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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Prayer As An Investment

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 31, 2018
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    Come let us rebuild the altar of a holy God. Often prayer can seem like an obligation and a chore. Prayers do not have to be long, one Preacher prayed 63 words and had a victory.

    PRAYER AS AN INVESTMENT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com AS A YOUNG MAN I OFTEN MISQUOTED SOME BIBLE VERSES. IN IGNORANCE I SAID: THE GOOD OL’ BOYS CAME TO JESUS AND ASKED JESUS: LORD WILL YOU TEACH US HOW TO PRAY? This is not at all what the boys ask the teacher to do? THEY ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Jesus Prays For Himself

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 5, 2018
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    Is it selfish to pray for one's needs first?

    Jesus Prays for Himself John 17:1-5 The prayer Jesus offers in the 17th chapter of John has often been called the Lord’s prayer in the sense that the one He taught the disciples on the Sermon on the Mount is more rightly “The Disciple’s Prayer. The prayer that Jesus offers at the end of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    I’ll Have The Chef’s Special! Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 27, 2011
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    An explanation of the Fourth Petition: "Give us today our daily bread."

    Ordering at an ethnic restaurant can be a daunting experience. For one, many of those places have a menu that’s as thick as a phone book. If you diligently read through all the entree choices, it may take you longer to pick your meal than to eat it! For another, unfamiliar words like pho ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Crumbs Of Blessing

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 20, 2008
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    A look at what occurs when we faithfully and fervently seek Jesus with our petitions.

    Crumbs of Blessing 17-Aug-08 Bethel UMC – 9:30 AM; Brooks Chapel UMC – 11:00 AM Matthew 15.21-28 Wednesday evening, the youth group met at Bethel. Since Amber had a previous engagement, she had asked if I could do their lesson for that night. I gladly said yes, and when I showed up on the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Importance Of Prayer In Church Work

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 9, 2025
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    Church work is the labour of love that advances God’s kingdom on earth. Whether it is teaching, evangelism, administration, or serving in any ministry, prayer must be the foundation.

    THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER IN CHURCH WORK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 6:4 Supporting Texts: Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, James 5:16, Colossians 4:2, Ephesians 6:18 INTRODUCTION: Church work is the labour of love that advances God’s kingdom on earth. Whether it is teaching, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Keep Your Eyes On The Road Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 10, 2011
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    Sermon on the Sixth Petition: Lead us not into temptation.

    We all know how dangerous drinking and driving is but did you know that texting and driving is even riskier? Car & Driver magazine found that it took an impaired driver traveling 110 km an hour, 5 meters longer to stop than when he was sober. Five meters is more than a car length. When they ran the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pray Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019
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    Seven Petitions of the Lord's Prayer

    A. WHAT IS PRAYER? MATTHEW 6:5-15 1. Prayer is relationship with your heavenly Father. “For your Father knows” (6:8). “Our Father in heaven” (6:9). 2. Prayer is not getting God to do what you desire, but you changing to God’s desire. 3. Prayer is total confidence in God’s planned purpose for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Make Me Like An Angel! Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 21, 2011
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    Sermon on Third Petition of Lord's Prayer: “Your Will Be Done On Earth As It Is In Heaven”

    How would you finish this sentence? “I want to be like…” When I was in junior high everyone on my basketball team would have said, “I want to be like Mike,” Michael Jordan that is. Perhaps you want to be like a famous singer, a celebrated author, or a successful ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Role Of Prayer In Achieving Divine Breakthroughs Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 22, 2025
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    One of the most powerful tools God has given us to access breakthroughs is prayer.

    THE ROLE OF PRAYER IN ACHIEVING DIVINE BREAKTHROUGHS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Text: James 5:16b “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” Supporting Text: Jeremiah 33:3 “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Prayer That Invites God’s Presence Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 14, 2025
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    Prayer is not just a spiritual exercise—it is an invitation to the Almighty God to step into our lives and situations.

    PRAYER THAT INVITES GOD’S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 5:16-18 Supporting Texts: Luke 18:1-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, 1 Kings 18:36-38, Acts 10:1-4 INTRODUCTION: Prayer is not just a spiritual exercise—it is an invitation to the Almighty God to step into our lives and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Moses Assniyi avatar

    Lord, Teach Us To Pray Series

    Contributed by Rev. Moses Assniyi on Apr 16, 2011
     | 4,649 views

    in the acknowledgement of the prayer life of Jesus, the disciples desired to know how to pray and asked Jesus to teached them how to pray effectively.

    TEXT: MATHEW 6:5-8; Luke 11:1 Title: lord, teach us to pray Introduction: Prayer is one of the greatest acts of the Christian. It is an act of fellowship with God. The concern of Jesus here is not whether we do pray or not but the motive behind the prayer. The disciples have taken notice of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Parable Of The Unjust Judge

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 7, 2019
     | 5,828 views

    Is this really about the unjust judge?

    The Parable of the Unjust Judge Luke 18:1-8 Parables are useful stories in that they present simple points. In the case of this parable, one can see the value of persistence. It is similar to what Jesus says in The Sermon on the Mount where He says: “Persist in asking, and you will receive. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    Communing With God

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 14, 2025
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    Prayer in Judeo-Christian tradition is not merely a practice but a relational expression of trust and dependency on God. It encompasses the believer's joy, sorrow, need, and worship, providing a profound connection to God, our Creator.

    "Pray without ceasing." (1 Thessalonians 5:17, KJV) Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name." (Psalm 100:4, KJV) Introduction • Opening Thought: Prayer is a vital means of communicating with God. It is not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Who’s Up For An All Night Prayer Session? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 13, 2012
     | 11,311 views

    A study of the book of Daniel part I verses 1 through 23

    Daniel 9: 1 – 23 Who’s Up For An All Night Prayer Session? In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of the lineage of the Medes, who was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans— 2 in the first year of his reign I, Daniel, understood by the books the number of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Prayer And Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 11, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,799 views

    The following sermon is going to review the opening of Paul's letter to see why he called the Philippians his joy and crown and review the beautiful prayer he had for their ongoing faithfulness to the Lord!

    Paul’s Thanks and Prayer for Philippi Philippians 1:3-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “An older couple had trouble remembering common, day-to-day things. They both decided that they would write down requests the other had, and so try to avoid forgetting. One evening ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist