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  • Charles Jones avatar

    Prayer Makes The Difference Series

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Mar 4, 2012
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    Prayer is that activity whereby a person who is trying to live the life of a beleiever seeks to open up his or her mind and heart to the promised help and guidance of God the Father.

    by Bishop Charles C Jones Matthew 6:5-8 Text verse 7 There can be no doubt at all that when it comes to the activity of what we call Prayer we will find that it is the very heart beat of every saved beleiver. It is the defining mark of every believer that say's to those ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is Fasting And How To Get Started Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023
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    Christian fasting is a non-required discipline. It alters your diet, eliminates food and/or drink, for a biblical purpose, and accompanied with prayer.

    A. CHRISTIAN FASTING IS A NON-REQUIRED DISCIPLINE Jesus said, “When you fast” (Matthew 6:16). Did Jesus mean you must fast, or did He give you an option? “If you fast?” Christian fasting is described: 1. Alters your diet, or 2. Eliminates food and/or drink 3. For a biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Prophetic Voice PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024
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    Explores the role of Spirit-led prayer in perceiving and unveiling potential, aligning our hearts with God's will, and participating in His divine purposes.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to another blessed gathering in the house of the Lord. It is always a joy to come together, to bask in the warmth of fellowship, to share in the nourishment of God's Word, and to unite our hearts in prayer. Today, we find ourselves standing on the ...read more

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    Apostasy – Part 1 The Divine Purpose Series

    Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007
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    I want to present a Biblical answer to the perplexing problems we face as a Church, the body of Christ, who are endeavoring to do a work for God in this godless age.

    2Tim. 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4 And they shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rediscovering The Power In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 6, 2013
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    Message five on the series of prayer with the empahiss on healing.

    PRAYER: Rediscovering the Presnce, Promise and Power of God Rediscovering the power in Prayer to Heal Various Scriptures INTRODUCTION When we discuss prayer, the ultimate question arises, does God still heal today, or was healing meant for another age? I want to go on record to say that not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prayer That Brings Response

    Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Mar 3, 2008
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    A look a how to pray and expect a response.

    Prayer that brings response 2/27/08 In the beginning of Acts Chapter 3 Peter and John heal a beggar as they are going into the temple. They then take the time to preach to those who saw or, heard about it, and let them know that it is through the power of Jesus and not their own power that this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas: The Purpose Of Christ’s Coming Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 15, 2025
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    Christmas unveils the divine mission behind the birth of Jesus Christ: to redeem humanity and restore God’s eternal purpose.

    CHRISTMAS: THE PURPOSE OF CHRIST’S COMING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 3:16-17 Key Verse: “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” (Luke 19:10) Supporting Texts: Matthew 1:21; Isaiah 53:5-6; Hebrews 2:14-15; John 10:10; 1 John 3:8. INTRODUCTION: Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Purpose Of God's Power

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 9, 2025
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    God’s power is not merely for personal gain or to elevate us above others. It is given to fulfil His divine purpose on earth—bringing healing, setting captives free, equipping believers, and glorifying His name.

    Title: THE PURPOSE OF GOD'S POWER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 10:38 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:1-3, Luke 4:18-19, John 14:12, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 INTRODUCTION: The power of God is His supernatural ability given to believers through the Holy Spirit to accomplish His divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lessons Learned In Prayer

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
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    Lessons Learned in Prayer

    Job 42:1-6 Lessons Learned in Prayer Man would have finished the book of Job without an answer. 1. Job's Recognition Of His Deity - 1 Then Job answered the LORD, and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Model Of Intercessory Prayer.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 4, 2022
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    The power of the Cross.

    A MODEL OF INTERCESSORY PRAYER. Exodus 32:7-14. Even as Moses finished his business with the LORD in the mount, the LORD disowned His covenant people, telling Moses to get down “for your people which you brought up out of the land of Egypt have corrupted themselves” (Exodus 32:7). The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Resorting To Prayer And Praises

    Contributed by Edison Jay Sanz on Nov 15, 2024
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    When David fled and hid because of King Saul's pursuit of him, he experienced uncertainty in life. But instead of worrying, he prayed and praised God.

    I. The PRAYER of David a.) His ACTION *verses 1-2a, (David cries out for God's MERCY and MINISTRATION) "Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed. I cry out to God Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Focused Prayer

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Oct 7, 2011
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    Have you ever done a comparison between the way the apostles approached Christ in the Gospels and the way they approached Him in the book of Acts? In Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, their requests included calling fire down from heaven to consume those who

    Principle 1 for God-focused prayer: Tune to God's agenda Have you ever done a comparison between the way the apostles approached Christ in the Gospels and the way they approached Him in the book of Acts? In Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, their requests included calling fire down from heaven to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    We Have A Purpose (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 14, 2008
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     | 4,786 views

    We need to discover our specific SHAPE so that we will know what kinds of service God has ordained for us.

    A. The story is told of a little boy named Johnny who had trouble pronouncing the letter “R”. 1. To try to help him with the problem, his teacher gave him this sentence to practice at home: “Robert gave Richard a rap in the rib for roasting the rabbit so rare.” 2. A few days later the teacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    #2 A Place Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025
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    Prayer works & prayer changes things and we are that church … a place of prayer

    ~ Intro: The Journal of Reproductive Medicine reports that researchers at Columbia University conducted a study with 199 women at an in vitro fertilization clinic in Korea. Unknown to the patients and their doctors, groups of strangers from the US, Canada, and Australia were asked to pray for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mastering The Art Of Prayer SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    The Lord’s Prayer is more than a ritual recitation. It is a blueprint given by the Lord for prayer that is acceptable to God.

    Today, we will delve into the topic of prayer and explore the significance of the Lord's Prayer. Often, we recite this prayer without fully understanding its purpose. However, Jesus intended it to be a blueprint for our prayers, guiding us in approaching God in a way that pleases Him. Let us now ...read more

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