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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Work Hard, Pray Hard

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 21, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,929 views

    We serve God and others in our daily labors and activities. As we share God’s love and the good news of Jesus Christ, God calls us to work hard and pray hard.

    Ecclesiastes 2:24-26, 12:9-14 “Work Hard, Pray Hard” INTRODUCTION For over one hundred years, the people of the United States have celebrated Labor Day on the first Monday of September. Labor Day began as a concession by the government for its poor, violent handling of the Pullman Railroad ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Can You Hear Me Now? (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 24, 2013
     | 3,698 views

    Statistics show that almost everyone prays. But do you ever wonder if your prayers really reach Gods ears? Do you sometimes feel like you’ve got a bad connection? If you have questions about prayer, you're not alone. This sermon series will help.

    Can You Hear Me Now? Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/16/2012 There was a pastor who had a pet parrot. All the parrot would say was, “Let’s kiss. Let’s kiss.” The pastor tried to teach him to say other things but to no avail. He learned that one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Tim Spear avatar

    Praying For The Sick Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,066 views

    Jesus teaches us how to pray for the sick as He deals with the sickness of His friend, Lazarus.

    Jesus, the God Man: The Gospel of John “Praying for the Sick” John 11:1-6 Introduction: “Will you pray for my friend or family member? They are sick.” Most of the time as believers or I as a pastor the prayer requests we get from people usually have to do with someone that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Praying The Beatitudes Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 27, 2023
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     | 1,853 views

    To conclude this study of the Beatitudes, the text in Matthew 5:3-10 is used as a TEMPLATE for prayer. Praying Scripture is a powerful way to apply truths to our own lives and reinforce our understanding of the passage.

    PRAYING SCRIPTURE To complete our study of the Beatitudes, we will now use this portion of Scripture as a template for prayer. Learning to pray Scripture will strengthen your prayer life significantly. Some of you may have already learned to use the Lord’s Prayer in this way. That is the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Praying With Confidence Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 18, 2013
    based on 18 ratings
     | 26,326 views

    There is great confidence that comes from knowing that we have eternal life right now. But what about the needs & problems of daily life? Jesus helped people when He was here on earth; does He still help us? Is He responsible for & responsive to His child

    1 JOHN 5: 14-17 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] PRAYING WITH CONFIDENCE [James 5:14-20] It is wonderful to know that Jesus is God, and to know Him through His abiding-through His living- in our life. There is also great confidence that comes from knowing that we have eternal life right now. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Pray Graciously Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 7, 2024
     | 469 views

    In what ways are we to forgive? (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, the Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 11 of the same title)

    HoHum: It sounds like something out of a horror movie, but it’s real. In recent years, scientists have discovered a kind of bacterial infection called necrotizing fasciitis, more commonly called flesh eating bacteria. Once this bacterium enters a human body, it can multiply rapidly. Within 24 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Praying With Power

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 19, 2004
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    4 keys to powerful prayer drawn from the Lord’s Prayer.

    PRAYING WITH POWER In our services, we often begin with prayer. I typically pray before I preach. We generally pray several times during a service. On Wednesday nights, we pray even more and in many of our discipleship classes we teach on praying. This afternoon in the discovering membership ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Pray First

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 10, 2015
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     | 10,602 views

    We are never stronger than when we bow our hearts and heads in prayer. It is to be our first option, not our last resort.

    PRAY FIRST 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 • For this month I have prayed that, collectively and individually, we might get a ‘FRESH START’ in our walk with God and His ministry for us. Even though I am a part of the older generation, I don’t want to be ‘stuck’ nor do I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Rigney avatar

    Motivation To Pray

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,292 views

    Prayer is often hard to follow through. We want to pray - we know the importance of prayer. But have you ever considered what it is needed to motivate you to pray?

    Our Need for Prayer Matthew 5:1-12 Intro.: A. This passage is a classic teaching about “What it means to be a Disciple – a Follower of Jesus.” Matt. 5-7 Jesus sits down with the crowd following Him and began to Teach them. - vs. 1-12 – the Beatitudes; Jesus teaches them and us how we can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Christopher Roberts avatar

    Pray And Wait

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 4,840 views

    In these days of uncertainty -- of war and violence -- we should look to the ladies outside the tomb for an example of what we can do.

    Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Today is a day of uncertainty. Our lives, whether consciously or unconsciously, are filled with anxiety about the future of our communities, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Learning To Pray

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,183 views

    Everyone can and should learn to pray - a look at what Jesus taught about prayer and applying those truths to our own relationship with God.

    Learning to Pray Matthew 6:7-15 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 "This, then, is how you should pray: "’Our Father in heaven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Praying In Tongues Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,684 views

    Message explores the value of speaking in tongues and it validity for today. The voluntary nature of glossolalia of then discussed.

    1 Cor. 14:18 2-28-16 Intro Based upon the proclamation God made in Isaiah 56:7 we have spent a lot of time talking about prayer. In that verse God said, “…For my house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations.”i Of course, Jesus quoted that verse when he drove the money changers from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Pray Gratefully Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 30, 2024
     | 343 views

    The Gospels record several places where Jesus gave thanks (from Bob Hostetler's book, Red Letter Prayer Life, chapter on the same title)

    HoHum: There is an insurance commercial where an internet influencer says into her phone: “Hey, fam. I am at this beautiful lake that I just discovered. Practicing gratitude, manifesting abundance” WBTU: Laugh at that every time but it is true that practicing gratitude does make a difference ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Learning To Pray Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015
     | 4,662 views

    Everyone can and should learn to pray as Jesus taught. We will take a look at what Jesus taught about prayer and apply those truths to our own relationship with God.

    Learning to Pray Matthew 6:7-15 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 "This, then, is how you should pray: "'Our Father in heaven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Pray Not Prey! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 21, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,966 views

    In a world where much is taken in the removal of innocence we can make a difference in prayer. Follow Jesus pattern, prayer and involvement.

    Luke 11: 1-13, Pray don’t prey! Jesus teaches his disciples how to pray. The prayer he teaches them is the Prayer that we now know as ‘The Lord’s Prayer’. He then sums the whole thing about praying up with a bit of a story. Jesus said something like this. “Suppose ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army