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  • Pedro Trinidad avatar

    Theology Of "thoughts & Prayers"

    Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 14, 2019
     | 3,337 views

    When tragedy strikes, the response of many well-meaning people​ is to say, "Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected".

    Christian Clichés Where God guides, God provides If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it. The greatest distance in the universe is the eighteen inches between your head and your heart. You can’t outgive God! We are saved by faith alone but not by a faith that is alone. When God ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Aderemi Ojikutu avatar

    Fruits Of February Prayer Points (Part Two)

    Contributed by Aderemi Ojikutu on Mar 21, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,339 views

    Seeking Fruitfulness Through Prayers targeted at spiritual and physical drought in the life of Christians

    <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>JOHN 15:2-3:</strong></span><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;"><em> "Every branch in me that bears not fruit he takes away: and every branch that bears fruit, he purges it, that it may bring forth more fruit. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Eldron Gill avatar

    When God Says No To Prayers For Physical Healing

    Contributed by Eldron Gill on Nov 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,136 views

    When it comes to praying for physical healing, we all know that sometimes God says YES, and sometimes God says NO. God told Paul, NO. I. Paul’s desperation. II. Paul’s Actions III. God’s Response

    God designed the human body with remarkable abilities to heal itself through various mechanisms that work together to maintain balance and repair damage. This self-healing power is governed by a range of biological processes that ensure survival and recovery. Here are some key ways the body heals ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    God Responds To Our Prayers In Four Ways

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 8,686 views

    God Responds to Our Prayers in Four Ways

    GOD RESPONDS TO OUR PRAYERS IN ONE OF FOUR WAYS: (Rom 8:26,27) Illustration:At a meeting of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Bobby Richardson, former New York Yankee second baseman, offered a prayer that is a classic in brevity and poignancy: "Dear God, Your will, nothing more, nothing less, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Removing The Pits From Your Prayer Life

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,804 views

    If our prayer life is to grow and thrive, we must first remove those things that keep us from being fruitful

    Removing the Pits from your Prayer Life Matthew 6:5-6 June 25, 2006 Morning Service Introduction When I was growing up I used to spend a lot of time with one of my friend Randy. We did all sorts of things together: we played basketball, we hunted snakes, we went fishing together, we went to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Bad Situation Plus Prayer Equals Deliverance Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jul 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,344 views

    This sermon is to allow the listener to know that prayer should be our first response, rather than our last resort.

    A BAD SITUATION + PRAYER = DELIVERANCE Acts 12:1-17 My brothers and sisters when it comes to bad situations the first thing that we should do is pray. In fact our church’s moto is “Prayer should be our your first response, rather than our last resort.” And even though ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Knight avatar

    How To Experience The Power Of Prayer: Part 1

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002
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     | 4,272 views

    Getting the most out of prayer! Part 1: Our misconceptions

    Luke 11:1 1 Once when Jesus had been out praying, one of his disciples came to him as he finished and said, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." Matthew 6:9-13 9 Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored. 10 May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Experience The Power Of Prayer: Part 2

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,796 views

    Requirements of Prayer.

    1 Once when Jesus had been out praying, one of his disciples came to him as he finished and said, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." Matthew 6:9-13 9 Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored. 10 May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done here ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “the Power Of Agreeing Prayer” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 11, 2011
     | 7,587 views

    Christ calls us to pray in agreement with God and one another.

    Today, I want to speak to you about the power of agreeing prayer. Jesus speaks of the importance of agreement in verse 19 of our passage. Agreeing prayer begins with: 1. Praying in agreement with God - v. 18 In verse 19, Jesus says, “Again, I tell you.” What is Jesus referring to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nelson Emeonu avatar

    The Story Must Change (3)- Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 23, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,399 views

    We are in the world of battle and there are many things that will not change unless through your involvement. When you do your part, God will do His.

    THE STORY MUST CHANGE (3)- POWER OF PRAYER 1 SAMUEL 1:1-20 We are in the world of battle and there are many things that will not change unless through your involvement. When you do your part, God will do His. There are situations or people God brings your way to get you to where He wants you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Pentecost Sunday. Make Your Life A Prayer Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on May 20, 2024
     | 787 views

    Pentecost Sunday. A day of prayer and waiting on the LORD. Pray without ceasing, Make your life a prayer. We the Church are called to pray, for the people of our nation, the nations of the world, and for Israel. All as one, harmonized together by one voice of prayer.

    2024.05.19.Pentecost Sunday. Make your Life a Prayer. Walking out our Inheritance William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Today is Pentecost according to the Greek/Christian Calendar. Per the Jewish Calendar, Pentecost, or Shavuot is not until June 11th to 13th. Regardless of the calendars, it’s a day ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ric Freeman avatar

    A Wing And A Prayer Is Not The Same Thing As Having Hope

    Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,472 views

    Dealing with difficulties

    Tonight I want to show three things that people thought they had hope in -- But really it more a wing and a prayer instead of hope. 1) FIRST -- peter thought things couldn’t get any worse Let’s look at Matthew 26:69-75 (Msg) All this time, Peter was sitting out in the courtyard. One servant girl ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “what If My Prayers Are Unanswered?” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 7, 2011
     | 5,936 views

    What do I do if God isn't answering my prayers?

    Does God answer all prayer? What does your experience tell you? Most of us have had the experience where our prayers “didn’t seem to get past the ceiling.” But what does the Bible tells us? There are times when God does not acknowledge our prayers. Let me first say though that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord's Prayer Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 19, 2023
     | 1,207 views

    This message begins my look into the Lord's Prayer and the manner in which Jesus wants us to pray.

    THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT THE LORD’S PRAYER PART 1 Matthew 6:9–15 “This, then, is how you should pray: “ ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11Give us today our daily bread. 12Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    Dare To Pray A Daring Prayer (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,770 views

    Let us dare to conquer challenges.

    One of the things I have to come to terms with when I turned 40 last month was midlife crisis. On this month’s issue, Reader’s Digest came up with a timely article on midlife. It says in its “Lust, Libido and Midlife Crisis” article that “Studies of mental health over people’s lifetime have found ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist