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  • Ric Veal avatar

    The Hindrances To Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ric Veal on Nov 7, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 8,903 views

    Why our prayers are not answered?

    HINDRANCES TO PRAYER 01. Useless attitude – 2 Chronicles 7:14 / pride 02. Un-confessed sin – Psalm 66:18 03. Unconcerned desire – Proverbs 21:13 / lack of generosity 04. Ungodly passion – Ezekiel 14:3 / idols 05. Un-restored brothers – Matthew 5:23-24 / relationships 06. Unrighteous / ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Thankful Prayer Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Nov 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,512 views

    This is the second message the Eucharist series exploring Colossians 1:9-14 as Paul reveals three essentials for a thankful prayer.

    INTRODUCTION: Authentic thanksgiving through prayer is a true REFLECTION of the gratitude in our hearts for GOD’S ACTIVITY (past, present, & future). Transition: Ex. of A.C.T.S. prayer. We must be careful not to reduce thanksgiving in our prayer to a section or checklist in preparation for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Types

    Contributed by Adam Cain on Dec 4, 2009
     | 6,600 views

    Categories of prayers that God likes and dislikes

    Prayer Types (10/17/2001) Before we discuss prayer let’s actually pray. God, bless these words and bless those that hear them. May the words fall on receptive hearts and be applied as truths from your word. Amen The Bible says a lot about prayer. Did you know there are 667 prayers recorded in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    Prayer And Giving! Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 15, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,075 views

    Sermon Series I preach when our Church went through Rick Warren's C.L.A.S.S. Christian Life And Service Seminars Thanks to Rick Warren for the Foundation of this Sermon Series

    Part #1 Giving Definition: "Stewardship is the responsibility of managing some assets or affairs or property of someone else's." Principles of Stewardship: 1. God owns everything. Genesis 1:1 "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth..." (NIV) Colossians 1:16 Who is the Owner? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer In Action Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 28, 2011
     | 4,666 views

    During this series we will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul founded the church at Philippi and wrote the letter during a time of imprisonment in Rome. One of the themes in the book is joy. (some thoughts taken from a series by Cr

    Philippians Pt7- Prayer in Action! Pre-introduction On the average Americans spend $94.32 for Father’s Day and $126.90 for Mother’s Day. I like this quote- (in light of our study of Philippians)- None of us decide our own future; instead we decide our habits and then our habits decide our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Prayer Of Habakkuk

    Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on Jul 16, 2011
     | 5,810 views

    Mercy in Wrath

    A Prayer of Habakkuk Habakkuk 3:1-2 Text: v 2.b – In wrath remember Mercy I. The great day of God’s wrath will come. Rom 6:17 1 Thess. 1:10 Isa. 13:11-13 Zeph. 1:14-18 II. The Psalmist declares God’s Great mercy is everlasting to everlasting. Ps. 103:8-17 52:8 III. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Law Of Prayer

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 18, 2011
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    Even though there isn't step by step requirments of prayer,but there are examples that Christ gave each believer.

    The Law of Prayer Matthew 6:5-14 5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 But you, when you pray, go ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prayer Principles

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Oct 12, 2012
     | 4,684 views

    There is a price to pay for the manifest presence of God which can release miracles, signs, and wonders and which can transform our communities with the power of God. None of this can be a reality without praying and spending time with the Lord. We are li

    Prayer Principles Prayer is simply communicating with God. This can be through spoken words, written words, tongues, meditation, or song. God desires us to talk to Him and prayer is one way of doing so. Prayer is not for us to selfishly ask God for things, but to honor and glorify God by spending ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Prayer Focus

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 6, 2012
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     | 4,768 views

    In the world that we live in it is so easy to let our prayer life slide. We need to learn to gear our lives to focus on prayer.

    Introduction Scripture 14For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; 17That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Adrian Rogers avatar

    The Principles Of Prayer

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Feb 15, 2012
    based on 23 ratings
     | 55,769 views

    God does not work in prayer according to whim, fancy, or caprice. But, there are definite laws, and rules, and principles for getting our prayers answered. And, the time will come, if it has not already come, when for God to answer your prayer will mean m

    Introduction Today, we’re going to be talking about the principles of prayer, because, friend, there are principles that are real and valid. God does not work in prayer according to whim, fancy, or caprice. But, there are definite laws, and rules, and principles for getting our prayers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus And Prayer

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,811 views

    Encouraging people to sacrifice a little for prayer

    Title: Jesus and Prayer Theme: Encouraging people to sacrifice a little for prayer Text: Luke 6.12-16 Time: March 6, 2011 [Title Slide] [S] “One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. When morning came, he called his disciples to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Persistence In Prayer

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 12, 2010
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     | 21,186 views

    In the Parable of the Persistent Widow, Jesus was training and preparing His disciples to “watch and pray.” Jesus was teaching His faithful about faith in Him, and the life of prayer, which flows from such faith.

    Intro Jesus told His disciples a parable that they should always pray and not lose heart. Jesus was training and preparing them for when they would no longer see Him walk the earth but would, instead, have to “watch and pray.” Jesus was teaching His faithful about faith in Him, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James Lee avatar

    Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by James Lee on Oct 31, 2012
     | 11,205 views

    If I told you that you would be meeting with Jesus, for 15 minutes today, and you would be able to make just one request…what would you ask for? $$…protection…healing…new job…

    2003 If I told you that you would be meeting with Jesus, for 15 minutes today, and you would be able to make just one request…what would you ask for? $$…protection…healing…new job… I Luke 11 the disciples got that kind of chance. They had been watching Jesus as He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles R. Peck avatar

    Prayer Is The Key

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Nov 11, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,816 views

    This message shows the power of prayer.

    Prayer Is The Key Jonah 2:2/10 Prayer is perhaps the most important weapon one could obtain. The bible says, pray without ceasing, men ought always to pray, pray in secret and God will reward you openly, if any two shall agree as touching any one thing is shall be done. Call unto me and I will ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Prayer Of Jabez

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 28, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,931 views

    As for Jabez, he was well intentioned, wealthy, and famous; he was a man of prayer. The best honor that any man can have is to have a relationship with God, and Jabez did, and he has his prayer recorded in the word of God, because it is significant and in

    The Prayer of Jabez One of the most popular books on the Christian best seller list is “The Prayer of Jabez.” I haven’t read the book, but I have heard an interview with the author. There are many who believe that this book brings a new revelation, and they put a lot of faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist