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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    How You Pray Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 11, 2017
     | 6,704 views

    The Lord's Prayer provides a template for our prayers, this message dives a little deeper into what that means.

    If I was to ask for a show of hands as to how many folks here pray I would suspect that virtually everyone would raise their hands. If I was to ask how many folks believe their prayers would be answered hopefully the same number would raise their hands. I mean really, if we don’t believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    How To Pray When "It's Not My Fault" Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,225 views

    Prayer than makes a difference with God is prayer that first makes a difference in me

    ENGAGE One morning during our vacation this summer, Mary and I went on a snorkel cruise. When we first got on the sailboat that morning we had a safety briefing during which time the entire crew was introduced. Among the crew was a young man named Jonah, and for a moment I thought that perhaps we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Engine Room Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 29, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,455 views

    God’s Word teaches us that prayer is a serious thing. We should take it seriously.

    The Engine Room (Exodus 17:8-16) 1. Scotty is one of my favorite characters on Star Trek. [project phots of Scotty] In many episodes, he is the actual link to the crews survival. He says, “I’m givin her all the power I can,” but he always manages to coax a little more power out of the ship’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dare To Be A Daniel: Dare To Pray Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 19,509 views

    Daniel is an incredible person to look at. He shows us a living example of what it is to live in a society that wants nothing to do with God and the bible. Looking to his life we learn how to live in the world around us … to separate ourselves from

    Dare to be a Daniel: Dare to Pray Daniel 6:1-10 Daniel is an incredible person to look at. He shows us a living example of what it is to live in a society that wants nothing to do with God and the bible. Looking to his life we learn how to live in the world around us … to separate ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Bu God Said, 'no!'

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 23, 2018
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     | 7,879 views

    Many prayers went up for my wife's healing after the discovery of an aggressive brain tumor. She died in March of 2018. God said NO to her healing in this world. How do we respond when the answer is ,'No'?

    1. 2 Corinthians 12.5-10 2. God’s Timing A young man visited the father of his girlfriend to ask the father’s permission to marry his daughter. To his surprise, the father said “No.” The young man thought it was a formality; the father took it much more seriously. The father explained to the young ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Help Wanted Prayer Challenge - Reloaded

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,681 views

    When Jesus talked about a "church growth" plan, He told the disciples, first and foremost, to pray to the Lord of the harvest.

    Help Wanted Prayer Challenge Reloaded TCF Sermon January 8, 2012 The unemployment rate has been in the news a lot. As our nation’s, and indeed the world’s economy struggles, businesses are challenged to make enough to pay the workers they need to do the job. So some businesses make do with less ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praying Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Jul 29, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,224 views

    A series to encourage prayer in our daily lives.

    Matthew 6:5-13 KJV 5 And when thou prayest , thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you , They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou prayest , enter into thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Changing Government, One Prayer At A Time Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 20, 2011
     | 5,497 views

    We are commanded to pray for all people, even for kings. Were the people of God to obey this command, we could change our world, and in the process, honour God.

    “I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Saviour, who desires all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Chandler avatar

    God I Praise You Series

    Contributed by Brian Chandler on Jul 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,597 views

    The Lord's Prayer. Learned to praise God in prayer.

    Get Connected: A Daily Pattern for Prayer Week 1 – “God I Praise You” Pastor Brian Chandler Matthew 6:9-13 NAS i.e. – Boy Who Didn’t Know What to Pray Maybe we feel that sometimes about prayer. We don’t know what we should pray for or how we should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jabez Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 28, 2014
     | 19,412 views

    As I explored our two line story today – which is a short message with a big idea - I paid attention to the meaning of Jabez’s name which to me became important to get a little background on this man’s life. So let’s look for a moment at the meaning of his name.

    Series: Unsung Heroes Sermon: Jabez Scripture Text: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10: 9Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.” 10Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praying For Inner Strength

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,778 views

    We must pray more for inner strength and physical strength.

    "THAT HE WOULD GRANT YOU, ACCORDING TO THE RICHES OF HIS GLORY, TO BE STRENGTHENED WITH MIGHT BY HIS SPIRIT IN THE INNER MAN." I. EVERY CHRISTIAN HAS AN "INNER MAN." A. Our inner person is our spiritual part. "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy HEART, and with all thy SOUL, and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Trexler avatar

    Out Of Mouth Of Children! Bold And From The Heart!

    Contributed by David Trexler on Jul 21, 2016
     | 5,762 views

    A sermon on the Lord's Prayer

    Luke 11:1-13 July 28, 2016 I can remember like it was yesterday when I first considered going into seminary. I would get these cold sweats when I would think about praying in front of all you people. Why in the world God would you ever want the likes of me as a pastor? I can’t pray! ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Jesus Prays In Gethsemane Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,579 views

    Jesus prays for deliverance from 'this cup' but submits to the Father's will, and the disciples still struggle with understanding what is going on...

    39 He went out and made His way as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him. 40 When He reached the place, he told them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation” 41 Then He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and began to pray, 42 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing A Great And Intimate Relationship With God, The Son - Jesus - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 14, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,476 views

    Now that you have had a glimpse of God, the Father, it's time to understand who God, the Son is.

    A. What is YOUR answer to each of these questions: 1. Who is Jesus? 2. Is He your personal Savior? 3. Is He the center of your thoughts? 4. Do you accept the total redemption He paid for you or do you think you have to earn it somehow? 5. Do you have to pay penitence for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living & Active (Consumed By His Word) Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 5 ratings
     | 607 views

    Understand the importance of God's Word in our lives, how it is living and active, and how we should consume it and let it consume us.

    Today, we're gonna chat about this book right here - the Bible. But it's not just any book. It's alive, it's active, and it's got the power to change your life. Let's dive in! You know, Psalm 119:89-97 tells us that God's Word is like a rock - it's solid, it's unchanging, and it's been around ...read more

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