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  • Bo Dunford avatar

    Jesus' Prayer Request

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Apr 15, 2005
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    Jesus actually prayed for laborers to go into the field to gather the harvest of souls.

    MATT. 9:35-38 “JESUS’ PRAYER REQUEST” A) Surly when we look at v.36, we see our nation today! * The moral decline of the people in America is leading speedily to the weakening and eventual fall of our nation! * Children being born out of wedlock has increased over 500%! * Pornography has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Obstacles To Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
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    It is recommended that when you buy new tires for your car that you have a wheel alignment. Well, maybe we need to align our prayer life with the word to have effective prayer.

    OBSTACLES TO EFFECTIVE PRAYER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew. 21:13 - God wants His House called a House of Prayer! INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS PRAYER? I gave paper out to friends and asked them to write PRAYER IS: and then finish that line. Here are some of the answers they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Building The House Of Prayer

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Apr 30, 2005
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    Building the house of prayer must start with the individual and move into the corporate church body.

    Building the House of Prayer James 5:13-18 I. There is the Call to Prayer (v. 13-16a) A. The Subjects for Prayer (v. 13-14) 1. The brethren 2. Those that are suffering 3. Those that are sick 4. Those who are rejoicing B. The Strength of Prayer (v. 15-16a) 1. Faithful praying is according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    The Surprise Of Answered Prayer Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 13,115 views

    God answers prayers -- and that usually surprises us!

    A Sunday School teacher was struggling to open a combination lock on the supply cabinet. She had been told the combination, but couldn’t quite remember it. Exasperated, she went to the pastor’s study and asked for help. The pastor came into the room and began to turn the dial. After the first two ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    Prayer: The Secret To Power

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
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    The secret to power is spending time with the Father.

    TEXT: John 14:12-14 TITLE: PRAYER – THE SECRET TO POWER You would not consider the disciples supersaints, they were ordinary people just like anyone else. Yet the most significant words Jesus ever spoke concerning prayer, He spoke to His disciples – men who only a few hours later, every last one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is Prayer For?

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 12, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,307 views

    Is prayer for us to get from, or is it something more?

    What is Prayer For? Men’s Prayer Retreat April 2003 We’ve talked and studied a lot about prayer here this weekend and, as we draw toward the conclusion of our special retreat time, I ask, “What is prayer for?” Is prayer to get from God? A lot of people think it is. There is very much of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #3 A Prayer For A Graduate Series

    Contributed by Alex Perednia on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 181 ratings
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    Using Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21, we have an effective model for praying for what we need.

    What would you ask for if you found a genie-in-a-bottle and were granted three wishes that were bound to come true? Graduates, if you could have three wishes fulfilled, what would you ask for? Have you heard the story of a young man who found a genie-in-a-bottle? This young adult is walking down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    The Changing Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 97 ratings
     | 8,656 views

    The changing power of prayer in the life of the Christian.

    Today is the final sermon in our series of messages entitled, "If My people pray..." Today is also the end of the prayer challenge, so today we will be focusing on the changing power of prayer. The first thing that prayer changes are circumstances. It is vital that we tell God all of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer Life Challenge Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,426 views

    When a church is struggling with false teaching, chaos, and wrath, what’s a leader to do? Get them on their knees together in prayer!

    Prayer Life Challenges 1 Timothy 2:1 First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, in order that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fasting And Prayer For Revival

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003
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    By fasting and praying for revival and evangelism, God will pour Himself on His people.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. First mention. The Day of Atonement, i.e., Yom Kippur Fast. "On the tenth day of the seventh month of each year, you must go without eating to show sorrow for your sins" (Lev. 16:29 CEV). 2. Full mention. "Is not this the fast that I have chosen? To loose the bands of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Todd avatar

    A True Biblical Prayer Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,320 views

    We need to pray for one another the way that Paul prayed for the Philippians.

    Philippians 1:7-11 Sunday, January 20, 2002 I fell bad this morning - last Sunday I said that it would be worth experiencing trials in order to learn the kind of joy that Paul speaks of in Philippians. I just never thought that the trial would happen to my wife. . . (she broke her arm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    The Prayer Of An Ambitious Mother

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 25, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,276 views

    Mothers of today should be ambitious for their children to enter into fellowship with Jesus Christ.

    Many have tended to join with the other ten apostles in an attitude of hostility toward Salome, the mother of James and John, because of her prayer for preferential consideration for her sons. It is significant to note that while Christ corrected her He did not berate, criticize or condemn her. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Guy Caley avatar

    Praying The Hard Prayers Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,415 views

    2d in the series "Patterns for Prayer." The disciples’ prayer in Acts 4:23 gives us a pattern for praying for boldness in the face of persecution.

    Introduction Zig Ziglar story of boy that went with his mother to the old general store. He liked to sneak away from his mother and when no one was looking he would dip his finger into the large barrel of molasses. The storekeeper caught him doing this and decided to teach the boy a lesson. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prayer Under Pressure Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 11, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,894 views

    3rd in the series "Patterns for Prayer." The way Stephen faced death for his testimony is an inspiration and a pattern for us when we face persecution.

    In midwinter of A.D. 320 Emperor Licinius sent out an edict that to show their allegience all soldiers were to offer sacrifice to the pagan gods. Forty members of the famed Twelfth Legion of Rome’s imperial army serving in Sevaste, in present-day Turkey refused the emporer’s order. Their captain ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Overcoming Opposition By Prayer

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 6, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,644 views

    Where do you see yourself in this picture? Are you being pelted by unfair criticism as you are serving Christ? If so, keep on going and God will reward your efforts. Or do you recognize yourself as one who tends to be critical of others? If so, it’s time

    Overcoming Opposition By Prayer (Nehemiah 1:4-11) Illustration: There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise promotes health. --Proverbs 12:18 Critics talk much and do little that is constructive. They are more interested in trying to make themselves look ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational