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  • Tim Smith avatar

    Give Us Day This Our Daily Bread Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
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    A sermon focusing us on Give Us Day This Our Daily Bread

    Give Us Day This Our Daily Bread Matthew 6:9-13 There is a story about the President of Anheiser-Busch who went over to the Vatican for a private audience with the Pope. The meeting went something like this: “Holy Father, we are prepared to make a donation of $10 million to the church if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Praying...not Preying! [part One]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 28, 2016
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    “Prayer without expectancy is unbelief in disguise” “Our Daily Bread” October 1, 2008 – Matthew 7:11

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, May 1, 2011 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter “Praying … Not Preying!” [Part One] John 16:23-33 A father took his young son to town one day to run some errands. When lunchtime came around ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Praying...not Preying!" [part Three]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 28, 2016
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    In prayer we yield our lives and circumstances to the Lord and trust Him to act in His time and in His way.”

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, May 22, 2011 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter “Praying … Not Preying: The High Priestly Prayer” [Part Three] John 17:1-5 The “Lord’s Prayer”, which we recited earlier ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Praying...not Preying!" [part Four]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 28, 2016
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    “The value of persistent prayer is not so that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear Him.”

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, May 29, 2011 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter “Praying … Not Preying: The High Priestly Prayer” [Part Four] John 17:6-19 One of the most heartening experiences a person can enjoy is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    An Important Duty

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 29, 2016
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    No exercise so important let so often commanded – yet so neglected. It is the procurer of all blessing to averter of dangers the solace in trials --- therefore pray

    Sermon An Important Duty I Timothy 2:1 Prayer – No exercise so important let so often commanded – yet so neglected. It is the procurer of all blessing to averter of dangers the solace in trials --- therefore pray I. First of All a. First in point of the time – Seek ye First i. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Important Duty

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 29, 2016
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    No exercise so important let so often commanded – yet so neglected. It is the procurer of all blessing to averter of dangers the solace in trials --- therefore pray

    Sermon An Important Duty I Timothy 2:1 Prayer – No exercise so important let so often commanded – yet so neglected. It is the procurer of all blessing to averter of dangers the solace in trials --- therefore pray I. First of All a. First in point of the time – Seek ye First i. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord It Is Thee Not Me

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 21, 2019
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    We don't impress God by praying praises to ourselves.

    Luke 18:9-14 Lord It Is THEE Not Me Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your blessing and anointing on its delivery, its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kung Bakit Ang Aming Panalangin Ay Hindi Sinasagot

    Contributed by James Dina on Jun 18, 2021
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    Sumigaw ako sa Diyos at narinig niya ako, at dumalo sa tinig ng aking dalangin; Purihin ang Diyos, na hindi tumalikod sa aking dalangin, o ang Kanyang awa ay lumayo sa akin.

    KUNG BAKIT ANG AMING PANALANGIN AY HINDI SINASAGOT "Sigaw ko sa iyo, at hindi mo ako naririnig: tumayo ako, at hindi mo ako tinuring" (Job 30:20) Nanalangin ako at sumigaw sa "Diyos na sumasagot sa panalangin" ngunit hindi Siya sumasagot; Siguro hindi niya ako narinig. Iyon ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Teach Me To Pray Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 26, 2009
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    The purpose of prayer complemented by a model on how we should pray.

    I hope you remember the Peanuts cartoons. One day Lucy and Linus had a chicken wishbone and were going to pull it to make a wish. Lucy was explaining to Linus that if he got the bigger half his wish would come true. Linus said to her, ‘Do I have to say the wish out loud?’  Lucy said, ‘Of course, if ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Untapped Power Of A Man

    Contributed by Phillip Davis on Aug 6, 2015
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    Each man has been given the power of prayer to release his untapped potential.

    THEME: THE UNTAPPED POWER OF A MAN TEXT: 1 TIMOTHY 2:1 – 8 TITLE: PRAYING MEN… Introduction: It was early Sunday morning and William’s mother came into his room and said, “William, it’s Sunday. Time to get up…Time to get up and go to church!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Open Ears Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 8, 2015
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    I would propose to you that God has open ears and is longing to have His children call Him day or night.

    Title: Open Ears Foundational Keys to Opening the Gates of Heaven Introduction: In a book entitled, The Circle Maker, we read, "The Bible is a promise book and a prayer book. And while reading is reactive, prayer is proactive. Reading is the way you get through the Bible; prayer is the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spirit–led Prayer: Part Two (Col. 1:9–14) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015
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    Exposition of Col. 1:9–14

    Spirit–led Prayer: Part Two “For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Will It Take To Sincerely Pray And Expect An Answer Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 17, 2011
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    This message focuses on why our prayers sometimes go unanswered.

    What Will It Take? What Will It Take For Me To Sincerely Pray To God & Receive An Answer Part 2? Scriptures: James 4:2-3; Isaiah 55:11; Mark 16:16-18; 1 John 1:9 Introduction In my message two weeks ago I asked you “What will it take for us to sincerely pray to God and receive an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Peace In The Midst Of Anxiety Psalm 94:19 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 1, 2024
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    We delve into the comforting words of Psalm 94:19, which says, "When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer." This verse encapsulates the transformative power of God's truth in the midst of life's anxieties and uncertainties.

    Finding Peace in the Midst of Anxiety Psalm 94:19 Introduction: Today, we delve into the comforting words of Psalm 94:19, which says, "When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer." This verse encapsulates the transformative power of God's truth in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Sears avatar

    A Fresh Model Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Nov 9, 2012
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    Prayer seems to be a struggle for many people. It can seem stale and lifeless. But is also seems that Jesus KNEW how to pray. So what can we learn from his teaching to his disicles about refreshing our prayer life?

    Series Introduction There’s a well known hymn that starts off with these words. Sweet Hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer that calls me from a world of care…. It is a well known hymn for many people. The idea of the hymn is that prayer is sweet. And the words encourage us to spend ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church