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  • David Yarbrough avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 20, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 50,950 views

    Four examples of prayer from the early church.

    Intro: A bus driver and a minister were standing in line to get into heaven. The bus driver approached the gate and St. Peter said, "Welcome, I understand you were a bus driver. Since I’m in charge of housing, I believe I have found the perfect place for you. See that mansion over the hilltop? It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin Mayberry avatar

    Prayer

    Contributed by Kevin Mayberry on Apr 17, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,228 views

    Prayer is essential to Christian life

    Síocháin agus Dia Dhuit,God to you and peace, In the Catechism,2774,the Church tells us that: prayer is a vital necessity.Proof from the contrary is no less convincing:if we do not allow the Spirit to lead us,we fall back into the slavery of sin. Gal.5:16-18,NAB I say,then:live by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Barbara Folsom avatar

    Prayer

    Contributed by Barbara Folsom on Feb 6, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 17,957 views

    This is a devotional on prayer and encouragement to just do it.

    God has placed within my spirit the desire to teach a little about prayer tonight. I say a little because there is only so much teaching on this subject you can do, though the resources are unlimited, what we really need to do is just do it! Lets begin with 1 Thessalonians 5: 17, “pray without ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 25, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 17,949 views

    Prayer is the primary way that God forms us into mature Christians.

    Habits That Lead to Christian Maturity Lent 2002 Prayer The goal in the Christian life is maturity. Although we love little babies, we would be saddened greatly if they did not grow, learn, mature into fully functioning adults. In the same way it is greatly exciting when someone first gives ...read more

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  • James Wilson avatar

    Prayer

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 206 ratings
     | 32,767 views

    God will answer us if we ask.

    Prayer Matthew 7:7-12 "Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you. [8] "For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it shall be opened. [9] "Or what man is there among you, when his son shall ask him for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Carroll avatar

    Prayer

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,034 views

    STEPS AND TYPES OF PRAYER

    PRAYER Song 2:14 14 O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice; for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely. (KJV) *** The importance of prayer-God has done all He is going to do until someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clint Shrum avatar

    Prayer

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,015 views

    5 elements of prayer

    PRAYER I Thessalonians 5:12-18 Intro: I am confident in saying the most neglected part of our spiritual life is prayer. More than church attendance, testifying, bible studying etc…prayer is often not a part of our daily lives. Even more so a lot of Christians only pray at church or when they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Moore avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,294 views

    Dealing with Prayer. True Communication with God is the key.

    Prayer – Communication (Because of the video clip. This sermon was appealing to all ages. Kids to adults. The difference: • Men and women are different • This may sound like a simple statement. • “Bro. Moore, most of us know that by now.” • Well, there are more differences then people give ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ben Emmons avatar

    Prayer

    Contributed by Ben Emmons on Mar 4, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 29,190 views

    Biblical Conditions for answered prayers! While there is no formula to follow, God’s Word is very clear that certain things must line up for our prayers to be answered!

    <Open in prayer> Prayer…sometimes we make it so complicated, like we have to come up with some profound words to keep God’s interest. Some people love to pray, while others are scared to pray, because they feel they don’t know how to do it right…after today’s message if you fall into that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Doug Gregory avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 5, 2008
     | 7,641 views

    Prayer as outlined by Christ is a Christian Discipline...

    (Matthew 6:5-15 NASB) "When you pray, you are not to be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners so that they may be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. (6) "But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Lito Sacatropiz avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Lito Sacatropiz on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,399 views

    Prayer

    HOW TO MAKE A REQUEST TO GOD? TEXT: Matthew 6:9-13 Topic: Prayer This passage Matthew 6:9-13 help us on how to pray? It is the given pattern of Jesus to his disciples on how to pray to the father? A pattern given to us which is not from our mouth alone but only from our heart. Our prayers must ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 29, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 20,899 views

    If God were to answer all your prayers with ’yes’ how would the kingdom be furthered?

    2. Spiritual Disciplines Series April 19th, 2009 Prayer On March 4th, 2009 in Fort Pierce Florida a tragedy occurred. A woman was experiencing as emergency situation at a local McDonalds. It seems as if the police did not take her seriously when she called 911. This poor woman suffered in a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,588 views

    When we say that we are seeking God’s guidance on any particular thing in our lives what is the one thing that we Christians share with each other and the world on HOW we can get guidance from God? We pray about it...

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 2003 Date Preached: February 5, 2003 Church: BBC (PM) Wednesday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: What the Bible Says… Title: About Prayer Text: Matthew 6:5-13 Introduction: When we say that we are seeking God’s guidance on any particular thing in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,309 views

    Constant communication with God is important in the Christian life.

    Focus Passage: Matthew 6:5-13 Supplemental Passage: 1Th 5:17 “pray without ceasing” But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Richards avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010
     | 8,879 views

    A two week series looking at spiritual habits we can do on our own with God.

    -so here we are in the second part of our series about being alone with God. Ideally, everyone should be spending some time with God all by themselves, as much as possible when you really think about it. -so for these two weeks we’re talking about how you can maximize your time with God, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist