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  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    Effectiveness Of Prayer

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 1, 2025
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    How can a person make their prayers more effective?

    Effectiveness of Prayer Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 11:1-4 1 It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, when He had finished, one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John also taught his disciples.” 2 And He said to them, “When you pray, say: ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    An Anthem Of Prayer

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jul 5, 2025
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    This Psalm is sometimes called "Israel Anthem of Prayer. It encourages us to pray when we are about to enter into a difficult time of situation. The message is not original with me. I'm not even sure who to attribute it to, I found it in some of my old sermon notes.

    An Anthem of Prayer Psalm 20 Intro. A. Psalm 20 & 21 go together. B. Both are battle songs. (One before & one after the battle) C. Psalm 20 is a prayer, Psalm 21, praise. D. David was almost always at war. E. This time he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer And Praise.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 25, 2025
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     | 222 views

    Desperation gives way to elation when we trust the LORD.

    PRAYER AND PRAISE. Psalm 28:1-9. There is only one God who hears and answers prayer. His name is YHWH: the One who ‘is, and was, and is to come’ (cf. Revelation 1:8); the maker of the heavens and the earth (cf. Psalm 121:2). He is ‘the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ’ (cf. Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Results Of Prayer

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 28, 2025
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     | 271 views

    Disciples ask Jesus "Teach us to Pray".

    Results of Prayer Luke 11:1-14 Charles Spurgeon shared about folks praying in church for revival these folks who were praying he called them the Boiler Room. Evan Roberts prayed for revival in 1904 in Welsh England and the fire fell from heaven and started a revival that reached to the US. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Audacious Prayer Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 19, 2025
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    Talk to God like your Best Friend and the Best Father there ever was, putting His interests above your own.

    Bob was trying to teach his daughter, Jenny, how to pray before meals. After a few weeks of coaching, Bob decided Jenny was ready to pray all by herself. Jenny started out fine, thanking God for her mommy and daddy and brother and sister and for the rolls and the salad. Then she ended with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Corporate Prayer Series

    Contributed by Timothy Wong on Aug 21, 2025
     | 441 views

    Why Corporate prayer is important

    CORPORATE PRAYER Corporate prayer is when we come together and pray as a group. It can be a formal setting like the church prayer meeting, or cell group, or simply just a few brothers and sisters in Christ assembling together in prayer Personal prayer tends more focused on praying for your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Persistence In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 14, 2025
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     | 8,663 views

    This is the 40th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#40] PERSISTENCE IN PRAYER Luke 11:1-13 Introduction: Prayer is a close and personal talk with God that shows we rely on Him and trust in His goodness. In Luke 11:1-13, Jesus teaches His followers about the importance of praying with persistence. He shows us that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Of Invocation

    Contributed by John L Jefferson on Sep 30, 2025
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    We want to thank Supervisor Mitchell and her staff for the opportunity to participate in this occasion.

    Let us pray, Almighty and Gracious Father, You who are ancient of days, You who have no beginning nor ending, You who crafted the world out from your words “Let there be” and it was, You who crafted humanity and shaped us in your own image. We who are weak and frail come to this place and invoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus And Prayer

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025
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    Jesus did not pray to change God’s will, rather He prayed to discover God’s will.

    A. JESUS’ PRAYER INTENSITY 1. He didn’t consider prayer a light thing. “And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground” (Luke 22:44). 2. Jesus went through terrible struggles when He became our sin. “He begged God, ‘If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Powerful Prayers Series

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025
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    This is the 18th sermon in the series.

    POWERFUL PRAYERS PSALM 119:145-152 INTRODUCTION A. There are some powerful prayers recorded in biblical history: 1. Elijah prayed that it would not rain, and it did not rain for three years (Jam 5:17). 2. The early church prayed for boldness to proclaim the word despite persecution, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus And Prayer

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 14, 2025
     | 64 views

    Jesus went through terrible struggles when He became our sin.

    A. JESUS’ PRAYER INTENSITY 1. He didn’t consider prayer a light thing. “And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground” (Luke 22:44). 2. Jesus went through terrible struggles when He became our sin. “He begged God, ‘If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Prayer SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 772 views

    Prayer is more important than giving, because when we pray, we are moved to give. How can we face life's tests without prayer, our spiritual study? Life's tests are much harder.

    Today, we will explore the significance of prayer in our lives. Prayer is essential because it not only connects us with God but also empowers us to live a life of purpose and fulfillment. Let us delve into Romans 12:1-12 to understand the importance of prayer. 1. Prayer vs. Giving: Which is more ...read more

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    Alms And Prayer SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 27, 2023
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     | 872 views

    The place of alms and prayer in the life of a believer

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a new day, a new opportunity to grow in our faith and deepen our relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. ...read more

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    The Power Of Prayer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Explore the importance, power, and benefits of prayer, emphasizing that it is more than just asking for things, but a heartfelt dialogue with our Creator that can transform our lives and situations.

    Good morning, Church family. Today we dive into a crucial conversation that has the power to transform our lives. Our topic is drawn from a poignant verse in Matthew 26:41, where Jesus instructs his disciples, "Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the ...read more

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    The Benefits Of Prayer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
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    Emphasize the transformative power of prayer in our lives, leading to joy, strength, and a deeper relationship with God and others.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage in the Book of Philippians, where the Apostle Paul discusses the joy, strength, and power that come from a life of prayer. In the words of Richard Foster, "Prayer catapults us onto the frontier of the spiritual life. Of all the ...read more

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