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  • Rev. Saeed Richardson avatar

    Not Just Another Sunday Part 1: Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,947 views

    If prayer is supposed to be the most important part of the Christian life, why does it seem to be the most confusing topic? It’s the one thing that we know we have to do yet we seem the most unwilling to do.

    This sermon can be listened to online by visiting: http://www.cayafellowship.com/2007/08/26/not-just-another-sunday-prayer/ Intro: It’s confusing and sometimes doesn’t make sense ... even to other Christians 12-14 It so happened that as she continued in prayer before God, Eli was watching her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Unanswered Prayers Part 1 - The Dead Zone Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 14,837 views

    Sin can create a "dead zone" where our calls to God will not be answered. Find out what they are, and how we can move out of the zone of unanswerable prayer.

    OPEN: About 3 years ago Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono had an idea! He was eager to get in touch with the people of his country so he gave out his personal cell phone number during a speech and urged Indonesian people to contact him directly with any complaints about the government’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The First Prayer Meeting Service Ever"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 29, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,339 views

    God sanctified the seventh day, and nearly three hundred years passed before anyone thought of attendeding Church. Think about it! Then a weak and frail preacher named Enos came along...

    Text: Gen. 4:25 And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. 26 And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Honoring God - Lord's Prayer Week 3 Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,660 views

    After entering into relationship with God in prayer we must honor God for who he is and what he has done. We honor God through praise of his name, and our actions.

    This week I pulled some actual prayers of kids off the internet: Debbie, age 7, prays Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. Dear God: Who did you make smarter? Boys or girls? My sister and I want to know. Jimmy, 6 Dear God: How many angels ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Parks avatar

    What It's Like To Be Christ-Like Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Parks on Nov 5, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,524 views

    To be Christ-like is to be a person of prayer.

    WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE CHRIST-LIKE – PRAYER I. A look at how Christ prayed. A. Without ceasing: the Fact that Christ prayed often shows the need for Christians to pray. B. At the Beginning of his public ministry and baptism. Luke 3:21 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Taylor avatar

    Prevailing Prayer For The Spirit’s Power

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,466 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Prevailing Prayer for the Spirit’s Power

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Prevailing Prayer for the Spirit’s Power Luke 11:5-13 Jesus continues his teaching on prayer with a parable to motivate us to freely and boldly approach God in prayer. This parable is meant to teach us to not be hesitant in approaching God but to boldly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 1: What Is Prayer And Why Questions?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2014
     | 829 views

    Questions about Prayer Every Christian Must Answer

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prayer is based on a relationship to God where you simply talk with God. 2. Prayer is communication with God. 3. Prayer is family relationship. 4. Jesus excludes praying in any other name such as Buddha, Confucius, and even Allah. “I am the way, the truth, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    My Heart’s Desire And Prayer Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 24, 2014
    based on 80 ratings
     | 25,656 views

    Paul’s desire which should also be our desire. 1- He had the desire to see people saved 2- He had the desire to preach the gospel

    INTRO.- My heart’s desire. What is your heart’s desire? I think every human person has desires in life, and often, intense desires. I’m not sure it’s knowledge or wisdom, however, like Solomon asked for in I Kings 3:7-14. There may be certain days when we want wisdom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Taylor avatar

    Prevailing Prayer For The Spirit’s Powe Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,223 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Prevailing Prayer for the Spirit’s Power

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Prevailing Prayer for the Spirit’s Power Luke 11:5-13 Jesus continues his teaching on prayer with a parable to motivate us to freely and boldly approach God in prayer. This parable is meant to teach us to not be hesitant in approaching God but to boldly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unlimited Prayer Based Upon Unlimited Atonement Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 2, 2015
     | 3,433 views

    It is human nature for us to become closed, introverted, and selfish — even in our prayer lives. God demands that our prayers extend way beyond ourselves to incorporate all sorts of people.

    Unlimited Prayer Based Upon Unlimited Atonement (I Timothy 2:1-7) 1. One fellow defended himself form criticism, “Some people say I am a snob, but this is not true. Although my butler can be a snob at times.” 2. Does being rich automatically make one a snob? Certainly not. Does ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Roper avatar

    “when Prayers Go Unanswered”

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,366 views

    No matter how difficult our lives may be, God has not left us alone. Often, when things are difficult and God seems silent, it is our cue to come away from life’s distractions so that we can synchronize ourselves with God again.

    “When Prayers Go Unanswered” Habakkuk 1:2 NIV 2 How long, O Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen? At times it may seem that God has hides His face from us, when we don’t receive an immediate answer to our prayers. We pray, we pour our hearts out to God, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Small People, Big Prayers - Praying With Excellence Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 18, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,202 views

    As a circle maker, it’s important that we are praying BIG prayers, because we serve a BIG God! Based on Mark Batterson's book - The Circle Maker

    TEXT: Numbers 11 TITLE: Praying with Excellence - small people…BIG PRAYERS! SERIES: Being the Church with Excellence TOPIC: Prayer OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 10, 2013 PROP.: As a circle maker, it’s important that we are praying BIG prayers, because we serve a BIG ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charles Jones avatar

    We Need More Hannah's - Prayer Warriors Series

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Apr 11, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,652 views

    Although the phrase “prayer warrior” is not found in Scripture, a prayer warrior is generally thought of as a Christian who prays continually and effectively for others in the manner of praying taught in Scripture. Therefore prayer warriors pray to Father

    Proverbs 29:18 King James Version (KJV) 18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. Proverbs 29:18 English Standard Version (ESV) 18 Where (A)there is no prophetic vision the people (B)cast off restraint,[a] but blessed is he who (C)keeps the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian B avatar

    It Takes More! Hunting Sermon ( A Call To Prayer)

    Contributed by Brian B on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,074 views

    God Gave me this one while I was hunting deer. At the end of the day, the sun was going down and still I had not harvested an animal? It takes more than you think to have a successfull harvest! hunting (physical harvest VS the church (Spiritual harvest)

    Please take a moment to place your vote. If you have an idea for an improvement, I am very teachable. My e-Mail is pastorbrian@greenrivernazarene.com Mt 9:37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Mt 9:38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    When Does God Hear Your Prayer?

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Aug 15, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,900 views

    To guide the believer in the matter if getting answers to prayer.

    PP0732 DATE BHBC 8/13/06 WHEN DOES GOD HEAR YOUR PRAYER? Ps 34:1 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 3 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist