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  • LUCY PAYNTER avatar

    Petition Prayer Series

    Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Aug 14, 2023
     | 1,625 views

    Prayer is very broad; in this series, we will study the dimensions or elements of prayer.

    Petition Prayer Petition: Request Appeal Psalms 20:5: “We will rejoice in thy salvation and in the name of our God, we will set up our banners and the Lord will fulfill all thy petitions.” Introduction: A petition is presented when one needs justice over certain matters. Daughters of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Through The Iron Gate" Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 12, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,186 views

    Discovering the power of prayer in our lives.

    “Through the Iron Door” Pastor Allan Kircher SPBC Date: Aug 14th, 2011 Scripture: Acts 12:1-30 Introduction: "Have you ever experienced a 'dead end' in life?" • Have you ever been faced with a problem that you just knew was impossible to solve? • Have you ever felt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Without A Prayer

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 25, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,495 views

    An apologetic for the effectiveness of prayer, based on all the Scriptures where it is evident that prayer made a difference. Inductive in nature.

    Have you noticed this morning that, so far, we haven’t prayed much. We prayed once. One prayer. ____ seconds long. I wonder how many of you here this morning, (except for being in SS), realized at that point that you hadn’t prayed yet today. Has that ever happened to you? Have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Principles Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 8, 2001
    based on 223 ratings
     | 82,952 views

    Do you obtain little or no results fron your prayers? This could be why!

    THE PRINCIPLES OF PRAYER In the book of James, we read about a wonderful qualification on prayer: James 5:16: Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. The above passage says the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Practice Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,012 views

    The practice of prayer helps us grow spiritually to know God better and become more like him.

    [Background Image: Fresco of Michael Angelo on the Sistine Chapel, Imago Dei] Last week we looked at our need to grow spiritually, the Apostle Paul tells us in Col. 2:6-7, “And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to live in obedience to him. Let your roots grow ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Petticrew avatar

    No Compromise On Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,320 views

    A look at Daniel 6 where we learn about prayer, the reasons for it and how we do it.

    Introduction The church choir director was being driven out of his mind at the rehearsals for the Christmas choral concert. It seemed that at least one or more members of the choir was absent at every rehearsal. Finally they reached the last rehearsal and he announced: "I want to personally thank ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Church In Prayer

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 116 ratings
     | 19,441 views

    To challenge every church member to understand the importance of prayer of the church.

    PP0621 DATE THE CHURCH IN PRAYER! Acts 12:1-17 Ac 12:1 Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. 2 And he killed James the brother of John with the sword. 3 And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Discipline Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on May 30, 2009
     | 4,289 views

    Since prayer is really just talking to God, then why is it so hard? Some of us have no problem spending a lot of time talking to other people? So why does it take so much effort to talk to God?

    Purpose: To show that a false commitment to Christ will cause a lack of desire to pray. Aim: I want the listener to be sure that he is totally committed to Christ. INTRODUCTION: For many years medical science thought that ulcers were caused by stress and spicy foods. But, in 1979 two Australian ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    The Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 5, 2012
    based on 128 ratings
     | 59,067 views

    Some people think that the only reason to pray is to cause a change in our own thinking. But the Bible teaches that prayer can make a difference in what God does, and that prayer can also have an effect on our circumstances.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. The apostle Paul is praying. He is praying for the Christians in Ephesus, & he is also praying for us, for all those down through the ages who come to know Jesus as Savior & ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Prayer Power Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 27, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,754 views

    James has mentioned prayer several times in his letter. In chapter 5, James focuses on prayer's power and place in the life of a Christian, especially as it relates to our need for healing.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a five year old boy who told his daddy that he’d like to have a baby brother and that he was willing to do whatever he could to help bring that about. 1. The boy’s father paused for a moment and then replied, “I’ll tell you what, if you pray every day for two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "What Is Prayer?” Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 3, 2005
    based on 76 ratings
     | 25,125 views

    Jesus actually had very much to say about prayer. After all, He spent a great deal of time in prayer. In fact, Jesus refers to prayer in His teachings 42 times, and the gospels record Him personally praying 28 times. So, what is prayer exactly?

    Jesus and Prayer – Part 1 “What Is Prayer?” Matthew 6:5-15 Jesus actually had very much to say about prayer. After all, He spent a great deal of time in prayer. In fact, Jesus refers to prayer in His teachings 42 times, and the gospels record Him personally praying 28 times. Several times, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Persistent Prayer

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 347 ratings
     | 26,623 views

    This is a message on the importance and purpose of prayer.

    PERSISTENT PRAYER Luke 18:1-8 INTRO: Jesus wants His church to grow. If a church is to grow, it must prepare to grow. This preparation begins with prayer. Persistent prayer is the foundation of all Christian growth. The Scriptures bear testimony that persistent prayer always has been of utmost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Haraldsen avatar

    The Purpose Of Prayer

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 22, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,569 views

    When we don’t understand the purpose of prayer we will be disappointed with and discouraged by the experience of prayer.

    The Purpose of Prayer Examining the Motives behind our Prayers Turn to Romans 8 There are many different types of prayer: public, private, group, family, church, national, confession, petition, intercession, fasting, short, long… Three-year-old Donna, who loved to pray before meals, would ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    House Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Wesley Eader on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,593 views

    A brief sermon on the importance of God’s House, the church being a place of prayer.

    Let’s walk through the events of Passion Week / Holy Week. The 8 most important days in History. 1. Sunday – Palm Sunday – The Royal Entry 2. Monday – Jesus Cleanses the Temple 3. Tuesday- Day of Conflict 4. Wed.- Day of Silence – Nothing is recorded on this day in any of the Gospels. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Disciplined Prayer

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 10, 2022
     | 1,174 views

    Disciplined prayer is a prayer method that began in the 4th century and is used to quiet the static in our mind, reduce the mental noise and improve the receptivity of our communication with God.

    Tonight we're going to take a look at yet another type of Prayer. This prayer is known as disciplined prayer. I know as we are looking at different types of Prayer you're going to hear a lot of repetition because as I said before, these techniques tend to overlap each other. But think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist