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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 7: The Prayer Of Faith

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 12 ratings
     | 1,577 views

    Abraham’s Journey of Faith

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 18:1-33 1. A couple of months. How long between the two appearances of God (Christophony) to Abraham (17:1 and 18:1). 2. High in the mountains. Where was Abraham living? "The Lord appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre" (18:1). A high mountain plateau where "scrub" oaks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is This Man Jesus – Prayer Series

    Contributed by Floyd Johnson on May 4, 2003
    based on 149 ratings
     | 11,667 views

    The sixth in a series looking at the life of Christ, this sermon looks at two prayers that Jesus delivers - the Priestly prayer of John 17 and the Lord’s prayer.

    Intro.: Pastor Joel Smith tells a cute story about his daughter: One night a father heard his young daughter speaking, although she was alone in her room. The door was cracked just enough so that he could see that she was kneeling beside her bed in prayer. Interested to find out what ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Improving Your Prayer Life Series

    Contributed by Tom Boerma on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,447 views

    An exhortation to have a powerful prayer life.

    Intro. Eph. 6 is best known for the armour of God. Yet, we see an exhortation to the christian’s prevailing practice. As we see and recognize the opposition we have as God’s children and examine the equipment God has provided for us to defend us. We find an important instrument that enables us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introductory Message On The Lord's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 711 ratings
     | 109,971 views

    For many people, the Lord’s Prayer is simply a prayer to recite. But as we discover this prayer, we can find this model prayer to be a life-changing experience.

    The Lord’s Prayer for His Disciples Introductory Message; reading-Luke 11:1-4 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts "Lord, teach us to pray." There was a program on British television about the state of religious experience among children. It told about a ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Desperate Prayer - Help, Lord!

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 11,003 views

    This simple but powerful prayer takes human need and places it in the hands of Almighty God.

    “Help, Lord…" Psalm 12:1 1. A few weeks ago I wondered how many lives had ended with two words, “WHO cares?” 2. This morning I am wondering how many lives have been saved with two other words, “HELP, LORD?” 3. There is no more SIMPLE or INTENSE than this one! 4. Most of us have prayed this prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tammy Garrison avatar

    Prayer Before Making Decisions

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 12,156 views

    Jesus spent a night in prayer before picking the disciples. What would our life be like if we prayed before picking OUR friends, or before making any important decision?

    Our Bible lesson tonight, takes place early in the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. However, he has already been very busy. He began his teaching ministry in Galilee where he was initially well received. But it wasn’t long until his teachings began to rub some people, particularly the religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prayers That Always Get Answered

    Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,632 views

    In John 17, Jesus models for us the type of "anything" prayers that God always answers.

    11-02-03 John 17 Intro: 2 TV shows over the past couple of weeks, shocked at the content. King of Queens rerun, Carrie prays for a raise, gets it, they begin to get everything they pray for. Meat market scene with priest. Second, Everwood, pastor of church getting married, also going blind, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Prayers About Child Rearing Series

    Contributed by Michael Reeves on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,863 views

    This study concerns the two prayers uttered by Sampson’s father, Manoah.

    Introduction: This chapter begins the section of chapters in Judges about Samson. In 13:1-7 we have the coming of an angel of the LORD to the wife of Manoah, a woman who was barren. The LORD told her that she would have a child, what and how this child would serve the LORD, and how she too needed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Name Change As A Prayer

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,027 views

    Our new church name describes who we are and who we want God to make us into.

    Our New Name as a Prayer October 22, 2006 We began the decision-making process to change our name back in January on this year. We went through deciding that we would begin the process of choosing a name for the church, and then received suggestions for possible new names. We voted on all the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Osama Bin Laden Prayers

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,153 views

    Let’s start lifting up the name of Jesus with vigor and unbridled passion.

    OSAMA BIN LADEN PRAYERS Lt. Gordon Klingenschmitt is a Navy chaplain who went on an 18-day hunger strike recently to protest Navy guidelines that encourage "inclusive" prayers at public events. At those events, the Navy wants inclusive, non-denominational prayers. What they really mean when they ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • David Rogers avatar

    The Power Of Prayer, Faith, And Praise

    Contributed by David Rogers on Jan 26, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,608 views

    This sermon examines the power of prayer that the faithful can tap into all the time not just in emergencies.

    The Power of Prayer, Faith, and Praise 2 Chronicles 20:4-12 Prayer Introduction Jesus taught that we should “always pray and not give up” · Not because God is hard of hearing · Not because God needs to be pestered into answering our requests · Not because God doesn’t want to answer us NO… Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Principles To Guide Our Prayer Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,204 views

    There are three principles to guide our prayer that I want to show from Romans 1:9-12.

    Scripture Today is the first Sunday of our Annual Week of Prayer. And so it seems appropriate to skip a few verses ahead to Romans 1:9-12 to learn about some of the Apostle Paul’s principles as they relate to prayer. Let’s read Romans 1:9-12: "9 God, whom I serve with my whole heart in preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Some Reasons For Unanswered Prayer Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,247 views

    In today’s sermon I want to suggest some reasons why perfectly proper prayers may go unanswered.

    Scripture Some time ago I read a story about a young boy who was praying for a bicycle for Christmas. But his family was very poor, and when Christmas morning came there was no bicycle. A family friend, who was not very sensitive, said to the boy, “Well, I see that God did not answer your prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rory Chance avatar

    Prayers That Make God Move

    Contributed by Rory Chance on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,437 views

    An expository message on the power of passionate prayer!

    Prayer has been called the divine continuum It has been signified as man’s most powerful moment It is the moment in time where man can truly reach beyond his limits to connect with a Limitless God. Prayer yields results…. James 4 Said Ye have not because you ask not James 5 declares that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Moving From Prayer To Praise Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,863 views

    Praise is a vital part of prayer that moves us toward our answer. Yet we often forget to intersperse our prayers with praise and thanksgiving.

    April, 2007 Moving from Prayer to Praise Prayer series #4 Psalm 63:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Most of the psalms are prayers and most of the prayers include praise. Throughout the Psalms you will notice the relationship between prayer and praise from David whether he was in a mountaintop experience or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist