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Explore the urgency, power, and comfort of prayer emphasizing that prayer is not just a preparation for greater work, but the greater work itself.
Good morning, church family. Today we're going to dive into a sermon about prayer - its urgency, its power, and the comfort it brings. We're going to focus on Psalm 102:1, which says, "Hear my prayer, O LORD; let my cry for help come to you." Now, you may be thinking, why the urgency? Why the ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 102:1
Topics: Crying, God
This sermon explores the transformative power of private prayer, emphasizing it as a personal, intimate dialogue with God that promises spiritual blessings.
Grace and peace to you, dear friends. As we gather in this sacred space, we are reminded of the incredible bond that unites us all - our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are not merely a crowd of individuals, but a community, a family, tied together by the crimson thread of ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:6
Topics: Prayer, Changes, Things
This sermon explores the depth, power, and purpose of prayer, as taught by Jesus, and encourages a deeper understanding and practice of prayer in our lives.
Good morning, family. I am thrilled to be standing here before you today, and I am excited about the message God has placed in my heart to share. The subject of our sermon today is one that is as old as the faith itself, yet it remains as relevant today as it was in the days of the early church. We ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13
Topics: Purpose, Engaging, Scripture
This sermon explores the power, purpose, and promise of prayer, guided by Jesus' model in the Lord's Prayer, to deepen our relationship with God.
Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. How wonderful it is to gather together in His name, to be in fellowship, and to share in the joy of the Lord. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound understanding, a moment of spiritual discovery that will forever change our relationship ...read more
Topics: Prayer, Jesus
This is a devotional on prayer and encouragement to just do it.
God has placed within my spirit the desire to teach a little about prayer tonight. I say a little because there is only so much teaching on this subject you can do, though the resources are unlimited, what we really need to do is just do it! Lets begin with 1 Thessalonians 5: 17, “pray without ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Denomination: Holiness
IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER, THE WAY JESUS TAUGHT US.
FATHER ANOINT YOUR WORD TODAY INTO OUR HEARTS. THE LORD IN HIS WORD, PRECIOUS WORD TEACHES US HOW TO PRAY, NOW REMEMBER PRAYER IS A SPIRIT, SO GOD ANOINTS US SO WE CAN PRAY. IN MATHEW 6:9 HE TELLS US ABOUT THE PRAYER, HE TELLS US ABOUT THE PATTERN, RELATIONSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP. THERE ARE SEVEN ...read more
The longing of God’s heart is that he might have his children enter into sweet fellowship with him through the avenue of prayer.
The longing of God’s heart Part 3 Indebted to Mark Virkler for this teaching- Communion with God Opening: 1. Prayer is foundational to the Christian life. 2. Prayer IS the battle. Four keys to hearing God’s voice as found In Hab. 2:1-2 1. Quiet yourself down Look for vision Tune ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:11-24
Denomination: Mennonite
John Wesley also believed that the Holy Scriptures were a Means of Grace. How? Wesley believed the Scriptures are an indispensable Means of Grace as they bring us into the Presence of Jesus Christ and the will of God for our lives. The Scriptures also hav
Scripture as a Means of Grace 2 Timothy 3:16-17 When we talk about Communion, Prayer, Worship, small group accountability and fasting as a Means of Grace, it make sense to us because we see how they function in our lives, and in the life of the Church. But John Wesley also believed that the Holy ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Denomination: Methodist
The need for prayer
1 Timothy 2 - Prayer 10/5/08 Turn with me this morning to the second chapter in the book of 1 Timothy. Timothy in towards the end of the New Testament, in the second half of the Bible. We saw that this is a letter from the Apostle Paul to Timothy, his young protegé. Paul left Timothy at Ephesus ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This message looks at the doctrine of and the reason for prayer
PRAYER PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING, BUT IN EVERYTHING BY PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION WITH THANKSGIVING LET YOUR REQUESTS BE MADE KNOWN TO GOD. 7 AND THE PEACE OF GOD, WHICH SURPASSES ALL COMPREHENSION, WILL GUARD YOUR HEARTS AND YOUR MINDS IN CHRIST JESUS. HOW YOU CAN TELL WHEN IT'S ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7
Denomination: Baptist
John Wesley considered prayer an essential part of Christian living. He called it in many of his writings the most important and powerful means of grace. Prayer empowers us for ministry and following God. Jesus showed us this through His own example. Afte
Prayer: A Means of Grace 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 I found a series of “Dear God” prayers on the internet, a few of which I’d like to share with you: 7-year old Debbie prayed, “Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
As Christians, we all want to be more like Jesus. We all know that this life is about seeking after that one goal every day so that others might see Jesus in us and want to come to Him. Here are some practical ways to achieve the goal.
PRAYER [part 1] My son-in-law asked me if I would tell him how to become a more Christlike person. I had already decided to write an article on the subject, 'How can I become a more Christlike person.' I responded with, 'I CAN; GIVE ME A COUPLE OF DAYS TO REVIEW THE INFO ON THE ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 2:20
Does the Lord hear all prayers? To whom should we pray? Why do we pray? Prayer is necessary for an interactive life with God. We cannot compartmentalize our lives into God-time and our-time.
Please open your Bibles to Matthew 6:5-15 so you can follow along. What is prayer? Communication with God Worship Thanksgiving Requests Spiritual understanding Needs Worship (again) (Congregational reading of the Lord’s Prayer on PPT from the KJV) So, let’s go ahead ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15
Denomination: Nazarene
Prayer as outlined by Christ is a Christian Discipline...
(Matthew 6:5-15 NASB) "When you pray, you are not to be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners so that they may be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. (6) "But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, ...read more
Learning how to pray will enhance one Christian experience, and relation with the Father.
Prayer Matthew 6:5/13/13 As you begin your consistent prayer life, setting goals that are realistic will help while seeking the will and favor of God. It would be good to imagine what life would be like minus some of the things we take for granted. Like electricity, can, nice clothes, food a home, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:4-13
Denomination: *other
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