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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    The Transforming Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,314 views

    Habakkuk chapter 3 reveals what happens when we stop complaining and allow the Holy Spirit to speak to us through prayer. The truth is prayer always changes us not God.

    The Transforming Power of Prayer – Habakkuk part 4 Thesis: Habakkuk 3 reveals what happens when we stop complaining and allow the Holy Spirit to speak to us through prayer. The truth is prayer always changes us not God. Scripture Text: Habakkuk 3:1-19 (NIV) 1A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet. On ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Corporate Prayer-Care

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,163 views

    Before I experience the fullness of personal faith, I must be committed to corporate Christian community. (Based on Gene Getz)

    Over the next nine weeks Glenys and I have planned to present five sermons on Gene Getz’ “One Another” subjects. Those five sermons are based on his writings of “Praying for, Building, Loving, Encouraging and Serving – One Another.” • Last Week – Glenys on “Planning an Escape” – the “when”, “how” ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Prayer Changes Things

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Apr 7, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,170 views

    How Praying for the in-filling of the Holy Ghost is a much needed tool for the borned again!!

    PRAYER CHANGES THINGS ACTS 4:31 When you try to do something without praying, what happens??? But have you ever noticed the difference of what happens when we pray first??? You can try your very best and your very hardest, and with the most effort, and the most perfection, that you think ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Prayer That God Answers Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 17,555 views

    On the face of it, the Prayer of Jabez would appear to be the kind of petition God wouldn’t answer - too selfish.

    OPEN: Two young boys were spending the night at their grandparents. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers when the youngest one began praying at the top of his lungs, "I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE. And I PRAY FOR A NEW NINTENDO PLAY STATION, -and I PRAY FOR A NEW ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keeping Prayer In Perspective Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,322 views

    Think for a moment about what it would be like to be blind. No vision of blue skies, wind-blown trees, loved ones, favorite movie. Close yours eyes for a moment right now. Notice the absence of things. Notice all that is missing.

    Keeping Prayer in Perspective Matthew 20:29-34 As we come to the end of our study in Matthew 20, we find a short story that is included in three of the four gospels. Keeping in mind our general rule of thumb that whenever the Bible tells us something three times it is of major significance, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The "Be"-Attitudes Of Prayer

    Contributed by David Brockhouse on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,253 views

    From our earliest memories of kneeling by the bed to recite, "Now I lay me down to sleep..." pray has played an important role in our lives. If you’ve forgotten the "who, what, when, where, why and how" of praying, here are some helpful "Be-Attitudes" tha

    From our earliest memories of kneeling by the bed and saying, “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take. If I should live another day, I pray the Lord will guide my way,” followed by the customary “God bless” list: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The "Be"-Attitudes Of Prayer

    Contributed by David Brockhouse on Aug 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,774 views

    In today’s fast pace, highly technological world, communications come at dizzying speeds and in the most impersonal of ways. In Busines a simple phrase is used to warn folks about over-communication: Be Brief. Be Bright. Be Gone. Thankfully, for the Chris

    From our earliest memories of kneeling by the bed and saying, “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take. If I should live another day, I pray the Lord will guide my way,” followed by the customary “God bless” list: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Prayer And The Presence Of God

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 7, 2013
     | 4,717 views

    Starting a new series of talks on prayer I begin with some personal struggles and encourage the congregation to desire to be in the presence of the God.

    As we drove home from Hampshire on the M25 last Monday I heard something smack into the windscreen. About ten minutes later Moira noticed the sun glinting off a crack in the windscreen and over the course of the next ten minutes or so we watched the crack slowly growing. By the time we stopped at ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Barriers To Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 12, 2013
     | 8,411 views

    What kind of things in our life can get in the way of us praying like we should as Christians. This sermon gives a few of those things.

    If someone is listening to your prayers, and they were making a judgment about your relationship with the Lord solely on your prayers, how strong of a relationship with the Lord will those who hear you pray say that you have? Will they say that it looks like you know the Lord, and that His will is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Two Revealing Prayers Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 28, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,562 views

    This passage records two prayers, in which are shown two kinds of hearts, whose contrast is not only seen in the way they make their requests, but also in the way they approach God. Some people trust in themselves; others trust in God.

    This evening’s sermon is entitled “Two Revealing Prayers,” and it’s taken from what is commonly called “The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector.” Darrell Bock, in The NIV Application Commentary, says, “This parable is really the parable of the two prayers. In those prayers appear two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ricky Nelms avatar

    Surviving Through Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Aug 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,342 views

    This is the third message in the series "Survivor" where we look at how to survive in our world through the power of prayer.

    SURVIVOR SERIES #3 – SURVIVING THROUGH PRAYER Today, we are continuing with our sermon series entitled SURVIVOR And what we’ve been doing over the last several weeks, is talking about the fact that in light of… --the bad economy --lay offs --bail outs --these tough times ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Gaston avatar

    The Power Of The Prayer Closet

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 10, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,340 views

    After 2 tornadoes hit a house in Alabama, only the prayer closet was left! Time in the Prayer Closet changes us, refreshes us, brings us peace, and washes our souls. It alters the future, the present and brings a great reward.

    THE POWER OF THE PRAYER CLOSET Mt. 6:5-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Some things really changed between the former generations and the kids of the last generation. 2. At a grandma was keeping/ babysitting her grandson Dirk. Dirk followed her into the bedroom as she puts up things away in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Prayerful Confidence In God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 21, 2025
     | 325 views

    In calling for prayers, we see Paul's humble dependence on God, his faith in the Word of God and the faithfulness of God.

    2 Thess 3:1-5 Prayerful Confidence in God Let’s recap what we have covered so far. This letter was written to encourage the Thessalonians and clarify the confusion they had regarding the return of Christ. • Chapter 1 – Paul encouraged them at the start and gave thanks for their faith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    The Time Has Come...to Pray Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Sep 28, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,945 views

    1. The Time Has Come (for Jesus) to Pray 2. The Time Has Come (for us) to Pray

    September 24, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come to Pray Text: John 17:1 Introduction 1. A year ago last summer, we had small groups meeting in different locations. A. My small group met here in the Fellowship Hall and we did an intensive study of the Lord’s Prayer found in Matthew 6, right ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Wes Richard avatar

    The Vision And Prayer Of Jabez

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,054 views

    The vision and prayer of Jabez provides inspiration for the local congregation

    When we lived in Japan, we often rode the trains. Just outside the train window we could see houses very close to the tracks as we whizzed past. Then as we slowed for a stop we were able to see, for a moment, people going about their daily activities: kids playing, housewives hanging up wash, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren