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  • Alan Tison avatar

    The Importance Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Sep 9, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 66,465 views

    Prayer is one of God’s greatest gifts to his people yet it is often reduced to blessings at meals and praying for our health and the health of our family and friends. Someone has said, “Many people pray as if God were a big aspirin pill; they come only wh

    Play Video “I Prayer from Blue Fish” How is your prayer Life? How often do you pray? Why do you pray? Questions like these force us to examine our prayer life. If you are like most people you wish you could be better at communicating with God. Prayer is one of God’s greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Request For Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 11, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,781 views

    Paul needed prayer. He asked his readers to pray for him. God delights to hear the prayers of His people on behalf of others, especially pastors and missionaries.

    ROMANS 15: 30-33 A REQUEST FOR PRAYER [Acts 20:22-25; 21:10-11] Paul's ministry plan was to go to Jerusalem to deliver an offering sent by the Gentile churches to the needy Jewish congregations. After completing the relief offering, Paul hopes at last to be free to pursue his mission to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Thankful Pastor: Part2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2014
     | 4,520 views

    The desire of my heart is to see you transformed into the image of Jesus.

    A Thankful Pastor: Part 2 Text: Phil. 1:7-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: A pastor thought God gave Him an idea, and he presented it in the monthly elders meeting. After giving his most impassioned plea and really "selling" the idea to the elder board, the board voted and voted down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Prayer Guide For People With Problems

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 23 ratings
     | 2,830 views

    1. Follow the will of God in pursuing the purposes, plans, processes, people, timing, and products of His kingdom and His righteousness.

    1. Follow the will of God in pursuing the purposes, plans, processes, people, timing, and products of His kingdom and His righteousness. (Matt. 6:33,34) GOD IS GREATER THAN ANY PROBLEM I HAVE OR ANYONE ELSE ENCOUNTERS - Do not personalize everything instead see things in an objective light. Do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Through The Storm: Anchored By Prayer

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 5, 2025
     | 336 views

    Prayer doesn’t always change the weather—but it always brings the presence of God and the preservation of your purpose.

    Title: Through the Storm: Anchored by Prayer Text: Acts 27 Theme: When the winds are against you and the ship seems lost, prayer becomes your anchor. Big Idea: Prayer doesn’t always change the weather—but it always brings the presence of God and the preservation of your purpose. Opening ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Through Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,513 views

    This message looks at prayer and listening to God as a means of connecting to Him

    Prayer: A Means of Grace 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Elementary age children were asked to write a “Dear God” prayers:

 7-year old Debbie prayed, “Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much.”

 Hank, 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Prayer Of Sorrow Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 114 ratings
     | 56,371 views

    Why would Jesus pray to have the "cup" taken away, if He knew that wasn’t going to happen? Was His prayer simply an excercise in futility, or was there something more to it? I learned some surprising truths as I prepared this sermon.

    OPEN: A minister noticed a young boy kneeling off to the side of the room after youth group and praying very fervently. As the preacher came within earshot of the boy, he was surprised to hear the boy saying: "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." After the boy finished his praying the preacher approached him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Anatomy Of Prayer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 950 views

    Explores the power of prayer as a divine dialogue, emphasizing its necessity, prudent use, and the different types it encompasses in our lives.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, in this sanctuary of faith and fellowship, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a new day, a new opportunity to deepen our connection with our Creator, our Father in Heaven. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to ...read more

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    The Lord's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Jan 20, 2002
    based on 190 ratings
     | 28,001 views

    This prayer was addressed to the Father, but intended to be overheard.

    This remarkable model prayer contains none of the things that take up so much room in our prayers. Boston newspaper reported on a prayer given by a noted clergyman: “one of the most eloquent prayers ever delivered to a Boston audience.” Lyndon Johnson’s press secretary, Bill Moyers, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 10, 2022
     | 2,237 views

    As Christians, we all want to be more like Jesus. We all know that this life is about seeking after that one goal every day so that others might see Jesus in us and want to come to Him. Here are some practical ways to achieve the goal.

    PRAYER [part 1] My son-in-law asked me if I would tell him how to become a more Christlike person. I had already decided to write an article on the subject, 'How can I become a more Christlike person.' I responded with, 'I CAN; GIVE ME A COUPLE OF DAYS TO REVIEW THE INFO ON THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    A "Fast" Message - Fasting And Prayer

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 485 ratings
     | 72,907 views

    3 TYPES OF FASTING AND God’s 9 main purposes for fasting. Link included to Powerpoint and formatted text version.

    A “Fast” Message Is. 58:6-8 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html I. Definition Fasting=a voluntary withdrawing from food and/or drink, or other fleshly appetite, for a specified period of time. 3 most basic types of fasting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 107 ratings
     | 11,962 views

    In order to accomplish the divine command to forgive one another, you must first learn to live your life in prayer and intercession as Jesus commanded.

    "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you that you may be sons of your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:44) Forgiveness will flow freely to a cold world only from a heart that is warmed by God’s love. Praying for those who have hurt you proves that you are a child of God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,279 views

    Part 12:Sermon on the Mount Series - The importance of prayer, and spending time with the Father.

    The Great Commission Part 12 – Sermon on the Mount – Prayer Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † The Sermon on the Mount – The Beatitudes † We are the Salt, staying pure with God’s Holy Word † We are the Light, showing that Word to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Michael Monica avatar

    Prayer

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 22, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,885 views

    The life of prayer

    Prayer! The great need of our day in our church life is more prayer. 1 Peter 4:7 RV. The closing words, "BE SOBER UNTO PRAYER." The word translated "be sober" means to be "calm and collected in spirit." Prayer is of great importance! "That ye may Give Yourselves unto Prayer." 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Point Of Prayer

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,594 views

    This is about prayer.

    Let me bring everyone up to speed on what is happening. King David wanders around on the roof of his palace and notices a beautiful woman. He has an affair with her. She gets pregnant. He tries to trick her husband into spending the night with her. When that doesn’t work, he sends her husband ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan