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  • What If We All Prayed

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 5,401 views

    It is important for the church to pray together. It is important for the church to seek the face of God.

    This week has been designated by our General Superintendent, Thomas Trask as a special “Week of Prayer” to begin the New Year. Trask said, “This church (the A/G) has always been a praying church. But we need to intensify our commitment to prayer and continually renew the altar within our churches, ...read more

  • The Peril Of Proud Praying! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 567 ratings
     | 106,454 views

    The parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector is an interesting lesson about pride and humility, which raises three questions: (1) Why did you come to church? (2) What is your attitude in church? and (3) How will you go home?

    The Peril of Proud Praying! Luke 18:9-14 by Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION A man with three sons inherited a little over $1 billion dollars. Since he now had all this money, he offered to buy his sons anything they wanted. He stressed money was no object. His first son said he had always wanted ...read more

  • Ready For A Change

    Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Oct 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,635 views

    This sermons discusses the prayer of Jabez

    We have gathered here in the house of God, one more time to do as we were instructed to do in 2 Timothy 2:15. Now to the matter at hand is there a word from the Lord? With today being the last Sunday in the year of 2012 you will find me in 1 Chronicles 4:10. When you get there you will find these ...read more

  • Paul's Powerful Prayer 3 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 16, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,967 views

    Part 3 of the Paul's Powerful Prayer Series. In Ephesians 3:14-21 Paul prays for the church in Ephesus a prayer that should be prayed for every congregation that gathers in the name of the LORD.

    Dakota Community Church July 15, 2012 Paul’s Powerful Prayer 3 Ephesians 3:14-21 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in ...read more

  • How To Build Up The Church

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 28, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,180 views

    Building up the Church is a full time job with the world in the sad codition its in.

    HOW TO BUILD UP THE CHURCH Acts 2: 41Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, ...read more

  • Pray Communally Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 26, 2024
     | 480 views

    With whom do we pray? (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book called Red Letter Prayer Life, chapter 4 of same title)

    HoHum: “Alone, Alone, All, All, Alone, Alone on a Wide Wide Sea! And Never a Saint Took Pity on My Soul in Agony.” Those lines, from the Samuel Coleridge poem “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” reflect the way many people feel today. We live in a lonely time. This is ironic considering we are ...read more

  • Priority Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,221 views

    Looking at the prayers the apostle Paul prayed for the churches he was shepherding, will help you to see the need for prayer and the benefit of prayer in your life

    Connection: Lessons on Prayer from Paul “Priority of Prayer” 01/30/05 Intro: Today we are starting a series on prayer. We are going to look at the prayers the apostle Paul prayed for the churches that he was shepherding. I want to help you see not only the need for prayer, but also the benefit ...read more

  • For Spiritual Power Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Feb 4, 2024
     | 1,278 views

    Paul was writing from prison yet prayed for the church that they gain spiritual power. What is this power and how can it empower us today?

    One of Terri’s all-time favorite movies is Aladdin. Now, I’m not talking about the live-action remake. If you’re going to watch Aladdin with her, it had better be the original Disney cartoon. The villain of the movie was Jafar, the grand vizier of Agraba. Jafar was the chief advisor, second in ...read more

  • Pray Always! Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 180 ratings
     | 59,614 views

    Paul calls Christians to utilize the most powerful ‘spiritual weapon’ they possess: prayer . . . ALWAYS!

    Pray Always! Ephesians 6:18-24 Focus: Paul calls Christians to utilize the most powerful ‘weapon’ they possess: prayer . . . ALWAYS! Function: To encourage Christians to re-discover the power of prayer in their lives. The War Eph 6:12-17 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and ...read more

  • Pray Cooperatively Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 3, 2024
     | 645 views

    3 petitions after "Our Father in Heaven" (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 7 of same title)

    HoHum: One blistering hot day when they had guests for dinner, Mother asked 4-year old Johnny to return thanks. “But I don’t know what to say!” the boy complained. “Oh, just say what you hear me say” his mother replied. Obediently the boy bowed his head and mumbled, “Oh Lord, why did I invite these ...read more

  • It Pays To Pray!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 8, 2022
     | 2,440 views

    It is interesting to listen to prayers. Each person has his own unique way of praying.

    Illus: For example, a man in Columbia, South Carolina, was led to the Lord late in life. He was a slow talking southerner. When he prayed publicly, everyone enjoyed listening to him because of his slow southern drawl, and because he was sincere. It sounded like he was having a private conversation ...read more

  • Praying 'til We Pray

    Contributed by A. W. Tozer on Jun 12, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,952 views

    A classic message on persistent prayer by A. W. Tozer.

    Dr. Moody Stuart, a great praying man of a past generation, once drew up a set of rules to guide him in his prayers. Among these rules is this one: "Pray till you pray." The difference between praying till you quit and praying till you pray is illustrated by the American evangelist John Wesley Lee. ...read more

  • Caring Prayer And Praying Care

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,061 views

    Holistic Healing within the Church.

    CARING PRAYER AND PRAYING CARE. James 5:13-20. In the previous verses (James 5:7-12), James exhorted us to patience. The writer mentioned the sufferings of the prophets as an example of endurance (James 5:10). However, patience need not be passive: it will also see us engaged in prayer. AN ...read more

  • Praying In The Face Of Opposition

    Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,046 views

    When threatened, the church responded with a prayer of personal commitment rather than praying against those who were persecuting them.

    Praying in the Face of Opposition TEXT: Acts 4:23-31 BACKGROUND: After the glorious healing of the crippled man at the gate of the temple, Peter (with John alongside him) preaches a powerful message to those who are amazed. This upsets the elders and the teachers of the law who seize Peter ...read more

  • #5: Praying For Presence Series

    Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,602 views

    STORY of young man, he was in his 30’s, still single and was starting to get a little nervous about that. Went to a church fellowship, caught eye of very attractive young lady who smiled at him so he immediately worked his way across the room and engaged

    I. INTRODUCTION I want to begin this morning with the first great revival in the Bible. It’s in the book of Exodus and we’ll be reading there in a moment. STORY of young man, he was in his 30’s, still single and was starting to get a little nervous about that. Went to a church fellowship, caught ...read more