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  • John Gaston avatar

    Prayers That Avail Much

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 8, 2015
     | 9,786 views

    What made Elijah's prayers the kind that God would certainly answer? What are the 4 characteristics about his prayers?

    PRAYERS THAT AVAIL MUCH James 5:16B INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. A mechanic was removing the cylinder heads of a motor when he spotted a world-famous heart surgeon in his shop. 2. “Doctor, please come over here.” He did. The mechanic pointed at his work, “See here, Doctor. I also ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Joy Of Answered Prayer

    Contributed by Casey Sabella on Jan 21, 2016
     | 7,891 views

    Jesus promised our prayers would be answered. So why do so many go unanswered?

    All religions emphasize prayer. Buddhists pray. Muslims pray. Hindus pray. What makes Christians unique is that we expect and receive results from our prayers because we are praying to the living God. Scripture: John 15:11: “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Judgment And The Prayers Of The Saints Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 18, 2018
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     | 5,899 views

    for all the good our species has accomplished in the past generation there is a long list of injustices. The litany of crimes mounts. God will not remain unmoved forever. His wrath must come in time.

    CHAPTER 8 1. And when he opened the seventh seal, in heaven it became silent for half an hour. 2. and I saw the seven angels, who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them. 3. and another angel came and stood on at the altar, having an gold incense altar, and a lot of incense was ...read more

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    17 The Prayer For Mercy Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Nov 11, 2020
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     | 2,102 views

    The devotion is about the prayer by the sailors before they threw Jonah overboard so as to bring a calm to the sea.

    # 17 – The Prayer for Mercy Jonah 1:14 – “Therefore they cried out to the LORD and said, “We pray, O LORD, please do not let us perish for this man’s life, and do not charge us with innocent blood; for You, O LORD, have done as it pleased You.” “Therefore they cried out to the LORD…” In our last ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Prayer Mode. Opportunities.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 18, 2021
     | 1,978 views

    Living in prayer mode is the difference between seeing coincidences and providences. Prayer has a way of helping us recognize that what we might dismiss as human accidents are really divine appointments.

    Prayer Mode. Opportunities. Jeremiah 46:17. Living in a prayer mode means your spiritual antenna is up and your radar is on. In fact the Aramaic word for prayer is slotha, means to set a trap. Prayer helps us catch the opportunities God throws our way. My trap is loaded, is yours? Living in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Job’s Prayer

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 13, 2024
     | 1,472 views

    Job's intimate relationship with God is spread all over the 42 chapters, interwoven with passionate pleas, complaints, worship, heart-breaking questions and finally ends in glory.

    JOB’S PRAYER Job1:4 His sons used to hold feasts in their homes on their birthdays, and they would invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them. 5 When a period of feasting had run its course, Job would make arrangements for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Different Types Of Prayers Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 19, 2025
     | 1,095 views

    Prayer is an essential practice for the believer, as it is the primary way we communicate with God. There are different types of prayers, each serving a specific purpose and addressing different needs

    DIFFERENT TYPES OF PRAYERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:6 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Supporting Texts: James 5:16, Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:1-4, 1 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prayer Changes Things PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 1,973 views

    Emphasize the power and importance of prayer, encouraging believers to pray consistently and with the right motives, trusting in God's promise that our prayers are powerful and effective.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving deep into the powerful world of prayer. We're talking about its might, its benefits, and the importance of never letting up. We're turning to the Bible today, specifically James 4:2-3, Matthew 7:7-11, and James 5:16. As Charles Spurgeon once said, ...read more

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    God's Eternal Purpose For Us In Him

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,386 views

    God works in us for His eternal purpose in prayer

    GOD’S ETERNAL PURPOSE FOR US IN HIM Eph. 3:14-21 Good Advice Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. Don’t believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want. When you say, "I love you," mean it. When you say, "I’m sorry," look the person in the eye. Never laugh at ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Bearing Up Under Adversity

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 11, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,839 views

    The LORD is always at work for His prayerful praising people.

    BEARING UP UNDER ADVERSITY. Psalm 18:1-19. The superscription tells us that this is “a Psalm of David”, dating it to “the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul” (cf. 2 Samuel 22:1). This identifies it not only as ‘by David’, but also as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer Changes Things Series

    Contributed by Susan Blader on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 68,032 views

    If we come not just asking, but really seeking, we will receive God’s best. We can be encouraged to pray because God wants us to, and He desires to give us much more than the request that started the conversation.

    Prayer Changes Things A Sermon on Matthew 7:7-11 The story is told of a young boy who wanted $100 very badly. He prayed for a long time, but nothing happened. Undaunted by the lack of response, he wrote a letter to God presenting his request once again. When the postal authorities received the ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    The Power Of Intercessory Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
     | 30,043 views

    This message is all about the importance of praying for other people. 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 teaches us an important lesson: Asking for prayer is not a sign of weakness. It's a mark of dependence.

    INTRODUCTION A little girl asked her grandmother, “Grandmother, how old are you?” Her grandmother said, “Sweetheart, it’s not nice to ask a woman her age.” The next day the granddaughter said, “Grandmother, how much do you weigh?” The grandmother replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meeting With God In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 5, 2020
     | 4,592 views

    Meeting with God in Prayer Series: Meeting with God in Prayer May 3, 2020

    Meeting with God in Prayer Series: Meeting with God in Prayer May 3, 2020 Big Idea: To help us capture the most essential principles and pattern for meeting with God in prayer. This includes what Jesus said about getting real and showing up...and then drawing broadly from the Lords Prayer (Matt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 3, 2024
     | 647 views

    New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

    Prayer – Part 4 (Rev. Barry Johnson and Rev. Rodney Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 25, 2024
     | 1,047 views

    This lesson focuses on praying God's Word and believing that God will answer when we pray.

    NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational