you must understand the level of intensity in prayer that comes from the heart. I can’t think of a situation more drastic, more hideous or more undesirable than that of the life of a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Powerful Prayer Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 8, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,821 views

    If you want to pray with great power, pray constantly, confidently, corporately, and fervently to pray effectively.

    Three pastors were talking about prayer as a telephone repairman was working in the room. One pastor said that the key to effective prayer was in the hands. He always held his hands together and pointed them upward as a symbol of worship. The second pastor suggested that real prayer was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Brian Bill avatar

    A Pattern For Prayer Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 15, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,819 views

    God wants us to pray so we’ll grow to know Him better.

    A Pattern for Prayer Ephesians 1:15-23 Rev. Brian Bill January 13-14, 2024 How many of you grew up saying memorized prayers? • Here’s the prayer my sisters and I said at dinner time, usually at a very high rate of speed when we were hungry: “Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts, which we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Authentic Prayer

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015
     | 6,926 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

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    God’s Provision In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 28, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,779 views

    1) the substance, 2) the source, 3) the supplication, 4) the seekers, & 5) the schedule of requesting God’s provision.

    One of the most controversial elements of this winter’s Olympics has been Canada’s "Own the Podium" program. Not being content with record amounts of medals, the Canadian Olympic officials sought to have the most medals of any country. Was it greedy? When we consider what we have, why should we ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Greg Bryan avatar

    Call To Prayer

    Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 20, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,147 views

    “Do you know why I often ask Christians, “What’s the biggest thing you’ve asked God for this week?” I remind them that they are going to God, the Father, the Maker of the Universe, the One who holds the world in His hands. What did you ask for? Did you

    CALL TO PRAY the perpetually present practice of prayer produces praise power and perspective contiueal crisis crying cannot create christcentered character or conduct “Do you know why I often ask Christians, “What’s the biggest thing you’ve asked God for this week?” I remind them that they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Prayer Focused Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 7, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,597 views

    The church and all of us Christians should be prayer focused within our lives. Business should never choke out our prayer life instead we should be committed to pray first. When we pray we discover God’s presence then we receive God’s power.

    Series Summary: We are here! Thesis of the series: We are here in 2013 as a church and as Christian individuals to declare the message of Jesus and to bring in God’s heavenly harvest of souls. We are here to be the salt and the light of this world. Sermon 2: Prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Do You Need Help Praying? Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,467 views

    #7 in Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series. This is about prayer, how it is a challenge but it’s worthwhile too. And the Spirit helps us to do it. Lots of good illustrations from other sources.

    Romans 8:26-27 – Do You Need Help Praying? An unknown Confederate soldier wrote these words: I asked God for strength that I might achieve. I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey. I asked God for health that I might do greater things. I was given infirmity that I might do better ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Powerful Prayer

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 26, 2021
     | 3,333 views

    This is a Lenten sermon about Jesus' teaching his disciples about the power of faith and fasting in prayer.

    Sermon: Powerful Prayer Primary Scripture Matthew 17:14 Opening Illustration– Survey about Prayer Focus Today: 2 Key Ingredients to powerful prayer Passage Background: --Jesus’ ministry winding down --The cross is in view --Jesus spent a lot of time teaching disciples and performing miracles ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Hugh W. Davidson avatar

    Jesus Prayer Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009
     | 7,438 views

    The prayer of Jesus

    Jesus prayer John 17 It’s good to know that God is always there looking out for us. A little boy once prayed, "Dear God, I hope you’ll take good care of yourself because if anything should happen to you, we’d be in an awful fix." I heard a story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Hugh W. Davidson avatar

    Jesus Prayer Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009
     | 5,073 views

    The prayer of Jesus

    Jesus prayer John 17 It’s good to know that God is always there looking out for us. A little boy once prayed, "Dear God, I hope you’ll take good care of yourself because if anything should happen to you, we’d be in an awful fix." I heard a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rule Digal avatar

    Elements Of Prayer (#2 Of Series On Prayer) Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 25, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,911 views

    Prayer must include praise, provision, pardon, protection and people.

    The Elements of Prayer (Matthew 6: 13-19) Intro. A. In our previous lesson, we have discussed the essentiality of prayer. I hope it has encouraged you to be more prayerful and also to be persistent in prayer. B. For today’s lesson, we will study the important elements of prayer. C. First, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rule Digal avatar

    The Hindrances Of Prayer (#4 Of Series On Prayer) Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 25, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,356 views

    We tend to pose a big "why" to God when our prayers are not answered. The problem is not with God, but with us.

    The Hindrances of Prayer Intro. 1) We believe that God has not changed in the passing of time. He is the same God who remains faithful to His words; He is the same God who answers the prayers of His people today as much as He answered the prayers of the O.T & N.T saints. 2) I heard hundreds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Prayer 4- Problems, Peace And Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,574 views

    How to pray and find peace (in a world of worries, war, politicians and propaganda)

    Problems, peace and prayer WBC Sun 16 Feb 2003 am Phil 4:2-9 Problems A world with superpowers and states causing wars A hostile world, with crooked people after their own gain, not considering the needs of others… the rights of the human being Christians in doubt and fear- and danger of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    1. Simple Prayer And Prayer Of The Ordinary Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 4, 2020
     | 3,655 views

    I first put this Lenten address together in 2008, and when the Vicar's wife said she found it good and thought it should go on "Sermoncentral" - so who was I to disagree. I offer this series as a help and it is based on Richard Foster's excellent book Prayer

    Introduction. This series on Prayer is based on Richard Foster’s BRILLIANT book simply called "Prayer". If you want to study Prayer seriously it is a book you must read. Story: This series of studies came out a time of retreat at Mariastein, near Basle in Switzerland in October last ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican