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  • Noel Atkinson avatar

    Lessons About Prayer From Life's Battlefield Series

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Oct 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,311 views

    I. They learned that a trial often comes on the heels of a victory II. They learned that they could depend on God in battle III. They learned the value of prayer IV. They learned the importance of praying for one another Looking at moses on the battle

    Prayer part 1 LESSONS LEARNED ON LIFE’S BATTLEFIELD There are times when the walk of the Christian is difficult. It is difficult to live in community, it is difficult to pray, to read your bible and be responsible. This is so difficult that the government has to run ads on television ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Men, Two Prayers, And Two Faiths

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 21, 2010
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    At the Temple were two men, two prayers, and two faiths. One trusted in himself and his righteousness. He went home dead in his sin. The other humbly confessed his sin and believed in salvation outside himself. He went home justified by God’s grace.

    Intro At the Temple were two men, two prayers, and two faiths. The first man was a Pharisee. He’s the good guy. He’s respected. He’s forgotten more about the Scriptures than most of us can remember. He’s an example of how to live an upstanding life. Do as he says and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Dare To Pray A Daring Prayer (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 12, 2009
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     | 4,801 views

    Let us dare to conquer challenges.

    One of the things I have to come to terms with when I turned 40 last month was midlife crisis. On this month’s issue, Reader’s Digest came up with a timely article on midlife. It says in its “Lust, Libido and Midlife Crisis” article that “Studies of mental health over people’s lifetime have found ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dare To Pray A Daring Prayer (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 12, 2009
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     | 4,036 views

    Let us dare to connect with His power.

    “Only God.” Have you ever had a life-changing experience that only those two words can explain? Have you ever done something for the Lord that in the end you could say “Only God could have done that”? In his book “Axioms,” Bill Hybels wrote, “It’s the only phrase I intentionally overuse, but it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dare To Pray A Daring Prayer (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 12, 2009
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     | 4,686 views

    Let us dare to combat evil.

    Yesterday, we experienced the fury of Typhoon Ondoy. It was flooded everywhere. Many families were evacuated. I got a lot of text messages, asking for prayers for friends or relatives caught in the massive flooding. I also had the chance yesterday to pray on the air over Christian radio 702 DZAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Double Minded Man In His Prayer Life! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,608 views

    James teaches the importance of expressing strong faith when we pray to God and expecially when we pray for wisdom.

    A Double Minded Man is Unstable in All His Ways Introduction: A. Turn in your bibles to James 1:6-8. This passage gives us the opportunity to ask the question: What does it mean to be double minded? 1. James 1:6-8 tells us that a doubter is one who is unstable in all his ways: Let’s read ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Confession Of Our Trespasses And Effective Fervent Prayer ! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010
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    James teaches Christians that they are to pray and confess their sins and he also gives the promise of an effectual fervent prayer receiving great results.

    INTRODUCTION #36 1. Open your bibles to James 5:16. 2. In this verse James teaches Christians some very important things about sins and prayers. 3. No Christian can live without committing sin on occasions and no Christian should ever go through any day without going to God in prayer. 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ten Biblical Promises To Claim For Powerful Prayer

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 5, 2013
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    Many Christians don't know specific verses to claim in their prayers. Here are ten good ones.

    WHY IS HAVING A VERSE IMPORTANT? Having a Bible promise helps move us from wishing to confidence. - Romans 4:21; Romans 8:31-32; 2 Corinthians 1:20; Hebrews 4:16. TEN BIBLICAL PROMISES TO CLAIM FOR POWERFUL PRAYER: 1. God will fulfill His promises. - 2 Corinthians 1:20. 2. I can trust God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “the Power Of Agreeing Prayer” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 11, 2011
     | 7,601 views

    Christ calls us to pray in agreement with God and one another.

    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. Agreeing prayer begins with: 1. Praying in agreement with God - v. 18 In verse 19, Jesus says, “Again, I tell you.” What is Jesus referring to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nelson Emeonu avatar

    Jesus,the Good Teacher In The Ministry Of Prayer

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014
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    As water is important to human life and living, so is prayer to a spiritual soul. Again, when you follow the pattern of the Master-Jesus Christ, you shall make an impact in this generation

    As water is important to human life and living, so is prayer to a spiritual soul. Again, when you follow the pattern of the Master-Jesus Christ, you shall make an impact in this generation. You will save your life,church,family,business and nation. Remember,when the disciples were thirsty of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Recognizing His Presence In Your Prayer Chamber

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014
     | 4,728 views

    When you please God and approach His throne in the right attitude of mind, believing that He exists and also a rewarder of Him that seeks Him in Spirit and truth, then, He will make His presence known to you.

    “For he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him” (Hebrew 11:6) When you please God and approach His throne in the right attitude of mind, believing that He exists and also a rewarder of Him that seeks Him in Spirit and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    You Can Have A Great Prayer Life Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,166 views

    You can have a great prayer life. Let’s look at this prayer of Moses and find out how.

    Summer Psalms #8 - You Can Have a Great Prayer Life Psalm 90:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 22, 2009 *James Hewett was thinking about kids praying in school, and said this: -Whether legal or not, kids have been praying in school for as long as anyone can remember. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Room With A View: Perspectives On Prayer -- Distracted By Success

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,021 views

    Today, we begin a brand new series entitled “Room with a View: Perspectives on Prayer” in which we will focus on how to experience God’s presence in everyday life.

    “A Room with a View: Perspectives on Prayer” Distracted by Success Today, we begin a brand new series entitled “Room with a View: Perspectives on Prayer.” Throughout the past nine months, we have looked at various ideas and concepts that build upon one simple truth…Not I, But Christ! Today, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Room With A View: Perspectives On Prayer -- Broken But Blessed

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,558 views

    When it comes to prayer, a broken mirror limits our view of, and experience of Christ – and keeps us from becoming like him – which has tragic and far-reaching consequences.

    Room With A View: Broken But Blessed Today, we continue our series . . . Room With A View, Perspectives on Prayer. Last week we talked about the distractions that can keep us from getting into the room. They keep us from experiencing the very presence of God. Our theme passage comes from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fruits Of February Prayer Points (Part One)

    Contributed by Aderemi Ojikutu on Mar 21, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,119 views

    Seeking Fruitfulness Through Prayers targeted at spiritual and physical drought in the life of Christians

    <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>REVELATION 22:2:</strong></span><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;"><em> "In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal