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  • James H Boyd avatar

    Priorities In Prayer

    Contributed by James H Boyd on Jul 31, 2024
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     | 800 views

    God is more eager to answer than we are to ask!

    ??A little boy prayed for God to give him a new bicycle. He prayed every night. On the first night, he told Jesus “If you get me a new bike, I will never scream or yell again.” On the second night, he told Him “If you get me a new bike, I will be nice to my siblings forever.” On the third night, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    On Wings Of Prayer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024
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     | 528 views

    This sermon explores prayer as a transformative spiritual practice impacting society, personal growth, and the church, based on Apostle Paul's letter to Timothy.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sanctuary of solace, this haven of hope, where we gather together as a family of believers, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to know Him more. We are here today to reflect, to refresh, and to refocus our hearts and minds on the divine purpose that God ...read more

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    There Is Power In Prayer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023
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     | 935 views

    This sermon explores the power of hope, the impact of good works, and the strength of prayer, using the story of Tabitha in Acts 9.

    Good morning, dear family of God. I am so glad to see each and every one of you here today. Isn't it a blessing to gather together in the presence of the Lord, to seek His face and to hear His Word? We are here not by accident, but by divine appointment, each of us with a purpose and a calling, ...read more

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    A Noble Prayer

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Dec 24, 2008
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     | 4,905 views

    A prayer for every heart to be content.

    A Noble Prayer Proverbs 30:7-9 God has provided a wonderful avenue for the sinful man to reach Him in prayer. Unfortunately, too many prayers are like “shopping lists.” We go to God with a very clear understanding of what we want Him to do for us. I. The Petition (7) Two things I ask of you, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thanksgiving And Prayer.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 26, 2024
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     | 704 views

    We do not lack knowledge, but need rather to tap into that which we already have.

    THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER. Colossians 1:3-12. After introducing themselves, and acknowledging that those to whom they are writing are true Christians [i.e. 'saints and faithful brethren in Christ' (Colossians 1:1-2)], Paul and Timothy next “give thanks… praying always for you” (COLOSSIANS ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Bold Prayer.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 18, 2024
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     | 589 views

    Shaping our prayers in accordance with what we know about the character of God.

    A BOLD PRAYER. Genesis 18:23-32. The conversation between the LORD and Abraham suggests a relationship. God shares His Word with His covenant children, and prompts us to respond. If we are made privy to the purposes of the LORD then we may, without presumptuousness, speak our mind about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Prayer Of Jabez

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 12,583 views

    Why not, everyone else is doing it.

    It¡¦s not very big, it¡¦s just a little book, only 92 pages long, and they¡¦re not very big pages either, but then again it¡¦s based on a very small portion of scripture. The Prayer of Jabez hit the book stands last year and became the surprise best seller of the year. I¡¦m sure that when Bruce ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Persistent Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 447 ratings
     | 67,118 views

    In this text Jesus give us five wonderful reasons never to give up.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 48 “Persistent Prayer” Luke 18:1-8 Cable television tycoon Ted Turner has often been quoted as being critical of fundamentalist Christianity. Turner made some very revealing remarks at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practicing Prayer

    Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,741 views

    We are too content to live in the realm of the natural instead of the supernatural. My message today is only for those who long to see God do greater things.

    Purpose: To explain the right reasons to pray. Aim: I want the listener to pursue a deeper prayer life. INTRODUCTION: My message today is only for those who long to see God do greater things. My message today is only for those who are tired of the lukewarmness that we so often feel in our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Parable Of The Prayers Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 10, 2014
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     | 28,721 views

    The focus is humility in prayer out of a realization that righteousness can not be reached by means of our own efforts. Prayers are heard & answered because of God's mercy not because of our self-justifying merits.

    LUKE 18: 9-14 [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE PARABLE OF THE PRAYERS [Luke 11:39-11;54] In this section Jesus tells a story of a Pharisee and a tax collector. Both were sincere and devout. As a matter of fact, one kept the law scrupulously, or thought he did. The other was in a profession in which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Privilege Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 22,705 views

    An examination of the tremendous privilege of prayer, and how we can make better use of the privilege.

    Title: The Privilege of Prayer Series: Prayer 101 (Sermon # 1) Text: Philippians 4:6-7 Preached: April 27, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Introduction A. Hook: Recently I came across something called Prayers of Children, containing prayers little kids had prayed to God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgiveness In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,378 views

    Why receiving God’s forgiveness and extending forgiveness to others is essential to prayer.

    This last week we’ve heard a lot of rhetoric in light of September 11th’s terrorist attack on our nation. We’ve heard our president use words like "dead or alive" and punishing evil doers. We’ve heard the military’s phrase "infinite justice." We’ve been bombarded with words like hate crimes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Informed Prayer

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,560 views

    Sermon explores the "intolerable tension" between what is and what ought to be as motivation for prayer. How the word informs our prayers is also addressed.

    Informed Prayer Daniel 9:1-19 9-20-09 Intro Jer 29:1-14 “Now these are the words of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem to the remainder of the elders who were carried away captive -- to the priests, the prophets, and all the people whom Nebuchadnezzar had carried away captive ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 13, 2017
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,637 views

    Paul begins with a prayer of Praise for their loyalty, faith and love, moving to a time of intercession for them to receive greater wisdom and revelation and ends on a note of thanksgiving for God's Power that is available through the Holy Spirit!

    Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23 Theme: Prayer Title: The Power of Prayer In this passage we see Paul praying for his readers. He begins with a prayer of Praise for their loyalty, faith and love, moving to a time of intercession for them to receive greater wisdom and revelation and ends on a note ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Persistence Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 97 ratings
     | 14,623 views

    Prayer is important to the Christian. There are 5 Reasons for Delay.

    Persistence of Prayer Lu. 18:1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray and not to faint 2 Saying There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: 3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying Avenge me of mine ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God