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What Has God Done?

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 4, 2005

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This sermon is designed to teach people what they should pray about, and the growth that comes from prayer.

WHAT HAS GOD DONE? Ephesians 1:15-23 Key Verse and Theme: “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.” (Ephesians 1:15-16) 1. Pray for God to give the Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Glory Through An Open Door Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 6, 2005

based on 26 ratings

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Your labour is never in vain, keep praying, keep digging, and keep seeking. There will be a release of Glory.

Isa 64:1-3 “Oh that you would rend the heavens! That you would come down! That the mountains may shake at your Presence.” An Open heaven ~ Jacob received angelic visitation and the Nation of Israel was born Peter had a trance when heaven opened and the Gentiles received Salvation as a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"For This Reason" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 24, 2003

based on 17 ratings

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Why Paul prayed to the Father, for the Ephesians and therefore, for us. (#2 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

Just last week we looked at this phrase briefly, from verse one. However, since it wasn’t our primary focus, we come back to it now, only in verse 14, following Paul’s parenthesis which encompassed verses 2 through 13. I’ll begin by refreshing your memory concerning his reference. When Paul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-16

Denomination: Orthodox

The Prayer Of Blessing

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 24, 2003

based on 86 ratings

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Here are fifteen guidelines to show us how to pray for God’s best blessings on others.

The Prayer of Blessing (Numb 6:22-27) Here are fifteen guidelines to show us how to pray for God’s best blessings on others. "The Lord bless you and keep you: the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift up His face upon you and give you peace. So they will put ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lost Prayer Equals Lost Sheep

Contributed by Michelle Holsinger on Mar 8, 2008

based on 15 ratings

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How many hours would you be willing to pray if you knew it would save a soul?

Lost Prayer Equals Lost Sheep Luke 15:4What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? Luk 15:5 And when he hath found [it], he layeth [it] on his shoulders, rejoicing. Luk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unseasonal Prayer

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008

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There comes a time when we need to stop praying and start acting. This message examines that topic.

UNSEASONAL PRAYER Exodus 14:15-16 INTRO: There may come a time when this question needs to be asked, even of a Moses. There is a period when crying should give place to action. When Mo ses prayer is heard and the Red Sea is parting, it would be shameful ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Aren't My Prayers Answered?

Contributed by Robert Cox on Dec 9, 2008

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Why does God seem deaf at times when we pray according to His promises?

JAMES 5:13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Each Other, Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 7, 2009

based on 8 ratings

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Jesus prays for our unity as Christians so we can be a witness to the world that he is real.

Many of us know the story after Joshua, things went well for a while. They kept their promise, they were devoted to following God and not worship other gods of the land, but it didnï¿½t take long. After only one generation they went back to their evil ways. They lost sight of the promise they ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Methodist

What To Do About Sin Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 22, 2010

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What should we do about sin and those who commit sin? Our text gives us the proper action. 1- Pray for the one who commits a sin 2- Trust God to keep you safe 3- Realize the world is under control 4- Stay away from idols

INTRO.- ILL.- Perhaps you heard about the other version of John chapter 8 when the woman was caught in adultery. Jesus saw a crowd chasing down a woman to stone her and approached them. "What’s going on here, anyway?" he asked. "This woman was found committing adultery, and the law says we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preoccupied Passenger Povokes Pilot Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Feb 29, 2008

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The piolt of the ship-a Bentile-goes to call upon a Jewish man to pray for him and for his crew. Not all of Jonah 1:6, can be viewed as true tyoes, yet there are enough of instances where we see Jonah, a type of the Church, is called to pray at the behest

JONAH 1: 6 PREOCCUPIED PASSENGER PROVOKES PILOT I. PERIL: A. Perishing. B. Punishment. C. Pariahs. II. PIOUS: A. Predicament. B. Prayer-less. C. Provoked. III. PILOT: A. Pattern. B. Piousness. C. Pleadings. The scene on board the ship carrying Jonah is not a serene scene. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The High Calling

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

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Today we pray and remember with gratitude those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

The High Calling “I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.” 1 Timothy 2:1-2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Job's Prayer Life

Contributed by Wesley Eader on Sep 25, 2002

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A study of the prayer life of Job to encourage believers to be faithful to pray for those whom God has placed on their hearts.

Job’s Prayer Life and Ours. Job 42:7-10 7 After the LORD had said these things to Job, he said to Eliphaz the Temanite, "I am angry with you and your two friends, because you have not spoken of me what is right, as my servant Job has. 8 So now take seven bulls and seven rams and go to my servant ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The End Times Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

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How are we to live in the light of the end times? We're to be disciplined, clear-minded so we can pray. We’re to love one another at full strength. We’re to serve one another with whatever gift God gives us.

Repent! The End is Near! It’s one of those cheap laughs that people get at the expense of Christians. Some Christians at least. You see it in cartoons, usually on a sign-board held by a man with a long beard wearing a white robe and sandals. And of course there are many variations of the mad ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-19

Denomination: Anglican

What To Do After The Big Day

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2006

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We should work as hard after a big day as we did to get to the big day. Pentecost is our example of what a church should do after a (Big) day.

A. AFTER THE 50TH TRBC ANNIVERSARY AND SANCTUARY DEDICATION We should work as hard after a big day as we did to get to the big day. Pentecost is our example of what a church should do after a (Big) day. 1. Dangers we face. • Thinking our momentum will guarantee success. • Thinking our past ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

Antidote For Peace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

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God invites us to exchange anxiety for peace by rejoicing, praying with gratitude, and focusing our minds on what is true and good.

Friends, if your heart has felt heavy this week, you’re in familiar company. News feeds shout, calendars crowd, bills blink, phones buzz, and sleep slips away. We carry invisible backpacks stuffed with what-ifs and worst-case scenarios. Anxiety can feel like a bully in the hallway, pushing us ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Topics: Faith, God, Trust

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