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  • Nelson Emeonu avatar

    The Hindrances To Prayer

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014
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    The Children of God should always know the things which hinder their prayers. When they are avoided, results are guaranteed.

    The Children of God should always know the things which hinder their prayers. When they are avoided, results are guaranteed. Many factors are contributory to an unanswered prayer by God. Some of them are; 1. LACK OF HUMILITY “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Teach Us To Pray Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008
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     | 3,013 views

    This prayer is often wrongly used, however. We are not to just mindlessly repeat it from rote memory, but we are to use it as a framework upon which we can build a prayer life that is offered to God, heard and answered by Him, and one that glorifies His

    Illustration: A little boy was saying his bedtime prayers with his mother: "Lord, bless Mommy and Daddy, and God, GIVE ME A NEW BICYCLE!!!" Mom: "God’s not deaf, son. Boy: "I know, Mom, but Grandma’s in the next room, and she’s hard of hearing! Read: Matthew 6: 5 -15 Introduction: This passage is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Downward Climb Up

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 14, 2025
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    In this parable, we will see that one man came to the temple that day to worship himself. The other man came that day to worship the Lord.

    LUKE 18:9-14 "THE DOWNWARD CLIMB UP" September 14, 2025 This sermon is inspired by my time with the late Crawford Kimble. He told me a story of a young preacher, fresh out of seminary, a model student. He was given an opportunity to preach at a small church. He proudly and boldly walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unanswered Prayers

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 20,891 views

    Why are your prayers not getting answered? Scripture is very clear why...

    Unanswered Prayers Psalm 66:18 Have you ever had something on your mind, you pray and pray over it and nothing ever comes from it? That can get frustrating… We say we pray and sometimes we even pray in earnest but for the life of us we can’t understand why God id NOT answering our prayers. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Devoted In Prayer

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 11, 2012
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     | 14,355 views

    The Church is looking for better methods; God is looking for better men. Prayer makes the man when he is broken down and surrendered to God.

    Devoted In Prayer Topic: Gods church is a house of Prayer for all nations. Mk 11:17 & Isa 56:7 Goal: Explore the importance of a devoted in our prayer life. Rom 12:12-13 NIV 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with God's people who are in need. Practice ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Priority Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,984 views

    A mature disciple makes prayer the first response, not the last resort.

    A couple of months ago our dog, Susie, was apparently chasing some critter near our pool equipment, which resulted in several wires that are required for that equipment to work properly being broken. So I got my tools and equipment out and re-spliced all those wires and my equipment was working ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer With A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 18, 2007
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    This the first sermon in a series through the Lord’s Prayer based on the question of a disciple in Luke 11:1 Lord teach us to pray. Jesus uses the word "abba" it is a word of tender, personal connection.

    In Jesus Holy Name April 15, 2007 Text: Luke 11:1-4 Easter II - Redeemer “Prayer With A Purpose” In Luke, Chapter 4 we have a short version of the Lord’s Prayer. A nameless disciple has been watching Jesus for some time. We don’t know exactly how long he has observed Jesus’ life, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Prayer Of Jesus

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 3, 2012
     | 5,170 views

    The power of prayer and Jesus ability to intercede for His children.

    The prayer of Jesus John 17:1-17:18 Introduction- Happy Father’s Day! This morning we look at Jesus praying what is called the priestly prayer to the Heavenly Father. We definitely can tie this to a Father’s day message in the fact that Men, we should be leading and praying for ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Prayer Of The Righteous!

    Contributed by Tony Fox on Mar 31, 2016
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     | 8,000 views

    This is the prayer of David after he was overwhelmed by the Philistines at Gath.

    The Prayer of the Righteous! (Psalm 56) This psalm was written by David when the Philistines overwhelmed him in Gath. Verses 1-7 indicate that David was overwhelmed! His enemies were many. They oppressed him every day to the point that he felt like they would swallow him up! (Sound familiar?) He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear Not - Joseph! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 11, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,985 views

    An Advent series in which we look at what it means to Fear Not!

    Fear Not Matthew 1:18-24 December 13, 2015 Fear can be a great motivator or it can suck the life out of us. Last week we started to look at 3 different events in the Christmas story where an angel came and said FEAR NOT! Last week we saw the angel appear to Mary and we learned that sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Careful What You Say On The Campaign Trail

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 24, 2024
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     | 1,021 views

    In the Epistle of James, we are called to a life of integrity, one that aligns our words with our actions and our faith with our deeds.

    Uncommon Wisdom: FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B Title: Be Careful What You Say on the Campaign Trail Scripture: James 1:17-27 (NRSVue) “But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. For if any are hearers of the word and not doers, they are like those who ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    A Prayer For Boldness Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,663 views

    Friends, we must pray for boldness as we declare God’s truth in a spirit of love and grace.

    John Ortberg tells the story about a man who wanders into a small and cluttered antique shop. In the midst of all the knickknacks and junk, he notices what looks like an ancient Chinese vase lying on the floor. On closer inspection it turns out to be a priceless relic from the Ming dynasty whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overheard Prayers

    Contributed by William Mouser on May 17, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,809 views

    Passing through the darkened streets of Jerusalem toward Gethsemane, Jesus prays for his disciples, a prayer that only John records. Everything we know as the gospel flows from the answers to that prayer.

    Sunday after Ascension Psalm 47, Ezekiel 39:21-29, 1 Peter 4:12-19, John 17:1-19 Overheard Prayers One of the more guilty pleasures one can encounter from time to time is to find oneself overhearing a conversation in which you are not a party. When I was a boy, this was a fairly easy thing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    Prayer And Worship Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011
     | 8,769 views

    Jesus Christ is never too late to provide healing, comfort, cleansing, peace, answers to impossible questions,

    A country boy went to visit a friend in New York City. It was about noon and they were downtown by Times Square in Manhattan. The streets were filled with people. Cars were honking their horns, sirens were wailing and the sounds of the city were almost deafening. The country boy said, “I hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Maturing Prayer

    Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 6, 2009
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     | 3,749 views

    Prayer provides the opportunity for us to have conversations with God that will transform our lives. We must increase our prayer lives: individually and corporately if we want to obtain the promises that God has made us. We will be intentional about

    Maturing Prayer Kitten Prayer - The story is told of a young girl who was saying her bedtime prayers while her parents knelt beside her. “Dear God, bless Mommy and Daddy and my little brother, Tommy. God, I would really like a pony, but if You can’t get me a pony, a kitten would do. Amen.” Get ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God