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  • Derek Melanson avatar

    Jesus' Prayer For Us Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 20, 2006
    based on 466 ratings
     | 103,107 views

    Jesus intercedes for us. He offers prayer for the protection, sanctification, and unity of his followers and for those who will believe their message.

    “Jesus’ Prayer for Us” John 17 Introduction 1. One of the most encouraging experiences as a Christian is to be prayed for by someone else – and not only prayed for but prayed with. When someone prays for you in your presence, something special happens in your heart: you feel warmed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conditions To Answered Prayer

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 7,618 views

    Can we have whatever we ask for in prayer? In the gospel of John and in his first letter, 6 times we are told we can have whatever we ask for.

    Introduction: Can we have whatever we ask for in prayer? In the gospel of John and in his first letter, 6 times we are told we can have whatever we ask for. Let us look at 6 conditions or 6 factors necessary for our petitions to be granted: I The Glory Factor (John 14:12-13) i) Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Effective Prayer And Supplication

    Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,540 views

    Bible! Guidlines to follow in learning how to pray effectively.

    Sermon Outline: Bible Guidelines for Effectual Prayer 1. PRAY and be obedient! -Fear God. -Live Holy. -Act like The Righteousness IN YOU -Stand on The Word. -Honor Him in all you do. Keep His Commandments – be a obedient Child of God! Psalm 34:15 Psalm 84:11 I John 3:22 Psalm 66:18 Proverbs ...read more

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    Conditions To Answered Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,866 views

    Can we have whatever we ask for in prayer? In the gospel of John and in his first letter, 6 times we are told we can have whatever we ask for. Let us look at 6 conditions or 6 factors necessary for our petitions to be granted.

    Introduction: Can we have whatever we ask for in prayer? In the gospel of John and in his first letter, 6 times we are told we can have whatever we ask for. Let us look at 6 conditions or 6 factors necessary for our petitions to be granted: 1. The Glory Factor (John 14:12-13) i. Jesus was going ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Prayer Against Divorce

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 21, 2024
     | 811 views

    The divorce rate among Christians should be nearly zero instead of being equal to the unbelievers.

    Mal 2:14 Yet ye say, Wherefore? Because the LORD hath been witness between thee and the wife of thy youth, against whom thou hast dealt treacherously: yet is she thy companion, and the wife of thy covenant. Mal 2:15 And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Of Jabez #3 - Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 10,817 views

    Discussion of the second petition of Jabez’s prayer.

    Note: some of the illustrations in this series are not acknowledged - this is due to loss of my notes, and not out of a desire to deny the sources. Thank you! The Prayer of Jabez #3 – “…Enlarge My Territory!” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 (January 13, 2002) Introduction Today is our third session ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Is Prayer About

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Sep 17, 2012
     | 3,812 views

    Prayer is not an antidote to worry. Have you ever prayed about a stressful situation just to discover that you’re still worried about it? Faith is the antidote to worry. Prayer is about asking God for the supernatural.

    I would like for you to consider for a moment if God appeared to you and said, “The people of Kabul Afghanistan are ready to hear about my Son Jesus and I want you to be the messenger to go speak of His resurrection and offer of grace.” Would you go? Would you go, knowing, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stewardship Begins With Prayer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 77 views

    Prayer transforms worry into peace, gratitude turns scarcity into joy, and intentional generosity creates lasting impact when we bring everything to God with open hearts.

    Some days it feels like life is lived in the space between sighs. Between the doctor’s call and the next appointment. Between a stack of bills and a thin bank account. Between what we hoped for and what is here. In those spaces, God is nearer than breath. He leans over the rail of heaven, ...read more

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  • Jim Kane avatar

    Prayer: An Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,997 views

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

    This past week, our elementary, middle, and high school students joined with thousands of other Indiana students in taking the ISTEP test. I have not heard a great deal of thankfulness from my two for the test but I sense there has been a great deal of thankfulness for the conclusion of the test. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Is Wrong With Prayer?

    Contributed by Ray Geide on Feb 28, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,817 views

    An alarming truth is that prayer today is not what Jesus taught prayer must be. Discover the 11 points that Jesus taught about prayer.

    An alarming truth is that prayer today is not what Jesus taught prayer must be. Not only does this make the prayers being said today fake but until you bring your prayers in line with Jesus’ teaching, your prayers are a continuous rebellion against Jesus. What should your prayers be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Robert Hudson avatar

    God Answers Prayer

    Contributed by Robert Hudson on Feb 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,301 views

    A message on prayer based on one of Jesus' prayers, Matthew 7:7-11.

    Prayer This morning I would like to talk to you about prayer. To do this we are going straight to the source, we are going to look at one of Jesus’ teachings. Our scripture this morning is Matthew 7:7-11. These verses are part of Jesus’ teaching from the Sermon on the Mount. "Ask, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Lord's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013
     | 6,744 views

    A 4 part series of sermons from Jesus' final Prayer in John 17. Part 4 of 4.

    The Real Lord’s Prayer John 17:20-26 March 24, 2013 They say no 2 snowflakes are alike. They’re all unique. So, just think about it, with all of the snow we’re supposed to get, 6"-10"worth — — all of the snowflakes beautifully falling to the ground, will all be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Benefits Of Corporate Prayer

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 58 ratings
     | 22,806 views

    Have you ever wondered why some churches seem to get their prayers answered while others do not? In this passage the church is praying for Peter’s deliverance from the clutches of Herod. These were people who realized that every good thing comes from thei

    1. Have you ever wondered why some churches seem to get their prayers answered while others do not? In this passage the church is praying for Peter’s deliverance from the clutches of Herod. These were people who realized that every good thing comes from their heavenly Father. They were all mindful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Solid Foundation Of Prayer

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,132 views

    The foundational legs of prayer for a stronger more effective prayer life.

    A Solid Foundation of Prayer Matt. 6: 5-15 Luke 11: 1-4 One of the greatest things we have as Christians is the power of prayer. But prayer is not some rambled utterance, but a well thought out, patterned encounter with God. Jesus was asked about prayer and in what we commonly refer to as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Prayer Is Priority Series

    Contributed by Shawn Mitchell on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,944 views

    The significance and benefits of making prayer the priority of your life

    Would you write this down… the single most important activity in my life is the time I spend alone with God. Did you all get that? The time I spend alone with the Lord. The time that I take to spend time with Him, seeking God. There is absolutely nothing you and I will do in the course of our ...read more

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