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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    It Pays To Pray!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 8, 2022
     | 2,684 views

    It is interesting to listen to prayers. Each person has his own unique way of praying.

    Illus: For example, a man in Columbia, South Carolina, was led to the Lord late in life. He was a slow talking southerner. When he prayed publicly, everyone enjoyed listening to him because of his slow southern drawl, and because he was sincere. It sounded like he was having a private conversation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Faith By Fasting Day-Nine Devotional Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 27, 2026
     | 67 views

    What makes faith great; it’s not the strength of your faith, it’s the strength of the God in whom you put your faith.

    The Daniel Fast is a faith vow. Daniel began his 10-day fast with a statement of faith that God would hear and answer. In Mark 11:22, Jesus exhorts us to, “have faith in God.” Now faith can be nebulous because it’s hard to measure. The faith of our hearts shows strong belief in God, strong ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Do You Think You Are? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025
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     | 288 views

    God welcomes honest, humble prayers from needy hearts; true prayer is not performance, but sincere confession that receives mercy and transforms us by His grace.

    If your heart is tired and your prayers feel thin, you’re in the right place. The Lord welcomes real people with real needs and real words. He is not looking for polish; He is listening for honesty. He is not impressed by our resumes; He is moved by our repentance. We’ve all had those moments—hands ...read more

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    The Eucharist And The Holy Spirit Working Us Within Filling Us With Life.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Aug 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,224 views

    Difficult teaching from Jesus to his disciples is much easier for us today, now that we understand the Eucharist and that the Holy Spirit is working us from within, if we only knew.

    This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 26th August 2018; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Joshua 24:1-2a,14-18 Psalm 34:15-22 Ephesians 6:10-20 John 6:56-69 “Please join ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Once Upon A Starry Night

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Dec 16, 2025
     | 314 views

    A simple Christmas Story.

    ONCE UPON A STARRY NIGHT LUKE 2:1-20 Around 700BC, Israel had become a dark place. Judah had greatly sinned and fallen away from God. There was great spiritual darkness and enemies surrounded them that threatened their very existence. But God sent His prophets to give them hope for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Pray With Power Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023
     | 2,136 views

    A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

    ILLUSTRATION: A man by the name of Harold Lamb, a representative for a Video Projection and Sound Company, told this story of a SALES PRESENTATION he and his sales partner MADE at a CHURCH BOARD MEETING. He writes: “My co-worker and I were making a SALES CALL to a rural Baptist church. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Elijah Faithfully Entered Heaven Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 1, 2023
     | 1,122 views

    It is good God doesn’t answer all your selfish prayers.

    A. ELIJAH ON HIS WAY TO THE FINISH LINE: 2 KINGS 2:1-10 1. About to finish. “The LORD was about to take Elijah to heaven” (v. 1): a. Everyone seemed to know (vv. 3, 5, 7). b. Many will see (2:15). c. Some did not think Elijah went to heaven, but to a mountain (vv. 16-18). 2. Note the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make Me A Servant Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 2, 2005
    based on 168 ratings
     | 24,222 views

    A Simple Sermon on service

    During the American Revolution a man in civilian clothes road past a group of soldiers repairing a small defensive barrier. Their leader was shouting instructions, but making no attempt to help them. Asked why by the rider, he replied with great dignity, "Sir, I am a corporal!" The stranger ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Intercession For The Disobedient Lesson 30 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2017
     | 6,143 views

    God's work goes on and will use another.

    A. EVERY REBEL NEEDS AN INTERCESSOR: NUMBERS 14:1-45 1. To stand before God. “I sought for a man to . . . stand in the gap before me” (Ex. 22:30). 2. Who do you know that rebels against God? _________________. 3. The issue with Israel was a rebellious heart that motivated them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Put Me In The Middle

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025
     | 202 views

    Who will stand in the gap to intercede for the lost?

    A. THE CHALLENGE IS COMING JUDGMENT “I looked for someone who might rebuild the wall of righteousness that guards the land. I searched for someone to stand in the gap in the wall so I wouldn’t have to destroy the land, but I found no one. So now I will pour out my fury on them, consuming them with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unleash The Power

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 155 ratings
     | 11,343 views

    Prayer is the key to unleashing the power of God in the life of the individual.

    Unleash The Power Ephesians 1:15-23 In 1907, the great preacher E.M. Bounds wrote these powerful words which are still challenging the hearts of God's people to this day. God's plan is to make much of the man, far more of him than of anything else. Men are God's method. The Church is looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer Of Jabez:what Is In A Name? Series

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 9,757 views

    This is an introductory lesson to a study of the Prayer of Jabez. It focuses on Jabez, his name, and his struggle to overcome the stigma attached to it.

    THE PRAYER OF JABEZ What Is In A Name I Chronicles 4:9 INTRODUCTION: Some of you may have heard of Wilma Rudolph. She was a successful Olympic athlete in the 1960’s, but most do not know her story. She was born the 16th of 18 children in a poor black family in middle Tennessee, weighing only 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer Of Jabez: Ask For The Biggest Series

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 126 ratings
     | 9,675 views

    This is the third installment in a ongoing series based on the Prayer of Jabez

    ASK FOR THE BIGGEST I Chronicles 4:10b INTRODUCTION: There is a story told of a wonderful, elderly, Christian lady who had very little money and lived in a rundown house, but despite her situation she was always giving praise to the Lord. Her only problem was with the old man who lived next door. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mark #10: Uncommon Prayer Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 24, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,702 views

    This sermon underlines the utmost importance of prayer.

    Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #10: Uncommon Prayer Colossians 1:3-14 August 26, 2001 Intro: A. [The Giver’s Big Hands, Citation: Brian Harris, Mt. Roskill, Auckland, New Zealand] A young boy went to the local store with his mother. The shop owner, a kindly man, passed him a large jar of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Notes On Prayer According To The Bible

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,436 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