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  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 29 - The Power Of Corporate Prayer Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 20, 2025
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    Something happens when people gather together to pray. The early church experienced this in a mighty way and they witnessed astounding miracles because they prayed together. Only when families and churches pray together will we be able to see a revival in these last days.

    For our meditation I have chosen Act 4:31,“And when they had prayed, the place in which they were assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the Word of God with boldness.” (AFV) It is a fact that whenever we as a church gather and pray together, there will ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Judith Hand avatar

    Pentecost: A Day Of Prayer, Praise And Proclamation

    Contributed by Judith Hand on May 5, 2008
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    Pentecost explained as a festival celebration pointing to the time of the Spirit’s coming to empower believers to bring forth a harvest of souls.

    Pentecost Sunday A DAY OF PRAYER PRAISE AND PROCLAMATION Scripture texts: Acts 2:1-21 I Cor 12:3-13 John 7: 37-39 Probably most of you realize that in our church calendar year this is what is known as PENTECOST Sunday. And of course the prefix “pente” has something to do with the number “5” as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Anna: The Importance Of The Prayer-Filled Life Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 29, 2015
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     | 13,659 views

    Through prayer, we can be sure to be where we need to be when we need to be there in order to be in on what God is doing.

    We’ve noticed how this passage speaks of three sets of individuals who are an example of what needs to be true of us if we’re going to be in on what God is doing in our day. We’ve looked at the importance of the Word-filled life, as we considered Joseph and Mary. Then we thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The High Priestly Prayer (Part Two) Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 24, 2025
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    As we continue looking at Jesus' High Priestly Prayer, we see Him shift focus to the disciples (and by extension - us). How wonderful it is that we have an advocate with the Father.

    The High Priestly Prayer (part two - John Part 55) Text: John 17:6-20 Well, this morning we’re going to continue looking at the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus in John chapter 17. Last Sunday we saw Jesus pray for Himself. Specifically that The Father would glorify the Son, so that the Son could ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    My House Will Be Called A House Of Prayer

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Mar 29, 2003
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    This sermon is a call to Prayer. As a church we get busy doing many things, but we must not leave our source of effectiveness.

    MK 11:15 On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple area and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves, 16 and would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. 17 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Pray, Together Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 14, 2015
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    A Message on the power of praying together.

    Sermon for CATM - June 7, 2015 – Pray Together Over the last number of weeks we’ve been looking at some very intense moments in the life of the early church, when the Holy Spirit moved powerfully and the number of people who believed in and received Jesus was in the thousands. Often ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Make Prayer Really Matter Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,802 views

    Seeing the Unseen Christ means experience the privilege of authentic prayer

    An article in the Denver Rocky Mountain News described various web sites to which people can submit prayers. One site, Newprayer.com, says, "Simply click on the ’Pray’ button and transmit your prayer to the only known location of God." The site claims "that it can send prayers via a radio ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Lord’s Or Disciples Prayer; It Is The Format That We Must Use.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 1, 2016
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    The Lords prayer is only a model of prayer, it is a guideline that we should use and modify, after all, we must communicate in the way that suits both ourselves and God. We need to speak to him in his language, using his logic.

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire Scotland, on the 25th July 2010; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Genesis 18:20-32 Psalm 138 Colossians 2:6-15, (16-19) Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Handout For Bible Study On Healthy Prayer

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 10, 2018
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    This is an one page handout make copies and give out before you do the study, have each person read the verses....

    HANNDOUT: LORD, WE PRAY SEEKING FOR YOU TO HEAR OUR PRAYERS AND ANSWER FROM HEAVEN… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    To Pray Well, Obey Well

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 13, 2002
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     | 3,518 views

    If we do not merit God’s blessings, then how is it that those who are obedient are more likely to see their prayers answered?

    This morning, we continue our series of messages on prayer. I’ve chosen this topic to begin the year because of its great importance. Prayer is absolutely foundational to the Christian life. It’s basic to our identity as Christians. Prayer is a necessary practice for anyone who wants to know and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    Paul's Prayer For His Loved Ones Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 27, 2008
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     | 4,131 views

    Introduction While Paul loved all of his brethren, he seemed to have an especially warm spot in his heart for the church in Philippi. Here he prays that they might have three things.

    Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Week Three Bible Study And Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 28, 2023
     | 1,365 views

    The way you and God talk to each other.

    BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER I. INTRODUCTION Everyone raised in church has repeatedly heard about Bible study and prayer. Sadly, repetition is required because we tend to forget to do them even if we have been Christians for thirty years. If you are a new convert, please listen closely to this lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    How To Get The Most From Your Prayer Life

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009
     | 1,771 views

    We need to grow in prayer…And the only way that is going to happen is to pray! It’s as simple as that.

    How to Get the Most from Your Prayer Life Ephesians 6:18 You know…the Apostle Paul really knows how to end a letter with a BANG! • In this chapter he starts by talking about Family and having healthy relationships. • Then he goes on to teach us what we need to do in order to have victory over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Mary, Pentecost And Global Day Of Prayers

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 12, 2008
     | 3,143 views

    Mary, mother of Jesus is an example to us all in obedience, prayer and being filled with the Holy Spirit

    Luke 1:26-38 Pentecost, Mother’s Day, 2008 Mary, Mother of Jesus Mother’s day, Pentecost, Global Day of Prayer Mary mother of Jesus - deified by the Catholics, ignored by the Protestants – both wrong And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Seek Wisdom For A Healthy Prayer Life.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 10, 2018
     | 4,888 views

    We need a good effective prayer life. Let us consider 21 things to develop a good habit of prayer.

    A GOOD PLAN FOR PRAYER. LORD, WE PRAY SEEKING FOR YOU TO HEAR OUR PRAYERS AND ANSWER FROM HEAVEN… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God