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  • Pat Hodges avatar

    Praying Your Family Into God's Family

    Contributed by Pat Hodges on Feb 26, 2010
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    This is a teaching on how to pray for loved ones and friends, specifically for the purpose of targeting them in prayer for salvation.

    Praying Your Family Into God’s Family Key scripture - Mark 2:1-5 2:1 And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. 2 Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    How To Pray For Your Loved Ones Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 28, 2008
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    This message equips parents and leaders on how to pray for loved ones especially erring loved ones

    HOW TO PRAY FOR LOVED ONES Sermon Objective: 1. Teach God’s people to remove their automatic responses against the kingdom of God by trying to control others (loved ones) when we want them to do or be someone we think they should be. When we manipulate, coerce, or compel others to do what we want, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Danger Of Praying Over Your Vote

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 27, 2008
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    It’s politics-time....for whom do you vote?

    When the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. ‘Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?’ He said to him, ‘“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Do You Pray Religiously Or Wholeheartedly?

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Oct 27, 2008
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    I know many families that pray as if it were an old tune. Are we just praying repetitously or is our heart in it? Jesus gives us some examples on how to pray.

    Jesus prayed earnestly, purposefully, and with certainty. He knew that God answers prayer. "The Lord’s prayer" was given during Christ’s Sermon on the Mount to provide an example for how we should approach the throne of grace. Prayer is the prelude to peace, the prologue to power, the preface to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Don't Sleep While Praying

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2015
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    To show that JESUS never wanted us to sleep when talking to Him.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you sleeping while praying? No. I listened and do what JESUS commanded. Matthew 26:41 Matthew 26:41 All of you must keep awake (give strict attention, be cautious and active) and watch and pray, that you may not come into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Praying That Politicians Relish What Is Right Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 12, 2015
     | 2,986 views

    The coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ encourages us to work to restructure society around the Law of God, especially as that pertains to our stewardship of earth.

    Thursday of 3rd week in Advent 2015 December 17 Joy of the Gospel Today is one of those pivots that our liturgical year turns around. In the first part of Advent, we look forward to the return of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, and the general judgement and resurrection that He promised. In other words, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    If My People Will Humble Themselves And Pray

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 22, 2016
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    We need to understand carefully what the Bible has to say about this matter and do whatever we need to do to see that these obstacles of revival do not hinder us from getting what we need from the Lord.

    IF MY PEOPLE WILL HUMBLE THEMSELVES AND PRAY Study Text: 2 Chronicles 7: 13 - 14 Introduction: - This verse is God’s promise that those who turn from their sins; call on Him and walk in His ways will experience a revival of the presence and blessing of the Lord. - Those who meet the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why It Rained When Elijah Prayed

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016
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    Many times we become discouraged if things don’t go exactly our way. We become angry and bitter and often we blame God. Accusing Him of not answering our prayers

    Why It Rained When Elijah Prayed I Kings 18:1-8, 41-46 Many times we become discouraged if things don’t go exactly our way. We become angry and bitter and often we blame God. Accusing Him of not answering our prayers. But God is not at fault – we are. We are the one’s who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    When The Walls Are Broken Down, Pray! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 14, 2014
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     | 9,095 views

    Nehemiah's reaction to the bad news he hears is a great example for us about what to do when we face difficult circumstances.

    Introduction: A. Have you ever had someone deliver you some news saying, “I’ve got some good news and some bad news, which do you want first?” B. Here are a few “Good news/bad news” items for preachers. 1. Good News: You baptized seven people today in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Are A People-Called To Pray-Now!

    Contributed by William Akehurst on May 3, 2020
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    We are HIS Children and HE desires our hearts. We are called to obey, but the question is, do we? IF: two (2) simple letters and “IF” is a big word. “If only” is a desire that GOD has for HIS Children. IF we would only...No longer is it a matter of "IF", the time is NOW.

    2020.05.03 We are a people - Called to pray William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures: 2Chronicles 7:14; Matthew 6:33; John 14:6; 1 Timothy 2:1-5; Psalm 51:3-4; Psalm 9:1-2; Matthew 6:10; Philippians 4:6-7; Psalm 82:3-4 We are a people called to pray. We are HIS Children and HE desires our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Nolte avatar

    "when A Mother Prayed"

    Contributed by David Nolte on May 12, 2019
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    The prayer of a God-fearing mother is a powerful force

    “When A Mother Prayed” Matthew 15:22-28 David P. Nolte A six-year-old boy couldn’t see his mother so he panicked and began shouting frantically, “Joyce! Joyce!” His mother was just an aisle away and she chided him, “You shouldn’t call me ‘Joyce,’ you should call me ‘Mother,’ because I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Forgive, Love And Pray For Our Foes Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 15, 2019
     | 2,527 views

    There is no other religion that is so bold as to require forgiveness of enemies, and even doing good for enemies.

    Tuesday of 11th Week in Course 2019 Ss Mark and Marcellian Those who would reduce the status of Jesus Christ to that of a “nice guy who did good things and said nice things” should read this part of St. Matthew’s Gospel several times. Those who would relegate the Church to the scrap heap of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    We Must Pray For Our Leaders

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 11, 2019
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     | 8,297 views

    The Bible tells us to pray for our leaders and all who are in authority. The Bible doesn’t say we have to agree with them. The Bible doesn’t say we have to like them. But it does command us to pray for them.

    It bothers me when I hear Christian speak against President Trump. And I know he’s not the most polished person when it comes to speaking his mind. And there are times when, quite honestly, I would have preferred that he passed on opportunities to speak his mind. It really bothers me when I hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pray For Won Souls, Towns And Villages

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 16, 2018
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    Don not leave won souls, towns and villages to chance, pray for them that the faith may remain, grow and spread

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: PRAY FOR WON SOULS, TOWNS AND VILLAGES Romans 1:8-9 King James Version (KJV) 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    What Did Jesus Pray For?

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jun 3, 2017
     | 5,899 views

    Jesus is about to go to the cross to make the ultimate sacrifice for sin, and precedes that act with this lovely prayer of intercession and consecration.

    How important is faithfulness in prayer? Dr. Wilbur Chapman often told of his experience when, as a young man, he went to become pastor of a church in Philadelphia. After his first sermon, an old gentleman said to him, "You're pretty young to be pastor of this church. But you preach the Gospel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other