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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Parable Of The Prayers Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 10, 2014
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     | 28,292 views

    The focus is humility in prayer out of a realization that righteousness can not be reached by means of our own efforts. Prayers are heard & answered because of God's mercy not because of our self-justifying merits.

    LUKE 18: 9-14 [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE PARABLE OF THE PRAYERS [Luke 11:39-11;54] In this section Jesus tells a story of a Pharisee and a tax collector. Both were sincere and devout. As a matter of fact, one kept the law scrupulously, or thought he did. The other was in a profession in which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Alms And Prayer SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 28, 2023
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    The place of alms and prayer in the life of a believer

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a new day, a new opportunity to grow in our faith and deepen our relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. ...read more

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    The Focus Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 4, 2021
     | 6,891 views

    What do we pray into the lives of other people? We pray for purpose, productivity, power and perspective

    THE FOCUS OF PRAYER D.L. Moody once entered a tavern in order to ask the bartender if his two little girls might be allowed to attend his Sunday School. He was told that there was an atheist club that met in that bar every Thursday night and the owner of the bar did not want to offend them. Moody ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    A Prayer For Atonement Series

    Contributed by Michael Reeves on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,649 views

    This passage of scripture deals with what should be done in ancient Israel when a person was slain and no one was brought to justice. The prayer God instructs for such a case is instructive for us today

    Introduction: This PM’s study is one which our society needs to have a taste of. The truths we will examine in regard to prayer swirl around the murder of a person by person(s) unknown. Then, as now, murder was a serious offense against the person and the society where it took place. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiveness In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,065 views

    Why receiving God’s forgiveness and extending forgiveness to others is essential to prayer.

    This last week we’ve heard a lot of rhetoric in light of September 11th’s terrorist attack on our nation. We’ve heard our president use words like "dead or alive" and punishing evil doers. We’ve heard the military’s phrase "infinite justice." We’ve been bombarded with words like hate crimes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer Is The Igniter PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023
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    This sermon emphasizes the power of prayer, using Nehemiah's example, as a first response, a pathway to progress, a means of purification, and an act of praise. Key

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is such a blessing to gather together in this sacred place, to share in fellowship, to lift our voices in song, and to open our hearts to the Word of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. For God has a message for us ...read more

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    The Prayer Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015
     | 7,591 views

    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: The Prayer of Faith James 5:13-20 I. Introduction A. How many of you take some sort of supplement or vitamin every day? How many of you hate to take your vitamins? Hard to swallow, bad taste.Discuss Kay giving me One A Day vitamins and them finding a stash of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thru Prayer Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 8, 2019
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    Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together because prayer opens a door to the presence and guidance of the Lord.

    Opening Video: Selah “We Must Not” Sermon: Find joy in the journey through prayer! Scripture: Romans 12:12 “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Thesis: Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayers That Make God Move

    Contributed by Rory Chance on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,118 views

    An expository message on the power of passionate prayer!

    Prayer has been called the divine continuum It has been signified as man’s most powerful moment It is the moment in time where man can truly reach beyond his limits to connect with a Limitless God. Prayer yields results…. James 4 Said Ye have not because you ask not James 5 declares that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Pattern For Prayer

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 7, 2008
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    In Nehemiah’s prayer, we find a pattern for us to follow.

    A PATTERN FOR PRAYER Text: Nehemiah 1:1 – 11 I. Introduction: • Background on book of Nehemiah • Need: get king’s approval to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem for safety • Plan of action: pray • All of us fall short in prayer • Excuses: too busy, don’t know how • Let’s look at his example of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer And The Will Of God Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,247 views

    Praying the Lord’s Prayer confronts the intersection of our praying and the Lord’s will.

    Prayer and the Will of God Matthew 6:10; Romans 12:1-2; 1 John 5:14-15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The second petition of the Lord’s Prayer (Thy Kingdom, Thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven) solves three big problems that many of us face ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer & Witness Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,026 views

    Why should we pray? God knows how grateful we are! There is a big problem with this kind of attitude and then the issue becomes, Why pray at all? God knows all that we need! We may even quote our Lord when He said that God knows all that we need bef

    PRAYER Colossians 4:1-6 (NIV) Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    House Of Prayer

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,005 views

    Jesus was clear that he saw God’s house differently than many who were in it.

    House of Prayer- Cornwall Cornwall September 4, 2004 On two occasions, Jesus called attention to the state of the worship that occurred in and around the Temple in Jerusalem. From each, we learn something of great value to us, as we gather to worship God today, here in Cornwall, Ontario, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Healing Prayer

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 3, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,156 views

    A deductive exposition of the text leading individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit to accept an invitation to come forward to the altar rail and pray for healing.

    Introduction: I’d like you to join me on a journey into a topic that’s filled with controversy and confusion. Today we will consider the idea of “Healing Prayer.” 1. What is “healing”? According to the words used in the New testament:  Healing means to MEND something that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Prayer And Revival

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 29, 2023
     | 1,668 views

    This verse is often quoted in connection with various prayer campaigns, like National Day of Prayer and other times when we are called to seasons of prayer. We are familiar with this verse, but now let’s look at the background of this verse.

    We know that prayer is the Christians vital breath of life. How is your prayer life? How long has it been since you really dwelt in the presence of God? It can be convicting to come to the realization we have drifted, and our prayer life is not what it once was. What can we do about it? The answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist