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Send Down The Rain

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Feb 24, 2003

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Some people are content to play in the lawn sprinklers, while others are praying for God to "Send Down The Rain".

Send Down The Rain (1Kings 18:41-46) (James 5:17-18) says, "Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not upon the earth by the space of three and one half years. And he prayed again and the heavens gave rain, and the earth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46, James 5:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Prayer Works

Contributed by Truuke Ameigh on Mar 2, 2003

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Using food coloring, water and bleach, children pray and acquire an understanding of how prayer can work

Hi Kids! Today we are talking about prayer and I have a special demonstration for you that shows how prayer works. First, I’m going to give each one of you a little bottle of food coloring. Be careful with it so we don’t stain the carpet or our clothes. Now, do you see this jar of water here on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Letting God Be God In Death #2 Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003

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This is the second message in allowing God to be God in our Death-Experiences. I pray that this offering will be of comfort to you.

The truth which lies at the basis of these series of messages is: THERE IS STUBBORN OPPOSITION EVEN RESISTANCE TO AUTHENTIC AUTHORITY AND LEADERSHIP IN ALL OF US AT TIMES. I said “Authentic Authority and Leadership” because not all leaders and authority figures are authentic. Some have arrogated ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sunday Morning Services Prayer Guide

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 2, 2007

based on 24 ratings

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Here is a prayer guide that will equip the Body of Christ to pray for the Sunday Morning Service according to the Word of God.

Sunday Morning Services Prayer Guide Praise: “Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the LORD is good and His love ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Matters To God Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007

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Sermon’s purpose is to motivate people to pray, "God, give me your heart for lost people."

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer And Fasting Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 15, 2001

based on 49 ratings

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The first key to revival is making the commitment to pray and fast. These two spiritual disciplines are a powerful link to revival.

The Seven keys to revival – Key one Prayer & Fasting Thesis: The first key to revival is making the commitment to pray and fast. These two spiritual disciplines are a powerful link to revival. Texts: I Chronicles 5:18-22 18The Reubenites, the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 men ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 5:18-22, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ask.. Seek.. And Knock Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 28, 2003

based on 216 ratings

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Within this command to pray I think we can see five general principles about prayer.

“Ask, … Seek … And Knock” Matt 7:7-11 There is nothing that reveals more about a believer than his or her prayer life. How that individual approaches God and what that individual is willing to ask for reveals how he or she views God. We frame our requests in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Case Study In Prayer--Part 2 Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004

based on 21 ratings

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Hezekiah’s example and Isaiah’s promise demonstrate what can happen when we pray.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2012) (Powerpoints used with this message are available at no charge. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #197.) A. A question we’ll undoubtedly hear many times between now & Dec. 25th is this, "Are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Not Ashamed Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004

based on 16 ratings

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We can pray boldly because we know God is not ashamed to claim us as his own.

God Is Not Ashamed! [You Can Tell A Lot About God—Part 2] Matthew 22:23-33; Hebrews 11:16 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: We are in the first stages of an on-going series of studies on the Lord’s Prayer. Over the next several weeks ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:16, Matthew 22:23-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Passion For V.i.c.t.o.r.y. Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 17, 2004

based on 30 ratings

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The death of Jesus Christ will affect you– I just pray you’ll allow it to bring Victory!

A. We want to Welcome all of you to the Lewes Church of Christ. What a special day and a special time! B. Series: For the last month, I’ve been preaching a sermon series that has been inspired by Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ. Now, I’m not much of a movie goer, but I got the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Prayer For Boldness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 7, 2004

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Friends, we must pray for boldness as we declare God’s truth in a spirit of love and grace.

John Ortberg tells the story about a man who wanders into a small and cluttered antique shop. In the midst of all the knickknacks and junk, he notices what looks like an ancient Chinese vase lying on the floor. On closer inspection it turns out to be a priceless relic from the Ming dynasty whose ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Different Kinds Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jan 24, 2008

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Prayer that gets answered must be used. What are the different kinds of prayer and how do we pray.

Different Kinds of Prayer We have been in a study of Prayer. I believe that we need to learn how to pray so that we can see results. Many Christians have prayed for years and cannot tell you for sure that “GOD ANSWERED MY PRAYERS”. Everyone prays, Christians pray, sinners pray and heathen ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Warfare Prayer For Missionarires

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Nov 16, 2004

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Explains the benefits and importance of praying for our missionaries--in light of the spiritual nature of the battle we fight.

Warfare Prayer for Missionaries I. We are commanded to pray for those who share the Gospel with others. Luke 11:2, “He said to them, ‘When you pray, say: ‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come.” A. Prayer is the source of workers. Luke 10:2, “He told them, ‘The harvest is plentiful, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Dec 6, 2004

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It is essential for believer’s to pray. The reason many Christians quit and give up is because of the lack of prayer.

Prayer Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC *December 01, 2004 1. Purpose of Prayer … one of His disciples said to Him, ’Lord, teach us to pray . . .’ -Luke 11:1 Prayer is not a normal part of the life of the natural man. We hear it said that a person’s life will suffer if he doesn’t pray, but I question ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Raises A Dead Girl & Heals A Sick Woman Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 22, 2006

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Jesus is the healer, and he can heal even impossible cases. We must also pray for healing

Apprenticing Under the Master January 15, 2006 Mark 5:21-43 Jesus Raises a Dead Girl & Heals a Sick Woman It’s been a long time since we’ve been in Mark, but if you don’t mind, I plan to return to Mark periodically. We still have much to learn from Jesus in Mark as we “Apprentice Under the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: *other

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