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  • Roger Thompson avatar

    Answered Prayers

    Contributed by Roger Thompson on Jun 17, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 24,107 views

    A sermon about how prayers are answered.

    TOPIC: ?How Are Prayers Answered?? TEXT: John 15:5-8; Matthew 7:7-8; Matthew 21:21-22 At a church in Kentucky, a little boy got a little too rambunctious during the worship service. His father picked the boy up and started for the door. As they were heading down the aisle, the boy said, at ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Church In Prayer

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 116 ratings
     | 19,718 views

    To challenge every church member to understand the importance of prayer of the church.

    PP0621 DATE THE CHURCH IN PRAYER! Acts 12:1-17 Ac 12:1 Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. 2 And he killed James the brother of John with the sword. 3 And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 22, 2022
     | 2,046 views

    This sermon focuses on "how to pray" and "what to prayer" as taught by Jesus, with specific emphasis on The Lord's Prayer.

    Good morning. We are continuing our series called Learning to Live Like Jesus. It is a series based on the passage known as the Sermon on the Mount. The Sermon on the Mount is one of Jesus’ longest discourses and it covers chapters 5, 6, and 7 of the gospel of Matthew. We finished off chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Why Pray? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 12, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,831 views

    We need to understand the importance of prayer and the impact of prayer in our lives. The song you heard reflects the importance of prayer and really how natural it is to pray.

    Why Pray? Series:"Why?" Opening Illustration: Song and clip from "Jesus take the wheel." This little clip we just heard reveals how prayer is only a breath away. It’s really more natural to pray than not to pray. Thesis: We need to understand the importance of prayer and the impact of prayer in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Welch avatar

    Married With Purpose Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018
     | 3,075 views

    Message 21 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message continues a discussion of the purpose of marriage began in message 20.

    Chico Alliance Church “Married with Purpose” 1 Cor 7:1-9 I ntroduction Marriage is under attack. The very foundation of our culture is in danger of deterioration. God has blessed America to the extent that America has embraced Biblical principles. These principles direct relationships ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Tongue: The Power And Purpose Of Our Words

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 13, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,551 views

    James is presenting practical Christianity. He has told us faith without works is dead. In other words a prayer that doesn't change our practices is powerless. Meeting Jesus changes us permanently and continually. This impacts our works and our words.

    Intro: We dive in again to the depths of James practical teaching. He has given us tests and teachings on practical faith in a personal Jesus. Remember that James and Jesus want us to not only be born again of the word but have it to take root in our lives and cause us to trust God more fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Adoring God In Worship Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 23,901 views

    Everything that takes place on Sunday morning is considered worship ­ the sermon, the offering, the songs, communion, and our prayers.

    Making an Impact: Adoring God in Worship INTRODUCTION: This morning we’ve decided to change our regular order of service in order to better accomplish our purposes. Since our topic is “Adoring God in Worship,” we wanted to allow time for us to worship and to hear from God’s Word. And, since ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking Barriers To The Fulfilment Of Divine Purpose Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 18, 2025
     | 238 views

    To fulfil divine purpose, barriers must be broken because the enemy always tries to resist God’s plan for your life.

    BREAKING BARRIERS TO THE FULFILMENT OF DIVINE PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 45:2 — “I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron.” Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:5, 1 Thessalonians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Pierce avatar

    Your Prayers: Arrows Or Super Balls

    Contributed by John Pierce on Feb 3, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,576 views

    Our prayers can be purposeful, like arrows... or they can be random like super balls.

    Your Prayers: Arrows or Super balls Arrows and super balls are used for very different things… Pull out an arrow. - An arrow can be a weapon, a tool, something that helps create patience and discipline. An arrow has one job… to fly straight and true ending its flight by fully penetrating its ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 14,705 views

    A discussion about (Public) prayer from 1 Timothy 2:1-8

    Sermon for 11/17/2002 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Introduction: A. Wayne Watson- When God’s people pray, and take the pains of earth to the doors of heaven, when God’s people pray, there is hope reborn, there is sin forgiven. And miracles you can’t explain away, when God’s people pray. B. Wonderful time when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 20, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 51,225 views

    Four examples of prayer from the early church.

    Intro: A bus driver and a minister were standing in line to get into heaven. The bus driver approached the gate and St. Peter said, "Welcome, I understand you were a bus driver. Since I’m in charge of housing, I believe I have found the perfect place for you. See that mansion over the hilltop? It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Wilson avatar

    Prayer

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 206 ratings
     | 33,030 views

    God will answer us if we ask.

    Prayer Matthew 7:7-12 "Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you. [8] "For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it shall be opened. [9] "Or what man is there among you, when his son shall ask him for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Prayer

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 16,520 views

    How we should pray

    What is PRAYER? 1.0 INTRODUCTION: There may be some of you here today who have never prayed in your life to the One and True God. You may ask yourself: . Is there a God who cares about me? Yes, so much so that Jesus came to die for us. . How can I know about Him? Well the Bible reveals Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Barbara Folsom avatar

    Prayer

    Contributed by Barbara Folsom on Feb 6, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 18,060 views

    This is a devotional on prayer and encouragement to just do it.

    God has placed within my spirit the desire to teach a little about prayer tonight. I say a little because there is only so much teaching on this subject you can do, though the resources are unlimited, what we really need to do is just do it! Lets begin with 1 Thessalonians 5: 17, “pray without ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 25, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 18,044 views

    Prayer is the primary way that God forms us into mature Christians.

    Habits That Lead to Christian Maturity Lent 2002 Prayer The goal in the Christian life is maturity. Although we love little babies, we would be saddened greatly if they did not grow, learn, mature into fully functioning adults. In the same way it is greatly exciting when someone first gives ...read more

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