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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Importance Of Unity In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 24, 2025
     | 347 views

    Unity in prayer creates an atmosphere for divine visitation, empowers believers, and releases the supernatural presence of the Holy Spirit.

    THE IMPORTANCE OF UNITY IN PRAYER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:14 Key Verse: “These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brethren.” — Acts 1:14 Supporting Texts: Psalm 133:1-3; Matthew 18:19-20; Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jason Jones avatar

    God-Approved Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,492 views

    Exposition of Acts 4:23-31 about the reaction of the early church to persecution by going to prayer and God answering in a mighty way

    Text: Acts 4:23-31, Title: God-Approved Prayer, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/19/07, AM A. Opening illustration: 9 out of 10 American say they pray, 8 out of 10 say they pray regularly, 6 out of 10 say they pray daily, even 2/3 of unchurched people say that they pray… B. Background to passage: After the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Prayers Are Not Answered

    Contributed by James Dina on Jun 18, 2021
     | 7,764 views

    I cried to God and He has heard me, and attended to the voice of my prayer; Blessed be God, who has not turned away my prayer, nor His mercy away from me.

    WHY PRAYERS ARE NOT ANSWERED "I cry unto you, and you do not hear me: I stand up, and you didn't regard me" (Job 30:20) I prayed and cried to "the God that answers prayer" but He does not answer; Maybe He didn't hear me. That's the question that goes on in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    The Power Of Persistent Prayer Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,631 views

    Tonight in this part of Jesus Sermon on the Mount we will learn about the Power of Persistent Prayer.

    Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 17 The Power of Persistent Prayer Pm service February 22nd 2009 Matthew 7:7-11 Introduction We are sorry to announce the passing of Mrs. Prayer Meeting. She died recently at the First Neglected Church on Ho-Hum Avenue. Born many years ago in the midst of a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Power Of Persistent Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 18, 2025
     | 1,239 views

    Persistent prayer refers to the continuous, unrelenting act of bringing our petitions before God, regardless of the delay in answers.

    THE POWER OF PERSISTENT PRAYER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 18:1 "Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart." Supporting Texts: Matthew 7:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Hebrews 4:16, James 5:16, Luke 11:5-10 INTRODUCTION: In the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Edison Jay Sanz avatar

    The Essential And Elements Of Prayer

    Contributed by Edison Jay Sanz on Dec 9, 2024
     | 497 views

    The Lord Jesus Christ teaches His disciples about the essential and the elements of prayer.

    1. The PRECEPT of God *verse 5, (SUPPLICATING to God SINCERELY) “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full." 2. The PATERNITY of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    Jesus' Prayer Of The Ages Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,458 views

    Jesus high priestly prayer is the most amazing prayer ever prayed. In it we learn his plan for the ages. It can be broken down into 3 parts… 1. What He did 2. What He does 3. What we do

    Jesus’ Prayer of the Ages March 14, 2010 Series: Final Days at Planet Earth If I were to ask you to pray the Lord’s Prayer… how would you start it? “Our Father which art in heaven….” Right? But guess what. That’s not the “Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Power Of Earnest Prayer Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 7, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,367 views

    God often does the unexpected when we’re earnest in prayer.

    A week ago, I listened to the Voice of the Martyr’s podcast called VOM Radio and learned about Petr Jasek, a believer from the Czech Republic, who was imprisoned in Sudan for 14 months. He served as the Africa Regional Director for Voice of the Martyrs and traveled to Sudan on their behalf. BTW, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    The Lord’s Prayer Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 7, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,192 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 17: 1 – 26

    John 17: 1 – 26 The Lord’s Prayer 1 Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You, 2 as You have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should give eternal life to as many as You have given ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    Prayer That Will Move Heaven

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 18, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,466 views

    Beloved, God said that he would withhold no good thing from us therefore do you have a desire to know the one who delivered us from sin, and do you have a burning desire to be in his presence knowing that your prayers are heard, then I invite you to pull up a chair and feast from this message.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 6:6) "But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Power Of Praise & Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 28,266 views

    These verses are an appeal to come freely & boldly with prayer & praise before the Throne of Grace in all life's situations. Life is to be handled with prayer. It does not matter if you're suffering, cheerful, sick or reclaiming sinners; life is to be han

    JAMES 5: 13-16 THE POWER OF PRAISE & PRAYER After James' stern rebukes he continues his words of compassion and counsel for his devoted striving brothers. He has already addressed prayer (1:5-8, 4:2,3). Here we find further instruction on the high and holy privilege of prayer. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    Roll-Over Prayer

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 19, 2014
     | 10,060 views

    We all have circumstances in our lives when we feel that there is no way out. King David experienced similar feelings.

    “ROLL-OVER PRAYER” Psalm 69 Have you ever come close to drowning (or at least THOUGHT you were drowning)? I can remember as a young boy, swimming in a big tire tube as it rolled over and pushed my face into the water so that I could not raise my head. I could not move forward or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    The 5 P’s Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 17, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,269 views

    "The 5 P's of Prayer" is part of our Sermon on the Mount series and brings a better understanding of the Lord's Prayer, as we look at God's person, program, provision, pardon, and protection along with the spirit of prayer.

    Sermon on the Mount “The 5 P’s of Prayer” Matthew 6:5-15 Prayer; vibrant, fervent prayer: prayer that truly touches the heart of God and changes the world is the most difficult of all responsibilities we have as believers. What’s sad is that this is something God allows ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • David Moore avatar

    In The Prayer Closet With Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,489 views

    This message highlights the importance of prayer and a daily quiet time with the Lord.

    In The Prayer Closet With Jesus Text: Mark 1:35-39 Introduction: Is it just me, or is life getting busier? You know they said with the advent of the computer that people would have less and less to do, and that we would have much more free time than previous generations. Clearly that isn’t true. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Guy Caley avatar

    Prayer And The Call Of God Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 126 ratings
     | 10,820 views

    #9 in the series "Patterns for Prayer." Uses the call of Saul and Barnabas as an example of how prayer makes us available to the Lord.

    In the eleventh century, King Henry III of Bavaria grew tired of court life and the pressures of being a monarch. He made application to Prior Richard at a local monastery, asking to be accepted as a contemplative and spend the rest of his life in the monastery. "Your Majesty," said Prior Richard, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God