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  • Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks avatar

    A Parent's Answered Prayer

    Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,437 views

    There are many "hurting" parents in the Christian community who have rebellious children. This is a message of agape love!

    Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. in Lyons, GA. PRAYER: God, my Father above, I thank you right now for your undying love. Lord I am before You as a humble servant, yet bold enough to not be afraid of the Gospel of Your Son and my brother, Jesus Christ. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Travis avatar

    Paul's Prayer Request

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,217 views

    Have you prayed for your pastor today?

    BRETHREN, PRAY FOR US “Brethren, pray for us.” 1Th 5:25 “Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:” Col. 4:3 “Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Mallory avatar

    The Gift Of Persistent Prayer Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 20, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,717 views

    Learning to be persistent in our quest for a deeper, more personal, intimate relationship with God through prayer.

    THE STORY WAS TOLD OF A LITTLE BOY WHO HAD BEEN MISBEHAVING AND WAS SENT TO HIS ROOM. AFTER A WHILE HE EMERGED AND INFORMED HIS MOTHER THAT HE HAD THOUGHT IT OVER AND THEN SAID A PRAYER. "THAT’S WONDERFUL," SAID THE PLEASED MOTHER. "IF YOU ASK GOD TO HELP YOU NOT MISBEHAVE, HE WILL HELP YOU." ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Jason Zahn avatar

    A Prayer At New Year's

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,346 views

    Even in tumultuous times God’s people have every reason to offer a prayer of praise and thanksgiving to God for all of the gifts he pours out on us daily!

    “We Will Never Forget.” Like never before that phrase has a chilling significance. Perhaps that phrase crystallizes the events of the year 2001. While it is a year that we’ve vowed never to forget, strangely it’s also the one we wish we had never experienced. So we look forward to a new year ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Stephen Noel avatar

    Key # 2 Prayer Series

    Contributed by Stephen Noel on Dec 5, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,562 views

    Second in series, advances from Fasting to Prayer as second key to Reaping Harvest of Souls.

    Three Keys To Reaping The Soul Harvest! Three Keys To Victory! Key #2 Prayer 2 Chronicles 20:1-22 2Ch 20:1 It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, and the children of Ammon, and with them other beside the Ammonites, came against Jehoshaphat to battle. 2Ch 20:2 Then there ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Byrene Haney avatar

    "Jesus' Prayer For You”

    Contributed by Byrene Haney on Dec 11, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 14,435 views

    Jesus before he left gave believers this incredible prayer.

    CHRIST’S prayer was for a special people. He declared that he did not offer an universal intercession. "I pray for them," said he. "My prayer is not for the world, but for those you have given me, because they belong to you." (v. 9) In reading this beautiful prayer through, one big question comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    An Effective Prayer Life

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 9,780 views

    prayer/supplication/thanksgiving

    How to Have a More Effective Prayer Life Phil. 4:6-7 Please visit my sermons page for hundreds of free formatted text versions of my sermons along with ready-to-go Powerpoint Presentations. www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html ------------------------------------ Unexplainable peace (passes all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Hughes avatar

    Laying The Foundation In Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Hughes on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,103 views

    How should we respond to the knocks we receive in life? What is the key to building the Church and Christian character? Answer: prayer! We look at the Nehemiah approach.

    "Building the church, building Christian character" - Nehemiah 1 [Minister stands right up front with ’lollipop’ microphone in news reporter style] "It has been described as one of the great tragedies and scandals of our time. The once proud city of Jerusalem still lies in ruins more than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    Prayer: The Secret To Power

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,088 views

    The secret to power is spending time with the Father.

    TEXT: John 14:12-14 TITLE: PRAYER – THE SECRET TO POWER You would not consider the disciples supersaints, they were ordinary people just like anyone else. Yet the most significant words Jesus ever spoke concerning prayer, He spoke to His disciples – men who only a few hours later, every last one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    The Transforming Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,354 views

    Habakkuk chapter 3 reveals what happens when we stop complaining and allow the Holy Spirit to speak to us through prayer. The truth is prayer always changes us not God.

    The Transforming Power of Prayer – Habakkuk part 4 Thesis: Habakkuk 3 reveals what happens when we stop complaining and allow the Holy Spirit to speak to us through prayer. The truth is prayer always changes us not God. Scripture Text: Habakkuk 3:1-19 (NIV) 1A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet. On ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Prayer That Gets Results

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 9, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 14,804 views

    Is our praying just routine or simply a ritual ? This message deals with "Prayer That Gets Results"

    Prayer That Gets Results Luke 18:1-8 Joke: A woman invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to her six-year-old daughter and said, "Would you like to say the blessing?" "I don’t know what to say," the little girl replied. "Just say what you hear Mommy say," the woman said. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darron Edwards avatar

    A Prayer About Me Series

    Contributed by Darron Edwards on Apr 9, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,018 views

    A sermon for those who understand the effects of losing fellowship with God and longing to have it restored

    A PRAYER ABOUT ME PSALMS 51: 1- 9 (Emphasis 1- 4) Introduction: It’s me, Oh Lord, Standing in the need of prayer. Not my mother, father, sister, or brother - but me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. · In this Psalm, Psalm 51, David proclaims a personal prayer. · In Psalm 51, David ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Principles Of Prayer And Prophecy Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 23, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,912 views

    What this passage tells us about 1) prayer 2) planning (guidance) 3) prophecy (and the end time)

    Principles of prayer and prophecy Daniel 9:20-27 WBC 25.04.04pm I read a little while ago about a woman baking a pie at home when the school rings and tells her her son is ill. She calculates she can get there and back before the pie is done- so pops it in the oven and sprints off. They arrive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Frailey avatar

    Prayers From A Prisoner Series

    Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 25, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,428 views

    Second in a series through the book of Ephesians.

    First Baptist Church of Cresson Sunday Morning - April 25th, 2004 Ephesians 1:15-23 Walking a Life Worthy of the Calling “Prayers from a Prisoner” I. INTRODUCTION (v.15-16) a. Recap Background: Ephesians – 10th book of NT. Paul writes to Church @ Ephesus from Roman prison. b. Central Theme: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • alan balatbat avatar

    Paul's Prayer To The Philippians

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,419 views

    Pauls prayer to the Believers in Philippi and Us.

    1.That they might be filled with Love And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, (verse 9) Here we see Paul’s passion for the spiritual maturity of the believers under his care through prayer. Ephesians 1:16-18 tells us: Ephes. 1:16-18 I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist