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  • John Gaston avatar

    Prayers That Avail Much

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 8, 2015
     | 9,774 views

    What made Elijah's prayers the kind that God would certainly answer? What are the 4 characteristics about his prayers?

    PRAYERS THAT AVAIL MUCH James 5:16B INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. A mechanic was removing the cylinder heads of a motor when he spotted a world-famous heart surgeon in his shop. 2. “Doctor, please come over here.” He did. The mechanic pointed at his work, “See here, Doctor. I also ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Intimate Conversations (Prayer)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,456 views

    This sermon looks at the discipline of prayer.

    Psalm 63:1-11 NIV A psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah. O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. 2 I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • C Jordan avatar

    The Power Of Passionate Prayer

    Contributed by C Jordan on May 16, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 22,162 views

    The Bible teaches that the earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous person makes tremendous power available, dynamic in its working. Let’s learn how to pray with POWER!

    THE POWER OF PASSIONATE PRAYER INTRODUCTION: How many of you believe that God answers prayer? How many of you pray on a regular basis? How many of you have seen notable, miraculous answers to prayer? THE BIG IDEA: One of the reasons Christians don’t pray more than they do is because they don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Power Of Prayer And Fasting

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 16, 2013
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     | 18,306 views

    Though scripture does not command fasting in prayer, it is back up in scripture that there are some things that cannot happen without fasting and prayer. "You cannot fast as you do today and expect your voice to be heard on high"

    The power of prayer and fasting Isaiah 58:3-7 Introduction- This morning I want us to look at the power of prayer and effectiveness of adding Fasting to prayer. I believe most people do not understand the biblical concept of prayer and fasting. Most people either ignore fasting (It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Judgment And The Prayers Of The Saints Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 18, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,892 views

    for all the good our species has accomplished in the past generation there is a long list of injustices. The litany of crimes mounts. God will not remain unmoved forever. His wrath must come in time.

    CHAPTER 8 1. And when he opened the seventh seal, in heaven it became silent for half an hour. 2. and I saw the seven angels, who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them. 3. and another angel came and stood on at the altar, having an gold incense altar, and a lot of incense was ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Job’s Prayer

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 13, 2024
     | 1,454 views

    Job's intimate relationship with God is spread all over the 42 chapters, interwoven with passionate pleas, complaints, worship, heart-breaking questions and finally ends in glory.

    JOB’S PRAYER Job1:4 His sons used to hold feasts in their homes on their birthdays, and they would invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them. 5 When a period of feasting had run its course, Job would make arrangements for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Susan Blader avatar

    Prayer Changes Things Series

    Contributed by Susan Blader on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 67,995 views

    If we come not just asking, but really seeking, we will receive God’s best. We can be encouraged to pray because God wants us to, and He desires to give us much more than the request that started the conversation.

    Prayer Changes Things A Sermon on Matthew 7:7-11 The story is told of a young boy who wanted $100 very badly. He prayed for a long time, but nothing happened. Undaunted by the lack of response, he wrote a letter to God presenting his request once again. When the postal authorities received the ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    The Power Of Intercessory Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
     | 30,019 views

    This message is all about the importance of praying for other people. 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 teaches us an important lesson: Asking for prayer is not a sign of weakness. It's a mark of dependence.

    INTRODUCTION A little girl asked her grandmother, “Grandmother, how old are you?” Her grandmother said, “Sweetheart, it’s not nice to ask a woman her age.” The next day the granddaughter said, “Grandmother, how much do you weigh?” The grandmother replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Menear avatar

    Keys To Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Jan 3, 2007
     | 4,341 views

    Have you ever prayed and felt God did not answer? Following and understanding these keys will ensure an answered prayer

    The Key To Effective Prayers Prayer is one thing that every Christian does or should do, but not everybody does correctly. To make our prayers more effective, we must first have a better understanding about prayer. What is Prayer? What is is not 1 Prayer is a relationship, not an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fix Your Prayers Series

    Contributed by David Salisbury on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 4,203 views

    Lesson 9 in a series, this sermon covers the Lord’s Prayer. It is one of my favorites.

    Fix Your Prayers Matthew 6:9-15 Intro. Have you ever had the opportunity to use room service in a hotel? I can’t say that I have, but the principle sounds wonderful. All you do is pick up the phone and somebody is ready to bring you breakfast, lunch, dinner, a chocolate milkshake, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Paul's Practice Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,613 views

    This morning we are going to learn how to pray by looking at Paul’s Practice of Prayer. We’re going to look at three keys to Paul’s prayer—his POSISION, PERSPECTIVE and PURPOSE.

    LIVING IN CHRIST – Paul’s Practice of Prayer  Ephesians 1:15-23 NIV 15 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17 I keep asking that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Power Of Two In Prayer

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2016
     | 6,032 views

    To show that GOD is always with us, and when we are two talking about Him, He is in our center, our midst, yes, even in the midst of everything.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you alone? No. JESUS is always with me. Joshua 1:9 (Amplified Bible) Have not I commanded you? Be strong, vigorous, and very courageous. Be not afraid, neither be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Food, Prayer, And Wineskins

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2015
     | 5,311 views

    if people prayed as much as they say they do, we would see God do some amazing things!

    Food, Prayer,and Wineskins Matthew 9:14-9:17 Introduction- The ministry of Jesus seems at times complex and confusing when you think of what He did and how He did it. Remember a couple weeks ago, Jesus left this earth by way of ascension and told the disciples that He must go so the comforter ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    How To Prevail In Prayer

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,333 views

    Isaiah's instructions are very helpful to one who desires to pray effectively.

    HOW TO PREVAIL IN PRAYER TEXT: Isaiah 62:1; 62:6-7 Isaiah 62:1 KJV For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth. Isaiah 62:6-7 KJV I have set watchmen ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Prayer Life Of Moses Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 22, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,058 views

    Moses as a Man of God (Joshua 14:6), a Servant of God (Joshua 14:7), and a Prophet of God (Deuteronomy 34:12) which he attained through his prayer life.

    Text; Exodus 32:11-14 Theme: Prayer Life of Moses Greetings & Introduction: Date of Exodus and date of birth of Moses: According to I Kings 6:1, the Exodus from Egypt occurred 480 years before Solomon began building the Temple in Jerusalem. It is in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign, about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist