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  • Shawn miller avatar

    A Father's Prayer

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 19, 2015
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     | 10,434 views

    A message of how a father should pray for his children considering the complications and moral deterioration of today. We take a look at how a godly Father (David) prays for his child's (Solomon) blessing, understanding, and his strengthening.

    A Father's Prayer Introduction: Today is Father's Day for all you dad's it is otherwise known as . . . Sunday. I know I've mentioned this before but its relevant more today, being Fathers Day, some of you men may remember the evangelist (Jarred Murr) pointed out during one of our fellowship ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer Is The Key

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Nov 11, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,914 views

    This message shows the power of prayer.

    Prayer Is The Key Jonah 2:2/10 Prayer is perhaps the most important weapon one could obtain. The bible says, pray without ceasing, men ought always to pray, pray in secret and God will reward you openly, if any two shall agree as touching any one thing is shall be done. Call unto me and I will ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Priority In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 27, 2012
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     | 6,985 views

    Gods priority in prayer is His work in you, not just His blessing for you.

    THE PRIORITY OF PRAYER Eph_3:14-21 INTRODUCTION Be careful what you ask for What would you ask for if you found a genie-in-a-bottle and were granted three wishes that were bound to come true? If you could have three wishes fulfilled, what would you ask for? Have you heard the story of a young man ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lords Prayer

    Contributed by Matthew Cox on Jan 26, 2014
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    This bible study will look at the three things we see in the Lords prayer

    What three things do we learn from the Lords prayer? 1. We learn that our father is in heaven. 2. We learn that we can ask God to forgive us of our sins. 3. We can ask God to protect us from the attack of the devil. May God bless you all who read, study and pray about his word Amen! ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Is Prayer? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 30, 2014
     | 5,410 views

    What is prayer? Why is prayer important? How do we pray? Preacher, I don't know how to pray about this situation in my life, can you help me? Prayer is about intimacy with God and transparency of the soul...join me in a journey to KNOW prayer &how to pray

    This is NOT a full sermon, but a lesson/devotional on the basics of prayer that serves as an introduction to the Model prayer given by Jesus in our Scripture. It is a launching off point for a study on prayer that will last several Wednesday evenings and will be coupled with our congregation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Effective Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014
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     | 7,235 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Effective Prayer

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Effective Prayer Luke 18:1-8 January 24, 2009 Today is Sanctity of Life Sunday. Most of us would agree that taking the life of the unborn is an injustice just like taking the life of one who is handicapped or even taking the life an older person because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Disciple's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 16, 2014
     | 4,785 views

    How are we to pray?

    We are learning to pray from our Lord Jesus Christ; especially the prayer “Lead us not into temptation”. Jesus tells us that there is a wrong way of praying. Many of us get frustrated about our prayers not being answered when the problem is we are praying the wrong way. Last week we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Persistence In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Feb 22, 2014
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     | 8,907 views

    Jesus tells us to pray and not give up-He already taught the content of prayer-Persistence in the Lord's Prayer is required if we are to see God work.

    Luke 18 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, 2 saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. 3 Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, ‘Get justice for me from my ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Pattern Of Prayer

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 24, 2014
     | 4,776 views

    Jesus taught a pattern for prayer not a rote one.

    I decided through prayer that we will finish our study of the prayer “lead us not into temptation” next week. I also decided through prayer to do a message on Noah before we go to 2nd Thessalonians. A movie will be released next month about Noah starring Russell Crowe and so let’s be prepared for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Lion Of A Prayer Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 9, 2014
     | 13,281 views

    We sometimes hear "I felt like Daniel in the Lion's Den" but who was this Daniel and what was he doing in the lion's den? This message looks at the prayer that got Daniel in trouble

    Daniel in the Lion’s Den It’s one of those phrases that you hear every once in a while but I’m not always sure that those using it are aware of the context. It often involves someone who is in a tough spot and they will say “I felt like Daniel in the lions den.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Prayer Power

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014
     | 8,821 views

    A powerful story in Acts 12, where we see the death of James.

    APR 7 2013PM Prayer Power Acts 12:1-12:25 Tonight we come to a powerful story in Acts 12, where we see the death of James. READ Acts 12:1-2. There’s not a whole lot of space devoted to this story, but I’m sure that this was a great loss to the early church. I’m sure that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayerful Redeemers

    Contributed by Gerald B. Nubla on Jan 13, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,535 views

    I preached this sermon last Sept. 08, 2013 at Jesus the Wonderful Savior Baptist Church in Marikina City.

    Madalas ka bang may hilingin sa DIYOS? Tayo po ba ay lumalapit lamang sa KANYA kapag may matindi tayong pangangailangan? Gaano ka ba kadalas manalangin sa DIYOS? Ano ba ang ating ATTITUDE pagdating sa pananalangin natin sa DIYOS? Sa kantang "LORD..,Patawad" ni Basilyo, halos lahat tayo ay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Basics To Prayer Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 28, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,570 views

    HOW are we to pray? WHAT are we to pray? WHEN are we to pray? Are there requirements to prayer? These are the basic questions to our prayer life.

    2015.02.08. BASICS TO PRAYER The Bible has a lot to say about prayer. The first mention of prayer is found in Genesis, chapter 4. Genesis 4:26 And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD. WHAT IS THE CORRECT POSTURE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Prayer Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015
     | 7,979 views

    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: The Prayer of Faith James 5:13-20 I. Introduction A. How many of you take some sort of supplement or vitamin every day? How many of you hate to take your vitamins? Hard to swallow, bad taste.Discuss Kay giving me One A Day vitamins and them finding a stash of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer That Works

    Contributed by James Ledbetter on May 3, 2015
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     | 8,453 views

    Sometimes we pray fruitless prayers for several reasons. So, what works?

    Prayer That Works! Sometimes we say fruitless prayers for several different reasons. Today we will be talking about PRAYER THAT WORKS!! Now that I Have your attention beloved the scripture reading is 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic