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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Reason #6, The Spirit Helps Us Pray Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 26, 2002
    based on 96 ratings
     | 5,710 views

    Our relationship to God is the foundation of our lives, and prayer is what connects us to God. It is an awesome privilege. We don’t always know what to pray for, or even what to say, but God will help us and will satisfy our deepest needs—even the ones

    Sermon Series on Romans 8> Reasons to be ENCOURAGED! Reason #6, The Spirit Helps us Pray >Romans 8:26-27 “I do not know of any subject that has caused more perplexity for more Christians than the subject of prayer.” -So commented James Montgomery Boice, Bible teacher and Pastor. Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Long Live The King Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,460 views

    The Kingdom of God--it’s presence and it’s coming theme

    onsider the power of words. Two little words can change your life and many of us have discovered this truth when we said, “I do.” Hopefully we haven’t heard the power of the word pronounced in a court, “guilty as charged”. There are those who have even experienced the power of an oath such as: I, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ray Scott avatar

    When God's Answer Is "No!"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 80 ratings
     | 25,604 views

    God ALWAYS answers our prayers, but sometimes His answer is "NO!". This message deals with how we are to handle God’s "NO!".

    “When God’s Answer Is “NO!” NOTE: I first preached this sermon in 1999; I’m not sure where I got the sermon idea, but it may not have been original with me. INTRODUCTION – God ALWAYS answers prayer! SOMETIMES, His answer is YES … sometimes it’s NO … sometimes it’s WAIT … sometimes it’s “You’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Building Dynamic Faith: Lesson 2: Praying With Big Faith

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,362 views

    “Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him” (I John 5:14-15).

    A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. Understand where and how to develop your faith. 2. To be encouraged and motivated to grow your faith. 3. To apply faith principles to your prayers so God can move mountains – problems in your life. B. INTRODUCTION 1. Growing in faith is expected. “As newborn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disobedience Series

    Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,412 views

    This is the first sermon in a series dealing with things that hinder our prayer life. This also makes a great Study for the Adult Sunday School class.

    HINDRANCES TO PRAYER ------------------------------------------------------------ LESSON #1: DISOBEDIENCE TEXT: ISA. 59:1-2 Isa 59:1-2 1 Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: 2 But your iniquities have separated between you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles Scott avatar

    Ascension And Revelation Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,751 views

    The resurrected Jesus was vindicated and glorified by returning to the heavenly Father where he serves as our priest and mediator.

    LUKE 24:49 ASCENSION DAY AND THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST REVELATION CHAPTER 4: Brothers and Sisters: As we begin the prayers for Holy Communion today, the scenes described in Revelation regarding the heavenly altar came to mind. The Ascension Day Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Hamby avatar

    Thy Will Be Done Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 22, 2001
    based on 141 ratings
     | 59,950 views

    An examination of the third petition of the Lord’s Prayer, a prayer of submission to the Lord’s will.

    A Study of the Lord’s Prayer Sermon # 4 “Thy Will Be Done” Matt 6:10b “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. (10) Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Chandler avatar

    No Worries

    Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 11,888 views

    This sermon explores the effects of worry, the cure for worry, and the peace that can result.

    Church signs spotted: "Tonight’s sermon: Hell. Come early and hear the choir practice." "Seven days without prayer makes one weak." "Don’t let worry kill you, let the church help." Too often we forget that the Church is there to help. Not help to kill us, but to help us make it through life’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Petition For Pardon Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,677 views

    jesus includes in His blueprint forgiveness as s key element and principle for prayer.

    Petition for Pardon Matthew 6:9-13 Series: The Blueprint for Prayer August 8, 2004 Introduction A Christian lawyer who had been studying the scripture made the decision to cancel the debts of every client that owed him money for more than six months. The lawyer wrote a letter explaining the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Peter Pilt avatar

    Why Doesn’t God Answer Our Prayers?

    Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 24, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,521 views

    I would propose up front that God does answer our prayers more often than we like to think....Why?

    I was asked recently, Why doesn’t God answer my prayers? Here is my answer. I would propose up front that God does answer our prayers more often than we like to think, its just that we aren’t getting the answers we want. God can answer with a No, but we wanted a Yes and so we keep praying, looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Raising The Bar Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,177 views

    8th and final message in an 8 week series on the Lord’s Prayer. This one is a wrap-up of the series. It could be used as a stand alone with some minor modifications.

    Can You Hear Me Now? Good! Week 8 “Raising the Bar” MATTHEW 6:9-13 INTRODUCTION: Video Clip - X-men 2 - Chapter 33 - Start:1:44:47 - End:1:45:37 - Time: 0:55 You’ve just seen a guy that’s listened to our study of the Lord’s prayer over the last seven weeks and has put the power of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ray Pritchard avatar

    When You Pray, Never Give Up

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 40 ratings
     | 21,193 views

    It is good and important that we not give up. God is greatly glorified when we do not give up.

    When You Pray, Never Give Up Luke 18:1-8 My goal in this sermon is very simple. I hope to convince you of the importance of persistence in prayer. I want you to see that God is greatly glorified when we continue in prayer over a long period of time. Or to say it another way, I want us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Praying In The Interval

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,316 views

    Sometimes when we pray the answer is delayed. This message explores the interaction between prayer and angels.

    Daniel 10:9-14 KJV Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground. [10] And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands. [11] And he said unto me, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Reaching Heaven On Your Knees Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 31, 2013
     | 22,075 views

    If you want to break through “the wall” and reach heaven on your knees, then humble yourself before God; persist in your prayers; and listen to God more than you speak to Him.

    A journalist assigned to the Jerusalem bureau takes an apartment overlooking the Wailing Wall. Every day when she looks out, she sees an old Jewish man praying vigorously. So, the journalist goes down and introduces herself to the old man. She asks, “You come every day to the wall. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Total Access Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,966 views

    In Christ Jesus, we are given Total Access to the Father that we may Ask, Seek, Knock, and receive all the good things He has.

    * In our church office we use a church management software package called ACS (Automated Church Systems). Until recently, this software was a “single-user” system. This means it was installed on one of our five computers and could be used by only one person at a time. * With the last upgrade we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist