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  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Jesus' Prayer For You

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 8, 2016
     | 6,174 views

    If Jesus prayed for you, what would he say. Let's look at his prayer for you in John 17:20-26

    Intro If Jesus were to pray for you and me, what would he say? Purpose We actually have record of such a prayer. He did pray for us and among other things he prayed for our unity. Plan Let’s look at part of the long Lord’s prayer in John 17:20-26 and see its great lesson for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persistent Petitionary Prayer

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 15, 2016
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    Jesus emphasises the importance, validity and efficacy of persistent petitionary prayer. The basis of our prayer is our relationship with God.

    PERSISTENT PETITIONARY PRAYER. Luke 11:1-13. It all began with Jesus at prayer, and with the disciples’ desire to learn from Jesus how to pray (Luke 11:1). Surprisingly, we are encouraged to pray in much the same terms as Jesus Himself. Our address towards God is to be one of familial ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Favorite Prayers Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 6, 2016
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     | 8,736 views

    Proposition: Jesus shares with that God's Favorite Prayers are: 1. Prayers that come from a Spirit of Humility 2. Prayers that are Confessional in Nature 3. Prayers that lead to Redemption

    Scripture: Luke 18:9-14; Jeremiah 14:7-10;19-22 and Psalm 65 Theme: Humility Living Title: God's Favorite Prayers Proposition: Jesus shares with that God's Favorite Prayers are: 1. Prayers that come from a Spirit of Humility 2. Prayers that are Confessional in Nature 3. Prayers that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Persistent And Demanding Prayer

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 11, 2016
     | 7,885 views

    Do we persist with God? Do we give up and not bother to pray because we do not believe that he will hear?

    Intro Do we persist with God? Do we give up and not bother to pray because we do not believe that he will hear? Goal Let’s learn that God sometimes will only hear persistent, demanding prayers. Sermon Plan We will discuss prayers for ourselves, aggressive prayer and God’s justice ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Of Salvation Or Damnation

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 17, 2016
     | 2,987 views

    Don't put that notch on your Gospel gun until you are sure you hit the target. If it is not a heart shot, a flesh wound will kill them.

    "A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still." - Unknown Something to be remembered when evangelizing. Just because they say a prayer on the doorstep does not mean they are saved. They may be just trying to get you off their doorstep or saying the prayer to hedge their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Changes Things

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Oct 24, 2016
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     | 35,347 views

    Many time we try to change things our own way but actually God gave us a tool to do this - PRAYER! Prayer Changes Things.

    TOPIC: PRAYER CHANGES THINGS Text: Jeremiah 33:3 “3 'Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” Introduction: (ILL. Canvass bought in a garage sale with quotation in it, “Prayer Changes Things.” It was place in the dining ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Long Empty Prayers Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016
     | 5,556 views

    Among the religious there is often a tendency toward long prayers, particularly in public. Too often people measure prayer by its fluency and length, thinking that length means devotion.

    Introduction A. Brother Dave Said that some people believe that prayer ain’t nowhere and meditation is a stroke. But, beloved, prayer is asking for it and meditation is waiting. 1. Turn to Ecclesiastes 5:2 B. Among the religious there is often a tendency toward long prayers, particularly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord's Prayer - Continued Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016
     | 4,805 views

    Give us this day our daily bread. This is praying not for spiritual but for physical needs, but could well be as some believe, that that prayer is just all spiritual. But could very well be also physical.

    I. Introduction A. A lady who was speeding had an officer pulled her to the side of the road. She didn't have her seat belt on so as soon as she stopped, she quickly slipped it on before the officer got to her window. After talking to her about speeding, the officer said, "I see you are wearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer: Points Of Light

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 2, 2016
     | 8,707 views

    We tend to neglect the most powerful weapon we have -- prayer. God delights in answering prayers in harmony with who he is. Let us pray!

    1. The Brooklyn Tabernacle * Originally established in 1847 as Presbyterian and grew to be about 6000 members; Nondenominational today * When Jim and Carol Cymbala moved to the congregation in 1971 it had dwindled to 30 members * They had to work secular jobs to make ends meet * Jim began a Tuesday ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Something About Prayer Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 7, 2016
     | 9,351 views

    No prayer is ever wasted. God hears and answers every prayer. His answer may by "No," "Yes," or "Not now." The underlying principle behind the significance of persistent prayer has to be the truth that no prayer is ever wasted effort.

    I. Introduction A. Three men worked in the Empire State Building on the 102nd floor. One day the elevator was out of service, so they had to walk up to their office. To pass the time, they decided that one would sing a song, one would tell a joke, and the third would tell a sad story - each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer, Thanks And Obedience

    Contributed by Craig Condon on May 4, 2015
     | 4,656 views

    Our lives are to be characterized by prayer. We are to be quick to pray in all circumstances, and not just in emergencies. We are to give thanks in everything through prayer.

    Do you know what the key to a healthy life is? It is healthy emotions, and the healthiest emotion to have is gratitude. Gratitude actually helps our immune system. It makes us more resistant to stress and less susceptible to illness. People who are grateful are happy because they are satisfied with ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    National Day Of Prayer

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on May 7, 2015
     | 5,613 views

    National Day of Prayer

    National Day of Prayer 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. In 1775, the Second Continental Congress ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • David Welch avatar

    Life Giving Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015
     | 5,948 views

    Message 24 from 1 John dealing with the prayer that God promises to give life to the one sinning.

    Life Giving Prayer 1John 5:13-17 Last week we talked about the power of faith. This is the victory that overcomes the world ¡V our faith. Faith and prayer go hand in hand. We trust God to hear and answer our prayer. Prayer demonstrates our dependence on God. Another one of the marvelous marks ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    What Is True Prayer?

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 1, 2013
     | 5,589 views

    As believers we go to God in prayer all the time, but is our prayer what it should be? Do we pray like we should? Jesus taught His disciples how to pray so that they would please God! Let's look at what He taught them...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: June 27, 2013 Date Preached: June 30, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Miscellaneous Sermon Title: What Is True Prayer? Sermon Text: Matt 6:9-15 [NLT] Introduction: Over the past several weeks we have studied stewardship & learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Night And Day Prayer

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 12, 2013
     | 3,721 views

    To prove that urgency of our prayers and it requires us that we pray night and day.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you pray night and day? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that urgency of our prayers and it requires us that we pray night and day. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 3:10 (Amplified Bible) [And we] continue to pray especially and with most intense ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal