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  • Tim Adams avatar

    Vision For Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tim Adams on Dec 1, 2009
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     | 10,048 views

    The first step in a vision for Church Growth is a vital prayer life among its members.

    “The Vision of Passionate Prayer” Acts 1:12-14 Acts 4:29-33 Hebrews 4:15-16 Walt Disney World opened in Orlando, Florida in the summer of 1974. Disneyland in Anaheim, California had been in operation already for almost 20 years. Disney was a 47 year old man, already a successful film ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Types

    Contributed by Adam Cain on Dec 4, 2009
     | 6,721 views

    Categories of prayers that God likes and dislikes

    Prayer Types (10/17/2001) Before we discuss prayer let’s actually pray. God, bless these words and bless those that hear them. May the words fall on receptive hearts and be applied as truths from your word. Amen The Bible says a lot about prayer. Did you know there are 667 prayers recorded in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "Amazing Prayer” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,443 views

    PRAYER...our opportunity to talk with the Creator.

    Who do you pray for? What grabs your heart in prayer? • Is there a social concern that you’re passionate about? • A ministry direction you’re faithful & fervent in supporting? • Do friends fill up your prayer list? Have a few enemies on it? • Ever pray for governmental leaders? The military in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    United In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 6, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,965 views

    Clear and preachable outline, so that you can make the importance of united group prayer come alive to your church people.

    UNITED IN PRAYER Pastor Eric J. Hanson May 4, 2008 Biblical Basis 1. Acts 1:14 reveals that the Church was birthed in a continuing prayer meeting. a. They knew that they didn’t know what was what. b. They prayed until the breakthrough came. 2. Acts 4:29-31 reveals that they prayed once more and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Knight Of Prayer"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,023 views

    Shows the importance of prayer and enlist the hear to be a "Knght of Prayer"

    “A Knight of Prayer” August 31, 2008 "When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 11, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 40,608 views

    The power of prayer

    George Mueller was known for his powerful prayer. In the course of his ministry to the orphans of England, he never asked for financial assistance from men - only God... and he constantly received what was needed to the penny. Once while on his way to speak in Quebec for a engagement. On the deck ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faithful Prayer Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Sep 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,792 views

    Last one on James. this was a summer series for 2009

    James returns to where he began, in chapter 1 James speaks of the hard times we all face and our need for perseverance. This comes as we pray. Verse 5 says, "If any of you lacks wisdom, they should ask [that is pray] God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Prayer For Disciples Series

    Contributed by Colin Bain on May 1, 2009
     | 3,571 views

    A brief overview and look at the prayer that Jesus taught His disciples to prayer in order that they might fulfill their prayer life and real life

    What is the state of your prayer life? I imagine if I asked each one of you today, I would be hard pressed to find even one person who could say “Yes, Captain, my prayer life is one area of my life where I can confidently say I have no problems” If you are anything like me, you will struggle with ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Praise Prayer Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 29, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,882 views

    This message uses the psalms to focus on prayer as a way to celebrate God

    CELEBRATING GOD IN PRAYER (PRAISE PRAYER) Psalm 145:1-21 Sermon Objective: Teach praise prayer to God’s people and encourage them to practice it. 1. COMMITMENT TO PRAISE THE LORD (145:1-2, 21) I will exalt you my God the king I will praise your name forever and ever Everyday I will praise you ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Unseasonal Prayer

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008
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    There comes a time when we need to stop praying and start acting. This message examines that topic.

    UNSEASONAL PRAYER Exodus 14:15-16 INTRO: There may come a time when this question needs to be asked, even of a Moses. There is a period when crying should give place to action. When Mo ses prayer is heard and the Red Sea is parting, it would be shameful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Intercessory Prayer" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,569 views

    Third sermon in a three part series on prayer.

    We’ve been looking at our Lord’s response to the request of His disciples to teach them to pray. Jesus shared a parable with them from which we discover three important truths about what kind of praying we must do. First, we learn that the kind of praying we must do is bold praying. Our prayers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    A Pattern For Prayer

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,263 views

    In Nehemiah’s prayer, we find a pattern for us to follow.

    A PATTERN FOR PRAYER Text: Nehemiah 1:1 – 11 I. Introduction: • Background on book of Nehemiah • Need: get king’s approval to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem for safety • Plan of action: pray • All of us fall short in prayer • Excuses: too busy, don’t know how • Let’s look at his example of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    A Prayer For Revival

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,799 views

    Psalm 143 reveals our need for revival, encourages our desire for revival, and gives us a prayer for revival.

    A PRAYER FOR REVIVAL Text: Psalm 143 Introduction: • The Source of Revival (v. 1) Body: A. The Need for Revival 1. Defilement (v. 2) 2. Defeat (v. 3) 3. Deadness (v. 3) 4. Discouragement (v. 4) B. The Desire for Revival 1. Remember (v. 5) 2. Reach (v. 6) C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Prayer Aid Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,097 views

    We need to look at the Holy Spirit in this passage as somewhat of a rescue worker, He gives aid.

    Prayer Aid Griffith Baptist Church – 7/27/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:26-27 Key verse: Romans 8:26 - Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer Of The Cross

    Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,502 views

    A message to explore the internal agony of the Savior as He hung on the Cross.

    Text: Psalm 22:1-8 The Prayer of the Cross: Here we find in the narrative a vivid portrayal of Christ’s isolation, the abandonment of His Father with which He endured upon the tree. Some of these words were spoken from the cross, others were the substance of internalized prayer offered in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal