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  • Wes Richard avatar

    The Vision And Prayer Of Jabez

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,073 views

    The vision and prayer of Jabez provides inspiration for the local congregation

    When we lived in Japan, we often rode the trains. Just outside the train window we could see houses very close to the tracks as we whizzed past. Then as we slowed for a stop we were able to see, for a moment, people going about their daily activities: kids playing, housewives hanging up wash, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Jesus' Prayer Request

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Apr 15, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,173 views

    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

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    The Prayer Out Of Hell

    Contributed by James Sulton on Mar 12, 2007
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    There is no need to go to hell

    Men go to hell of their own volition. God sends no man to hell. Text: V 24 - Bretheren this prayer expresses need. This man in the very belly of hell, was on his back looking up. In this position he saw God. Lazarus in BOS. Sooner or later every lost man will repent here or in hell. Isa. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Answering Christ's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Roger Haber on Oct 24, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,594 views

    Discover being involved in community is actually an answer to Jesus’ prayer.

    Building Authentic Biblical Community: Community: Answering Christ’s Prayer John 17:6-24 28 September 2003 SUBJECT: Jesus’ Prayer for Community RESPONSE: Discover being involved in community is actually an answer to Jesus’ prayer. HOW TO/HOW LONG: Sign up for a life group during this series. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let These Be Our Prayers

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Jan 2, 2006
    based on 65 ratings
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    It is of great relief if we come to God’s presence for strength and encouragement and joy: PRAYER

    LET THESE BE OUR PRAYERS 2Thessalonians 1:11-12 San Raphael, Prieto Diaz Sorsogon October 29, 2005 INTRODUCTION Christian life is not a “bed of roses.” We are not exempted from troubles and trials in our journey, as Christian. 1. People 2. Health 3. Circumstances Always remember that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hekekiah's Prayer Secrets Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 69 ratings
     | 14,704 views

    Hezekiah’s amazing answer to prayer, that appeared to change God’s will, shows us sound principles for effective prayer.

    HEZEKIAH’S PRAYER SECRETS (2 Kings 20:1-11) Bob Marcaurelle 2003 Lynn Ave Anderson, SC 29621 (Part of 852 Sermons on one full length CD (Data- M Word for $30.00) When life beats you to your knees, says Norman Vincent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nehemiah- A Man Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jan 22, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 21,621 views

    A example of the kind of praying God uses to enable us to be used by God to accomplish what He wants done.

    Nehemiah Sermon 3 1:4-11 (Part1) A Man of Prayer “When I heard these things I sat down and wept. For days I mourned and prayed and fasted before the God of heaven. Then I said, ‘O Lord, God of heaven/ Look at me Lord and hear my prayer, as I pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Tale Of Two Prayers

    Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 13,088 views

    A look at Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector.

    It was the best of prayers, it was the worst of prayers, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of grace, it was the epoch of law, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Praise Of Answered Prayer Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Nov 2, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 5,274 views

    Daniel gives a beautiful illustration of thanksgiving for answered prayer. Do you pause to give God thanks?

    Ten lepers Luke 17:17-18, “So Jesus answered and said, “Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?” We should be careful to give thanks to God; He is powerful to answer prayer! I. Intellectual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    National Day Of Prayer

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007
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     | 3,804 views

    The Prayer of Holy Faith Anglican Church celebrating the National Day of Prayer stems from the biblical passage of 2 Chronicles 7:11-16

    National Day of Prayer Meeting - 070503 The Prayer of Holy Faith Anglican Church tonight stems from the biblical passage of 2 Chronicles 7:11-16 When Solomon had finished the temple of the LORD and the royal palace, and had succeeded in carrying out all he had in mind to do in the temple of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Intimate Conversations (Prayer)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,459 views

    This sermon looks at the discipline of prayer.

    Psalm 63:1-11 NIV A psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah. O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. 2 I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Charles Whitmire avatar

    Pursuing Gold: Prayer Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Aug 17, 2008
     | 2,982 views

    This is the first in an Olympic Themed series of messages on the spritual disciplines.

    This week we are starting a new Olympic themed series called Pursuing Gold. I’m sure many of you, lime me, watched in awe last night as the USA men brought home another swimming Gold. Their relay win also gave Michael Phelps his eighth gold medal of these games - the most ever by any one person in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim HBC avatar

    Always Answered Prayers Series

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Aug 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,688 views

    If I pray hard enough, can I get whatever I want? Principles of always answered prayers...

    Introduction Are there 3 types of people here this morning? The first type... “The spiritual optimist”. When he looks at verses 7 &8 he says, "Yeah! Ask and you WILL receive – God will give me whatever I want if I have enough faith!!! If I pray hard enough! That job, that spouse, that health, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    The Prayer Life Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
     | 4,470 views

    Part 9:The Great Commission - Jesus teaches in all things, and His prayer life should be an example for us who call ourselves His followers.

    The Great Commission Part 9 – Jesus’ Prayer Life Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org : www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS Mar 16th Morning Service Palm Sunday – Special Service that morning (not series) Mar 24th – 28th 7:00PM Week of Renewal – “Discover your Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Jeremias Fababier avatar

    Powerful & Effective Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,625 views

    There is a power in prayer but we need to know how to make it effectibe and powerful.

    TOPIC: POWERFUL AND EFFECTIVE PRAYER Text: James 5:13-20 Introduction: (ILL. Answer to Prayer Require Preparation! – A rather lazy student noticed that a fellow student always recited her lessons well, so he said to her, "How is it that you always say your lesson so perfectly?" She replied, "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational