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    What Happens When You Pray PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025
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     | 169 views

    The sermon emphasizes cultivating a life of continual prayer, gratitude, and joy, trusting God’s presence and power in every ordinary moment and circumstance.

    Friends, welcome. Some of us walked in with bright hearts, some with tired eyes, and some with questions that kept us awake last night. God sees every sigh, every secret worry, every small smile of hope. He gathers it all, and He meets us here. I once watched my grandmother hum hymns over a sink ...read more

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    A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To Prayer (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 8, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,966 views

    God shakes the world through our prayers.

    Scripture Introduction A man asked his friend, “What color are your pastor’s eyes?” He answered: “I don’t know. When he prays he closes his eyes, and when he preaches, I close mine.” That has little or nothing to do with today’s sermon; I simply liked it. Dr. D. A. Carson, professor at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Pray To Change Lives

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 18,522 views

    This is an examination of one of the prayers that Paul prayed over the Colossians. It give us insight into how to pray for one another.

    September 9, 2001 Colossians 1:9-14 “How to pray to change lives” INTRODUCTION Probably everyone here has prayed for someone at some point in your life. You prayed that they would get well or that they would have safety in a trip that they were taking or that they would get a job that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Power Of People Who Pray"

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,153 views

    Prayer is unique

    "The Power of Prayer for the People Who Pray" Text: Luke 18:1-8 1 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, 2 saying: "There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. 3 Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With The Silence Of God

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 26,774 views

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    INTRODUCTION I am not sure about all of you, but I know that there have been some times in my life where I have cried out to God … asking Him for some kind of answer … and NOTHING! NO response! NO answer! Just absolutely NOTHING! SILENCE!!! I have, at times, felt so let down … so hurt that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Forgiving: An Act Of Faith" Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,334 views

    The primary act of faith is forgiving. It is the characteristic act of God, the Father of Jesus Christ. We are called to imitate Jesus. Forgiving is not easy. I do not pretend to do it well, nor does anyone else I know! Yet we must.

    In Jesus Holy Name May 20, 2007 Text: Luke 4:11 Easter VI - Redeemer “Forgiving: An Act of Faith.” 5th in the Series: “Prayer: Connecting to Our Father” (read text) Jesus did not start a church, at least not in the sense of people who assemble on Sunday morning to hear a man preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Debts, Trespasses And Sins - Oh My! Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 6, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,553 views

    This sermon addresses the meaning of three words used to translate the Lord’s Prayer -- Debts, Trespasses and Sins.

    When I was in Seminary, I would preach at any church that needed a guest preacher. Sometimes we would go to churches that had over 1,000 in attendance, and the Senior Pastor would graciously allow a seminary student to come and preach. Sometimes we would go to these tiny little churches that had ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Waiting On God

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,485 views

    This is a sermon about waiting for God’s guidance and direction through prayer and not running ahead of Him.

    Waiting on the Lord --Psalm 27:14 --Psalm 37:7-9 --Isaiah 40:30-31 Usually I am a patient person. During Christmas Breaks from Asbury College in 1968 and 1969, it was my privilege to work with my friends V. G. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Shut Your Mouth?

    Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Aug 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,285 views

    A look at the dedication of Daniel who stayed true to God, refusing to forsake his relationship with God.

    Shut Your Mouth? Daniel Chapter 6 I would like to preach a message today that is so incredibly ENCOURAGING! On a topic that I am so comfortable with – SHUTTING OUR MOUTHS! We are going to look at an incredible example in the Word of God today – an example that we have looked at in the past – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Will Be Done

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 5,876 views

    We pray that God’s will would be done, but we live our lives praying that OUR will would be done.

    Over the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to attend several graduation ceremonies. There are always lots of speeches. Some have been good and others are sometimes a bit boring. But I went to a graduation ceremony earlier this year, shortly before moving to Georgia, and I found the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Back To The Altar Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 40,441 views

    It is at the altar of prayer that we find the power of God.

    Back to the Altar Text: Joshua 8:30-35 Introduction 1. Illustration: A heart-broken little girl began to kneel and pour out her heart to God in the altar at her local church. She did not know what to say. As she wept speechless, she began to remember what her Father had told her, "God knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Discipline Of Meditation

    Contributed by Maria Saunders on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,755 views

    Everyone meditates at some point or another. What or whom are we meditating to is the question. Do we as believers in Christ Jesus truly comprehend the essence and necessity of meditation?

    Our topic this morning is a subject that requires personal reflection. See, I have found myself doing this more than ever -- that is meditating. How many of you meditate? How many of you are consistent in your meditation? Don’t fool me now. I don’t know about you, but during my Christian walk, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can You Hear Me Lord?

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 2, 2016
     | 10,702 views

    Ever felt discouraged? Ever felt that you wanted to restore a right relationship with the God to sense His presence again? This is how King David felt as he cried out to God for more of Him.

    Can you hear me Lord? Psalm 61:1-8 Do you remember the old Verizon commercial? The Verizon man used to say “Can you hear me now? If you are familiar with him and the commercials, you know that he has switched sides- From Verizon to Sprint. His words have become ammunition for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Equipped To Hear PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 910 views

    This sermon encourages believers to prioritize prayer and attentiveness to God's voice amidst worldly distractions for spiritual growth and divine guidance.

    Good morning, beloved family. It is a joy to gather once again in God's house, a place where we can feel His presence, hear His voice, and learn His ways. We are here today, not merely as bystanders, but as active participants in the divine dialogue that God has initiated with us, His children. We ...read more

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    How To Recieve An Answer From God Series

    Contributed by Daniel Bauder on Oct 29, 2006
     | 3,148 views

    The fourth messaGE SHOWS US HOW TO RECIEVE AN ANSWER FROM God

    THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER Part Four “How to receive an answer from God” Adapted from a message by Wayne Field Luke 1:5-25 September 10th 2006 Broadway Baptist Church INTRODUCTION We’ve spent the last three weeks talking about prayer. Some of what you are going to hear today is a repeat of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist