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  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 10 - Pray Without Ceasing Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,836 views

    Part 10 of the Spiritual warfare - whole armor of God series. Focusing on the power and importance of praying in the Spirit and how it is vital to the armor of God.

    Spiritual Warfare – The Whole Armor of God Praying in the Spirit on all occasions (Part 10) † Scripture Reading Ephesians 6:18 “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Fill 'er Up: A Praying Community Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,282 views

    We should pray for our spiritual growth.

    FILL ‘ER UP: A PRAYING COMMUNITY Ephesians 3.14-21 S: Community C: A Praying Community Th: Building Up in Love; Doing Our Work Pr: WE SHOULD PRAY FOR OUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH. ?: How? KW: Requests TS: We will find in our study of Ephesians 3.14-21 three requests we should be making in order to grow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. avatar

    "If The Church Would Just Pray"

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Aug 16, 2003
    based on 334 ratings
     | 88,727 views

    When Peter was in prison, awaiting what appeared to be a sure execution, the church prayed without ceasing for him and Peter was set free by an angel of the Lord. Powerful things happen the church prays.

    In the text, we find something taking place that seems to be missing in many churches today – that is church folk praying for church folk. In this particular case, a church member in trouble. The Apostle Peter is on death roll and all petitions to commute his sentence have been exhausted. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    Why Do We Need To Pray?

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,972 views

    The Bible gives the reasons for us to pray in this marvelous passage on prayer.

    “Why Do We Need To Pray?” Philippians 4:6-7 A. The PRESCRIPTION for prayer. (v. 6) 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18; Colossians 4:2; 1 Peter 4:7 1. So as to avoid PREOCCUPATION. (v. 6a) be careful for nothing Daniel 3:16; Matthew 6:25-34; 10:19; Luke 10:41 2. So that we may bring our PLEAS in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    First Of All Pray--Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,055 views

    Prayer is essential because of what we are to prayer for.

    First of All Pray—Part 2 1 Timothy 2:3-8 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Gallagher, the wacky comedian with Sledg-o-matic that he uses to squish all sorts of fruits and vegetables on stage, likes to point out that we humans are a strange lot. He ought ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    How To Pray When Under Attack

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 15, 2006
    based on 280 ratings
     | 60,757 views

    As long as a person is alive, he will always face attacks, especially if the person is a Christian.

    Christians are the prime targets of the devil, the common enemy of mankind. Now more than ever, he unleashes his rage and destruction against people because he knows that his time is short. Christians especially experience strange attacks, both physical and spiritual, day and night. In such ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    When Nothing Seems Possible, Pray

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 14, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 21,809 views

    When frustration abounds, in prayer we can discover deepened relationships, new possibilities, and ultimately grace.

    For you, my God, have revealed to your servant that you will build a house for him; therefore your servant has found it possible to pray before you. Isn’t that an intriguing phrase? “Your servant has found it possible to pray.” My theme for today is “when nothing seems possible, pray.” “When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    When Everything Seems Possible, Pray

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 14, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,766 views

    When everything is going well, pray, because that is when the opposition will assault us, that is when confusion comes, and that is when you will discover the unfinished clutter in your own heart.

    Each fall I bring you messages on prayer. There is a reason for that. In this time of the year we need to be very alert about our devotional life. September is a crucial time to discern important things about prayer. The reason is not hard to find. In September, everything cranks up to a fever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    P.r.a.y. / A = Ask

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 23, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,187 views

    God always has the right answer to our requests.

    There was a pastor who had a very spiritual parrot. All the parrot would say was, “Let’s pray. Let’s pray.” The pastor tried to teach him to say other things but to no avail. One day he learned that one of his deacons also owned a parrot. The deacon’s parrot was not so spiritual. It would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #3: Pray And Seek His Face Series

    Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,192 views

    We’re continuing our study of what must happen if God is going to bring revival to a people. We talked last time about the importance of people humbling themselves. Today we want to consider the next thing that is necessary for us to do before God will fo

    I. INTRODUCTION We’re continuing our study of what must happen if God is going to bring revival to a people. We talked last time about the importance of people humbling themselves. Today we want to consider the next thing that is necessary for us to do before God will forgive and bring healing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Why We Don't Pray

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,948 views

    A message on prayer.

    WHY WE DON’T PRAY Isaiah 64:1-7 INTRO: The prophet said to his contemporaries, “No one calls on your name or strives to lay hold of you” (NIV). That is also an accurate assessment of God’s people in our day. Prayer is the most talked about and least practiced aspect of the Christian life. We talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kent Kessler avatar

    Pray From Where You Are (1) Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on May 12, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,555 views

    Notice what Jesus DOESN’T tell them. Jesus never tells the disciples they have to change first. He never tells them to become more than what they are and that they need to change before they can approach God. You can pray to God from right where you are.

    [ME] I grew up in church where the Pastor would call on people to pray during the service or to close the service. I distinctly remember one particular gentleman in our church, when he was called upon to close in prayer, my teenage friends and I would literally moan with the expectation of an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Pray Confidently Because God Is Good! Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,182 views

    We can pray confidently. God loves to answer our prayers and can because Jesus Christ opens the Throne Room to us.

    If I did a survey of the people in this room today about the way you pray, I would most likely discover some common things -- – the majority of you wish you knew how to pray more effectively, and – many of you would admit to praying hardly at all. I was well into my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Lansdown avatar

    The Family That Prays Together Stays Together Series

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 85,186 views

    Tips on how to become praying people.

    THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER Acts 4:23-37 INTRODUCTION A good Christian lad went camping with his family. He was warned not to stray too far from the campfire, as the woods were full of danger. The young boy had every intention of not straying but curiosity got the better of him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    How To Pray Like A Righteous Man

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 31,336 views

    James gives us the example of how to pray by referring back to Elijah’s prayer for rain. What did he do that we can copy in our prayers?

    OPEN: A man by the name of Harold Lamb told this story of a sales presentation he made at a church board meeting: "My co-worker and I were making a sales call to a rural Baptist church. We gave our presentation to the church committee, and then the group’s chairman walked to the altar and knelt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ