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  • James H Boyd avatar

    Priorities In Prayer

    Contributed by James H Boyd on Jul 31, 2024
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     | 932 views

    God is more eager to answer than we are to ask!

    ??A little boy prayed for God to give him a new bicycle. He prayed every night. On the first night, he told Jesus “If you get me a new bike, I will never scream or yell again.” On the second night, he told Him “If you get me a new bike, I will be nice to my siblings forever.” On the third night, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Unanswered Prayer

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 7, 2024
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     | 2,850 views

    What do we do when we have prayed and prayed for something with seemingly no results? Do we just keep repeating the prayer? Or is there a better way? In this message, we examine Jesus's teaching about prayer to discover answers to those questions.

    Intro Unanswered prayer is an issue we all face at one time or another. What do we do when we have prayed and prayed about something, and seemingly there are no results? I have a couple of situations like that going on in my life right now. Some of you may be dealing with the same thing in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Effectiveness Of Prayer

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 1, 2025
     | 316 views

    How can a person make their prayers more effective?

    Effectiveness of Prayer Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 11:1-4 1 It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, when He had finished, one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John also taught his disciples.” 2 And He said to them, “When you pray, say: ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    An Anthem Of Prayer

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jul 5, 2025
     | 148 views

    This Psalm is sometimes called "Israel Anthem of Prayer. It encourages us to pray when we are about to enter into a difficult time of situation. The message is not original with me. I'm not even sure who to attribute it to, I found it in some of my old sermon notes.

    An Anthem of Prayer Psalm 20 Intro. A. Psalm 20 & 21 go together. B. Both are battle songs. (One before & one after the battle) C. Psalm 20 is a prayer, Psalm 21, praise. D. David was almost always at war. E. This time he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer In The Jailhouse

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 17, 2025
     | 362 views

    What about those times that you are doing everything you know to do...and things are not going the way you planned.

    Jailhouse prayer Acts 12:1-12:19 Good morning everyone, Please turn to the book of Acts chapter 12 Have you ever prayed a jailhouse prayer? We have all prayed desperation prayers when we were in a jam. Lord it is me again! Lord if you get me out of this jam… I will… But what about those times ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Persistent Prayer

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 20, 2022
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    As Christians we should consistently pray for justice and peace to reign.

    Persistent Prayer – Luke 18: 1 – 8 Intro: A young entrepreneur came to a “dry town” to build a tavern. There was no law against doing so; but the community was very religiously conservative. Members from the various town church held prayer meetings to pray for God to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A Prayer For Deliverance.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2022
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     | 1,584 views

    Hear me, Show me, Keep me, Hide me.

    A PRAYER FOR DELIVERANCE. Psalm 17:1-9. PSALM 17:1. How can a man, born dead in trespasses and sins, plead with the LORD to “hear the right?” Well, it is as Abraham said, ‘Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?’ (Genesis 18:25). When we use this Psalm, we are not appealing to our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Prayer Of Jabez

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Nov 2, 2022
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     | 4,586 views

    The prayer of Jabez has been used by many people over the centuries to seek a special blessing from God. To pray like Jabez, it's important for us to surrender our lives to God, trusting Him with everything we have, so that He can leave His mark through us for future generations.

    SCRIPTURE REFERENCES (1 Chronicles 4:9-10) (9) “And Jabez was more honorable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.” (10) “And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 14, 2022
     | 3,716 views

    Based on James 5:13-18 - Encourages hearers to develop a powerful prayer life.

    “THE POWER OF PRAYER” James 5:13-18 FBCF – 10/13/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – A fellow pastor friend of mine & I were walking out of restaurant recently. Group of about 8 businessmen seated at table. As we walked by, all of their heads were bowed down. Looked like they were praying. But we quickly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Prayer Partner Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022
     | 2,891 views

    An unlocked door can keep you out if you don’t know it is unlocked. What did Jesus unlock for us?

    Unlocked Pt. 2 - A Prayer Partner I. Introduction If you have ever been in a blazing hot parking lot with an undone clothes hanger clutched in your hands as you try to pull up the lock on a car door that is locked with your keys laying on the seat of the car, then you will whole heartedly agree ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prayer For The People

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 9, 2022
     | 1,173 views

    What is penance? What is repentance? What is confession? Can we pay for our sins?

    What is penance? It is an act of self-abasement, mortification or devotion performed to show sorrow. What is repentance? It is to turn from sin and dedicate oneself, to feel regret or contrition. What is confession? It is a disclosure of one's sins in sacrament of reconciliation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Deep Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 23, 2024
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     | 3,880 views

    What is it about the "Lord's Prayer" and other comments from the Sermon on the Mount" that can help us pray a deeper prayer than what we've prayed before?

    (Play video of children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlBK97Q4Ae8 - timestamp .12 thru .39) Jesus prayed a lot. According to one researcher, there are 17 times in the Gospels tell us He prayed. Among those 17 times, we see that Jesus prayed… Before He chose His 12 disciples. (Luke 6:12-13); He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Of Answered Prayer.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2024
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     | 525 views

    "Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what He hath done for my soul" (Psalm 66:16).

    OF ANSWERED PRAYER. Psalm 66:16-20. The testimony of the people of God is supplemented with the testimony of one believer: like a good old-fashioned evangelistic meeting, which not only has good preaching, but also individual testimonies to follow. The voice of the one rises above the song of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Power In Prayer

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 4, 2024
     | 1,556 views

    Message from Acts 12 about what happens when the church prays.

    Title: What Happens When We Pray Theme: Prayer makes a difference in the life of believers. Text: Acts 12:1 - 5 Note: Some points are used from Awake My Soul by J. Sidlow Baxter Opening Scripture Acts 12:1-5 Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Bold Prayer.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 18, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 678 views

    Shaping our prayers in accordance with what we know about the character of God.

    A BOLD PRAYER. Genesis 18:23-32. The conversation between the LORD and Abraham suggests a relationship. God shares His Word with His covenant children, and prompts us to respond. If we are made privy to the purposes of the LORD then we may, without presumptuousness, speak our mind about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational