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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    "Can You Hear Me Now?” (Sermon 3 Of 3 On Prayer)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 20, 2023
     | 1,958 views

    This is the third and last sermon in this series call EFFECTIVE PRAYING.

    Ineffective praying is a waste of time, but effectual praying accomplishes a great deal! Illus: The story is told of three missionaries who had gotten together and were discussing what they accomplished in their separate fields. • One said, "I have been on the mission field, working for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Through Prayer Pt 8 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 27, 2019
     | 2,478 views

    Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together because prayer opens a door to the presence and guidance of the Lord.

    Series: Find joy in the journey through Prayer! Scripture: Romans 12:12 “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Thesis: Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul's Prayers Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 4, 2022
     | 2,312 views

    In this text Paul tells the Colossians how he prays for them. There is power in prayers that focus on who Jesus is and what He has done.

    Paul's Prayers (Colossians 1:9-23) Colossians 1:9-23 (ESV) In our last lesson we talked about the first section of Paul's introduction of his letter to the Colossians. We saw that the introduction can be broken down into three sections that introduce the themes that Paul develops ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Nurturing A Healthy Prayer Life

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,692 views

    Message explores importance of relationship, persisence, and expectation in our prayer lives.

    Nurturing a Healthy Prayer Life Luke 11:1-13[1] 12-05-04 Intro[2] The frustration of unanswered prayer—have you ever experienced it? Have you ever felt like your prayers were getting no where? Have you ever felt like crying out to God the way David did in Psalm 89:46, “How long, O LORD? ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Part 2: Fasting & Prayer Series

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,344 views

    Fasting is a powerful weapon in spiritual warfare: a type of Christ’s sacrifice. Through fasting, we lay down our life (needs, wants, desires) for a friends...

    “The Weapons of Spiritual Warfare II: Fasting & Prayer” (Roll delicious food footage) When it comes to food, we humans can get pretty territorial, can’t we? Food is an all-consuming passion for people today, especially here in America! We love our food, don’t we? Some of us eat to stay alive, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    5 Attitudes Of Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 1, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 44,976 views

    This sermon outlines five principles needed for an effective and active prayer life.

    Our Scripture text for today is found in LUKE 1. While you are turning to it, let me tell you about a young girl who once wrote a missionary, to let him know that she was keeping him in her prayers. She had been told not to request a response to her letter because the missionary was very busy, so ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God's Protection And Answered Prayer Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,007 views

    We continue to study Jacob’s walk as he returns to his homeland. God’s host meets Jacob just as he finds out some unsettling news. Esau is coming towards him with 400 men. Let us see the steps Jacob takes to prepare for this and in the process becomes

    God’s Protection and Answered Prayer DBF 1/20/02 Genesis 32 Protection of God in our time of need Purposeful Prayer in our lives Purposefully striving for God’s Perfect will Have you ever found yourself in a situation that is beyond you, without any true means within yourself of getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Some Reasons For Unanswered Prayer Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,226 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

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    Prayer Meeting In The Jerusalem Church

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 30, 2014
     | 9,132 views

    The prayer the Jerusalem Christians prayed when Peter and John were released from the inquisition of the Jerusalem religious leaders teaches some important truths about prayer, which is the subject of this sermon.

    Prayer Meeting in the Jerusalem Church Chuck Sligh November 30, 2014 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 4 (TO BE READ LATER) INTRODUCTION The first church in Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    It's Personal

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 18, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,134 views

    This is a short message given after the Christmas message entitled, “The Benefits of the Angel's Proclamation." It's about how God is personally involved in our salvation, and how it is all personal to God.

     It’s Personal Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IAaX_ooO-o ** Watch from the 1:02:49 mark When I made the point that at Jesus’s birth how God gets personal, the Lord wouldn’t let me loose on this whole concept or truth that with God its all personal. We’ve all ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Power And Importance Of Intercessory Prayer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 99 views

    God seeks ordinary people willing to pray and stand in the gap, using their faithfulness to bring hope, healing, and change to a broken world.

    Some of the greatest moments in the Bible begin with God looking for a person. Not a celebrity. Not a committee. A person. A shepherd with a sling. A teenage girl with a “yes.” A fisherman with a net. Heaven leans over the balcony and asks, “Who will stand? Who will say yes? Who will carry My heart ...read more

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    The Great High Priestly Prayer Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 11, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,526 views

    First message in preparation for Easter.

    THE ROAD TO THE RESURRECTION THE GREAT HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER TEXT: John 17:1-26 I. INTRODUCTION—WALKING TOWARD THE CROSS -We are walking with the Lord in this series of messages as He is moving toward the Cross and to His death that will cover the sins for the entire world. The Lord is well ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Notes On Prayer According To The Bible

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,348 views

    Biblical survey and guide to praying.

    NOTES ON PRAYER ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE by Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC Colossians 4:2 Paul says "devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." How do we devote ourselves to prayer? How do we make it really work today? “The number one reason prayer doesn’t work for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • H.B. Charles Jr. avatar

    Mutual Prayer For Difficult Times

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jan 22, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 35,564 views

    "Mutual Prayer for Difficult Times" is an exposition of 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5. There is a powerful dynamic that works when pastor and people pray for one another, when saints pray for one another.

    MUTUAL PRAYER FOR DIFFICULT TIMES 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 In this brief letter to the young church at Thessalonica, Paul teaches about the last days or end times. There was confusion about the second coming of Christ. In 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Paul discusses the coming of the Lord to rapture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 5: The Content Of The Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 19, 2018
     | 6,097 views

    The Christian’s life is anchored in Jesus Christ. From our election in Him before time began, to the final salvation of which the indwelling Spirit is the guarantee, everything we need to live “to the praise of His glory” (1:12, 14) is found in Christ.

    Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/23/17 Lesson 5: The Content of the Prayer (1:15-19) Ephesians 1:15-19 (NIV) 15 For this reason, ever since I heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist