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  • David Owens avatar

    Pray For One Another Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 1, 2009
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     | 24,887 views

    Praying for one another fervently and faithfully is our privilege and responsibility.

    A. The story is told about three men were hiking one day and unexpectedly came upon a large, raging, violent river. 1. They needed to get to the other side, but had no idea of how to do so. 2. The first man prayed to God, saying, “Please God, give me the strength to cross this river.” a. Poof! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Receive An Answer From God Series

    Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 15,251 views

    How can I get an answer from God for my prayer?

    INTRODUCTION I saw an article this week called, “A mothers unanswered prayer for self-improvement.” The article is about a woman named Jean Olsen who wanted to be a better mum. Jean took her 9 year old daughter Kirsten out for a mother-daughter lunch and while they were eating, she asked her ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Christians, Camels, And Calluses

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 5, 2017
     | 9,376 views

    A sermon exhorting Christians to pray.

    "Christians, Camels, and Calluses!" James 5:13-20 James 5:13 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. 14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 15 And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Chandler avatar

    God Help Me Remember You Are All Powerful Series

    Contributed by Brian Chandler on Jul 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,449 views

    Learning that when we come to God in prayer that He is all-powerful

    Get Connected: A Daily Pattern for Prayer "God Help Me Remember You’re All-powerful" Week 6 Matthew 6:13 How has your prayer life been with the Lord over the last month? Are your growing in that area? Are there things God has been teaching you to include in your prayer life that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Douglas Duty Jr. avatar

    "Pray For Me And I'll Pray For You…”

    Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 11,495 views

    #9 and final in series through James

    “Pray for me and I’ll pray for you…” James 5:13-18 Many years ago, back when black and white television was the cutting edge of technology, there was a particular show that every kid watched - Superman – Superman was a great show! It had action, drama, and the good verses the evil. Superman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    How To Pray In The Final Hours: Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,711 views

    If we truly believe that this could be our last day on earth, we ought to spend it in prayer.

    How to Pray In the Final Hours: Part 1 Text: John 17:1-5 Introduction 1. Read John 17:1-5 2. Illustration: A middle aged woman had a heart attack and was taken to the hospital. While on the operating table she had a near death experience. Seeing God, she asked "Is my time up?" God said, "No, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    An Occasion For Motivation Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,587 views

    This sermon looks at the prayer the apostles prayed for boldness in Acts 4:23-31

    An Occasion for Motivation: Acts 4:23-31, Most Christians would likely cower in fear if we had been arrested, questioned and then forbidden to even speak in the name of Jesus. The apostles however took a very different approach. They came before God asking for boldness to continue proclaiming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    21 Days -12 Meals 12 Minutes Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,112 views

    We need to take the month of Jan and pray for a great out pouring of God’s Healing Power to those who need “healing.” This healing encompasses physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and even healings in relationships. The relationships are between us and

    Sermon 12 in 2012 Introduction: The new theme and or vision for 2012 for Christian Hills is “12 in 2012.” Questions: The first question that races across your mind may be this: “12 what in this year of 2012?” Well most of you know that the year is broken up into 12 months. My mind reflects on my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Pray Like Jabez

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,770 views

    A 4-point sermon explaining how and why we need to apply this short prayer to our lives, both as Christians and as the body of Christ.

    Everybody wants to know what purpose they have. Does God really have a plan for each one of us? The Bible says God knew us even before we were born and that He has a unique and distinct plan for each one of us. JEREMIAH 29:11 says, ‘I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. Plans to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Does God Wait

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,272 views

    Sometimes it may seem that God doesn’t hear us but God does care for His children and His delay may be an opportunity to increase our faith

    Introduction: Many times, we have things in our lives and we do not know why things seem to be delayed. We have definite needs, and God seems to wait. Even in times that we do not understand, we must always remember that God=s clock always keeps perfect time. Why does God seemingly at times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Prison Break! Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,889 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the 22nd in my series on the Book of Acts.

    Prison Break! Acts 12:1-24 November 4, 2007 Front page of the AJC every day has a headline like this: “Water Wars Land in Washington’s Lap”, and the editorial page contains two or three pieces on our need for water. Meanwhile, church signs plead, “pray for rain”. Can we just be gut-level ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Chris Talton avatar

    How To Pray To Change Lives

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 18,537 views

    This is an examination of one of the prayers that Paul prayed over the Colossians. It give us insight into how to pray for one another.

    September 9, 2001 Colossians 1:9-14 “How to pray to change lives” INTRODUCTION Probably everyone here has prayed for someone at some point in your life. You prayed that they would get well or that they would have safety in a trip that they were taking or that they would get a job that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Eldred avatar

    Week 1: Believe Series

    Contributed by Timothy Eldred on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,669 views

    When you care about the dreams and visions of young people they hear their call from God and believe.

    A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: Dear Pastor, I want to thank you for taking the time to teach the Pray21 principles of Believe, Belong, Become, and Be from your pulpit during the next few weeks. As a pastor myself, I know how dedicated you are to accurately teaching God’s Word, so I have worked hard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Moynihan avatar

    How To Receive An Answer From God (4of4) Series

    Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 77 ratings
     | 43,701 views

    There are four attitudes needed to get answers to our prayers.

    Jeanne Olsen, a mother of five from Illinois, took her daughter Kirsten, age 9, out for a mother-daughter breakfast. During their meal, Jeanne courageously asked her daughter, "How do you think I could be a better mom?" Kirsten thought for a moment. "Well, you do yell a lot. I know you’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Praying With Power Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,880 views

    Just as Paul was vigilant in his habit of praying for believers everywhere, so too we can use his powerful prayer passage to pray for others to lead lives worthy of the Lord, to bear fruit, to grow in the knowledge of God, to endure with patience and to j

    Oct. 14, 2001 Scripture Text: Colossians 1:9-14 Speaker: Jeff Williams Series Overview How to Pray with Power Good morning! Several weekends ago I experienced a tremendously traumatic event. I was stung by a bee. Maxine had gone to the church to lead worship practice. I had stayed at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational