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  • John Gaston avatar

    Unsafe Prayers

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 25, 2016
     | 5,954 views

    Unsafe prayers are those which take us out of our comfort zone, which expose us to God, which thrust us out into the realm of faith and cause us to completely rely on God. Are you ready to pray unsafe prayers?

    UNSAFE PRAYERS Jer. 42:20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE LUMBERYARD 1. A man went to the lumber yard and said to an attendant, “I want 5 4X2’s.” The attendant said, “Do you mean 2X4’s?” He answered, “Let me go out to the truck to ask.” 2. He went out ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus And Prayer

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016
     | 4,011 views

    Jesus prayed to discover God's will.

    A. JESUS’ PRAYER INTENSITY 1. He didn’t consider prayer a light thing. “And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground” (Luke 22:44). 2. Jesus went through terrible struggles when He became our sin. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Meeting

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Oct 21, 2016
     | 10,328 views

    This is a sermon calling us to repentance from a better than thou attitude of the Pharisee

    When we look at the text today we see that Dr. Luke made no bones about who Jesus was addressing in this parable. Jesus was telling this parable to the high and mighty, holier than thou folks. He was addressing the religious folks that acted like they were just a little better than everyone else. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer Is Altar Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 14, 2016
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     | 7,623 views

    Prayer Life is very important for every Christian. The prayer for individual growth, family and for all nations are important.

    Introduction: Everywhere altars, every stone becomes, every tree, every river, every mountain is god and full of Altars. God hates all kinds of Idol worships. Rebellion is equivalent to Idol worship (I Sam 15:23), greedy is an idolater (Eph 5:5, Col 3:5) Do not make idols (Ex 20:4, Lev 20:1, Dt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Power In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 15, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,616 views

    As with everything else in life, prayer is the key to influencing secular culture and human government. Solomon's call to prayer serves as a pattern for discovering the power of prayer.

    Every four years, this nation elects a political leader we call the President of the United States. This year’s election is fifty days away and there is both anticipation and anxiety as that day approaches. We go to the polls seeking to change the direction of the nation, or to stay the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prayer For The Ephesians Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 9, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,841 views

    Paul prays that the Ephesian believers would have power to dwell, power to grasp and power to know God's love

    PRAYER FOR THE EPHESIANS One day a young man found a genie-in-a-bottle. This young adult is walking down the beach and comes across an old Arabic looking lamp. He rubs it and out pops a genie. The genie says, "Thank you for freeing me from the lamp. In return I will grant you three wishes." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Prayer Of The Afflicted

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017
     | 6,120 views

    Psalm 102

    PRAYER OF THE AFFLICTED (PSALM 102) As early as the fifth or sixth century Psalm 102 was named one of the seven penitential Psalms or Psalms of Confession in the Bible, along with Psalms 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130, and 143. The speculation of authorship includes Nehemiah. Unlike other penitential ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Prayer Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 5, 2017
     | 17,078 views

    Jesus' prayer affirms his obedience to the Father; the father's glorification; the revelation of God in Jesus Christ; the choosing of the disciples; their unity; and the promise that their final destiny is to share in the glory of the Father

    The Prayer of Jesus audio (5MB) John 17:1-26 The moment of Jesus arrest, trial and execution is fast approaching. Jesus has finished his teaching of the disciples. The hour has come. His work on earth is complete. So complete in fact that he can say with confidence at the end of ch16: "33Take ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Prayer For Deliverance.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,470 views

    Hear me, Show me, Keep me, Hide me.

    A PRAYER FOR DELIVERANCE. Psalm 17:1-9. PSALM 17:1. How can a man, born dead in trespasses and sins, plead with the LORD to “hear the right?” Well, it is as Abraham said, ‘Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?’ (Genesis 18:25). When we use this Psalm, we are not appealing to our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Privilege Of Prayer

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 9, 2022
     | 2,040 views

    Earthly kings & presidents DO NOT ALLOW ACCESS to themselves by average people! How different God is, to seek out the lowest, the least, & the nobodies - though He's the Creator & King of kings. Prayer is a priceless privilege; make sure you use it!

    THE PRIVILEGE OF PRAYER Heb. 10:19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BRAGGING OF PERFECTION 1. One denomination believes you can “pray through” to perfection. One member of this group went to see a Christian neighbor. He struck up the subject of the believer's perfection. 2. The neighbor said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 14, 2022
     | 3,637 views

    Based on James 5:13-18 - Encourages hearers to develop a powerful prayer life.

    “THE POWER OF PRAYER” James 5:13-18 FBCF – 10/13/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – A fellow pastor friend of mine & I were walking out of restaurant recently. Group of about 8 businessmen seated at table. As we walked by, all of their heads were bowed down. Looked like they were praying. But we quickly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer, Not Despair Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
     | 1,458 views

    Every time you feel yourself being anxious about your job, your children, your spouse, the bills, the church . . . stop where you are and spend a few minutes fervently praying to God about it. I promise that by the end of that prayer you will feel an amazing peace.

    A. Philippians 4:6 (READ) 1. How many of you believe that PRAYER can change OUTCOMES and CIRCUMSTANCES? ILLUSTRATION: One Sunday morning as the Youth Pastor made his way to his 5th grade Sunday School Class, he walked in to find one of his students sitting alone in the back of the classroom ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Answered Prayer.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 19, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,110 views

    An ongoing work of Jesus through prayer in His name.

    ANSWERED PRAYER. John 14:12-14. 3. Even with His departure, His work goes on (John 14:12-14). Jesus miraculously fed the multitudes. Peter saw 3000 converts on his first outing (cf. Acts 2:41). Ever since that day the church has grown by fits and starts, leaps and bounds. Jesus healed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Time For Prayer

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 4, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,917 views

    Many people have a difficult time developing a strong prayer life in their Christian walk.

    Introduction Many people have a difficult time developing a strong prayer life in their Christian walk. Sometimes prayer is stronger when things are a struggle. If that is true, then we should be a praying people right now! The concept of prayer is fairly simple. Someone once said, “I don’t feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer 101 Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on May 15, 2020
     | 1,297 views

    Prayers in the Word

    Genesis 15:2-3 But Abram said, “Sovereign Lord, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit[a] my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?” And Abram said, “You have given me no children; so a servant in my household will be my heir.” Genesis 21:1-2 Now the Lord was gracious ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational