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  • GUY GLASS avatar

    Two Visions; One Purpose Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 16, 2012
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    THE PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY IS ONE OF GROWTH FOR THE EARLY CHURCH. IN FACT, ONE MIGHT SAY THAT THIS IS A PICTURE OF THE CHURCH LEAVING THE NEST. WITH THIS PASSAGE WE SEE THE CULMINATION OF GOD’S PLAN FOR THE GROWTH AND DIRECTION OF THE CHURCH. PETER IS

    TWO VISIONS; ONE PURPOSE INTRODUCTION: THE PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY IS ONE OF GROWTH FOR THE EARLY CHURCH. IN FACT, ONE MIGHT SAY THAT THIS IS A PICTURE OF THE CHURCH LEAVING THE NEST. WITH THIS PASSAGE WE SEE THE CULMINATION OF GOD’S PLAN FOR THE GROWTH AND DIRECTION OF THE CHURCH. PETER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose And Power Of His Resurrection

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 19, 2013
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     | 18,970 views

    The resurrection of Jesus has a purpose to be fulfilled in our lives and a power made available unto us. Our knowledge of this purpose and power will make us victorious Christians.

    THE PURPOSE AND POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION Study Texts: 1 Corinthians 15:17-19, Philippians 3, 4-11 There is a purpose for which Christ rose from the dead, and there is a power made available to us through His resurrection. We need to know both the purpose and the power for us to enjoy maximally our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Transformation Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,556 views

    We are going to look at Paul’s prayer for the church at Philippi and what we can learn about the transforming prayer Paul prayed for that church.

    Connection: Lessons from Paul on Prayer Transformation of Prayer February 13,2005 Intro: Today we are wrapping up our series on the prayers of the apostle Paul for the churches he was ministering to. We have looked at the priority of prayer that focuses on Christ and places him in the place of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Model Prayer

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 9, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,357 views

    On how Jesus prayed focusing on the Father and warnings that he gave us about prayer

    SBC Philippi 10/5/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms The Model Prayer1 Matthew 6:5-13 Primary Purpose: Jesus encouraged us to pray focused on him and to pray for his kingdom This story about the Lord’s prayer is told in both Matthew and Luke 11:1-4. They differ in what comes before Jesus teaches his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persistency In Prayer

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013
     | 14,074 views

    This sermon says that Christians should be persistent in prayer.

    PERSISTENCY IN PRAYER Luke 18:1-8 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION Prayer delights God’s ear, it melts His heart, it opens His hand: God cannot deny a praying soul.—Thomas Watson May this statement encourage us to pray. Let us open our bible to Luke 18:1-8 and listen to what the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Is Power

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
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    Prayer is powerful

    PRAYER Illus: The year was 1820 and Peter Richley was a grateful man. He had survived one of the strangest and most harrowing events known to mankind. The ship which he had been traveling on sank. He was rescued. By some strange twist of circumstance, however, this ship sank. He was rescued ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Persistent Prayer Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
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     | 1,160 views

    This sermon will explore the importance of prayer in the Christian faith, emphasizing the need for patience, precision, and persistence, as exemplified by the widow in Luke 18.

    Welcome church! We’ve got an important message today about one of the fundamental aspects of the christian faith. And, as you can probably tell by the title graphics, we’re going to be talking about prayer. We all know that prayer is an important part of our faith. In fact, many of us will commit ...read more

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    Submitting To Divine Plan And Purpose

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 3, 2021
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     | 7,915 views

    God had a divine plan and purpose for each of His Children. It is our responsibility to discover it, pursue it and fulfill it, to the glory of His name, and for our eternal rewards.

    Submitting to Divine Plan and Purpose Study Text: Acts 9: 1 - 6 Introduction: - God, our gracious heavenly Father, has a perfect, accurate and detailed plan for each Christian. - Saul conversion did not happen by chance, there was a divine plan and purpose. Acts 9:15 - ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Keys To Fulfilling Divine Purpose Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 18, 2025
     | 187 views

    The fulfilment of destiny is not automatic; it requires understanding, diligence, and obedience.

    KEYS TO FULFILLING DIVINE PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 19:21, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 2:10, Acts 13:36, Philippians 1:6 INTRODUCTION: Every man is created for a purpose. God does nothing without intention, and no one is an accident on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Healing Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,777 views

    Practical teaching about healing ministry

    James 5:13 –18 March 23, 2003 The Prayer of Faith 13Is any one of you in trouble? You should pray. Is anyone happy? Sing songs of praise. 14Is any one of you sick? Call the elders of the church to pray over you and anoint you with oil in the name of the Lord. 15And the prayer offered in ...read more

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    The Trinity And Prayer Series

    Contributed by Peter Bines on Jan 22, 2008
     | 3,770 views

    This is the third and final sermon that looks at the Trinity and prayer

    2 CORINTHIANS CH 13 V 14 INTRODUCTION Astronomer Percival Lowell who died in 1916 spent some 15 years looking at Mars and sketching what he saw as a complex network of fine lines connecting the polar caps with a number of darker areas. He maintained that that these lines were canals built by an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Prayer For The Church

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 25, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,934 views

    On the Seventh Sunday of Easter, "series B" Jesus prays for the church. This sermon is follows his example, and is a prayer for the church

    7th Sunday of Easter, June 4, 2000 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, I can not come to you in prayer as eloquently as your Son has done for us, as reflected in our Gospel lesson. Yet as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Prayer For The Nation

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Oct 24, 2016
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     | 19,249 views

    As believers we have the responsibility to prayer for our nation, to respect and honor those in authority & not to be critical to them. instead we should pray for them.

    TOPIC: PRAYER FOR THE NATION Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-4 “1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by James Lee on Oct 31, 2012
     | 11,188 views

    If I told you that you would be meeting with Jesus, for 15 minutes today, and you would be able to make just one request…what would you ask for? $$…protection…healing…new job…

    2003 If I told you that you would be meeting with Jesus, for 15 minutes today, and you would be able to make just one request…what would you ask for? $$…protection…healing…new job… I Luke 11 the disciples got that kind of chance. They had been watching Jesus as He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Postures Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 19, 2025
     | 444 views

    Prayer is an intimate conversation between the believer and God. It is not only about the words spoken but also the posture of our hearts and bodies. Throughout Scripture, different physical postures in prayer are shown, each reflecting an attitude of reverence, humility, and faith.

    PRAYER POSTURES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Timothy 2:8 "I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing." Supporting Texts: Psalm 95:6, Matthew 26:39, 2 Chronicles 6:13, Mark 11:25 INTRODUCTION: Prayer is an intimate conversation between the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God