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  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    How To Talk To God

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 24, 2016
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    "Lord, teach us to pray." In response, Jesus gives his disciples and us the model prayer, the "Our Father" or "Lord's Prayer." He continues with strong teaching to be persistent, knowing that God loves us more than we love our own children.

    Luke 11:1-13 How to Talk to God “Chaplain, will you teach me how to pray?” I remember that question like it was yesterday, even though it must have been at least a couple of years ago. It came from a Veteran on our inpatient mental health unit. I marveled at the time how simple and yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Where You Pray Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 2, 2016
     | 5,637 views

    We can have personal and corporate places designated for our prayers. Ultimately we reveal ourselves to God in our prayers -- right from the heart.

    1. Closets Some things really changed between the former generations and the kids of the last generation. A grandma was keeping/ babysitting her grandson Dirk. Dirk followed her into the bedroom as she puts up things away in the closet. "Grandma," he said, "what room is this?" "This is a closet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Recognizing Myths About The Prayer --The Pitfalls Of The Jabez Territory Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 28, 2002
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     | 9,526 views

    Part 2 of the challenges of the prayer of Jabez—the pitfalls of the Jabez territory and recognizing some of the limitations of this prayer

    (Power Point slides and audience outline available for $10 donation to my church’s worship fund--email me or visit church’s website) Today I continue with part 2 of the challenges of the prayer of Jabez—the pitfalls of the Jabez territory and recognizing some of the myths about this prayer. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Intervene

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008
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     | 3,976 views

    A message on intercessory prayer

    INTERVENE! A Message on Intercessory Prayer John 17 Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee 1. The primacy of intercession a. 1 Timothy 2:1, “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone.” i. The most important part of corporate ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    Praying Without Losing Heart

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 23, 2009
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    Praying without giving up

    A young man went into a drugstore to buy 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, “Well, I’m going over to a new girlfriend’s house for supper. Then we’re going out. If she only lets me hold her hand, then I’ll give her the small ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    24: The Garden Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009
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     | 8,289 views

    Knowing He was hours from being murdered, Jesus could have used His divine privilege to get out of what was coming, but He didn’t. His prayer in the garden teaches us how to pray in the midst of hardship and how to deal with unanswered prayer.

    24: The Last Hours of Jesus “The Garden” And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.” -Luke 22:44 Key Scripture: Luke 22:39-45 Key Thought: Having just been betrayed by a close friend and knowing that his accusers were coming to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mark Armstrong avatar

    Teach Me To Pray Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 26, 2009
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    The purpose of prayer complemented by a model on how we should pray.

    I hope you remember the Peanuts cartoons. One day Lucy and Linus had a chicken wishbone and were going to pull it to make a wish. Lucy was explaining to Linus that if he got the bigger half his wish would come true. Linus said to her, ‘Do I have to say the wish out loud?’  Lucy said, ‘Of course, if ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ralph juthman avatar

    Why Doesn't God Aswer My Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 1, 2009
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     | 14,329 views

    When God chooses to answer our prayer, He does so for His glory not to make our lives more comfortable. When we receive an answer to prayer it is not so we can live our lives independent of His will, but so that we will be fulfilled in the center of His

    You Asked For It Why Doesn’t God Answer My Prayer? 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 INTRODUCTION The cartoon character Ziggy is standing, looking up on a mountain. The sky is dark and there’s one cloud up there. Ziggy says, ‘Have I been out on hold for the rest of my life?” ( Tales of A tady Oxcart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    I'm Listening Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 12, 2009
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     | 5,416 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "When God Says..."

    Sunday Morning November 1, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: When God Says… [#2] I’M LISTENING Jonah 2:1-10 Introduction: Does it seem at times that your conversations with God are like having a conversation over a bad cell phone connection? You know, like the commercial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wilbur Madera Rivas avatar

    A Puerta Cerrada Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Mar 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,415 views

    La oración no es ostentación ni manipulación, sino relación con Dios.

    A puerta cerrada Intro: Cuando recién nos hicimos novios Delia y yo, me vi en serios aprietos. Aunque usted no lo crea, yo era bastante introvertido y tímido, y mi problema era que la plática no me salía con mucha facilidad. Recuerdo que al principio, comencé a emplear una técnica para no ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Will The Church Be Saved?

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 17, 2009
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     | 7,155 views

    Will the Church be saved? Yes! When we learn to pray prayers that are not shallow, short, or simplistic; but pray prayers that cause God to say Amen.

    "Will the Church be Saved? Text: 2 Chronicles 7: 1 - 3 Focus: 2 Chronicles 7:1 "When Solomon finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifice, and the glory of the Lord filled the temple." Last week our Pastor challenged us with the message, "Can the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Susan Babb, OSL avatar

    Lord, Speak To Me

    Contributed by Susan Babb, Osl on Mar 28, 2013
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     | 12,539 views

    It is so easy to talk to God, but do we ever listen to God. How do we listen?

    Lord, Speak to Me I Samuel 3:1-10 Psalm 139:1-5,12-17 I. Placards (hold up and give everyone a chance to read) II. Intro A. Prayer – monologue 1. we talk, God listens B. Wrong! C. Prayer – conversation 1. You know conversation a. we talk, other listens ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Crisp avatar

    What Happens When We Finally Give It To The Lord?

    Contributed by John Crisp on May 28, 2012
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     | 7,145 views

    What happens when we finally give it to the Lord?

    Psalms 6:1-10 What happens when we finally give it to the Lord? 1st of the penitental psalms (perhaps after Davids time with Bathsheba. Verse 1- we hear David crying out to the Lord to not rebuke him in his anger, and not to chasten him in his displeasure (if we are His and we are in Sin God says ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    The Way To Pray Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 10, 2011
     | 4,557 views

    Do we really see the need to pray and are we praying effectively?

    What would happen if there wasn’t a thing called prayer?? Prayer acknowledges the reality of God! Prayer connects us with God! Prayer is a way to ask God directly for something! Prayer provides peace of heart! Prayer is a weapon against the devil! Prayer is power! How is our prayer life? In our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    No Child Until She Died

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 1, 2016
     | 3,005 views

    To show that GOD honors us with long life here and fullfilling one if we have relationship with Him.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you blessed with long life? Yes. and strong life as well in the LORD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD honors us with long life here and fullfilling one if we have relationship with Him. John 17:3 (Amplified Bible) And this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal