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  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    The Surprise Of Answered Prayer Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 13,054 views

    God answers prayers -- and that usually surprises us!

    A Sunday School teacher was struggling to open a combination lock on the supply cabinet. She had been told the combination, but couldn’t quite remember it. Exasperated, she went to the pastor’s study and asked for help. The pastor came into the room and began to turn the dial. After the first two ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Prayer - A Conversation With God

    Contributed by John Quigley on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,016 views

    First in a series setting out prayer as a conversation with God, this sermon deals primarily with the role of faith in prayer.

    John 14:10-14 "Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own authority, but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me, or else believe on account of the works ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frank Lay avatar

    God's Call To Prayer

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 8, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 30,660 views

    What can we do in difficult times. God invites us to call on Him. Like Jeremiah, we can respond to God’s invitation to prayer

    GOD’S CALL TO PRAYER Jeremiah 33:3 The Setting: Jeremiah was living in desperate times. The people of Jerusalem had been taken captive. Jeremiah had faithfully preached but his message had been totally rejected. Moreover, Jeremiah was imprisoned. Yet God gave this man, an invitation to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer - A "Gotta" Not An "Oughta"

    Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Jan 9, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,359 views

    Too often we let things keep us from one of the most important things - prayer - and we need to make prayer a priority.

    “Prayer -- a GOTTA, Not an OUGHTA” -- James 5:13-16, John 17 January 9, 2005 I was looking at a past issue of Pray Magazine, a great magazine that is about, in the editors’ words, “encouraging a passion for Christ through prayer.” As I perused some of the articles I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    Obstacles To A Life Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 29, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 16,384 views

    In launching this series on prayer, this message was meant to examine some of the things that keep us from pursuing prayer as a lifestyle. Part 1 in series, "Learning to Pray."

    Learning to Pray Obstacles to a Life of Prayer January 23, 2005 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers Video clip of Ben Stiller saying grace in "Meet the Parents." Do you ever feel like that clip pretty much sums up your prayer life? Now think about the difference between that prayer --an ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Building The House Of Prayer

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Apr 30, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,014 views

    Building the house of prayer must start with the individual and move into the corporate church body.

    Building the House of Prayer James 5:13-18 I. There is the Call to Prayer (v. 13-16a) A. The Subjects for Prayer (v. 13-14) 1. The brethren 2. Those that are suffering 3. Those that are sick 4. Those who are rejoicing B. The Strength of Prayer (v. 15-16a) 1. Faithful praying is according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting A (Prayer) Life Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 3, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,663 views

    Part 5 in series, "Learning to Pray," this message examines prayer not as a discrete moment of communication with God, but as stemming from a lifestyle of awareness of His presence and access to His power.

    Getting a (Prayer) Life Learning to Pray, prt. 5 Feb. 17, 2005 Ever tried to start a new habit? What kinds of habits do we often begin and then find we can’t keep at it? (solicit responses) Let me give you my top seven habits I begin again and again and again but never seem to stick with, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Paul's Prayer For The Ephesians

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 9,145 views

    Paul prays some specific prayer requests for these Christians... same for us.

    PAUL’S PRAYER FOR THE EPHESIANS EPHESIANS 1:15-20 INTRODUCTION We have seen Paul describe to the Ephesians blessing after blessing and promise after promise. Now, Paul reveals what sort of things he has been praying for. Paul does the same thing in his letters to the Philippians and Colossians. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Our Security In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 43 ratings
     | 4,198 views

    How prayer helps us with two enemies that threaten our security.

    We as Americans have a new enemy to fear. I’m talking of course about Osama bin Ladin, the prime suspect in the September 11 terrorist attacks. The son of a Saudi billionaire, bin Ladin has been on the FBI’s most wanted list since 1999. Bin Ladin has been targeting his terrorist actions against our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From The Depths--Prayer

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 15, 2001
    based on 147 ratings
     | 14,453 views

    A sermon for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 A sermon about Prayer

    20th Sunday after Pentecost Gen 32:22-31 Luke 18:1-8 "From the Depths--Prayer" When I was in college, my first two years I was a drama major. I really enjoyed the theater, and the different plays I got to act in, and the different plays I had to read or see. One of my favorite plays, and one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus' Prayer Request

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Apr 15, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,141 views

    Jesus actually prayed for laborers to go into the field to gather the harvest of souls.

    MATT. 9:35-38 “JESUS’ PRAYER REQUEST” A) Surly when we look at v.36, we see our nation today! * The moral decline of the people in America is leading speedily to the weakening and eventual fall of our nation! * Children being born out of wedlock has increased over 500%! * Pornography has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Is Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 32,527 views

    Satan and his organized legions constantly work to obstruct God’s plan. As believers, our greatest weapon is prayer. We can expect our greatest opposition when we are on our knees. So we must be persistent–praying until the answer is received.

    INTRODUCTION Christian humorist, Dennis Swanburg, loves to tell the story of an unforgettable baptism that took place in a little West Texas church. They were building a new sanctuary and it was almost finished. The new baptistry was functional even though changing rooms were not yet available. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Answering Christ's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Roger Haber on Oct 24, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,549 views

    Discover being involved in community is actually an answer to Jesus’ prayer.

    Building Authentic Biblical Community: Community: Answering Christ’s Prayer John 17:6-24 28 September 2003 SUBJECT: Jesus’ Prayer for Community RESPONSE: Discover being involved in community is actually an answer to Jesus’ prayer. HOW TO/HOW LONG: Sign up for a life group during this series. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Eye Opening Prayer

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,853 views

    Just as Paul did for the Ephesian churches, we should pray to have our eyes opened to the fullness of who Jesus Christ is.

    1. Introduction (1:15-18) 2. The first eye opening petition is that the church might know the grace of Christ. (18a) 3. The second eye opening petition is that the church might know the glory of Christ. (18b) 4. The third eye opening petition is that the church might know the greatness of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sean Lester avatar

    Prayer That Changes Things

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,111 views

    Proposition: Faith is necessary for believers to rise to God’s expectations.

    Prayer that Changes Things Rev. Sean Lester October 17, 2004 Text: Luke 17:1-10 LK 17:1 Jesus said to his disciples: "Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. [2] It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal