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  • Michael Reeves avatar

    Prayer In The Face Of Death Series

    Contributed by Michael Reeves on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 16,271 views

    A prayer prayed by Sampson not long before his death.

    Introduction: This PM we are going to study a very unique prayer among the prayers of the Bible. There are not many prayers in the Bible that were uttered at or near the time of death of the person who prayed the prayer. The Lord Jesus Christ prayed while He was dying on the cross, and there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Prayers Are Answered Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 28, 2025
     | 367 views

    I love to hear when the Lord directs a person to go and speak to someone; but what I am even more excited about is hearing of the back story from the other side how God made this all happen. That is our passage today.

    “When Prayers Are Answered” Acts 10:1-23 Several weeks ago I received a card from a preacher, which attended Liberty Baptist Bible Collage where I am the Dean of Students. Intrigued I opened the letter and there was a card that was signed by several people who I have never met and a hand written ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Deeper In Prayer! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,151 views

    Growing Deeper in Prayer – Psalm 86 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON BODY: (1). When You Pray. • Come humbly (vs 1-2) • Come daily (vs 3) • Come intentionally (vs 4) (2). What to Remember. • God is forgiving (vs 5) • God answers prayer (vs 6-7) • God works miracles, (vs 8) • God alone is God (vs 10) (3). As You ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Jesus' Approach To Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,615 views

    A look at the various elements in the Lord’s prayer.

    C.L. Null, in Christian Reader says, “My Sunday school class of youngsters had some problems repeating the Lord’s Prayer, but they didn’t lack in imagination. One child prayed, ‘Our Father, who art in heaven, how’d you know my name?’” It is a wonderful thing when we realize that God knows our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Fairy Tale Of Prayer

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 20, 2014
     | 5,853 views

    Your life is NOT a fairy tale and "pray continually" needs to be woven into the fabric of your daily life.

    THE FAIRY TALE OF PRAYER 1 THESSALONIANS 5:17 JACK AND THE BEANSTALK (fairytales4u.com/story/jackand.htm) Once upon a time there lived a poor widow who had an only son named Jack. She was very poor, for times had been hard, and Jack was too young to work. Almost all the furniture of the little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Prayer Of Jabez"

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,023 views

    The Prayer of Jabez assures us we can enjoy a fuller life as we become aware of the direction God is moving in our life.

    Sermon.994 The Prayer of Jabez” First Chronicles 4:9-10 Are you ready for an adventure that will get you a better life, protect you and not cause you any pain? That sounds like those old time sideshows of the elixir sellers who would peddle their medicine that was believed by the people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral - Prayer Champion

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,568 views

    Older lady with a special gift of prayer. Her relationship with God wittnessed healings and joy that are amazing.

    Funeral – Mrs. _______ We have come to the moment in the service where I am expected to say some nice things about _____. I need to share with you that finding something nice to say is harder than you might think. Please don’t mis-understand. The only reason it is hard is because there is so ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    What Is Wrong With Prayer?

    Contributed by Ray Geide on Feb 28, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,690 views

    An alarming truth is that prayer today is not what Jesus taught prayer must be. Discover the 11 points that Jesus taught about prayer.

    An alarming truth is that prayer today is not what Jesus taught prayer must be. Not only does this make the prayers being said today fake but until you bring your prayers in line with Jesus’ teaching, your prayers are a continuous rebellion against Jesus. What should your prayers be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Prayer Keys - Introduction Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Oct 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,347 views

    Introducing a 30 part series on prayer keys. These are not incantations manipulating God to submit to our will, but guides leading us to submit to God’s will. "Lord teach us to pray."

    A 30 part study of prayer keys during our Wednesday night prayer meetings? You may think it will become boringly repetitive. No, No, NOOOO! During this study, we will hear how Mary, Queen of Scots, feared the prayers of John Knox more than the combined armies of Europe. We will hear Jonathan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Evangelistic Prayer

    Contributed by Robert Irvine on Jun 7, 2024
     | 748 views

    Why prayer is at the heart of evangelism, and here are three evangelistic prayers ANYONE can commit to.

    Before I get into what I want to say today, some of you will know four things about me: “Making disciples of all nations”/Evangelism and prayer are one of my favourite subjects. I’m praying that the church that I attend will double in size within five (5) years. When I was a pastor of a church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Is The Only Answer

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 29, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,547 views

    If we are not praying right we can’t expect much from God.

    PRAYER IS THE ONLY ANSWER EX 32:7-10, DT 9:7-11, 17-19 In DT 9 Moses is recounting how God has brought them to where they are. More than once he refers to them as a rebellious people. It was because Moses was a man of prayer that these people were still alive. I want us to recall what ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Prayer For God's Direction

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Mar 10, 2001
    based on 176 ratings
     | 10,628 views

    We can use Jabez’s prayer like a compass...N-never ending favor; S-significant influence; E-enabling touch; W-wary of the enemy.

    A Prayer For God’s Direction 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church March 11, 2001 Introduction: As some of you know, Mahria and I had the opportunity to go to a pastor/spouse retreat at the end of January. We spent a few days in Pismo Beach with other ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Power Of Prevailing Prayer

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 50,077 views

    When prayer fails, Satan prevails.

    THE POWER OF PREVAILING PRAYER Text: Isa.65: 24; Ex.17: 8-16 Intro: Folks, the need of the hour is powerful, persistent, passionate, prevailing prayer. The need is far greater than most of God’s people realize. The moral fiber of our nation has crumbled. Real love and compassion have become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Keys - Submission Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jan 9, 2012
     | 6,839 views

    Jesus often prayed privately. When he said, “Not my will, but thy will be done.” He did not get what he wanted, but he got what he needed. He had the strength to face what was to come. The time to choose submission is now. If we wait, we may not desire to

    “Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” Matthew 26:39 Our list of prayer keys uses Matthew 26:39 as the text for submission. I generally use the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Answered Prayer

    Contributed by Casey Sabella on Jan 21, 2016
     | 7,720 views

    Jesus promised our prayers would be answered. So why do so many go unanswered?

    All religions emphasize prayer. Buddhists pray. Muslims pray. Hindus pray. What makes Christians unique is that we expect and receive results from our prayers because we are praying to the living God. Scripture: John 15:11: “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible