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  • Floyd Johnson avatar

    Who Is This Man Jesus – Prayer Series

    Contributed by Floyd Johnson on May 4, 2003
    based on 149 ratings
     | 11,662 views

    The sixth in a series looking at the life of Christ, this sermon looks at two prayers that Jesus delivers - the Priestly prayer of John 17 and the Lord’s prayer.

    Intro.: Pastor Joel Smith tells a cute story about his daughter: One night a father heard his young daughter speaking, although she was alone in her room. The door was cracked just enough so that he could see that she was kneeling beside her bed in prayer. Interested to find out what ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Energizing Dreams Through Prayer Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 7, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,883 views

    50-DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE Hannah Put simply, personal and persistent prayer energizes our dreams because PRAYER IS FAITH IN ACTION.

    One of my favorite comics is “The Family Circus.” Once I believe that the father was helping Billy with his homework with the rest of the family there in the kitchen. Dad asks Billy, “What is the greatest power source in all the world?” In turn everyone is pictured thinking what the answer may ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Daniel Dennison avatar

    Importance Of Prayer In The Life Of A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 44,015 views

    This is the 5th in a series of 8 sermons on discipleship. This one focuses on the importance of prayer in the disciple’s life.

    Last week we continued our study on discipleship by looking at the importance of bible study in our lives. We talked about different ways in which we can get to know our bibles better through hearing the word taught, personal study, scripture memorization, and meditating upon the word of God. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tom Boerma avatar

    Improving Your Prayer Life Series

    Contributed by Tom Boerma on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,440 views

    An exhortation to have a powerful prayer life.

    Intro. Eph. 6 is best known for the armour of God. Yet, we see an exhortation to the christian’s prevailing practice. As we see and recognize the opposition we have as God’s children and examine the equipment God has provided for us to defend us. We find an important instrument that enables us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "Jesus Teaches About Prayer"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Nov 19, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,095 views

    God delights in our coming to Him in prayer. In heaven, we might see all that could have been ours if we would just "ask - seek - knock".

    “Jesus Teaches About Prayer” Luke 11:5-10 INTRODUCTION: We CONTINUE in our series on “Lessons Jesus Taught”. Prayer was important to Jesus. He had just given His Disciples instructions on prayer – 11:1-4 If prayer was important to Jesus … how MUCH MORE IMPORTANT ought prayer be to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Advent Prayer For The Thessalonians

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,456 views

    reflection on a part of Paul’s prayer for his Thessalonian congregation. Nothing flashy here, just straight forward stuff.

    November 30, 2003 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Whenever you go through a death in the family, it is obviously a difficult time. Within the past two weeks I’ve had more emotions run through me than trains at Grand Central Station. But as I look back at the two past weeks, I wouldn’t trade those ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    A "Fast" Message - Fasting And Prayer

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 485 ratings
     | 73,112 views

    3 TYPES OF FASTING AND God’s 9 main purposes for fasting. Link included to Powerpoint and formatted text version.

    A “Fast” Message Is. 58:6-8 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html I. Definition Fasting=a voluntary withdrawing from food and/or drink, or other fleshly appetite, for a specified period of time. 3 most basic types of fasting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Memories, Prayers And A Bright Future"

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 12,846 views

    Paul loved the church at Phillipi, find out why!

    West Greeley Baptist Church August 11 2002 Philippians 1: 1-3 “Memories, prayers and a bright future” By Pastor Mark Hensley 3I thank my God every time I remember you. 4In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayers About Child Rearing Series

    Contributed by Michael Reeves on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,859 views

    This study concerns the two prayers uttered by Sampson’s father, Manoah.

    Introduction: This chapter begins the section of chapters in Judges about Samson. In 13:1-7 we have the coming of an angel of the LORD to the wife of Manoah, a woman who was barren. The LORD told her that she would have a child, what and how this child would serve the LORD, and how she too needed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Lawson avatar

    A Prayer In A Time Of National Tragedy

    Contributed by Tom Lawson on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 6,344 views

    A prayer, rather than a sermon, that somehow seemed more fitting as a message for these days of brokenness and united sorrow.

    A prayer in the wake of tragedy of September 11th, 2001 O God our help in ages past, We did not choose this time, this moment. Like generations before us we have lived in safety and ease, and have read of those beyond living memory who were awakened by the clarion call of a nation under attack. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wah Lok Ng avatar

    God Responds To Our Prayers Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 11,108 views

    When we pray, the ear, eyes, hand and heart of God respond to our prayers.

    GOD RESPONDS TO OUR PRAYERS BY NG WAH LOK Introduction. When people pray, God moves. God responds to our prayers. Often , we are waiting for God to move. But God will not move until His people pray. Every revival is birthed in prayer. In my song “Every Time I Pray”, I used the phrase “Every ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jack Warford avatar

    The Prayer Of Agur Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jack Warford on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,988 views

    The prayer of Agur (aw-goor) has challenged me to ask myself what two requests must I make of God before I die.

    As I was searching different web sites I came across a sermon preached last week by Pastor Robert AuBuchon at Trinity Baptist Church in Willow Springs, Missouri. I have enjoyed many of Bob’s messages in the past and they have sparked within me a message of my own. I want to give credit where credit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Desperate Prayer - Help, Lord!

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 10,994 views

    This simple but powerful prayer takes human need and places it in the hands of Almighty God.

    “Help, Lord…" Psalm 12:1 1. A few weeks ago I wondered how many lives had ended with two words, “WHO cares?” 2. This morning I am wondering how many lives have been saved with two other words, “HELP, LORD?” 3. There is no more SIMPLE or INTENSE than this one! 4. Most of us have prayed this prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tammy Garrison avatar

    Prayer Before Making Decisions

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 12,144 views

    Jesus spent a night in prayer before picking the disciples. What would our life be like if we prayed before picking OUR friends, or before making any important decision?

    Our Bible lesson tonight, takes place early in the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. However, he has already been very busy. He began his teaching ministry in Galilee where he was initially well received. But it wasn’t long until his teachings began to rub some people, particularly the religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prayer Of Agur Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Jack Warford on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 3,991 views

    The prayer of Agur (aw-goor) continues more and more to challenge me each week to ask myself what two requests must I make of God today to gain a closer fellowship with Him.

    The prayer of Agur (aw-goor) continues more and more to challenge me each week to ask myself what two requests must I make of God today to gain a closer fellowship with Him. Today we remember all of our Veterans and thank them for their service to our Nation. We as Christians must also remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational