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  • Eric Hanson avatar

    Together In Prayer Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 6, 2008
     | 4,569 views

    This full text message builds on the ofundation of the message "United In Prayer". It tells more stories of churches which have been totally transformed into spiritual power houses by united prayer.

    Together in Prayer Part 2 Pastor Eric J. Hanson May 18, 2008 Last time, in the first part of this message, I told the stories of the birth of the church age, when the Holy Spirit came to live inside of believers. This happened at the end of an extended season of prayer by the 120, who were in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Prayer For Knowledge Pt. 1

    Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,604 views

    In this passage, the apostle Paul expresses his desire for the church to be filled with an understanding of what we have in Christ.

    Intro Sydney trainer Harry Telford was a keen student of thoroughbred bloodlines and spent countless hours poring over pedigree charts. He believed he had found a future champion in a colt that was shortly due to sell in New Zealand. The colt was listed for the Trentham Sales in 1927. Harry ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayers That Always Get Answered

    Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,631 views

    In John 17, Jesus models for us the type of "anything" prayers that God always answers.

    11-02-03 John 17 Intro: 2 TV shows over the past couple of weeks, shocked at the content. King of Queens rerun, Carrie prays for a raise, gets it, they begin to get everything they pray for. Meat market scene with priest. Second, Everwood, pastor of church getting married, also going blind, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Escaping False Paradigms Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 9, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,271 views

    Spiritual growth involves playing a sort of ping-pong with God, a casual back and forth exchange between God and the believer.

    Escaping False Paradigms of Prayer (topical) 1. A young boy was observed by a minister in church praying very fervently; but much to the preacher’s surprise, he was also heard to say from time to time: "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." So preacher approached the boy after he had apparently finished his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Jesus' Prayer For All Believers

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,594 views

    Jesus prays that we would be one.

    Text: John 17: 20-26 Title: God’s prayer for all believers INTRODUCTION 1.WHO JESUS PRAYS FOR Here in John 17:20-26 we find Jesus praying for “those who will believe in me through their message,” …meaning all of us who believe in Christ. 2.WHAT JESUS PRAYS FOR And we don’t need to be in the dark ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    The Crucifixion Of Christ- An Answer To Prayer Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,194 views

    How the crucifixion of Christ is an answer to prayer.

    Text; John 17: 1-5 Title: The crucifixion of Christ – An answer to prayer Introduction If you were to look at the events leading up to the crucifixion of Christ from a human point of view it would be natural for any of us to pray that such things would never be done to another human being ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Thankgiving And Prayer From Prison Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,893 views

    An introduction to Paul’s "happiest letter."

    Philippians 1:1-11 March 30, 2008 Introduction, Thanksgiving and Prayer Acts 16 stories Stopped from going into Asia and Bithynia Macedonian vision Lydia’s conversion Demonized girl Paul & Silas imprisoned and beaten Earthquake & Jailer’s Salvation Rejection of release This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "The Power Of Agreeing Prayer"

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,839 views

    Power is found in praying in agreement with God and with my fellow Christians.

    Today, I want to speak to you about the power of agreeing prayer. Jesus speaks of the importance of agreement in verse 19 of our passage. It is interesting to note that the meaning of the word used by our Lord for "agree" literally means to "symphonize." It is the word from which we get our modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bryan Fink avatar

    Becoming A Prayer Centered Congregation Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,589 views

    To lay out the vision and strategies for becoming a prayer centered and prayer driven church.

    [S] I went to visit members in the hospital on Thursday when I ran into one of older members strolling the hall with his walker and his physical therapist. So, I joined the journey. We walked up and the down hall together and then entered a series of short hallways that wrapped around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Seven Prayers Of David And Of Asaph

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,480 views

    A journey through scriptures of law and the gospel to discover Jesus Saves and the importance of reflection from Christmas to New Year to improve your love connection to God.

    Seven Prayers Of David And Of Asaph by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (12/22/2013) “He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment” (Psalm 72, verse 2, King James Version [David prayed for Solomon]). Greetings in the Holy Name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Caring Prayer And Praying Care

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,366 views

    Holistic Healing within the Church.

    CARING PRAYER AND PRAYING CARE. James 5:13-20. In the previous verses (James 5:7-12), James exhorted us to patience. The writer mentioned the sufferings of the prophets as an example of endurance (James 5:10). However, patience need not be passive: it will also see us engaged in prayer. AN ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Peter Toy avatar

    Prayer - The Power That Changes The World Series

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Jul 5, 2013
     | 7,254 views

    Do you want to see the power of God at work in your life and in the lives of others? Do you want to be used by God to change the world? Then, pray.

    Prayer – The Power That Changes the World – James 5:13-20 (Part 2) Sept. 16, 2012 Prayer is the power that changes the world. Sam Chadwick wrote, "The one concern of the devil is to keep Christians from praying. He fears nothing from prayer-less studies, prayer-less work, prayer-less ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Prayer For Those Who Govern Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 6, 2013
     | 6,320 views

    Reviewing the response of believers when they no longer represent the majority views in society.

    “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alexander Richard avatar

    Prayer That Brings Immediate Answer

    Contributed by Alexander Richard on Jan 25, 2014
     | 4,483 views

    Prayer is one important means of communion with God almighty. Any christian can learn how to pray, but not every prayer receives an answer.Do you want quick answers to your prayers? Read this sermon

    Prayer is a universal act, performed by everyone both believers and unbelievers alike. It is an obligatory act . It’s one of the most vital subjects every one of us should know thoroughly and practice faithfully. This sermon will teach you how. I. WHAT PRAYER IS a.Making our needs ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Keith Broyles avatar

    Breakthrough Prayer For My City

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
     | 4,164 views

    As people of faith we need to be people of prayer but even more than that, people of breakthrough prayer, asking God to break through in situations where there is nothing else we can do. We need breakthrough prayer in our cities.

    It started out as a prayer meeting some forty years before. This prayer meeting was not without its detractors, at least not outside the Church of St. Nicholas in Leipzig Germany. Those who attended the prayer meeting were harassed and threatened on a fairly regular basis. Still, Monday night after ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist