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  • E. Venn avatar

    How To Unclog Your Prayer Pipes Series

    Contributed by E. Venn on Aug 13, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,644 views

    Many have problems in their prayer life: • I don’t feel like praying. What’s wrong? • I feel like my prayers go down the drain. • I have no power in prayer. What’s clogging my prayer life? The Bible outlines three things that clog God’s flow of

    Introduction: Prayer is supposed to be conversation with God. Talking with a friend. So why is it so hard? Many experience a clog in their communication with Jesus Christ. “I feel like my prayers go down the drain. I have no prayer power. What’s clogging my prayer life?” Others may say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Prayer Guidelines For Interceding For People In Authority

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 20, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,412 views

    As we pray in the power of the Spirit for our authorities, we will experience numerous spin off benefits in the way the Lord blesses those who are over us.

    Prayer Guidelines for Interceding for People in Authority (1 Timothy 2:1-2:6) Illustration: I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, but especially for those who in authority. --1 Timothy 2:1 Over the centuries since Jesus died ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Number One Condition Of Answered Prayer

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,060 views

    What is the condition of answered prayer that Jesus mentioned the most? It’s the necessity of faith.

    - The condition of answered prayer that Jesus mentioned most often was faith/notice how many times faith and belief are mentioned in vv. 22, 23, 24. How Much Faith Do We Have? 1. Are you surprised when an answer to prayer comes? - v. 21. - “One of the terrible marks of the diseased state of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit, Our Prayer Partner Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,240 views

    A sermon about our weakness when it comes to prayer, the Holy Spirit’s power, and how He helps us.

    The Holy Spirit, Our Prayer Partner Rom. 8:26, 27 INTRO.: Every Christian knows the importance of prayer. We are grateful to have access to the throne room of Heaven where we can take our needs before the Father. Yet, few of us have a satisfying prayer life. The reason is we are weak in the flesh. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Twelve Prayer Guide Points For Growth

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 2, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,795 views

    Jesus understood that prayer provides the power to enable us to help plant and grow churches as well as individuals and families in grace and knowledge of the Lord. In Luke 10 the Lord gives us guidelines for expanding His kingdom and righteousness in pra

    Twelve Prayer Guide Points for Growth (Luke 10:1-12) Jesus understood that prayer provides the power to enable us to help plant and grow churches as well as individuals and families in grace and knowledge of the Lord. In Luke 10 the Lord gives us guidelines for expanding His kingdom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Use The Lord's Prayer As A Model

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 257 ratings
     | 16,352 views

    Prayer is the prelude to peace, the prologue to power, the preface to purpose, and the pathway to perfection!

    Jesus prayed earnestly, purposefully, and with certainty. He knew that God answers prayer. "The Lord’s prayer" was given during Christ’s Sermon on the Mount to provide an example for how we should approach the throne of grace. Prayer is the prelude to peace, the prologue to power, the preface to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    An Invitation To Prayer - Part 1 Of 2

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 18, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,992 views

    In this passage Jeremiah reveals the heart of God when He calls His children to prayer and the promises that He bestows to those who are obedient - Message Part 1 of 2

    “An Invitation To Prayer” – Part 1 of 2 Jeremiah 33:1-3 A. The Word of the LORD is not RESTRAINED. (v. 1) 2 Timothy 2:9; Acts 28:31; Philippians 1:7; Colossians 4:3; Jeremiah 39:15; 43:8 1. The Word of the LORD came to Jeremiah a SECOND time. (v. 1a) Genesis 22:15; 1 Kings 9:2; 19:7; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Invitation To Prayer - Part 2 Of 2

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 18, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,993 views

    In this passage Jeremiah reveals the heart of God when He calls His children to prayer and the promises that He bestows to those who are obedient - Message Part 2 of 2

    “An Invitation To Prayer” – Part 2 of 2 Jeremiah 33:1-3 A. The Word of the LORD is not RESTRAINED. (v. 1) B. The REVELATION of the LORD. (v. 2) C. The LORD’s REASON for prayer. (v. 3) Psalm 50:15; 1 Timothy 2:1-2 1. God REQUIRES Jeremiah to pray. (v. 3a) Romans 5:2; Hebrews 4:15-16; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer Of A Deperate Man (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,576 views

    Part 2 deals with the hard situations in life. Jonah was in the belly of a fish and prayed a prayer of desperation. There are 4 life lessons we can learn from Jonah’s intense situation. When applied it will change our lives and situations forever.

    Title: The Prayer Of A Desperate Man Title: Jonah 2:1-10 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - Have you ever been in a position were God needed to show up or it was over. - I mean if God doesn’t intervene, you go bankrupt, or you die. - This is were Jonah was at with God. - This is part two in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Pruitt avatar

    Hindrances To Reciving An Answer To Your Prayers

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,543 views

    I want to start by saying this morning that Prayer is the most important thing in our lives today!

    HINDRANCES TO RECIVING AN ANSWER TO YOUR PRAYERS Sunday 04/16/2000 am I want to start by saying this morning that Prayer is the most important thing in our lives today! We need to look at it this way, Jesus was born into this world totally without Sin in His life, yet He spent most of His time ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "When Prayer Is Not Working" Things To Check Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 10,779 views

    Do you feel the heavens are brass and your prayers don’t get any higher than the ceiling? Here are some things that hinder our prayers. We need to check to see if they are causing us problems in getting answers.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 7, 2005 “When Prayer is Not Working--Some things to Check” Mark 11:22-26 INTRODUCTION: A father and his 10 year old son were looking at books one day at WalMart. His father said, “Here’s an interesting book,” ‘The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Prayer.’” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    0805 Trinity V: Failed Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 5, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,508 views

    Peter’s prayer of Luke 5:1-11 failed because he had too much faith!

    Sermon: Failed prayer Text: Luke 5:1-11 Occasion: Trinity V Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, July 3, 2005 (which is really Trinity VI, I know) Where: TI Morning Prayer When: Friday, July 8, 2005 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    A.c.t.s. Of Prayer

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 8, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 13,890 views

    How we should ACT as we communicate with God

    “A.C.T.S. – PRAYER by George E. Crumbly JAMES 5 Humphrey UMC SUN. 7/31/2005AM INTRO: PRAYER: Communication with God. Because God is personal, all people can offer prayers. However, sinners who have not trusted Jesus Christ for their Salvation remain alienated from God. (IBD) I can’t think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sos From Jesus' Prayer Life

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,815 views

    Looking at Jesus’ prayer life - Stimulation of Solitude, Source of Strength, Seeker of Sanctification

    SOS from Jesus’ Prayer Life A bus driver and a minister were standing in line to get into heaven. The bus driver approached the gate and St. Peter said, "Welcome, I understand you were a bus driver. Since I’m in charge of housing, I believe I have found the perfect place for you. See that mansion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    Practical Steps To Give Ourselves To Prayer

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,160 views

    Practical steps to praying as a church

    Practical Steps to give ourselves to prayer Moving Ahead Together, Part 7 October 17, 2004 NIV Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. 36 Simon and his companions went to look for him, 37 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational