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  • David Taylor avatar

    Effective Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014
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     | 7,098 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Effective Prayer

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Effective Prayer Luke 18:1-8 January 24, 2009 Today is Sanctity of Life Sunday. Most of us would agree that taking the life of the unborn is an injustice just like taking the life of one who is handicapped or even taking the life an older person because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Principle Of Prayers

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 19, 2012
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     | 8,063 views

    Prayer is a privilege given to us as a result of our relationship with God.

    Prayer is an important Christian discipline. But how do we pray? The disciples requested to the Lord Jesus Christ to teach them how to pray. When it comes to prayer, Christians were reminded not follow the ways of the religious people like Pharisees nor the way of the pagans. 1. Pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Devoted To Prayer Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 5, 2018
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    This is the 5th sermon in the "Changing Your Spiritual Appetite" series.

    Series: Changing Your Spiritual Appetite [#5] BE DEVOTED TO PRAYER Matthew 6:9-13 Introduction: This morning we are going to look at the 4th thing that the Early Church devoted themselves to- Prayer. Acts 2:42-47 (NIV) “They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith And Prayer

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 20, 2021
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    Why are some prayers answered while others are not? It has to do with materialism vs. spirituality.

    Faith and Prayer Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 9:14-29 14 When they came back to the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and some scribes arguing with them. 15 Immediately, when the entire crowd saw Him, they were amazed and began running up to greet Him. 16 And He asked them, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Dimensions Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 22, 2021
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    Jesus talked about the dimensions of prayer referring to the Lord's Prayer, Night Prayer, and the desirable prayer in our lives.

    Theme: Dimensions of Prayer Text: Luke 11:1-13 Introduction to the Prayer: Jesus was praying in a certain place. Something motivated the disciples to come closer to the Lord. They could have astonished, amazed, and desired to pray like Jesus. Disciples learned many things from the lifestyle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prayer & Power Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,198 views

    #7 in the series "Patterns for Prayer." Looks at the role of Prayer on the day of Pentecost.

    There’s a city that’s been in the news a lot lately that most of us had never heard of. The city is Yongbyon. The reason that Yongbyon is newsworthy is that it is the site of North Korea’s nuclear reactor. The reclusive communist state said recently it needed to restart the frozen program to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Praise Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rick Brown on Mar 5, 2008
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    First in 4 part series on prayer acrostic P.R.A.Y. PRAISE ALLOWS US TO SEE THE END OF THE JOURNEY WE HAVE BEGUN IN PRAYER.

    PRAISE PRAYER 1 PETER 2:9-10 INTRO: P.R.A.Y. ACROSTIC ON BACK OF NOTES. BETWEEN NOW AND PRAYER REVIVAL LOOKING AT THESE FOUR PARTS OF PRAYER. TODAY PRAISE PRAYER. ILL: PRAISE PRAYER LIKE WHEN I WORKED ON OLD CARS. MOST OF THEM JUNK. WHAT WAS MORE IMPORTANT WORK ON THE CAR OR DRIVE IT? CAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Preparation Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
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    Part 2 of a 6 week series on sharing faith. This is the power of our evangelistic effort-prayer.

    OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part Two—The Preparation of Prayer Mark 4:3-8, 13-20, 26-29 Sunday, July 29, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee In preparation for a meeting in a large city, famed evangelist Billy Sunday wrote a letter to the mayor and asked for the name of individuals he knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Model Prayer

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 9, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,354 views

    On how Jesus prayed focusing on the Father and warnings that he gave us about prayer

    SBC Philippi 10/5/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms The Model Prayer1 Matthew 6:5-13 Primary Purpose: Jesus encouraged us to pray focused on him and to pray for his kingdom This story about the Lord’s prayer is told in both Matthew and Luke 11:1-4. They differ in what comes before Jesus teaches his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Battlefield Prayer Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 7, 2014
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    The ability to effectively use the Armor of God comes through prayer. This is the force behind the armor, and the key preparation for battle. This critical component of prayer is how we utilize our spiritual resources.

    On January 17th, 1991, I was leading an outdoor worship service in the desert of Saudi Arabia for the 28th Combat Support Hospital. Our service was interrupted by a messenger from Colonel Mike Ball, our XO: “Fall in! The ground war is about to begin!” This was the moment we’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A Call To Prayer

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 13, 2011
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     | 4,373 views

    This sermon is about the need to believe that prayer has purpose and expectation. It uses Elijah as the illustration of our own prayers.

    A Call To Prayer (James 5:13-18) Introduction: A. There are stories in the OT that cause me lift up God' power and in humility thank him for letting me see it. One of the great stories is that of Elijah on Mt. Carmel. B. Elijah was a great prophet. He saw his people in sin and called upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer Is Power

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
     | 5,284 views

    Prayer is powerful

    PRAYER Illus: The year was 1820 and Peter Richley was a grateful man. He had survived one of the strangest and most harrowing events known to mankind. The ship which he had been traveling on sank. He was rescued. By some strange twist of circumstance, however, this ship sank. He was rescued ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Witness And Prayer

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 10, 2023
     | 1,342 views

    Prayer is essential to witnessing. Only God can change other people's hearts. Only God can give us the strength and courage we need.

    This was a fairly short talk in the context of a family service Back in March I got an email through our church website. It was from an American called Tagg Wolverton. He works for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Tagg Wolverton explained that Billy Graham’s son Franklin would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pleading Prayer

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 13, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,386 views

    Sermon on prayer

    PLEADING PRAYER PSA. 70:5 There was once a missionary went to Venezuela for the first time, struggling with the language. He visited one of the local churches and took a seat in the front row. So as not to make a fool of himself, he decides to pick someone out of the crowd to imitate. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Connecting In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 15,735 views

    Every Child of God has gone through a dry period in prayer and some have never really been able to enjoy the success in prayer that the Lord Jesus wants them to experience. This message can enable you to once again "Connect in Prayer" with our Lord Jesus

    Turn Your Bibles to John 15:7 Title: Connecting In Prayer Theme: Five Truths to Success in Prayer Listen as I read John 15: 7, “If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.” Pray!!!! Introduction: Every child of God has gone through a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational