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  • Glynda Lomax avatar

    Travailing In Prayer

    Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Oct 16, 2020
     | 6,626 views

    Travailing prayer was once commonplace in churches. Travailing is a way of praying that really gets not only God’s attention, but gets answers. Travailing prayer brings breakthrough.

    Galatians 4:19 19 My little children, for whom I labor in birth again until Christ is formed in you, I want to teach yall today about a way of praying that really gets not only God’s attention, but gets answers. Travailing prayer brings breakthrough. So let’s talk about travailing. What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Forgotten Prayers

    Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005
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     | 4,218 views

    When Zacharias met an Angel in the Temple, announcing the birth of his son, he was confronted with an answer to a long-forgotten prayer. Like him, we should be prepared to find forgotten prayers answered, and to perservere in praying for those things whi

    First Sunday in Advent Luke 1:5-25 "Forgotten Prayers" Today is a day of beginnings. It is the beginning of the Christian year. It is the beginning of the season known as Advent, the four Sundays prior to Christmas. And, it is a beginning for St. Athanasius Anglican Church, because this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Persistance In Prayer

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001
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     | 10,984 views

    Pray without ceasing

    Text: Matthew 7:7-11 Subject: Prayer Theme: God answers prayer. Prop: Persistence in prayer pays. T.S.: Let us look at what it takes to get an answer to our prayer. INTRODUCTION We are sorry to announce the passing of Mrs. Prayer Meeting. She died recently at the First Neglected Church on Ho-Hum ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer Of Protection

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,040 views

    In Jesus’ final prayer for His disciples, He prays for their protection, that they will remain faithful, joyful, unscathed, and sanctified. If this were His concerns, these must also be our prayer concerns for one another today.

    One of the most encouraging experiences as a Christian is to be prayed for by someone else. • When someone prays for you, especially in your presence, something special happens in your heart - you feel cared for and encouraged. • I believe for those of you having exams this week, and knowing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fasting With Prayer Series

    Contributed by C Vincent on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,130 views

    The last in the series on Prayer. What is fasting and why should we fast?

    Prayer with Fasting JCC 20.01.10 am In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, "When you give..., when you pray..., when you fast." He presumes that we will fast. He follows each command with a contrasting instruction: "Don’t do it this way; but do it this way" Matthew 6:1-18 Unfortunately, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Putty on Mar 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,168 views

    How prayer can change things for the better including ourselves.

    THE POWER OF PRAYER I. LET'S TALK ABOUT BELIEVERS WHO AGREE IN PRAYER A. What happens when the church prays together? 1. "If two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything, that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven" (Matt. 18:19). B. Leadership can't do ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prayer And Joy Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 28, 2014
     | 5,138 views

    Following the theme of joy in the book of Phillippians, this message deals with the connection of prayer and joy

    02 LIVING JOYFULLY IN LIFE Prayer and Joy Philippians 1:3-5 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4  always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, 5  in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now. INTRODUCTION: WELL, TODAY, WE MOVE SLIGHTLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer And Praise Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 30, 2014
     | 6,399 views

    Through prayer we speak to God as we do when we praise him. But our songs of praise are also meant to be an encouragement to one another.

    Do you know what a monologue is? A monologue is when one person speaks while everyone else listens. Late night talk shows begin with a monologue. The host cracks jokes while the audience listens. A teacher lecturing on the habits of the South American sloth delivers a monologue while students take ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,682 views

    Prayer may not be a physical piece of armor, but it is necessary to be able to fight against the enemy and comunicate with the Lord

    The power of prayer Ephesians chapter 6:18-6:20 Introduction- We are ending our series putting on the full armor of God. No really! We have looked at all the pieces of armor. We have given ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Faithful In Prayer

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 24, 2013
     | 7,748 views

    A sermon on the phrase "continuing instant in prayer" KJV (Outline and material adapted from Charles Spurgeon's sermon at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/outsideurl.asp?outsideurl=http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/1480.htm)

    HoHum: Dear Lord, So far today, God, I've done all right.  I haven't gossiped, haven't lost my temper, haven't been nasty, selfish, or over-indulgent. I'm very thankful for that.  But in a few minutes Lord, I'm going to get out of bed  And from then on,  I'm going to need all the help I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Answered Prayers

    Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jun 13, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,330 views

    Waiting on God

    Answered prayer is what we all long for, that in the midst of a decision, in the midst of difficulty, in the midst of uncertainty answered prayer would be evident. Prayer is the conversation between God and His people, prayer the connection between son/daughter and our heavenly Father, prayer the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Being Prayerful Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 23, 2019
     | 2,884 views

    Recognising that many prayers in the New Testament are in the plural and focus on community, not just individuals, this messages gathers many New Testament Scriptures to teach from Scripture how a church in fellowship together is to be a prayerful church.

    Note to preachers This sermon is a collecting of verses all about prayer. I used a power point presentation as I preached so the verses easily followed one another. On the power point I underlines where the words were in the plural to emphasise the community fellowship aspect of prayer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And This Is My Prayer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 666 views

    This sermon explores discerning God's direction, delighting in His righteousness, and displaying His glory as key aspects of our Christian walk, using Philippians 1:9-11 as a guide.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is always a joy to gather with you in this sacred place where we come together to worship the One who has called us out of darkness into His marvelous light. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound spiritual truth, a truth that will ...read more

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    Our Many Purposes As Salt Series

    Contributed by David Troyer on Nov 19, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,389 views

    What is the purpose of salt? Throughout most of the world’s history, salt has been used for three purposes: Flavoring, Preserving and Healing and it has almost always been valuable. This message explores our responsibilities as Salt in this world.

    Our text for this morning is Matthew 5:13-16 While you are turning there, take a minute to think about salt. What is its history? What is its purpose... aside from tasting good. Today we are going to explore those aspects and more as we explore our purpose in light of the call God makes on us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prerequisites For Prayer

    Contributed by David Welch on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,066 views

    Prerequisites for prayer related to our walk.

    Continuation for a message on prayer related to prerequisites. B. Requirements for prayer related to the WALK OF CHRISTIANS Access, standing and kinship deal with Christ’s work for us. The following elements deal with our side of the equation, our walk with Him. These things do not prevent ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance