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  • David Johnston avatar

    Praying In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,380 views

    What a privilege to be able to Pray in the Spirit. We’ll look at this valuable asset of the Christian life.

    1Co 14:14 For if I pray in an [unknown] tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. Ro 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    Somebody's Praying!

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 5, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,238 views

    My hope is built on nothing less! All success will ever know is the result of the fact at JESUS and the HOLY SPIRIT are praying for us!

    SOMEBODY’S PRAYING LUKE 22:31-32 Luke 22:31-32 31 "Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers." (NIV) It is not WHAT you know; it’s WHO you know! Philippians ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Praying For The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,811 views

    #10 in my Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series. International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Loads of quotes, statistics and stories.

    Romans 8:35-37 – Praying for the Persecuted (This was a sermon for the International day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, November 14, 2004. I got most of the source material from the book Jesus Freaks, by DC Talk. I found other stuff from the websites like Open Doors and The Voice of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Pray Worshipfully Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 28, 2024
     | 598 views

    For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 14 of the same title)

    HoHum: I love sports. Lately, I have been unable to watch sports so instead I go to ESPN and look at the stats for my favorite teams. Chicago Cubs (this year they are pathetic), North Carolina Tarheels basketball, Indiana Pacers NBA and now the Indiana Fever (Love Caitlin Clark). Been to several ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Praying Prophet Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 1, 2022
     | 1,420 views

    Jonah prays from inside the great fish. When we realize that God wants us to accomplish something, we ought not to run.

    Fear the God – Respect 2:1-9 At the beginning of chapter 1, we see Jonah as The Protesting Prophet. He did not want to go to Nineveh as directed by God. It is noted in verse three that he “rose up to flee…from the Presence of the Lord.” Jonah had sinned by running from God. However, we can see ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pray Graciously Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 7, 2024
     | 670 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

  • Richard White avatar

    A Praying Faith

    Contributed by Richard White on Jun 6, 2013
     | 4,391 views

    We ask but we do not receive, why? Is it our faith? What did that centurion know that we don't

    A praying Faith Matt 8:5-13 Comparing our faith, is it solid like a barrel cactus, it grows in the most extreme circumstances or is fragile like the African Violet which even the slightest change causes it to wilt? What affects our prayer life? 1. We do not ask (James 4:2) 2. We ask with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    What To Pray For

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,048 views

    to stress the importance of prayer in the life of the believer, especially when it comes to evangelism

    What to Pray for Colossians 4:2-6 Primary Purpose: To stress the importance of prayer in the life of the believers, especially when it comes to evangelism. Paul’s requests for prayer enlightens us as to his priorities in his life. We would do well to heed his words ad to follow his example. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dale Sneed avatar

    Praying For A Change!

    Contributed by Dale Sneed on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 7,952 views

    Change is inevitable--so roll with it!

    Change! What comes to mind when you hear the word change? Do you think of the "jingle,jangle" in your pocket? Do you think of the many times your mom would change the furniture in the house around, making you stub your toe in the darkness? What about the many times you have to change outfits ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Praying With Purpose

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 17,673 views

    The Lesson to be learned here is that prayer which begins with sighing generally ends in singing. We need to pray with purpose. We need to spend each day in prayer to God.

    PRAYING WITH PURPOSE-- PSALMS 5:1-12 Introduction: Those who believe in and practice set forms of prayer can find no justification for such in the Book of Psalms. There is a complete disregard for mechanical praying throughout the book. When you have a burning concern, praying come from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregory Lilly avatar

    Why Pray?

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 10, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,581 views

    So many people do not use one of the greatest resource that the believer has, and that is prayer. Do you think of prayer as something to use only in an emergency? Do you believe you have a better hold on your life than God could? Do you want any thing out

    James 4:1-3 Intro: Prayer, which allows the believer to communicate with God each day and at any time, is one of the most neglected resources we have in God. The average believer oftentimes considers prayer the last resort, only used when life gets out of hand. In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Voyles avatar

    Praying Through

    Contributed by Troy Voyles on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,949 views

    These days we are seeing a lack of prayer in the church, and the result, no power. We have got to get back to the basics of prayer, and travail.

    Praying Through How many knows that the God that we serve is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Knowing that God is the same, yesterday, today and forever, how many knows that God’s methods don’t change? If I am one who loves the old saints. I have a lot of books on the old saints. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Be Alert And Pray! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,868 views

    we are to be aware of situations then pray, especially for missionaries!

    Our children have reminded us of what we must do when the days of evil come. As Christians today, how are we doing in taking our stand with the attacks of the devil? We are to put on the Full Armor of God on a daily basis for the days of evil are upon us! How do we do this on a practical basis? ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Time To Pray

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 25,839 views

    Saints it is time that we made prayer a priority in our daily living. If you do not have a regular prayer time you need to establish one. Jesus did. If you do not have a war room of your own you need to make one today.

    Time for Prayer Psalm 66:18-20 18 If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me: 19 But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer. 20 Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me. Lately I have been made aware that people in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James Dina avatar

    Watch And Pray

    Contributed by James Dina on Jul 21, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 31,201 views

    Watch and pray, so that you will not fall into temptation. Watching excites prayer, for every enemy we see will move us to pray more earnestly. Moreover, watching is prayer. If there be true watching, the watching itself is prayer.

    WATCH AND PRAY “Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "What! Could you not watch with me one hour? Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal