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  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Preparation Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 7, 2021
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     | 3,938 views

    Sermon based on Matthew 6:5-8 - Helps hearers prepare to develop their prayer lives

    “PREPARATION” Matthew 6:5-8 FBCF – 2/7/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Old joke – Airplane w/ serious engine trouble was rapidly losing altitude & falling toward the earth. Pilot contacted nearest control tower: “Pilot to tower, pilot to tower – We are 400 miles from land, 800 feet above water, & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship At First Christmas

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025
     | 64 views

    True worship is always measured by the response of the heart to God.

    A. WORSHIP 1. The effectiveness of worship is not measured by music, our words, or the place. 2. True worship is always measured by the response of the heart to God. 3. True worship is measured by the transformation of the worshipper. 4. True worship never allows us to remain the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Pray

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 134 ratings
     | 11,002 views

    Jesus tells us what to do when we pray.

    INTRODUCTION: ILL.- Two men met up on the street. One asked the other: "Hi, how are you?" The other one replied: "I’m fine, thanks." "And how’s your son? Is he still unemployed?" "Yes, he is. But he is meditating now." "Meditating? What’s that?" "I don’t know. But it’s better than sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ordering Your Private World 1 - Exodus Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011
     | 5,363 views

    The first of a series of three sermons on how Moses’ relationships affected his usefulness to God.

    INTRODUCTION • The hardest thing about ministry is relationships. Many of us are ineffective in ministry because of fractured relationships. • There is no ministry outside of relationship. • God’s order began with people in garden, in authority with dominion. • And it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ordering Your Private World 2 - Exodus Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011
     | 4,426 views

    The second of three sermons exploring how Moses’ disorder of his personal life threatened his usefulness for God.

    INTRODUCTION • The hardest thing about ministry is relationships. • Relating to those above us, beside us and below us is crucial for ministry success. • There is no ministry outside of relationship. • This encompasses all the key relationships in Moses’ life: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ordering Your Private World 3 - Exodus Part 9 Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011
     | 4,061 views

    The third of a series of three sermons on how Moses' relationships affected his usefulness to God.

    INTRODUCTION • The hardest thing about ministry is relationships. • The best thing about ministry is relationships, building deep and close ones that change your life. • Relating to those above us, beside us and below us is crucial for ministry success. • These verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord's Prayer Choices-Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,180 views

    Each line of the Lord’s Prayer confronts us with spiritual and life choices. How will we pray? How will we live?

    The Lord’s Prayer Choices---Part 2 Matthew 6:9-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO “Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Messiah Who Restores Relationships Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,095 views

    If we confront people in the right way it will foster restoration.

    A Messiah Who Restores Relationships Text: Matt. 18:15-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Life without confrontation is directionless, aimless, passive. When unchallenged, human beings tend to drift, wander and stagnate. Confrontation is a gift, a necessary stimulation to jog one out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Pray Simply Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 12, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,182 views

    Pray simply focused on Matthew 6:7-8 (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, The Red Letter Prayer Life, chapter 3 of same title)

    HoHum: I step into an elevator on the ground floor. One other person- much taller than me- stands against the back wall. I turn as the elevator door closes and find my floor number on the elevator control panel. I hear a voice behind me- friendly but in a language I don’t understand. I turn, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Standing Kneeling Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,813 views

    Intercessory prayer is the key to standing as the kind of church God wants us to be.

    1. The first key to standing by kneeling is to pray continually. (6:18) 2. The second key to standing by kneeling is to pray personally. (6:19-20) 3. The third key to standing by kneeling is to pray specifically. (6:21-22) 4. Conclusion (6:23-24) This morning we’re reaching a milestone. We’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guard The Deposit

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,037 views

    This message places great emphasis on the ministry of intercessory prayer.

    2 Timothy 1:14 KJV That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us. 2 Timothy 1:14 The Message Guard this precious thing placed in your custody by the Holy Spirit who works in us. 2 Timothy 1:14 Murdock Keep thou the good deposit, by the Holy Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Removing The Pits From Your Prayer Life

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,748 views

    If our prayer life is to grow and thrive, we must first remove those things that keep us from being fruitful

    Removing the Pits from your Prayer Life Matthew 6:5-6 June 25, 2006 Morning Service Introduction When I was growing up I used to spend a lot of time with one of my friend Randy. We did all sorts of things together: we played basketball, we hunted snakes, we went fishing together, we went to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Pray - Pt. 1 - Intimate Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,149 views

    Prayer is essential. Prayer is neglected. Why? Why spend the time and effort to pray?

    Pray Pt. 1 - Intimate I. Introduction Prayer is one of the foundational elements of Christianity. Folks that don't consider themselves Christian and have no intention of ever embracing Christ know that prayer is a basic tenant of Christianity. And yet, as one man said, "Of all the duties enjoined ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hallowed Be Your Name Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
     | 4,821 views

    Anyone who is serious about Jesus will want to grow in prayer. One of the quickest ways to check the health of your spiritual life is to answer this question: How’s your prayer life?

    Every faith has some form of prayer. Muslims stop whatever they’re doing five times a day to pray as you’ll hear the wailing cries of prayer callers in many Asian cities. Incas and Aztecs went so far as to sacrifice humans in order to attract their gods’ attention. And millions of people who attend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • H.B. Charles Jr. avatar

    When You Pray

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jan 16, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 31,233 views

    "When You Pray" is an exposition of Matthew 6:5-8. In this passage, Jesus tells us what not to do when we pray. His instruction can be summarized with two prohibitions: (1) Do not pray like the hypocrites. And (2) do not pray like the Gentiles.

    WHEN YOU PRAY Matthew 6:5-8 There is a principle of Bible interpretation called the principle of repeated mention. It means that the repeated things in scripture are usually the emphasized things. This principle leads us to the theme of our text. Verse 5 begins, “And when you pray.” Verse 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist