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  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,058 views

    This sermon is about "Prayer" and is part of a series on "Words of Lent’

    Finish these sayings: -- “You can’t get blood… out of a turnip” -- “Your goose is… cooked” -- “My life is going to hell…in a hand basket” -- “Don’t get your nose… out of joint” -- Or “your toe in a… jam” -- “Don’t get mad, I’m just busting your… chops” -- “I was to be a… millionaire” -- “Deal or… ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024
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    This sermon explores the transformative power of private prayer, emphasizing it as a personal, intimate dialogue with God that promises spiritual blessings.

    Grace and peace to you, dear friends. As we gather in this sacred space, we are reminded of the incredible bond that unites us all - our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are not merely a crowd of individuals, but a community, a family, tied together by the crimson thread of ...read more

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    Prayer

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 107 ratings
     | 12,045 views

    In order to accomplish the divine command to forgive one another, you must first learn to live your life in prayer and intercession as Jesus commanded.

    "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you that you may be sons of your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:44) Forgiveness will flow freely to a cold world only from a heart that is warmed by God’s love. Praying for those who have hurt you proves that you are a child of God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 14,810 views

    A discussion about (Public) prayer from 1 Timothy 2:1-8

    Sermon for 11/17/2002 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Introduction: A. Wayne Watson- When God’s people pray, and take the pains of earth to the doors of heaven, when God’s people pray, there is hope reborn, there is sin forgiven. And miracles you can’t explain away, when God’s people pray. B. Wonderful time when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,561 views

    What the Apostle Paul is doing in this passage is informing the Christians at the Church of Thessalonica that they should and must develop a habit of prayer…and never break that habit!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 27, 2001 Date Preached: February 28, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative of Prayer Text: 1 Thess 5:17 “…Pray without ceasing…” [NASB] Introduction: Our passage tonight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 10, 2022
     | 2,297 views

    As Christians, we all want to be more like Jesus. We all know that this life is about seeking after that one goal every day so that others might see Jesus in us and want to come to Him. Here are some practical ways to achieve the goal.

    PRAYER [part 1] My son-in-law asked me if I would tell him how to become a more Christlike person. I had already decided to write an article on the subject, 'How can I become a more Christlike person.' I responded with, 'I CAN; GIVE ME A COUPLE OF DAYS TO REVIEW THE INFO ON THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Wilson avatar

    Prayer

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 206 ratings
     | 33,249 views

    God will answer us if we ask.

    Prayer Matthew 7:7-12 "Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you. [8] "For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it shall be opened. [9] "Or what man is there among you, when his son shall ask him for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,772 views

    Jacob wrestles with God to receive the blessings. He struggled and finally succeded in Life. Never give up until you get.

    Genesis 32:22-32 Success and Struggles in Life Genesis 32:29. I will not let thee go, except thou bless me. When Jacob offered this prayer when he was a wealthy and healthy man. He had the blessings of two legal wives and another two as a bonus, he had eleven children, (v.22). He is a foreign ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Clarence Clough avatar

    Prayer

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jul 28, 2013
     | 11,270 views

    Prayer is pleasing to God. Praying will bring deliverance in our collective and individual lives.

    Prayer A century and a half ago, in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln spoke the following about prayer and praying: "We have been the receipients of the choicest bounties of heaven; we have been preserved these many years in peace and prospertiy; we have grown in numbers, wealth, and power as no ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Prayer

    Contributed by Patrick Bissig on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 12,696 views

    What is prayer

    I. Prayer is. . . A. Talking to/with God Numbers 11:17 I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take of the Spirit that is on you and put the Spirit on them. They will help you carry the burden of the people so that you will not have to carry it alone. -Daily communication Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Humble Prayer, Understanding God’s Kingdom, Power And Glory Forever.

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 18, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,465 views

    When we understand that we pray to GOD our HEAVENLY FATHER, whose Kingdom, Power and Glory we live in, we are humbled before HIM, yet know that HE is the ONE AND ONLY ONE who can supply for all our needs.

    2015.04.11.Sermon.Humble Prayer, understanding God’s Kingdom, Power and Glory forever. William Akehurst, HSWC When we understand that we pray to GOD our HEAVENLY FATHER, whose Kingdom, Power and Glory we live in, we are humbled before HIM, yet know that HE is the ONE AND ONLY ONE who can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr Kory Letoa avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dr Kory Letoa on Apr 4, 2012
     | 10,444 views

    More than a Prayer.

    SERIES ON PRAYER: Our Lord's teaching in Luke 11 grew out of a prayer meeting, a miracle, and an invitation to dinner. Jesus used these occasions to give instructions about four important topics: prayer, Satan, spiritual opportunity, and hypocrisy. It is important that we today understand these ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 20, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 51,399 views

    Four examples of prayer from the early church.

    Intro: A bus driver and a minister were standing in line to get into heaven. The bus driver approached the gate and St. Peter said, "Welcome, I understand you were a bus driver. Since I’m in charge of housing, I believe I have found the perfect place for you. See that mansion over the hilltop? It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012
     | 9,752 views

    John Wesley also believed that the Holy Scriptures were a Means of Grace. How? Wesley believed the Scriptures are an indispensable Means of Grace as they bring us into the Presence of Jesus Christ and the will of God for our lives. The Scriptures also hav

    Scripture as a Means of Grace 2 Timothy 3:16-17 When we talk about Communion, Prayer, Worship, small group accountability and fasting as a Means of Grace, it make sense to us because we see how they function in our lives, and in the life of the Church. But John Wesley also believed that the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Lito Sacatropiz avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Lito Sacatropiz on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,519 views

    Prayer

    HOW TO MAKE A REQUEST TO GOD? TEXT: Matthew 6:9-13 Topic: Prayer This passage Matthew 6:9-13 help us on how to pray? It is the given pattern of Jesus to his disciples on how to pray to the father? A pattern given to us which is not from our mouth alone but only from our heart. Our prayers must ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God