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  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    What Do You Need? Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,572 views

    Semon on the issue of needs and determing what "needs" are.

    Did you see the clip before worship from Bruce Almighty? I would imagine that this is just how most of us would respond if we were faced with answering all the prayers of…say North Portland between I-5 and Portsmouth. If you didn’t see it Bruce gets fed up with answering millions of prayers and so ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Jesus Our Model For Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 17, 2016
     | 3,947 views

    When we approach our Heavenly Father in prayer we need to understand that He knows us better than we know ourselves. For that reason we need not be afraid to bring before Him our doubts and fears as well as our questions about faith and life.

    Jesus our model of prayer Matthew 6:5-14 Prayer 5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Revival We Need

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022
     | 2,013 views

    Habakkuk prays this beautiful prayer, asking the Lord to REVIVE His work. I trust that before the service is over, this will be your prayer.

    There is a lot of suffering in this life. We see it in many areas of our life. For example, we see it: (1) IN THE ANIMAL KINGDOM Illus: A young boy was watching his mother as she tried on her new fur coat. He said, "Mom, do you realize some poor dumb beast suffered so you could have that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Wrestling In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,310 views

    We all need to learn that satan wants to stop us praying (ephesians 6) and that we need to wrestle against that. added to this we need to be challenged to persevere in prayer - like the men and women of faith in scripture

    WRESTLING IN PRAYER Isn’t it amazing how quick the pace of life is? Are you not astounded that every 18 months or so the speed of a computer doubles? We all use to think the www was quick with a dial up connection but now we have broadband and isdn lines. We have instant everything. You can go ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jonathan Powell avatar

    We Need A Drenched Altar

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 24, 2009
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,763 views

    Revival sermon preached in September 2008. Sermon is inspired by Havner’s sermon on 1 Kings 18

    We Need a Drenched Altar 1 Kings 18:30-39 Revival – Union Grove 9/14/08 We live in a generation where God is not the top priority in many of our homes, jobs, or even in our churches. We live in a generation where one presidential candidate is pro-choice and the other is pro-life. We live in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Daily Needs: Lesson 4

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2014
     | 642 views

    Fasting for Daily Needs

    A. ALL ANSWERS HINGE ON BREAD “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. 10May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in my life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clay Gentry avatar

    Our Everyday Need For God

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 4, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,716 views

    Most people, Christians included, use prayer like a fire extinguisher. They only use it when there's a fire. Truth is we have an need for God every moment of our lives.

    When do you need God? Most people (Christians included) only reserve God for the “this-is-so-tough-I-can’t-do-this-without-you-God” moments of life such as when life-threatening sickness comes, death visits us, or financial anxieties take control of our lives, or when career ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Can I Count On God For My Practical Needs? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 6, 2025
     | 297 views

    Some practical encouragement on how to see God provide for our "daily bread" needs.

    ON MY OWN? Many Christians don’t count on God to come through but live as though they are on their own. - Matthew 6:11. - Most of us as Christians live as though it is up to us to provide for our lives, without any thought of divine help. - This is proven in a few different ways: a. Our paltry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Crandall avatar

    Prayer

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,471 views

    A look at the need for prayer in our daily lives and in the life of the church.

    Job 34:33-37 33 Should it be according to thy mind? he will recompense it, whether thou refuse, or whether thou choose; and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest. 34 Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me. Job 19:23-29 23 Oh that my words were now written! oh ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Poignant Purpose For Passionate Prayer

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,489 views

    This message urges a return to passionate, powerful, and personal prayer, due to the tremendous needs of our churches and our world.

    Poignant Purpose for Passionate Prayer Text: Col. 4:2; James 5:16b Intro: In Paul’s letter to the Colossians, he urges them to “continue in prayer.” The word translated “continue” meant that the Colossians were “to give constant attention…unremitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    Why Do You Keep Doing It? Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,430 views

    When we begin to think God doesn’t listen to our prayers, we need to remember Hanna, a woman who was committed to prayer.

    Hanna: An Example of Commitment and Purity I Committed Heart Why do we have what we possess? Do we remember that God can still act for us? Romans 14: How does your heart see others? II Committed Actions Look up and remember Obey and keep commitments Hebrews 12: Are we willing to give up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffrey Dillinger avatar

    A Call To Prayer

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,366 views

    This sermon is about the need to believe that prayer has purpose and expectation. It uses Elijah as the illustration of our own prayers.

    A Call To Prayer (James 5:13-18) Introduction: A. There are stories in the OT that cause me lift up God' power and in humility thank him for letting me see it. One of the great stories is that of Elijah on Mt. Carmel. B. Elijah was a great prophet. He saw his people in sin and called upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Beth Garrod-Logsdon avatar

    An Honest Prayer

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Aug 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,725 views

    Prayer is a conversation with God in which we need to both speak and listen.

    An Honest Prayer I can’t remember if I’ve told you all this before, but early in my pastoral calling I attended a conference that I was very passionate about. It was a conference talking about the spirituality of children and how we can help our children grow in their faith and in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Help - Pt. 1 - The Help Prayer Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,217 views

    It is only a simple word, but it speaks to our deepest needs and longings. Do you need help?

    HELP! Pt. 1 I. Introduction Help, I need somebody, Help, not just anybody, Help, you know I need someone, help. When I was younger, so much younger than today, I never needed anybody’s help in any way. But now these days are gone, I’m not so self assured, Now I find I’ve changed my mind and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Keith Peters avatar

    What Hell Has That We Need?

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011
     | 3,563 views

    Uses the example of the rich man in hell to describe how believers ought to develop spiritual disciplines.

    What Hell has that we need?” Luke 16:19-31 REFLECTION: Hell is mentioned 54 times in the Bible by name, and many other times by implication. Our Savior mentioned it no less than 15 times during his earthly ministry. Hell is a real place that we need to reckon with in order to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist