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  • Truuke Ameigh avatar

    How Prayer Works

    Contributed by Truuke Ameigh on Mar 2, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 4,187 views

    Using food coloring, water and bleach, children pray and acquire an understanding of how prayer can work

    Hi Kids! Today we are talking about prayer and I have a special demonstration for you that shows how prayer works. First, I’m going to give each one of you a little bottle of food coloring. Be careful with it so we don’t stain the carpet or our clothes. Now, do you see this jar of water here on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Following Christ In Prayer

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,030 views

    Jesus teaches us how to pray Patient, Persistent, and Passionate Prayers.

    Following Christ in Prayer Luke 18:1–14 INTRODUCTION • 1 John 2:6 “6Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did.” • Jesus is our example, if we want to learn how to live our lives in a way that is pleasing to God, we must follow His teaching. • Luke 11:1–4 - Jesus’ Model Prayer: Elements ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Real Effective Prayers

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 12 ratings
     | 4,656 views

    This sermon looks at how our prayers can be effective and realistic.

    A while back there was an article done in The Oprah Magazine entitled, “Does Prayer REALLY heal?” The article sites a study done by Elisabeth Targ, MD, a psychiatrist with impeccable research credentials who was conducting studies that disturb some people and fascinate others: and that is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prayer That Gets Results

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 9, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 14,923 views

    Is our praying just routine or simply a ritual ? This message deals with "Prayer That Gets Results"

    Prayer That Gets Results Luke 18:1-8 Joke: A woman invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to her six-year-old daughter and said, "Would you like to say the blessing?" "I don’t know what to say," the little girl replied. "Just say what you hear Mommy say," the woman said. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W F avatar

    The Principles Of Powerful Prayer Series

    Contributed by W F on Oct 31, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 15,094 views

    If we just want good things to happen then don’t pray. But if we want GOD things to happen pray with boldness, passion and expectancy.

    INTRODUCTION I’ve said on the front cover of this weeks bulletin that prayer is the highest use of the gift of speech. Words are a powerful tool. For example apparently for every word in Hitler’s book Mein Kampf, 125 people lost their lives in World War 2 (W. Wiersbe "Be Complete" p135). So words ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Power Of Persuasive Prayer

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 160 ratings
     | 27,993 views

    Exodus 32 tells us God changed His mind. But He can’t do that can He?

    OPEN: The story is told of the sharecropper who was charged with stealing his landlord’s mule. The landlord was a rich and domineering man who had few friends among the common people, but the evidence against the defendant was overwhelming. When the jury retired to consider the verdict, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer: Lifting The Curtain

    Contributed by Pieter Botes on Aug 24, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 60,007 views

    How does prayer work? Are there messengers transporting the actual words to God? Why don’t I feel like praying, and yet after praying feels so much better? Why are my prayers not getting answered?

    Let’s lift the curtain on Prayer Opening: How does prayer work? Are there messengers transporting the actual words to God? Why don’t I feel like praying, and yet after praying feels so much better? Why are my prayers not getting answered? I believe we have all asked some or all of the above ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Abraham: Persistance In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,388 views

    Abraham shows us the persistance in prayer pays off.

    ABRAHAM PERSISTENCE IN PRAYER “LORD I’M ASKING ONE MORE TIME” Date: February 24, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Genesis 18:23-33 Introduction This may sound or may be a strange lead in to my sermon, but I ask you stay with me for a while. As we pick up in the story, God here tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moses: The Prayer For Pity Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,052 views

    Part 2 Moses was often called to intercede on behalf of the Israelites but most of the time was in distress himself

    MOSES THE PRAYER FOR PITY “I JUST CAN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE” Date: March 3, 2002 PM service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Numbers 11:10-15 Introduction We are told and read that Moses was a man of great faith. Because of his great faith God was able to use this man like no other. But in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joshua: The Posture Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,441 views

    Part 3 Joshua’s place in history is greater that the battle of Jericho

    JOSHUA THE POSTURE OF PRAYER “WHAT DO YOU WANY, LORD” Date: March 10, 2002 PM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Joshua 5:13-15 Introduction When we think of the name & the man Joshua, our mind may go back to the song “Joshua fit the battle of Jericho and the walls came tumbling’ down”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elijah: Prayer For Priority Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,671 views

    Part 4 in the series The priorities in prayer

    ELIJAH THE PRAYER FOR PRIORITY “If God Be God… So Be It” Date: March 17, 2002 PM Place: Allendale Baptist Text: 1 Kings 18:17-39 Introduction Before we get into the prayer of this man, let me give you some background and names you should know  Ahab is the king of Israel & Samaria ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hezekiah: Prayer For Preservation Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,496 views

    Part 5 "Lord, please don’t let me die"

    HEZAKIAH THE PRAYER FOR PRESERVATION “Lord, please don’t let me die” Date: Place: Text: 2 Kings 20:1-11 Introduction As I have said each week, these are very obscure prayers. Sometimes hidden in the midst or a story or an unusual event in the Bible we do find these people of God crying out to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gideon: The Proof Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,894 views

    Have you ever asked God."How will I know for sure?

    GIDEON THE PRAYER FOR PROOF “How will I know for sure?” Date: July 14, 2002 P. M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Judges 6:12-17 Introduction All throughout the Bible, God has called out certain people for certain missions. There are 4 primary words found in scripture in the original Greek ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hannah: Prayer Of Pledge Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 14,172 views

    "Lord if You will...I will"

    HANNAH THE PRAYER OF PLEDGE “Lord, if You will, I will” Date: March 30, 2002 PM Place: Allendale Baptist Text: 1 Samuel 1:9-18 Introduction Some one once said, “Behind every great man stands a great woman.” I can certainly testify to that statement. I am so thankful for the wonderful women in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul: The Perplexity Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,665 views

    Looking at the perplexity of unanswered prayer

    PAUL THE PERPLEXITY OF PRAYER “ I asked… but God said…” Date: September 1, 2002 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 WHAT IS THE ANSWER TO THE PERPLEXING QUESTION OF UNANSWERED PRAYER? Introduction I shared with some one several days ago about our prayer ministry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist