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  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    What Will It Take To Sincerely Pray And Expect An Answer Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 17, 2011
     | 4,211 views

    This message focuses on why our prayers sometimes go unanswered.

    What Will It Take? What Will It Take For Me To Sincerely Pray To God & Receive An Answer Part 2? Scriptures: James 4:2-3; Isaiah 55:11; Mark 16:16-18; 1 John 1:9 Introduction In my message two weeks ago I asked you “What will it take for us to sincerely pray to God and receive an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Still And Know That God Is God Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 6, 2014
    based on 10 ratings
     | 32,258 views

    All of us need to take a little more time each day to be still don’t we? We need to avoid getting so caught up in our own agenda that we force God out of the way.

    Do you have a list of goals you would like to achieve this year? Can you tell me something that is on that list? We all have lists of things we would like to do this year, this month, this week, maybe you even have something you would like to do today. I have a list of goals, things I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Fran Van Hoven avatar

    Listening To The Lord

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on May 29, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,865 views

    Listening is important in communication. If you don’t hear what another person is saying you will not communicate with them. Hearing is not the same as listening and obeying. What are some of the ways we as Christians can learn to listen to,and obey t

    A country boy went to visit a friend in New York City. It was about noon and they were downtown by Times Square in Manhattan. The streets were filled with people. Cars were honking their horns, sirens were wailing and the sounds of the city were almost deafening. The country boy said, “I hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Andy Flowers avatar

    Being Continually Conected To God Series

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,767 views

    How to be constantly conected to God.

    Text- Nehemiah 1 Title- Being Continually Connected To God Nehemiah 1:1 - 2:1 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hacaliah. Now it happened in the month Chislev, in the twentieth year, while I was in Susa the capitol, 2 that Hanani, one of my brothers, and some men from Judah came; and I asked them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Open Ears Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 8, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,293 views

    I would propose to you that God has open ears and is longing to have His children call Him day or night.

    Title: Open Ears Foundational Keys to Opening the Gates of Heaven Introduction: In a book entitled, The Circle Maker, we read, "The Bible is a promise book and a prayer book. And while reading is reactive, prayer is proactive. Reading is the way you get through the Bible; prayer is the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thy Kingdom Come Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,970 views

    Part 3 of The Lord's Prayer, or Model Prayer series. 3 words emphasize "His Kingdom Come" - Then, Now, and Me. Some claim Jesus as Savior but not as Lord. Is that right? Let's see in today's message.

    THE LORD’S PRAYER 3 – THY KINGDOM COME THIS MORNING, we continue our phrase-by-phrase look at THE LORD’S PRAYER And by way of reminder, the reason that we’re talking about THE LORD’S PRAYER is because God is calling our church to prayer Because, without question, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our Daily Bread Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
     | 5,414 views

    “Our daily bread” isn’t a prayer just for boring old bread. Instead, “Our daily bread” is a prayer for the basic physical needs of life.

    Series Introduction The Lord’s Prayer is but 38 words (in its original form in Luke’s gospel) that change the very way we understand God, ourselves, and the world. It’s the richest single source in the entire Bible of information on how to pray. It’s not the only place where prayer is taught ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brien Sims avatar

    Fellowship Comes With Benefits Series

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,920 views

    Knowing that God cares about you to hear your prayers and answers them.

    Have you ever wondered if God hears you? Seriously, when something incredibly important is on the line, like the life of someone you love dearly, we always hope God hears our prayers and will answer them the way we want them answered. We hope God can hear our prayers for help with sins that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Can I Be Honest To God?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,301 views

    A look at the invitation (and the need) for us to be bold and honest in our talking with God.

    Is it ok to question God? - The presumption is usually that the answer is “no.” - Just sit down and shut up. Just take it. - When you hear people pray, a lot of the praying is very rote and formulaic. It’s pretty rare that you’ll hear someone really bearing their heart to God. It’s even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    20 Reasons Why People Do Not See Their Prayers Answered

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 29, 2009
    based on 83 ratings
     | 54,774 views

    Why do many people not see their prayers answered. Jesus said, "Ask in my name that your joy may be fulfilled."

    20 Reasons Why People Do Not See Their Prayer Answered (John 16:24) Why do you suppose that many people do not see their prayers answered? Too many people fail to appreciate some of the hindrances to prayer. Jesus said, "Up till now you have asked nothing in my name (For my sake, in my will and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Powerful Praying Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 21, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,663 views

    When you pray, pray sincerely, simply, and assuredly, for powerful praying is a sure, simple, sincere sharing of your heart with a Heavenly Father who already knows your need.

    A journalist assigned to the Jerusalem bureau took an apartment overlooking the Wailing Wall. Every day when she looked out, she saw an old Jewish man praying vigorously. So, the journalist went down and introduced herself to the old man. She asks, “You come every day to the wall. How long have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Setting The Sails

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 15, 2013
     | 4,906 views

    This is a sermon on trusting in Jesus, do we believe that what we ask for will be provided or are we just throwing our prayers up in the air hoping somingthing will stick

    Setting The Sails • When Hudson Taylor, the famous missionary, first went to China, He went by boat • At one point during the voyage, the wind stopped blowing and the boat drifted dangerously close to the shore of island that was inhabited by cannibals. • Because of the lack of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Preparing For Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 11, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,854 views

    Jesus teaches us how to prepare for battle

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are rewinding our Bible DVR’s a little bit further as we get ready to examine the scene of Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane. • Last week Jerry explored the arrest of Jesus, this week we are going to look at how Jesus spent his final moments preparing for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William Akehurst avatar

    Called To Pray. Study On Prayer And The Lord's Prayer. When To Pray. Part 1

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 23, 2023
     | 1,090 views

    Part 1: Called to Pray. Study on Prayer and the LORD's Prayer. When to Pray. Drilling down into “The LORD’s Prayer” and the 7 Prayers and Petitions within that JESUS taught the disciples.

    2023.01.22 Called to Pray. Study on Prayer and the LORD’s Prayer. When to Pray. William Akehurst, HSWC Called to Pray. Study on Prayer and the LORD's Prayer. When to Pray. PART 1 Scriptures referenced: Matthew 6:5-15; Jeremiah 33:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; 1 John 5:14-15; Matthew 7:7; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Called To Pray. Study On Prayer And The Lord's Prayer. When To Pray. Part 2

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 23, 2023
     | 862 views

    Part 2: Called to Pray. Study on Prayer and the LORD's Prayer. When to Pray. Drilling down into “The LORD’s Prayer” and the 7 Prayers and Petitions within that JESUS taught the disciples.

    2023.01.22 Called to Pray. Study on Prayer and the LORD’s Prayer. When to Pray. William Akehurst, HSWC Part 2: Called to Pray. Study on Prayer and the LORD's Prayer. When to Pray. Drilling down into “The LORD’s Prayer” and the 7 Prayers and Petitions within that JESUS taught the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational