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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Jesus Prays For Himself

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 5, 2018
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     | 5,322 views

    Is it selfish to pray for one's needs first?

    Jesus Prays for Himself John 17:1-5 The prayer Jesus offers in the 17th chapter of John has often been called the Lord’s prayer in the sense that the one He taught the disciples on the Sermon on the Mount is more rightly “The Disciple’s Prayer. The prayer that Jesus offers at the end of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Where You Pray Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 2, 2016
     | 5,634 views

    We can have personal and corporate places designated for our prayers. Ultimately we reveal ourselves to God in our prayers -- right from the heart.

    1. Closets Some things really changed between the former generations and the kids of the last generation. A grandma was keeping/ babysitting her grandson Dirk. Dirk followed her into the bedroom as she puts up things away in the closet. "Grandma," he said, "what room is this?" "This is a closet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Nelson Emeonu avatar

    Recognizing His Presence In Your Prayer Chamber

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014
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    When you please God and approach His throne in the right attitude of mind, believing that He exists and also a rewarder of Him that seeks Him in Spirit and truth, then, He will make His presence known to you.

    “For he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him” (Hebrew 11:6) When you please God and approach His throne in the right attitude of mind, believing that He exists and also a rewarder of Him that seeks Him in Spirit and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    When God Says No! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 28, 2016
     | 9,587 views

    Conversations we have with God. A series focusing on prayer

    Conversations With God When God Says No! 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 April 24, 2016 We’re in a series called Conversations with God. Today is part 3, and we're going to talk about something that's a little bit more difficult than our discussion 2 weeks ago . . . the joy of Lazarus coming back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fitting It In

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 25, 2016
     | 5,677 views

    A sermon urging a greater commitment to prayer, and ways that can be accomplished.

    I want to fit it in. I want to make sure that prayer is vital in my life. But when? What about all those times I had good intentions and dropped the ball? What about those days where I was well into the day before I remembered that there were people I needed to pray for, items I needed to take ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cry Of My Heart: A Prayer After God’s Own Heart

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 17,717 views

    1.TRANSFORM ME 2.TEACH ME 3.TRAIN ME 4.TEST ME 5.TOUCH ME 6.THINK OF ME 7.TRUST ME

    THE CRY OF MY HEART: A PRAYER AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART OUTLINE 1.TRANSFORM ME 2.TEACH ME 3.TRAIN ME 4.TEST ME 5.TOUCH ME 6.THINK OF ME 7.TRUST ME THE MESSAGE THE CRY OF MY HEART : A PRAYER AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART 1.TRANSFORM ME It is very important that we pray that God should transform ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Praying Church Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 21, 2009
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     | 5,201 views

    The church did not pray for the easing of persecution, but for greater courage and more miracles. They recognizes God’s sovereignty and pray for God’s will to be fulfilled.

    CONTEXT • Peter and John healed a crippled beggar in Chapter 3. It drawn the attention of the crowd. • Peter took the opportunity to preach Jesus and forgiveness of sin in Jesus’ Name. At least 5000 men were saved (4:4). • The priests and religious leaders were not happy that they were preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spirituality Of Pilgrimage Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,722 views

    Pilgrimage is traveling with God

    Celtic Spirituality of Pilgrimage Earthed Spirituality Retreat: June 13, 2008 The Spiritual Practice of Pilgramage – traveling for a spiritual experience – to the Holy Land, Rome or other historic sites. People go on pilgrimages for many different reasons – healing, penance, connection with God, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Miracle Of Our Met Need - John 6

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 6, 2011
     | 4,721 views

    Sometimes we can be surprised by needs. Often our needs hit our lives with such fury that it leaves us breathless or fearful. Unexpected bills come , poor health strikes without warning. Crises often arrive unannounced and unplanned. It might be helpful

    The miracle of our met need - John 6 John 6:5-23 After these things Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (or Tiberias). 2 A large crowd followed Him, because they saw the signs which He was performing on those who were sick. 3 Then Jesus went up on the mountain, and there He ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    #2

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 18, 2014
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     | 3,396 views

    I you truly love people we will desire for them far more than what is in our power to give them... WE MUST PRAY...

    THE GREATEST NEED OF THE CHURCH: INTERCESSION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: DEFINE SAD DAY? Ezekiel 22:30 (KJV) And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being A Pest Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,323 views

    The tenacious widow serves as a lesson about prayer for us. God doesn't mind if we are prayerful pests. He'd much rather have us pray for any reason or any occasion than have us remain silent.

    Luke 18:1-8 “Being a Pest” INTRODUCTION Prayer is one of the core spiritual disciplines of the Christian life. Billions of Christians have prayed throughout the millennia (along with those of other faith traditions). Thousands of books have been written on the subject of prayer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Prayer Of Jabez - Keep Me From Evil Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 22, 2022
     | 2,208 views

    Jabez prayed about God's blessings and territory. He knew that God must Keep him from Evil.

    Title: Prayer of Jabez – Keep Me from Evil Theme: Text: 1 Chronicles 4:9 – 10 Note Resource used from Tom Blevins on Keep Me From Evil sermon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC6vHLU377Y Introduction For the last few weeks we have been looking at this prayer here in 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. It is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ed Pruitt avatar

    Are You Looking For A Prayer That Works Part 3

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 77 ratings
     | 4,768 views

    I just found out this week that my brother Earl has Cancer. We all know that this is not a problem for God Pray for my brother with me please

    DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Paul’s Prayer For His Converts Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 15, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,787 views

    Paul prays for the Church that God would be glorified in and through us

    Have you noticed how the more you want something the more likely you are to pray for it? And to pray for it consistently. That means if you want to know what someone is really passionate about, see what they pray for regularly. Well Paul is about to let us in on the great desire of his heart. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "the Power Of Persistent Prayer."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 2, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,127 views

    This timely message focuses on the parables of 'Ask, Seek, and Knock' and the parable of the unjust judge. The message emphasizes the importance of perseverance in prayer and reassures us that God is a loving Father who responds to the cries of His people who call out to Him day and night.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 7:7-8) (7) Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:” (8) “For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal