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  • David Dykes avatar

    Prayer Is Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 32,636 views

    Satan and his organized legions constantly work to obstruct God’s plan. As believers, our greatest weapon is prayer. We can expect our greatest opposition when we are on our knees. So we must be persistent–praying until the answer is received.

    INTRODUCTION Christian humorist, Dennis Swanburg, loves to tell the story of an unforgettable baptism that took place in a little West Texas church. They were building a new sanctuary and it was almost finished. The new baptistry was functional even though changing rooms were not yet available. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    Prayer That Will Move Heaven

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 18, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,466 views

    Beloved, God said that he would withhold no good thing from us therefore do you have a desire to know the one who delivered us from sin, and do you have a burning desire to be in his presence knowing that your prayers are heard, then I invite you to pull up a chair and feast from this message.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 6:6) "But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Expecting Prayer Answers Series

    Contributed by Tom Boerma on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,280 views

    Expecting God’s answers to prayer

    We are to be in a continual spirit of prayer. Time of prayer does not make a prayer more apt to be heard. Ps. 4 was a prayer in the evening. Notice the spirit of the Psalmist as he prepared for sleep. V 4,7,8 Psalms 5 was a morning prayer. Notice the purpose of his mind in preparing for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Through Prayer Pt. 4 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2019
     | 3,231 views

    We are instructed to pray to God because this brings great joy – we can do it at any time and at any place – in any and every place, situation or condition and we can be assured that He hears our prayers.

    Series: Find Joy in The Journey Through Prayer Thesis: Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together because prayer opens a door to the presence and guidance of the Lord. Prayer is connected with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    Jesus' Prayer Of The Ages Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,458 views

    Jesus high priestly prayer is the most amazing prayer ever prayed. In it we learn his plan for the ages. It can be broken down into 3 parts… 1. What He did 2. What He does 3. What we do

    Jesus’ Prayer of the Ages March 14, 2010 Series: Final Days at Planet Earth If I were to ask you to pray the Lord’s Prayer… how would you start it? “Our Father which art in heaven….” Right? But guess what. That’s not the “Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    David's Penitential Prayer

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,341 views

    PART OF A BIBLE STUDY ON THE PSALMS

    DAVID’S PENITENTIAL PRAYER PSALM 51 INTRODUCTION: WHEN WE STARTED THIS STUDY I TOLD YOU THAT THERE WERE FIVE MAIN CLASSIFICATIONS OF PSALMS. WITHIN SOME OF THESE CATAGORIES THERE CAN BE SOME SUB-CATAGORIES. WITHIN THE PSALMS OF LAMENT, WE FIND ONE SUCH SUB-CATEGORY CALLED THE PENITENTIAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Laying The Foundation In Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Hughes on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,096 views

    How should we respond to the knocks we receive in life? What is the key to building the Church and Christian character? Answer: prayer! We look at the Nehemiah approach.

    "Building the church, building Christian character" - Nehemiah 1 [Minister stands right up front with ’lollipop’ microphone in news reporter style] "It has been described as one of the great tragedies and scandals of our time. The once proud city of Jerusalem still lies in ruins more than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Me With Powerful Prayers? Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,085 views

    Part 7 in Elijah series - if he really was a man like us, as James says, in the context of prayer, how are we to follow his example?

    1 Kings 18:41-46; James 5:16-18 – Me with Powerful Prayers? In “Total Eclipse”, author Annie Dillard writes: “The Ring Nebula, in the constellation Lyra, looks, through binoculars, like a smoke ring. It is a star in the process of exploding. Light from its explosion first reached earth in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    An Effective Prayer Life

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 9,780 views

    prayer/supplication/thanksgiving

    How to Have a More Effective Prayer Life Phil. 4:6-7 Please visit my sermons page for hundreds of free formatted text versions of my sermons along with ready-to-go Powerpoint Presentations. www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html ------------------------------------ Unexplainable peace (passes all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Boyns avatar

    Prayer And Favorable Notice

    Contributed by Steven Boyns on Feb 4, 2006
     | 1,719 views

    A few weeks ago we began a series on one of the most crucial practices of every Christian – that of prayer. And we stated then that the action of prayer should not be looked upon as an option but as an obligation.

    A few weeks ago we began a series on one of the most crucial practices of every Christian – that of prayer. And we stated then that the action of prayer should not be looked upon as an option but as an obligation. Because prayer is so powerful and so persuasive, it should not be seen as a passing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Travis Markes avatar

    Stephen: The Princely Prayer Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,314 views

    Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible made a difference and how prayer truly is a difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

    Stephen: The Princely Prayer Acts 7:54-7:60 Over these past few months I have taken scriptures and prayers in the Bible and used them as sermon topics. I have called them prayers that made a difference. Tonight we will look at a man that modeled the Lord he so loved and served. He even modeled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Stage 1: Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,200 views

    The second in a 5 part series on the NAMB plan "GPS-God’s Plan for Sharing"

    GPS – “God’s Plan for Sharing” Stage 1: “Prayer” Matthew 17:14-17 * In John 4, Jesus said, “Open your eyes and see the field, for they are ripe for harvest.” Today, the NAMB gives us the same call, “Open your eyes & see the fields, for they are ripe for harvest.” * Last Sunday evening, I shared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Jones avatar

    Prayer Changes Things Series

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Mar 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,891 views

    You can’t crowd the Holy Ghost into a tiny little corner in your life and expect that you’re gonna get all the things that God has in store for you.

    by Bishop Charles C Jones D.D. Text: Acts 4:31 When you try to do something without praying, what happens??? But have you ever noticed the difference of what happens when we pray first??? Before prayer it seems that we can do little but after we have prayed it seems as if we can do ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Hurricanes, Prayer And Faith

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 16, 2017
     | 9,516 views

    Many of us prayed against Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Jose. But they still happened. Why? Is it because none of us p had faith or too little faith? I believe the answer, from scripture, will be a surprise and an encouragement.

    Hurricane’s Harvey, Irma and Jose. Many people, especially Christians, believe they are God’s judgment on the US because of sin. Predictably, the sins most Christians identify are same sex marriage, the homosexual lifestyle and abortion. None of these behaviors are the reasons why our country is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    A Prayer God Hears

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 24, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,091 views

    Jesus shows two very different prayer styles, and in so doing, reveals two very different heart styles. One will enter the kingdom of heaven; one won't. Our prayer life should reflect humility throughout.

    Luke 18:9-14 A Prayer God Hears Last week we looked at a parable where Jesus taught us to be persistent in our prayers: pray always, never give up, and above all, keep the faith! Today, in the very next passage in the Bible, Jesus makes a different point: he really points to the very crux of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist