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To Pray Well, Obey Well

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 13, 2002

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If we do not merit God’s blessings, then how is it that those who are obedient are more likely to see their prayers answered?

This morning, we continue our series of messages on prayer. I’ve chosen this topic to begin the year because of its great importance. Prayer is absolutely foundational to the Christian life. It’s basic to our identity as Christians. Prayer is a necessary practice for anyone who wants to know and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Without A Sense Of Failure

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Sep 6, 2009

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When it comes to prayer most of us feel a sense of failure and some of us give up. This need not be. There is no one-size-fits-all method. You can be encouraged and enable in your prayer life.

COLOSSIANS 4:2-18 ’Devote yourselves to prayer’ PRAYING WITHOUT A SENSE OF FAILURE INTRO One of the great discoveries we make as Christians, particularly when we begin to read the early chapters of Genesis, is that we were created by God, NOT to go it alone -- not to live a life disconnected from ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prays For His Disciples

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 6, 2008

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Easter 7 (B) - Jesus prays for his disciples: Holy Father protect them from this world. Holy Father make them holy in this world.

JESUS PRAYS FOR HIS DISCIPLES (Outline) May 4, 2008 – EASTER 7 - John 17:11b-19 INTRO: We have here the last words of Jesus’ comfort and encouragement for his disciples immediately before his betrayal by Judas in the Garden of Gethsemane. The disciples were about to face the most ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Letter To The Church In Laodicea

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Jun 10, 2004

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Warning to the "First Community Church of the Fat, dumb and Lazy"

The Letter to the Church in Laodicea – Revelation 3:14-22 I want to paint a picture for you – here is a scenario - see if it sounds familiar. It is around 5 pm, your not home or anywhere near it, and the following conversation ensues. “Are you hungry?” “Sort of.” “Want to get something to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Pray, Plan And Move Out! Series

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Mar 2, 2003

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The importance of a balanced life that includes both prayer and action.

Pray, plan and move out! Nehemiah 2:1-10 “I would rather walk in the dark with God than go alone in the light. I would rather walk with Him by faith than walk alone by sight.” Mary Gardner Brainard “Faith never knows where it is being led, but it loves and knows the One who is ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Aug 11, 2001

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Jesus gave us a Pattern, Promise, and Partner for Prayer!

LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY Lord, teach us to pray! How did you learn to pray? Often, we learn by the examples of people around us. Some of us can think back to our earliest childhood memories and think of the simple prayers our parents used at the table and at the bedside. Others have learned from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Pray In Jesus Name Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 23, 2005

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Continued series on questions from my congregation

Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Sermon #10 “Why Pray in Jesus’ Name?” Text: I Timothy 2:5 OPENING JOKE: Father’s Day Jokes – #1 “A second-grader was given the assignment of writing about her personal hero. Her father was flattered that his little girl had chosen him. He pushed his luck ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Proper Way To Pray?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 30, 2007

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What Is the Proper Way to Pray? 1) Persistently 2) Confidently

Some people hold their hands up to heaven when engaged in this activity. Others get down on their knees. Most fold their hands and close their eyes. Yes, I’m talking about prayer. While prayer has many postures there is only one proper way to pray. Let’s find out from Jesus what the proper way to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Until We Pray-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 8, 2014

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1 of 5 Jesus presented a model to guide His disciple's praying. Our country is not truly free until it seeks God's face. We are not praying & we are not free until we embrace...

French writer Alexis de Tocqueville(author of ‘Democracy in America’(appearing in two volumes: 1835 & 1840), after visiting America in 1831, said, "I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, & boundless forests--& it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Pray - Pt. 1 - Intimate Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 22, 2011

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Prayer is essential. Prayer is neglected. Why? Why spend the time and effort to pray?

Pray Pt. 1 - Intimate I. Introduction Prayer is one of the foundational elements of Christianity. Folks that don't consider themselves Christian and have no intention of ever embracing Christ know that prayer is a basic tenant of Christianity. And yet, as one man said, "Of all the duties enjoined ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer - Praying Like Jesus

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 22, 2013

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This is the 3rd talk in a series, and this week the focus is on learning to pray by paying attention to the Master Teacher himself, and by learning from him. Then, we actually need to learn by praying!

Jesus said, “Your Father [in heaven] knows what you need before you ask him” (6:8). An elderly man was on his deathbed. He wasn’t afraid of dying or of death, but he was having trouble praying. When a pastor from the church visited him one day the old man told him about his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Anglican

Until We Pray-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2014

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3 of 5. Jesus presented a model to guide His disciple's praying. We are neither praying nor truly free until we seek God's face. We are not praying & we are not free until we embrace...

UNTIL WE PRAY-III—Matthew 6:5-15 Attention: We have discovered that our independence as a nation is tied to prayer. We also realize that our ministries as a church are bound to prayer as well. We cannot celebrate our ministry efforts unless we celebrate independence from sin, self, & the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 11, 2015

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Prayer is the most powerful weapon for combat against our corrupt, secular world. We can't survive without prayer. The best way to honour God is to pay attention and be careful how we live our lives.

A priest, a minister and a guru were discussing the best positions for prayer while a telephone repairman worked nearby. "Kneeling is definitely the best way to pray," the priest said. "No," the minister said, "I get the best results standing with my hands outstretched to Heaven." "You're both ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Prays ... The Disciples Sleep Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 2, 2013

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Jesus is overwhelmed, yet is able to move forward. At the same time the disciples fail in the face of small challenges. How can we move forward without failure?

Message Matthew 26:36-46 Jesus Prays the Disciples Sleep Let me ask you a question:- How is Jesus like you? What are some of the things that Jesus does that we do as humans? (weeps, gets angry, sleeps, eats, loves, was tempted etc). So we see similarities don’t we. Let’s push it a little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prays For His Disciples

Contributed by John Gaston on May 11, 2021

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In Jesus' High Priestly prayer in John 17, He recognized us as His treasured possessions that the Father gave Him. He prayed for our unity and that we might be kept by God's Name and Word until we're with Him in Heaven.

JESUS PRAYS FOR HIS DISCIPLES John 17:6-19, NKJV INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NONE ARE SHARP 1. A man was describing his multiple jobs to his Cantonese coworker, “I’m a jack of all trades and a master of none!” “Oh,” he said. 2. “We have a similar expression in our culture, “Equipped with knives ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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