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"Can You Hear Me Now?” (Sermon On Prayer) (1 Of 3)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 25, 2023

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The cell phone industry is one of the most highly competitive businesses in the marketing world. In the U.S., that competition is extreme.

Beginning in 2002, Verizon ran a TV campaign they called "Test Man." Their catchphrase became - "Can you hear me now?" This became the catchphrase for Verizon for the next nine years. It was an interesting marketing strategy. Many cell phone providers fight the competition ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Matthew 5:5-6, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

5 Reasons Why We Pray For The Harvest Series

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Oct 9, 2001

based on 154 ratings

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There are grave consequences if we do not pray for the harvest.

5 REASONS WHY WE PRAY FOR THE HARVEST BY NG WAH LOK Introduction. Mt 9:37,38 “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore, pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into His harvest”. Jesus commanded us to pray for the harvest. Prayer for the harvest is not an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38, John 4:35

Denomination: Charismatic

Inquiring Of God

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Jan 1, 2004

based on 25 ratings

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Even when everything you are doing seems right, if you don’t seek God’s will you might be doing something wrong.

I. Much of what we say and do is done according to our carnal understanding and without the assistance of the Holy Spirit. A. Illustration of the VW bus. B. Outward appearances and evidence may seem convincing even if they don’t tell the whole story. 1. This is expected behavior for those who are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27, Deuteronomy 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Empty Handed Request Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 11, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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The story of the woman with a hemorrhage teaches us about God’s inclusion of all people, the melding of faith and grace, and the necessity of faith driving us to action.

Matthew 9:20-22 “An Empty Handed Request” INTRODUCTION A fascinating characteristic of Scripture is that any given passage can have several meanings and interpretations. One day we will read a passage and we will be touched by a particular message. Another day we can read the same passage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22

Denomination: Lutheran

It's Me Oh Lord (Standing In The Need Of Prayer) Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Sep 30, 2016

based on 2 ratings

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Where do we turn when the world stands against us? Here are some thoughts that come from the early church response to opposition.

There’s an old spiritual song- It’s Me Oh Lord, standing in the need of prayer- and that’s how our drama concludes. We began with Peter and John healing the crippled man at the Beautiful Gate and continued as Peter and John stood on trial. Today, we’re going to look at how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 29, 2006

based on 10 ratings

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Prayer needs to be the primary way we encounter God and grow in our relationship with Him. Jesus modeled and taught on prayer, particularly through the model of “The Lord’s Prayer.”

Last week I shared our need to get connected to God, the only way to experience an abundant, fruitful life is to get connected to God. We get connected to God through Jesus. The Scripture passage we used last week was Jesus’ words, “you cannot bear fruit unless you remain (abide) in me.” The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Let Peace Rule

Contributed by Brien Sims on Apr 8, 2008

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1) A new sense of well-being and peace 2) A guiding line for life’s sporadic moments 3) new life means a centered life 4) Truly developing world peace, starting with our own homes

Would anyone else here define the current state of the world as insane? Take a good look at the state of the world right now. The Middle East is still at war all over the place and America is just standing in the center this time. Korea wants massive nuclear devices. The United Nations keeps trying ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Communication Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 18, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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Prayer is a primary ingredient for church growth

(portions of this material is from Dann Spader, Growing a Healthy Church) SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: MATTHEW 7:7-8 TITLE: “THE COMMUNICATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. Anyone here hate it when you call someplace and you get one of those computer- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confess To God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008

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The second in a series of four sermons entitled, ‘Prayer as a Second Language’

Slide 1 The story is told of a prominent Washington DC area priest who was honored one evening for his ministry and service. One of his parishioners, a prominent politician was to serve as the emcee for the evening but was unavoidably detained. So a fill-in was arranged and began to heap honor ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Church Of God

Theprayer Of Jabez: Can You Pray It?

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 5, 2007

based on 8 ratings

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Can you pray the prayer of Jabez in order that God can bless you to BE a blessing?

April, 2007 “The Prayer of Jabez: Can You Pray It?” I Chronicles 4:9, 10 INTRODUCTION: We are a United Methodist congregation. Methodism is a world-wide Christian movement that began in England in the 1700’s with two brothers, John and Charles Wesley. The Wesleys were priests in the Church of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

Draw Me Near, Lord! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

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Sermon 5 in a series of 7 on Living the Christian Life - out of James

Living the Christian Life Draw Me Near Lord! James 4:1-17 When everything is going bad in life, there is only one place to turn for guidance. One place to turn for help, help that will last for an eternity. It is not a temporary fix to a permanent problem. However, it is a permanent fix, to a ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Crossing Over To The Other Side 6 Of 7! Series

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 3, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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A sermon on FAITH (=Fighting Against Impossibilities Through Hope)and not FEAR (=False Evidence Appearing Real).No matter what happens faith is the way to go.Faith in Jesus Christ,Faith in The Heavenly Father and His Word.

“And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?.” mark 4:40 Faith not fears! You are what you are today because of fear. The man and women who stood against fear have become heroes and heroines ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:40-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does God Say When People Pray (Part 3)

Contributed by James Wilson on Mar 2, 2001

based on 114 ratings

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How Does God respond to our prayers?

What Does God Say When People Pray (Part 3) 2 Cor. 12:8-9 “Concerning this I entreated the Lord three times that it might depart from me. [9] And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Peace Of God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 28, 2003

based on 125 ratings

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God promises us that that when we entrust our concerns to Him through prayer, He is going to give us supernatural peace in return.

Philippians 4:6-9 THE PEACE OF GOD 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fruit Of The Spirit & Crys Of The Christians.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 24, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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A descussion with Christians and their outlook for their future.A walk thru the Bible for help.

The Fruit of The Spirit, Our relationship with God. Christians are crying out for help in this, the end of times, are we ready to accept our responsibility? We have to know whom we are in God, explaining this to Christians sometimes offers some difficulties in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

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