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  • David DeWitt avatar

    A House Of Prayer

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 23, 2005
    based on 75 ratings
     | 14,531 views

    Jesus is calling churches to be places where prayer is the power source.

    A House of Prayer Matthew 21:12-13 February 6, 2004 Morning Service Introduction Research at San Francisco General Hospital has revealed that victims of heart attack, heart failure and other cardiac problems who were remembered in prayers fared better than those who were not. Cardiologist Randy ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Boldness In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 149 ratings
     | 20,545 views

    17th in First John Series

    BOLDNESS IN PRAYER 1 John 5:14-15 INTRO: One of the areas where the Lord wants us to have boldness is in prayer. Notice that he mentions confidence, or boldness, along with the subject of prayer. Prayer and Bible study go together. When we read the Bible, God talks to us; when we pray, we talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing Prayer

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 3, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,365 views

    A deductive exposition of the text leading individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit to accept an invitation to come forward to the altar rail and pray for healing.

    Introduction: I’d like you to join me on a journey into a topic that’s filled with controversy and confusion. Today we will consider the idea of “Healing Prayer.” 1. What is “healing”? According to the words used in the New testament:  Healing means to MEND something that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Prayer Of Blessing

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 19,067 views

    Here are fifteen guidelines to show us how to pray for God’s best blessings on others.

    The Prayer of Blessing (Numb 6:22-27) Here are fifteen guidelines to show us how to pray for God’s best blessings on others. "The Lord bless you and keep you: the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift up His face upon you and give you peace. So they will put ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Adam Couchman avatar

    The Believer's Prayer

    Contributed by Adam Couchman on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,319 views

    Responding to trial through prayers of praise and affirmation of God’s sovereignty.

    The book of Acts was written by the same author of the book of Luke. In the first verse the Luke refers to his former book and it is addressed to the same person, Theophilus. Two of the major themes of this book, and particularly at the beginning where it is focussed upon the beginning of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Importance Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,214 views

    Pray without ceasing and rejoice. We should lean on God when we experience trials or tribulation. God’s promise is that He will never leave us or forsake us.

    Together. They were always together. Walking, talking, eating, sleeping. They had watched Him do the impossible. They had seen Him change lives. They knew the sound of His step, the tone of His voice, the echo of His laughter. The twelve knew Jesus like no one else could. He was their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Excellent Prayer

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Jun 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,196 views

    Practical steps to the prayer God desires...

    When You Pray, Matthew 6:5-8 Introduction In 1992 I had the privilege of visiting South Korea. I was leading a ministry team that was challenging Koreans to get involved in world mission. We visited many churches. And whatever the Koreans learnt from our team, I can tell you that we probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction To Prayer

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 8, 2017
     | 9,672 views

    This sermon on prayer covers a lot of ground. We deal with Praise & Worship, The Prayer of Faith and Agreement, Binding and Loosing and so much more.

    Introduction to Prayer Lakewood / Speaker: Pastor Jonathan / 9-6-2015 2 Chronicles 7:13-16 (13) If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people; (14) If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Answer To Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,173 views

    God is not some kind of celestial slot machine. You don’t pop in a quarter or two’s worth of prayer, hit a button, and expect to receive exactly what you want. God is not a genie in a bottle. You don’t rub the bottle with your prayer, and expect God to

    Introduction: A fifth grade boy who had heard a sermon on persistence in prayer was praying by himself in his room one night. As his dad passed his door, he heard the boy praying over and over again, "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." The next day, the dad asked his son what we were doing. The boy replied that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The King's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 16, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,172 views

    Praise God for His faithfulness and plead for His forgiveness.

    Finally the Temple of God is completed and Solomon brings in the Ark of the Covenant into the sanctuary. • It’s the symbol of God’s presence with His people. It is to be placed in the inner sanctuary, the Most Holy Place, and under the wings of the cherubim (4:6). • 1 Kings 8 - Solomon summoned ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Prayer Of Nehemiah!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 22, 2015
     | 7,431 views

    Imagine praying in the midst of ruins! Life can feel dreary and onerous, particularly when are things are grim around you; however, prayer is the ONLY remedy out of this!

    PLANS FROM HIS PRESENCE! Nehemiah 1:4”And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven.” “The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Practice Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 19, 2023
     | 1,016 views

    This message is the first in the teaching of Jesus on prayer as recorded in the Sermon on the Mount

    THE PRACTICE OF PRAYER MATTHEW 6:5–8 “AND WHEN YOU PRAY, DO NOT BE LIKE THE HYPOCRITES, FOR THEY LOVE TO PRAY STANDING IN THE SYNAGOGUES AND ON THE STREET CORNERS TO BE SEEN BY MEN. I TELL YOU THE TRUTH, THEY HAVE RECEIVED THEIR REWARD IN FULL. 6BUT WHEN YOU PRAY, GO INTO YOUR ROOM, CLOSE THE DOOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel avatar

    Prayer Of Zeal Series

    Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Jun 6, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,216 views

    Prayer of zeal refers to a passionate and fervent prayer that is filled with enthusiasm and a strong desire to serve God. Zeal, on the other hand, is a deep and intense feeling of devotion or enthusiasm towards a cause or belief.

    PRAYER OF ZEAL Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, June 6, 2023 1 Kings 19:13-14 When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. And behold, a voice came to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” Then he said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of Prayer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,930 views

    To emphasize the transformative power of prayer, encouraging believers to pray with faith and expectancy, just like Elijah did in the book of James.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving deep into the book of James, specifically James 5:16 - 18. It's a passage that speaks volumes about the power of prayer, the necessity of faith, and the beautiful promise of answered prayer. I love how Charles Spurgeon, renowned Baptist preacher, put ...read more

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    Empowered By Prayer

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 9,278 views

    Prayer is the powerhouse of the believer.

    Empowered By Prayer! Acts 4 The Church is gasping for air. She is losing her power as her life slowly ebbs away. The ICU unit is filled to overflowing with scores of churches whose glory days were a generation ago, but who today are surviving only on a ventilator of determination to see another ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ