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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Praying In Frustration

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 11, 2010
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     | 5,697 views

    Like Samuel, we are often frustrated in our intentions. But turning to prayer, as he did, will help us remove the blame from ourselves, will help us understand the motives of others, and will help us accept reality and move on toward something better.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC September 14, 1986 Some weeks ago I told you that one of my principal projects in starting my service as your pastor would have to be spending time trying to learn my way around the city of Takoma Park. DC I can handle and Silver Spring is a breeze, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Praying Life Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 19, 2010
     | 4,976 views

    Prayer is not just an isolated act; it is a lifestyle.

    THE PRAYING LIFE Talking and Listening to God -- Part 1 Isaac Butterworth November 21, 2010 Ephesians 6:18-20 (NIV) 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. 19 Pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Praying Without A Sense Of Failure

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Sep 6, 2009
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    When it comes to prayer most of us feel a sense of failure and some of us give up. This need not be. There is no one-size-fits-all method. You can be encouraged and enable in your prayer life.

    COLOSSIANS 4:2-18 ’Devote yourselves to prayer’ PRAYING WITHOUT A SENSE OF FAILURE INTRO One of the great discoveries we make as Christians, particularly when we begin to read the early chapters of Genesis, is that we were created by God, NOT to go it alone -- not to live a life disconnected from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Why Pray? Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,610 views

    James’ encouagement toward prayer is examined with emphasis on the meaning of the statement "The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much."

    Why Pray? James 5:13-18 8-23-09 Intro Have you ever felt like your prayers were not accomplishing anything? There have been times while praying that this thought crossed my mind, “This is a waste of time; nothing is going to change; go do something else.” Is there anybody here that has experienced ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Praying Without A Net

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 24, 2009
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    How should God’s people pray?

    13Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. 14Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15The prayer of faith will save the sick, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Where Is God When I'm Sighing With Despair

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2009
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     | 5,537 views

    A look at David and the sighing that he lifts up because of his difficult circumstance.

    WORST WEEK EVER: When is God when I’m sighing with despair? - Psalm 5:1. - Most of us have faced times when problems and difficulties and struggles leave us with little more than a heart-heavy sigh. - It’s almost like the latest blow knocks the wind out of us yet again as we exhale a sigh of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “what Kind Of Praying Must We Do?” - Part One Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 13, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,782 views

    Jesus teaches us that our prayers need to be daring.

    It has been said the prayer is the greatest secret weapon of the church today. Great, because God promises to answer prayer. Secret, because most Christians do not know how prayer works. Our Lord’s disciples had asked Jesus to teach them to pray (v. 1). As part of His answer, Jesus shared a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    We Have Nothing

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on May 21, 2009
     | 2,778 views

    After Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He shared some parables about our persistence in prayer and the certainty of God’s great gift in answer--the Holy Spirit.

    For someone who doesn’t have a lot to be proud of, I’m afraid that I have to confess that I have acted with pride far too often in my life. Now, I don’t mean that I’ve surrounded myself with a “posse” of fans and supporters. I don’t mean that I’ve deliberately put anybody down or ignored them ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mark Batterson avatar

    The Circle Maker 1: The Legend Of The Circle Maker Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 29 ratings
     | 49,215 views

    A sermon about the power of prayer illustrated by a man drawing circles in the sand in faith.

    Introduction It was the first century BC and a devastating drought threatened to destroy a generation, the generation before Jesus. The last of the Jewish prophets had died off nearly four centuries before. Miracles were such a distant memory that they seemed like a false memory. And God was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Circle Maker 4: Think Long Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 13 ratings
     | 20,717 views

    We need to be willing to pray for as long as it takes. Pray that it will take long enough and be hard enough for God to receive all of the glory.

    Introduction On the Swedish Island of Visingso, there is a mysterious forest of oak trees; mysterious because oak trees aren’t indigenous to the island and its origin was unknown for more than a century. Then in 1980, the Swedish Navy received a letter from the Forestry Department reporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Thomas H avatar

    Matthew 6:7-15 The Lord’s Prayer Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 25,272 views

    Matthew 6:7-15 The Lord’s Prayer

    Matthew 6:7-15 The Lord’s Prayer Manuscript The Lord’s Prayer. It’s one of the best known prayers ever. One of the best known passages of the Bible. Many of you – perhaps most of you - can recite it off by heart. Even if you can’t, you’ve probably heard it or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas H avatar

    Matthew 7:7-12 Ask And You Shall Receive Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 41,490 views

    Matthew 7:7-12 Ask and you shall receive

    Matthew 7:7-12 Ask and you shall receive Manuscript Today we are looking at Matthew 7:7-12. You could say we are entering the final lap – the final chapter - of the Sermon on the Mount. The Sermon on the Mount covers some very diverse topics. Witnessing about Jesus – being salt and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Happens When We Get Tired Of Waiting On God’s Answer?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 20, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,397 views

    A look at the consequences of trying to manufacture an answer rather than waiting on God to come through for us.

    OUR SITUATION: We have a real problem and God seems to be late. - Genesis 16:1, 3. - Verse 3 notes that they’d been living in Canaan for 10 years at this point. Ten years is a long time to wait, especially for something as meaningful as a child. - We don’t want to minimize the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Knees That Bent

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,345 views

    Nehemiah had a heart that cared, knees that bent, a mind that prepared, and feet that went.

    Knees That Bent Last week we began to dig into the book of Nehemiah, and we discovered that he was a man that had a heart that cared, knees that bent, a mind that prepared and feet that went. I talked about how those four things need to be kept in a somewhat equal balance for success in any ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Jesus Speaks Plainly About His Father

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,046 views

    Easter 6 - Jesus speaks plainly to his disciples about his heavenly Father. Our heavenly Father answers us joyfully. Our heavenly Father provides for us lovingly.

    JESUS SPEAKS PLAINLY ABOUT HIS FATHER (Outline) May 29, 2011 - Easter 6 - JOHN 16:23b-30 INTRO: The time of Jesus’ crucifixion is coming closer and closer. Jesus is teaching his disciples as much as they can bear before the time of his death and resurrection. Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran