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  • Perry Fowler avatar

    Why Prayer Works Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Nov 1, 2023
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     | 2,374 views

    Jesus is our Great High Priest. Without Him in this role, prayer would be empty words and hopeless. Yet, as High Priest Jesus makes intercession for us. Our praying is powerful because our High Priest Jesus actively works through our petition. What does Jesus do?

    When I was serving as a Pastor in Indiana, we lived near a college and monastery named, “St. Mary of the Woods.” At the monastery there was a place for elderly folks for elderly folks to live from the area so often I went to there often to visit. To be granted entrance to visit my members of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Approach To Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,815 views

    A look at the various elements in the Lord’s prayer.

    C.L. Null, in Christian Reader says, “My Sunday school class of youngsters had some problems repeating the Lord’s Prayer, but they didn’t lack in imagination. One child prayed, ‘Our Father, who art in heaven, how’d you know my name?’” It is a wonderful thing when we realize that God knows our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Intense Prayer 101 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 19, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,054 views

    Exposition of the first three verses of Daniel 9 about his approach to prayer

    Text: Daniel 9:1-3, Title: Intense Prayer 101 (Pink Elephants), Date/Place: NRBC, 4/18/10, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about a pastor’s email for prayer, “You know how sometimes you ask someone to pray and they say they will, but never really do? If you are one of the ones on this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Effectual Fervent Prayer Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 21, 2013
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     | 22,361 views

    Fervency in prayer is like the tension a string puts on a bow, it transfers its energy to the arrow to make it fly straight and true. An effective prayer is one that is successful in producing a desired or intended result.

    Effectual Fervent Prayer PPT 1 Series title We are in our study of the book of James entitled: Getting the right angle on things. Today we are going to talk about, why and when prayer doesn't work, and why and when prayer does work. By getting the right angle on this we can see more prayers ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Christ's Prayer For The Church

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 6, 2011
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     | 10,547 views

    The importance of unity within the church and other churches and denominations.

    We had an interesting situation last Sunday. A person from another church visited us. But this person was not here to enjoy our fellowship, rather they came to convey a message and convert us. This person handed out papers stating that a certain denomination was the only true church, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prayer Keys - Earnestness Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Aug 29, 2011
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     | 6,585 views

    When we pray fervently, all our heart, soul, mind, and strength is focused on praying as the Spirit leads. We may fool ourselves with the other prayer keys, but not this one.

    Prayer Keys - Earnestness “Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops.” James 5:17-18 George Washington and Thomas ...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
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     | 10,847 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

  • Greg Carr avatar

    Focus On Five Word Of God And Prayer Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,644 views

    We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and that through reading, studying, and preaching the Word of God, along with prayer we can enter into a deeper relationship with God as well as releasing His presence into our lives.

    LET’S PRAY Father we ask for Your anointing on us today. Place Your anointing on me as Your messenger today. God move in our lives. Rip open the heavens and visit Your people today. Open our eyes so that we may see Your Word. Open our ears so that we may hear Your Word. Open our minds so that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prayers To Kill Affliction

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 7, 2006
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     | 224,108 views

    The more the power of God in your life, the more the enemies that will battle you. The greater the anointing, the greater the warfare. The brighter your destiny, the harsher your attackers.

    The Bible clearly reveals theaimsandobjectives of Jesus’ earthly ministry. In 1John 3:8, it says, “... For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.” One of the enemy’s works is affliction. This eye-opening message is loaded with power to turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prayer (Part 3)

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 12, 2019
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    The Bible urges, "Pray without ceasing." But how do we do that? Well, we can start by giving God our waking thoughts, our waiting thoughts, our worrying thoughts, and our waning thoughts.

    Prayer (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Adapted from a sermon by Max Lucado titled “Have you Prayed About It?” Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/15/2015 Two weeks ago we began this short series on prayer. Like I said before, we all pray. According to a poll reported in USA Today, nine out of ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Bright Adeyeye avatar

    The Tragedy Of Unoffered Prayer Series

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 20, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,265 views

    The greatest tragedy of life is not unanswered prayers but unoffered prayer. It is those who travail in prayer that will prevail in life! God is calling us to pray. Get ready to be celebrated.

    THE TRAGEDY OF UNOFFERED PRAYER Genesis 25:21. "Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. The Lord answered his prayer, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant." 1 Samuel 12: 23 (NKJV) “Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Learn The "Heart" Of Prayer

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 23, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,585 views

    King David takes us to the heart of prayer. David shows us a repentant heart, a trusting heart, and a longing heart.

    Abraham prayed for his nephew Lot. Actually, he bargained back and forth with the LORD a half dozen times over the destruction of the city where Lot lived. Elijah prayed for a miracle at Mt. Carmel. Hannah prayed for a child. Joshua prayed that the sun would stand still. Jesus prayed for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    A Partnership Of Parental Prayer

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2010
     | 3,543 views

    Family healing starts when we name the problems honestly. Things may get worse before they get better. but ultimately Christ will heal when we pray even in fractured faith.

    Clifton Park Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, June 18, 2006 When there is a problem to be solved, we will do everything to solve it except the thing that works best. Have you noticed that? When something needs to be fixed, we will try all sorts of complicated approaches. But the simplest and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persistent Prayers Prosper

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,523 views

    PENTECOST 10(C) - Believers learn that persistent prayers prosper as Abraham pleads and pleads and the Lord hears and listens.

    PERSISTENT PRAYER PROSPERS GENESIS 18:20—32 AUGUST 17, 2003 DEUTERONOMY 18:20-32 20Then the LORD said, "The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is so great and their sin so grievous 21that I will go down and see if what they have done is as bad as the outcry that has reached me. If not, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Donnie De loney avatar

    The Power Of Persistent Prayer

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 4, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,835 views

    This sermon deals with prayer with faith to believe that can do what we cannot.

    Tks. to Jeff Stride for this sermon The Power of Persistent Prayer Daniel 10:1-10:14 ILLUS: There’s a supposedly true story of a Welsh woman who lived in a remote valley in Wales. She went to a great deal of trouble and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God