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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Wrestling In Prayer.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 30, 2014
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,605 views

    A brief outline on which to build a prayer-night sermon.

    WRESTLING IN PRAYER. Genesis 32:24-29. Jacob's wrestling, whilst factual and historical, is nevertheless a metaphor for prayer. 1. The place name, Jabbok, means pouring out, or emptying. This reminds me of the self-emptying of Christ (cf. Philippians 2:7-8). It also reminds me of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Dec 9, 2024
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    Prayer is an expression of sincere desire including praise, thanksgiving, lament, confession and requests. Prayer is our unique opportunity to talk to God, to converse with him which means that Prayer also is a way of God talking to us. Every believer needs the prayers of other believers.

    It is the year 44AD. Around 12 years from the death and resurrection of Jesus. So we can perhaps conclude that the growth of the church has already span 12 years and believers now included a vast number of Jews and Gentiles. With growth comes challenges, strife, arguments and even misunderstanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reasoning With God

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 25, 2012
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    The effectiveness of bold petition to God.

    Introduction There was a TV series in which the star would receive a newspaper with headlines about some kind of tragedy to take place in the near future. His task then was to intercede in time to prevent the tragedy from occurring. Abraham had such an experience. God stopped by for dinner, and as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    Prayer To Power Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 14, 2015
     | 10,082 views

    When you really get down to business with God, what are the things which rise to the surface as you petition Him to meet your needs?

    Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ~Part 12 Prayer to Power Ephesians 3:14-21 14. For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15. from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, 16. that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Luther Sexton avatar

    (Section 5) Prayer That Resists Satan Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 23, 2019
     | 3,531 views

    In a successful prayer, both the petitioner and the petitioned gain.

    LET US PRAY (Section 5) V. PRAYER THAT RESISTS SATAN A. Our Prayer has Three Aspects 1. We ourselves. 2. The God to whom we pray. 3. Our enemy, Satan. The petitioners are we; the petitioned is God. In a successful ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    The Lord's Prayer - His Provision Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 13, 2018
     | 3,737 views

    An 8 week series examining the Lord's Prayer

    Bent into Shape – His Provision 5/13/18 Matthew 6:11 Sunday AM Being it’s Mother’s Day let’s begin this AM w/ a few things that come from the mouths of our children: After sitting in big church one Sunday AM, little Johnny sobbed all the way home. Frustrated she couldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Prayer That God Answers Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
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    On the face of it, the Prayer of Jabez would appear to be the kind of petition God wouldn’t answer - too selfish.

    OPEN: Two young boys were spending the night at their grandparents. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers when the youngest one began praying at the top of his lungs, "I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE. And I PRAY FOR A NEW NINTENDO PLAY STATION, -and I PRAY FOR A NEW ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Persistent Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 18, 2025
     | 472 views

    Persistent prayer refers to the continuous, unrelenting act of bringing our petitions before God, regardless of the delay in answers.

    THE POWER OF PERSISTENT PRAYER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 18:1 "Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart." Supporting Texts: Matthew 7:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Hebrews 4:16, James 5:16, Luke 11:5-10 INTRODUCTION: In the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 27, 2015
     | 15,459 views

    This message looks at the doctrine of and the reason for prayer

    PRAYER PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING, BUT IN EVERYTHING BY PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION WITH THANKSGIVING LET YOUR REQUESTS BE MADE KNOWN TO GOD. 7  AND THE PEACE OF GOD, WHICH SURPASSES ALL COMPREHENSION, WILL GUARD YOUR HEARTS AND YOUR MINDS IN CHRIST JESUS. HOW YOU CAN TELL WHEN IT'S ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Prayer Of Jabez #4 - "Let Your Hand Be With Me..." Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 26,518 views

    Discussion of the third petition of Jabez.

    Note: some of the illustrations in this series are not acknowledged - this is due to the loss of my notes, not out of a desire to deny the sources. Thank you! The Prayer of Jabez #4 – “Let Your Hand Be With Me…” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 January 20, 2002 Introduction We continue our look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Cultivating A Life Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 28, 2025
     | 73 views

    Prayer is the breath of the spiritual life. Just as the body cannot survive without oxygen, so the believer cannot thrive without prayer.

    CULTIVATING A LIFE OF PRAYER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 18:1 Supporting Texts: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, James 5:16, Mark 1:35, Daniel 6:10, Ephesians 6:18 INTRODUCTION: Prayer is the breath of the spiritual life. Just as the body cannot survive without oxygen, so the believer cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Hamby avatar

    The Lord's Prayer (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,234 views

    Examines the first three petitions in the Lord's prayer - that are concerned with God’s glory.

    The Lord’s Prayer Part I Matthew 6:9-10 Almost all of our prayers begin by rushing into a series of requests in which we pour out to God our problems, our needs, our irritations. Unfortunately this only reinforces the focus of our attention on what is troubling us and our inability to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Dear God, Please Hear Me

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,637 views

    Most of us go through times when we 'feel' God is not listening to our prayers. From Isaiah 59, this message gives some of the process for this season in our lives.

    Dear God, Please Hear Me (Why God doesn’t answer) Isaiah 59:1-21 * A young man asked his girlfriend, “Can I kiss you?” and she was silent. Next, he asked, “May I kiss you?” again, she was silent. Finally, in frustration he said, “Are You deaf?” Without ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Prayer Of Jabez #5 - "Keep Me From Harm..." Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 13,169 views

    A look at the last petition of the prayer of Jabez.

    Note: some of the illustrations in this series are not acknowledged - this is due to the loss of my notes, not out of a desire to deny the sources. Thank you! Prayer of Jabez #5 – “Keep Me from Harm…” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Introduction Today we wrap up our look at the prayer of Jabez. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ralf Bergmann avatar

    The Priority Of Prayer

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,881 views

    Who are we to pray for? Why are we to pray? How are we to pray? These are three questions that we must answer if we are going to make a difference for the kingdom of God.

    Sermon Title: The Priority of Prayer Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Sunday Evening, July 2, 2000 Scripture Introduction: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Before we begin this evening let’s take a look at what the purpose of this letter by Paul to his beloved Timothy was. Timothy was a favorite pupil of Paul. ...read more

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