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  • Aderemi Ojikutu avatar

    Fighting Daily: Prayers To Break The Teeth Of The Ungodly

    Contributed by Aderemi Ojikutu on Mar 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,282 views

    warfare prayers to break the teeth of the ungodly

    <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Psalm 56:1:</strong></span> <span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong><em>"Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he <span style="color: #0000ff;">FIGHTING DAILY </span>oppresseth me".</em></strong></span> <span style="color: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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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

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Overflowing Blessings Beyond Our Expectations

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 44,947 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT OVERFLOWING BLESSINGS BEYOND OUR EXPECTATIONS AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1. ANSWERED PRAYER 2. PROVISION 3. MERCY 4. JOY 5. GUIDANCE 6. FAMILY BLESSING 7. SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS

    EPHESIANS 3:20-21 ********************** Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • 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
     | 9,788 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

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "the Power Of Persistent Prayer."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 2, 2025
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     | 3,128 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

  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    God’s Faithfulness To The Persistent In Prayer

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Aug 27, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,691 views

    If you are persistent in prayer you may not get what you want when and how you want it, but you will definitely come to this conclusion about God and that is that GOD is FAITHFUL.

    Text: Luke 18:1-8 Introduction One of the attributes of God that makes Him so unique and different from man and other gods is His faithfulness. It is this attribute that makes God boldly declare in Isaiah 44:6-8 that there is no God apart from Him. God’s faithfulness puts Him in a class all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    The High Priestly Prayer Of Jesus (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,894 views

    Part 2 of a 2-part sermon that examines the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus as he prayed for God’s glory to be displayed in his life, and as he prayed for victory for the disciples who will carry the work forward on his behalf.

    If you’re like me, one of the most frustrating aspects of my spiritual life is my prayer life. I don’t ever feel like I am praying enough. I feel like my mind wanders too often in prayer. I feel like my prayers are too repetitive at times. I don’t know why my appetite for prayer isn’t higher than ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Genesis 25:19-23 - What Do I Do When Prayer Stirs Up A Can Of Worms? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 6, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,053 views

    What do you do when prayers seems to stir up a CAN OF WORMS?

    1. Genesis 25:19-22 - WHY IS THIS HAPPENING TO ME? (Persistent Prayer when I don't understand) The pain comes gradually over a three week period and crescendoes on Wednesday. I need to stay focused in order to counsel a grieving family as we talk about the funeral, so I put the pain aside until ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    My House Shall Be Called A House Of Prayer

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 27, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 58,638 views

    Jesus said that His church will be a house of prayer.

    My house shall be called a house of prayer Matthew 21:12-13 Mark 11:11-18, John 2:13-16 Introduction- Prayer- I want you to know if you are a guest ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Randy Bataanon avatar

    Parenting Lessons From The Lord’s Prayer

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 15, 2011
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,280 views

    In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus is not only teaching us the model on how to pray but also how to be a good parent

    (Notice to reader: For the second time, I was again touch and bless by the Daily Devotional, Purpose driven connection by Rick Warren. This time about parenting. For this reason, I am posting this lesson on this account. All credit to the original writer and the glory always belong to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Should Christians Use Imagination In Prayer And Worship?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 8, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,766 views

    Since the first century, every Born-Again Christian has a desire to draw closer to God through prayer and worship because the Holy Spirit occupies their spirit, mind, and body.

    Prayer is part of the daily sanctification process by the Holy Spirit to prepare us to meet Jesus face-to-face when we leave this world and enter eternity (John 16:13-15; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:16-21). Many 'techniques' have risen to help people along the path ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 6 – Part 3 – Time On My Knees Can Be So Painful! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,965 views

    The Doctor asked me “What do you do for a living?” I said I was a Pastor and so I didn’t spend much time on my knees. She laughed and I wondered why, until I realised that this explanation sounded as if I was a backsliding Pastor.

    Matthew 6 – Part 3 – TIME ON MY KNEES CAN BE SO PAINFUL! The last 3 days have been painful. Literally painful! I was playing with my grandson and crawling, on my knees, through tunnels that we made out of the cushions on the lounge – our secret castle to hide in (I know, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Why Praying Is Difficult

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 11, 2026
     | 356 views

    Why don’t we pray? Or, if we do pray, why do we often feel guilty that we aren’t praying as frequently, or as much, or as fervently as we should? What’s holding us back? This sermon examines five reasons that we struggle with prayer, and how to overcome them.

    This morning, I’d like to talk with you about a spiritual discipline which is at the core of the Christian life. This is something which everyone acknowledges is important, and valuable, and rewarding. We all agree that it’s a good thing. And yet, we may also hope that no one inquires too closely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Last Speech To The Apostles And Intercessory Prayer #2 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 2, 2019
     | 6,048 views

    Jesus speaks to His disciples about the trials they will face as they fulfill The Great Commission to take the Gospel to the world. But they would not be alone because He would send them another Helper. The Spirit would give them reasons to rejoice and the power to overcome their foes.

    HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (23-3) LAST SPEECH TO THE APOSTLES AND INTERCESSORY PRAYER John 16 Tom Lowe 12/30/2007 Date: Thursday P.M.—The last week of His life Location: Jerusalem Jesus speaks to His disciples about the trials they will face as they fulfill the Great Commission to take the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist