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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Day God Came Near

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 27, 2006
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     | 3,470 views

    (1) In prayer, we are engaging an active God who respond. (2) In prayer, do not limit the way God respond to you; and (3) in prayer, God converse with you as His friend.

    [I’ve take most thoughts in this sermon from John White’s book People in Prayer.] Last week we look at one of God’s promise when a person prays: • Heb 11:6 “...anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” • God gives us a promise, that if ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pray Without Inhibition Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,181 views

    Pray Without Inhibition Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - July 21, 2019

    Pray Without Inhibition Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - July 21, 2019 #31 in series Luke 11:5-13 Intro I want to invite you to use your imagination with me for a moment. Imagine you are going up to the front door of a home. Now I am going to give you two ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffrey Cox avatar

    The Basics Of Faith

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,122 views

    How do I believe (have faith) for something? Here is a step-by-step approach.

    I. How do I believe (or have faith ) for something? -First: Living a clean and sinless life.(For God does not hear sinners - John 9:31) -Second: Pray for ___________. (healing, to have a need met, etc.) -Third: Confess what you believe will happen as a result of your prayer *Mark 11:23 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Access To The Father

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,047 views

    We can know God as our Father and go to Him in prayer.

    During the days of the U.S. Civil War, there was a soldier in the Union army who had lost his older brother and his father. The young man naturally began to think about his mother and sister back home. With no one to help them with the spring planting on the farm, he felt he was more needed there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Let The House Be Built

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 16,656 views

    Fasting and prayer is imperative to receiving God’s will in our lives.

    September 7, 2003 Morning Service Text: Ezra 8:21-23; 6:3 Subject: Prayer and Fasting Title: Let the House Be Built I love to read stories about how children perceive God. Most of the time, they are so innocent. Jesus said concerning children, “”whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    S – Seeking God's Will Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 2, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,614 views

    Series nspired by a short book by E.W. Price Jr.

    Sermon Series: “The A.C.T.S. of Prayer” (Inspired by a short book by E.W. Price Jr.) Sermon #3: “S – Seeking God’s Will” Series Text: Acts 1:14 Today’s Text: Philippians 4:6-7 OPENING JOKE: “A prayer for patience from a new wife” Lord, I pray for Wisdom – to understand my husband; Love – to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Do You Need Help Praying? Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,503 views

    #7 in Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series. This is about prayer, how it is a challenge but it’s worthwhile too. And the Spirit helps us to do it. Lots of good illustrations from other sources.

    Romans 8:26-27 – Do You Need Help Praying? An unknown Confederate soldier wrote these words: I asked God for strength that I might achieve. I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey. I asked God for health that I might do greater things. I was given infirmity that I might do better ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Has Spoken

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Feb 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,833 views

    God has spoken through His servants to His chosen people in the past. Now He has spoken to us through Jesus, the Son. What did He say though?

    The “experts” have spoken • Charles H. Duell, U.S. PATENT OFFICE DIRECTOR, 1899, “Everything that can be invented has been invented.” • Grover Cleveland, 1905, “Sensible and responsible women do not want to vote.” • Robert Millikan, NOBEL PRIZE WINNER IN PHYSICS, 1923, “There is no likelihood man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Within Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on May 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,942 views

    To allow the reader to witness the help that the Spirit renders on our behave.

    THE SPIRIT WITHIN Romans 8:26, 27 Our text bring to life the blessed effects of the Holy Spirit. I’m sure that many of you have heard and I can truly say that I have not only heard, but I’ve also preached on the blessing of being filled with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    David Inquires Of The Lord

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 2, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,528 views

    To look at how David sought God’s direction and how God blessed him and gave him victories for waiting upon Him.

    David Inquires of the Lord 2 Samuel 5:17-25 Primary Purpose: To look at how David sought God’s guidance in his daily decision making and how God blessed him. Introduction When I was in college, my second semester I told College Algerbra. I felt that the Lord was leading me to get a Bachleor’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    No Limits - Ulocking The Mystery

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,605 views

    The mystery of God’s plan for humanity is made known to those who believe, and power is available for those who want it.

    August 8, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 3:14-21 Subject: The Mystery of God Title: No Limits - Unlocking the Mystery As a boy growing up, one of the things that I loved to do was read. I was glad when it was time for our class to go to the library. And I read all kinds of books. I really ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Speak In Tongues

    Contributed by Kenneth Miller on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 378 ratings
     | 10,871 views

    A study on the usefulness and validity of speaking in tongues from I Corinthians chapter 14.

    WHY SPEAK IN TONGUES? A study in I Corinthians 14 Pastor Ken Miller “Visa, its everywhere you want to be. Don’t leave home without it” is a slogan of the popular credit card. It reminds me of the words of Jesus in Acts 1.4-5, where our Lord commanded His followers not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Sarver avatar

    3 Incentives To Keep Praying Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Sep 12, 2002
    based on 314 ratings
     | 44,026 views

    A teaching message on Luke 18:1-8.

    Luke Series #78 September 08, 2002 Title: 3 Incentives to Keep Praying Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are in Chapter 18 of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    The Contempt Of The Fool

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,299 views

    The Contempt of the Fool

    Psalm 14 THE RUINATION OF GOD'S CREATION - 14:1-3 The Contempt of the Fool - The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. I. The Atheistic Fool. Ps.14:1 "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God." ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Have True Peace

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 1, 2018
     | 5,213 views

    What we need to do to have peace with God.

    CAN WE HAVE TRUE PEACE Philippians 4 : 6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist