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  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Prayer Starts Fires

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 21, 2010
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    open your heart and pray for the fire of heaven to fall

    PRAYER STARTS FIRES 1st Kings 18:37Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the LORD God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. 38Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Some Principles For Prayer

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
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    A short talk for an early morning Communion service presenting 4 principles for prayer from verse one of this Bible Reading. They are not exhaustive by any means.

    What needs do you have? To whom do you go to lay bare your needs? What needs do you have? Some Bible commentators suggest that the words used in verse one simply mean ‘bring all sorts of different prayers’ for those in authority; and whilst that is absolutely true, I do believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Unusual & Unstoppable Prayer Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 30, 2010
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     | 12,069 views

    Martin Luther said, "Prayer is not overcoming God’s reluctance, but laying hold of His willingness;" but if we want to lay hold of God’s willingness, we must keep on asking God to keep his word, expecting Him to work in unusual and unstoppable ways.

    Mark Ashton, in his book, A Voice in the Wilderness, talks about a small boy who was writing a letter to God. Christmas was approaching and he wanted to ask God for certain Christmas presents he badly wanted. He began his letter with these words: “I’ve been good for six months now.” But then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    The Secret Of Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,916 views

    As his child, we can come boldly to the Father through the Son by the power of the Spirit.

    The Secret of Effective Prayer Matthew 6:5-8 INTRODUCTION A. E. Y. Mullins, “Now there is nothing clearer in the teachings of Jesus than the reality and efficacy of prayer.” B. Committee on Progress and Prayer. 1. In 1881, they reported to the Southern Baptist Convention. 2. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roy Newton avatar

    The Heart Of Our Prayers Series

    Contributed by Roy Newton on Nov 15, 2010
     | 3,325 views

    Continuing the series on the Lord's Prayer, this sermon looks at the heart or foundation of all our prayers ... Our Father in Heaven.

    "Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us today the food we need, and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. And don’t let us yield to temptation, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    A Partnership Of Parental Prayer

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2010
     | 3,500 views

    Family healing starts when we name the problems honestly. Things may get worse before they get better. but ultimately Christ will heal when we pray even in fractured faith.

    Clifton Park Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, June 18, 2006 When there is a problem to be solved, we will do everything to solve it except the thing that works best. Have you noticed that? When something needs to be fixed, we will try all sorts of complicated approaches. But the simplest and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donnie De loney avatar

    Prayer With Fasting Is Powerful

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Mar 18, 2011
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    This sermon deals with Prayer with Fasting and what Jesus said to us. Excerpts from a message of Phil Morgan.

    Prayer with Fasting is Powerful! Scripture: Matthew 17:1-17:21 READ: Mark 2:18-20 (NKJ) 18The disciples of John and of the Pharisees were fasting. Then they came and said to Him, “Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but Your disciples do not fast?” 19And Jesus said ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Paul's Practice Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 23, 2011
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     | 7,630 views

    This morning we are going to learn how to pray by looking at Paul’s Practice of Prayer. We’re going to look at three keys to Paul’s prayer—his POSISION, PERSPECTIVE and PURPOSE.

    LIVING IN CHRIST – Paul’s Practice of Prayer  Ephesians 1:15-23 NIV 15 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17 I keep asking that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David King avatar

    The God That Answers Prayers

    Contributed by David King on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,677 views

    Prayer is the life line of believers. It is a life-time engagement for all the wayfarers on the road of life. The journey is long and the road is windy but with every step is the comforting presence of the One who promised, "I will never leave or forsak

    THE GOD THAT ANSWERS PRAYERS Jer. 33: 1-3: “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. “ “When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David King avatar

    Coming To The Altar Of Prayer

    Contributed by David King on Apr 24, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 32,191 views

    If you will not faint you must pray. If you must pray then, you must pray aright. Nothing on earth is more frustrating than to invest in prayers that have no profit.

    COMING TO THE ALTAR OF PRAYER To every believer in Christ, prayer is a life-long business. Jesus commanded men to always pray and not to faint. Lk.18:1. Paul admonished all believers to pray without ceasing. 1Thess.5: 17. Prayer is dependence of earth on heaven. It is involvement ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Real Lord's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 27, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,369 views

    What is on Jesus’ heart when he prays for himself, and for you? How could this change your prayers?

    When someone communicates to us a need in their life, we as Christians have an automatic response. We say, “I’m praying for you.” Now that is a fine response if we actually do it. Many times what we really mean is “I’d like to pray for you, lifting you up to the Father, but in reality I’m going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Altar Of Incense And Prayer Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 4, 2009
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     | 9,115 views

    This is the fourth message about the relation of the Old Testament Tabernacle and the New Testament

    SERIES: “DISCOVER THE LESSONS OF THE TABERNACLE” TEXT: EXODUS 30:1-10 TITLE: “THE ALTAR OF INCENSE AND PRAYER” OPEN: A. I want to share a story sent to me by one of my best friends, J. Dyer --I wish you could see the look on Anna’s face right now. She’s kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Becoming A Person Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,266 views

    Five Aspects Of Prayer - From the Lord’s Prayer. 1. Come To God With PRAISE 2. Recognize Your POSITION 3. Ask God For His PROVISION 4. Ask For PARDON 5. Ask God For His PROTECTION (Sermon 5 in this series)

    Becoming A Person Of Prayer It is said that Andrew Bonar, a great man of prayer, had three rules: (1) Not to speak to any man before speaking to Jesus; (2) Not to do anything with his hands until he had been on his knees; (3) Not to read the papers until he had read his Bible. I don’t believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Randy Trotter avatar

    Questions About Prayer

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Mar 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,994 views

    Fervent & Consistent Prayer move the heart of God

    “QUESTIONS ABOUT PRAYER” Lighthouse Worship Center AM 3/08/09 INTRODUCTION: It’s been a rather busy week. Our Praise & Worship Team ministered on Monday night and did our church proud. I was so proud as pastor. Let me tell you, you all did a great job! Many of you, as well as myself, have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ned Bartlebaugh avatar

    Being A House Of Prayer

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,537 views

    We have become God’s Temple and ought to be a house of prayer.

    1. Introduction a. The lens of Scripture is now in sharper focus b. Jesus travels from Jericho to the east and passes through Bethphage and then Bethany. As He nears Bethphage and the Mount of Olives He gives His disciples instructions regarding a mule. He tells them what to do, what to say when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist