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  • Robert Mitchell avatar

    Prayer Out Of A Right Heart

    Contributed by Robert Mitchell on May 8, 2008
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    This is a short study on John 15:4-8 that I used for a Wednesday night devotion. Prayer is the main theme.

    We Are to Abide in Christ 4 dAbide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. 5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much efruit; for without Me you can do fnothing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    The Lord's Prayer

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 17, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,439 views

    17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C

    I like “how to” videos: How to sew on a button, how to char broccoli, even how to train your dragon. Our Readings this Sunday teaches us how to get out prayer problems. 1). How to pray for the guilty--like Abraham in our First Reading— The general principle is that even one innocent person is ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jerry Falwell avatar

    Prayer Trends In The Last Decade

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,731 views

    During the last ten years, several new expressions of prayer have evolved in the Body of Christ.

    PRAYER TRENDS IN THE LAST DECADE By Jerry Falwell During the last ten years, several new expressions of prayer evolved in the Body of Christ. Notice that I said “Expressions of Prayer.” This meant that Christians have learned different ways to pray more effectively. Technically, we cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Seven Prayers Of David And Of Asaph

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,477 views

    A journey through scriptures of law and the gospel to discover Jesus Saves and the importance of reflection from Christmas to New Year to improve your love connection to God.

    Seven Prayers Of David And Of Asaph by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (12/22/2013) “He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment” (Psalm 72, verse 2, King James Version [David prayed for Solomon]). Greetings in the Holy Name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    The Mystery Of (Un)answered Prayer

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 23, 2021
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     | 5,109 views

    Two stories from Mark 7 illustrate the mystery of answered prayer: God adapts his glorious plan to the requests of ordinary people, even when granting the requests is greater than people can imagine.

    THE MYSTERY OF (UN)ANSWERED PRAYER—Mark 7:24-37 Many people have had the experience of praying—passionately, even desperately—and not receiving the answer they were seeking. That can be confusing, even troubling, and we naturally ask, “Why?” Was God not listening? Is he not able to do what we ask? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Steadfast Prayer, Faithful Witness

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 19, 2025
     | 674 views

    Paul's exhortations about speaking to God for the world and speaking to the world for God. Let us stay connected to God and live out the Gospel faithfully.

    ES Col 4:2-6 Steadfast Prayer, Faithful Witness As the redeemed of Christ, we are called to live out God’s design for our lives. • This is possible because we have a new life with Christ and a reconciled relationship with God our Father. • Paul concludes his letter with an encouragement to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Prayer Guide For People With Problems

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 23 ratings
     | 2,887 views

    1. Follow the will of God in pursuing the purposes, plans, processes, people, timing, and products of His kingdom and His righteousness.

    1. Follow the will of God in pursuing the purposes, plans, processes, people, timing, and products of His kingdom and His righteousness. (Matt. 6:33,34) GOD IS GREATER THAN ANY PROBLEM I HAVE OR ANYONE ELSE ENCOUNTERS - Do not personalize everything instead see things in an objective light. Do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    Jesus Teaches About Prayer

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,123 views

    What does Jesus teach about having an effective prayer life?

    Luke 11:5-13 “Jesus Teaches About Prayer” • Vv. 2-4 Jesus teaches the disciples how to pray, while in our lesson Jesus teaches us about prayer. I. Be Persistent with Your Prayers (5-8) • Vv. 5-6 There is a friendship or a relationship that exists between these two people here in Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Adams avatar

    The What-Fors Of The Wherefores

    Contributed by Tim Adams on Dec 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,524 views

    This sermon seeks to encounter false views on how to understand the will of God.

    “The What For of the Wherefores” (A general message on finding the will of God) Ephesians 5:14-17 I am preaching to you today on the subject of “The What For of the Wherefores.” There are two “wherefores” in the scripture that I read to you today. Both of them sandwich a fool in the middle. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Developing A Great And Intimate Relationship With God, The Father - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 14, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,482 views

    Understanding the character and nature of God, the Father and His plans for you.

    A. Questions to Ponder 1. Do you see God as a tyrant? If so, why? 2. Do you feel you cannot come to Him for everything? If so, why? 3. Are you fearing Him to the point of not talking to Him? If so, why? 4. Are you mad at God for your life or current situation? If so, name the situation 5. Are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Energizing Your Prayer Life

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 3, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,172 views

    We have been raised with Christ, we have a position with Christ in the heavenly‘s, we have been raised up so that in the ages to come he might show his exceeding riches of his grace and his kindness towards us in Christ Jesus!

    Energizing your Prayer Life Illus. THE STATS ON PRAYER A Newsweek poll several years ago titled "Is God Listening?" indicated that 54% of those the magazine surveyed prayed on a daily basis - 25% said they pray to God once a day and 29% more than once a day. 87% believed that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Miller avatar

    Prayers That Always Get Answered

    Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,630 views

    In John 17, Jesus models for us the type of "anything" prayers that God always answers.

    11-02-03 John 17 Intro: 2 TV shows over the past couple of weeks, shocked at the content. King of Queens rerun, Carrie prays for a raise, gets it, they begin to get everything they pray for. Meat market scene with priest. Second, Everwood, pastor of church getting married, also going blind, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Prayer For Power, Knowledge And Love Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,472 views

    Paul prays for the Church, he prays for us, and says God can do more than we ask for or imagine, and he prays for none of the things we may want or expect, nothing even in such categories. He prays we'll have power, knowledge of God and love.

    Ephesians 3:14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Five Keys To Answered Prayer

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,575 views

    Effectiveness in prayer is more than a matter of volume. We pray in the context of our relationship with God. We learn to align ourselves with the will of God so that we are partnering with him rather than trying to persuade him. This message teaches how to pray in faith for results.

    Intro In this message we will review five keys to answered prayer. When we make our requests to God, we are not just fulfilling a religious duty. We are interacting with our Heavenly Father concerning a perceived need. Our petition is not effective until we either get the answer or get counsel from ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Raymond Petzholt avatar

    Learning To Listen To God In Prayer

    Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Mar 25, 2004
    based on 128 ratings
     | 18,435 views

    For a life changing prayer life we must learn to listen as well as speak to God.

    We Can Hear the Voice of God in Prayer Prayer: It is a great privilege and a great responsibility for the people of God. When Israel was going through a tough time in Her history and the people asked Samuel to pray for them, Samuel responded with these words: “Moreover as for me, God forbid ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist