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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Jesus Prays For Himself

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 5, 2018
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     | 5,375 views

    Is it selfish to pray for one's needs first?

    Jesus Prays for Himself John 17:1-5 The prayer Jesus offers in the 17th chapter of John has often been called the Lord’s prayer in the sense that the one He taught the disciples on the Sermon on the Mount is more rightly “The Disciple’s Prayer. The prayer that Jesus offers at the end of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Prayer Is Seeking Our Father Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 11, 2011
     | 3,086 views

    If we understand that prayer is primarily to glorify God, and if we love the Lord, then we will want to know HOW to pray so He can be glorified.

    Purpose: To show that a relationship with God is a requirement for prayer. Aim: I want the listener to see prayer as a way to put God on display. INTRODUCTION: Why should we pray? The purpose of prayer is to put God on display. John 14:13 "Whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, so that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Prayerwalking: Praying On-Site With Insight

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 27, 2006
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     | 2,714 views

    Our prayers can be used by God to prepare a way of welcoming for Jesus’ arrival.

    Prayerwalking: Praying On-site With Insight Luke 10:1-3 Mar. 26, 2006 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A On Wednesday (3/23/06), New York City Department of Transportation workers discovered a cache meant to aid in survival efforts in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Love - A Higher Calling

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jul 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,165 views

    Jesus said - If you love those who love you what reward will you get? In our sermon today we explore Christian loves higher calling as we see: 1. The Rule of Christian Love 2. The Reason For Christian Love 3. The Reward For Christain Love

    “CHRISTIAN LOVE” “A Higher Calling” Mt. 5:43-48 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: (READ PASSAGE) • One of the most difficult things about love is that it leaves us vulnerable. When we open our hearts to anyone or anything, when we let something in, we have also opened ourselves to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Our Call To Grow

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 24, 2009
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     | 9,281 views

    We are called to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord, Jesus Christ. But how many of us do not do that because it requires us to read, study, pray, and even live our lives according to His principals, and not our own.

    Man’s law says that to be ignorant of the law is no excuse for not following it. And we are held accountable for being lawful citizens. But in reality, you cannot be expected to know more than that which you are taught. For example, I have never been taught how to use a jackhammer. And since ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Alan Smith avatar

    Praying With A Heaven-View

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
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     | 4,050 views

    It’s important to pray in a way that is not self-centered.

    Introduction: Have you ever thought about how much of what we ask God for in our prayers is very self-centered? For example, I heard about a college student who always concluded her prayers with this simple petition: “God, I’m not asking for myself, but please send my mother a son-in-law.” Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Jesus Praying For Us Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013
     | 7,566 views

    A 4 part series of sermons from Jesus' final Prayer in John 17. Part 3 of 4.

    The Real Lord’s Prayer John 17:11-19 March 17, 2013 At the end of an interview, the person from human resources asked an engineering graduate, “What starting salary were you looking for?” The engineer excitedly said, “In the neighborhood of $125,000 a year, plus a benefit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victory Over Stress PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 1,086 views

    Explore what the Bible says about stress, emphasizing that while anxiety is unavoidable, we can find peace and strength to overcome it through faith and seeking God's kingdom first.

    Good morning, church family! We all know that life can be full of pressures, right? There's work-related stress, family issues, financial problems, health concerns - the list goes on and on. We all experience stress in one form or another. The question is, how do we handle it? Today, we're going to ...read more

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  • David Carter avatar

    Praying For A Spiritual Breakthrough Series

    Contributed by David Carter on Jul 18, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,158 views

    The devil wants us to have a breakdown but God wants us to have a breakthrough - This sermon will instruct us how to pray for a Spiritual Breakthrough

    PRAYING FOR A SPIRITUAL BREAKTHROUGH MATTHEW 6: 9-13 - JESUS SAID, IN THIS MANNER, THEREFORE, PRAY: OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN, HALLOWED BE YOUR NAME. YOUR KINGDOM COME. YOUR WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN. GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD. AND FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS, AS WE FORGIVE OUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 31: Wise Ways To Pray Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 12, 2025
     | 493 views

    1. Praise the Lord! (vs. 1-18)... For His unique understanding For His perfect presence For forming us and fashioning our days For the treasure of His thoughts toward us 2. Take a strong stand for our Savior (vs. 19-22). 3. Pray for God to keep searching and steering our lives (vs. 23-24).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 31: Wise Ways to Pray Psalm 139:1-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 12, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read much of the Bible knows that the LORD included many of His servant's prayers. The Dake Annotated Reference Bible lists 222 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Our Neighbor? Ukraine!!

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 28, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,094 views

    we are instructed to care for our brothers and sisters, but also pray for those who hate us, remembering that we must do both during the assault on Ukraine by Russia

    Luke 10:29 One of the primary ministries of Deacons in the Episcopal Church is to 'take the church to the world, and the world to the church.' This is going to be one of those Sundays. This is the second time I had a sermon prepared, and current events compelled me to write a new one to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Praying Makes A Difference” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,944 views

    We can learn a few things from Paul’s prayer life.

    1. Prayer… our lifeline with God. a. Doesn’t it just stir your heart that the God of all the universe hears & answers & attends to our prayers?! Isaiah 58:9 (NKJV) 9 Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer; You shall cry, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ “If you take away the yoke from your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Flowers avatar

    Moving What Matters To The Middle Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 14, 2009
     | 3,658 views

    Part 8 in series Slowing Down, Dave continues examining what it means to restructure life so that God is at the center.

    Moving What Matters to the Middle Slowing Down, part 8 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 24, 2009 Tonight I want to talk to you about moving what matters to the middle. Remember two weeks ago we were talking about how you and I are, like Daniel in the Bible, stranded in Babylon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Alvan Lewis avatar

    What Happens When We Pray

    Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Jan 15, 2019
     | 6,698 views

    This sermon shows how prayer works; our powerful our prayers are; how important they are to God

    What Happens When We Pray Revelation 8:1-5 When Georges Vanier became our first francophone Governor General in 1959 he made two requests. First, he asked that the signage outside of Rideau Hall be bi-lingual. And second, he asked that they build a prayer chapel inside the official residence. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A Praying Poet Appeals For The Righteousness Of The Lord

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 8, 2016
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,439 views

    Jesus is all our righteousness, and all our righteousness is in Him (cf. 1 Corinthians 1:30).

    A PRAYING POET’S APPEAL FOR THE LORD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS. Psalm 119:33-40. In the midst of this wonderful symphony about the Torah, the law of the LORD, there are also some petitions and prayers. This particular section uses several causative verbs, asking the LORD for things which He has promised ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational