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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Prayer For Unity Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 7, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,721 views

    As we pray for the unity of the body of Christ, pray for power, for love, and for the fullness of God Himself.

    At a wedding rehearsal in Concord, California, the pastor was explaining the symbolism of the unity candle. “After the middle candle is lit,” he said, “blowing out the two side candles means the two become one.” “Oh,” someone in the wedding party exclaimed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Leader And Prayer Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015
     | 5,057 views

    Nehemiah was probably chosen for his position at court for his reliability, for his quick wits, for his initiative and probably for his grasp of palace politics but clearly he also had a deep spiritual maturity that shows itself as he turns to prayer.

    Have you ever looked at the great Christian leaders of our time and wondered what it was that gave them their success? Were they just natural leaders? Had they worked hard at their studies of management and leadership as so many young leaders today are taught to do? Or were they perhaps just the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Basics To Prayer Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 28, 2015
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     | 5,566 views

    HOW are we to pray? WHAT are we to pray? WHEN are we to pray? Are there requirements to prayer? These are the basic questions to our prayer life.

    2015.02.08. BASICS TO PRAYER The Bible has a lot to say about prayer. The first mention of prayer is found in Genesis, chapter 4. Genesis 4:26 And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD. WHAT IS THE CORRECT POSTURE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Prayer Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015
     | 7,979 views

    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: The Prayer of Faith James 5:13-20 I. Introduction A. How many of you take some sort of supplement or vitamin every day? How many of you hate to take your vitamins? Hard to swallow, bad taste.Discuss Kay giving me One A Day vitamins and them finding a stash of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wrestling In Prayer.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 30, 2014
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,911 views

    A brief outline on which to build a prayer-night sermon.

    WRESTLING IN PRAYER. Genesis 32:24-29. Jacob's wrestling, whilst factual and historical, is nevertheless a metaphor for prayer. 1. The place name, Jabbok, means pouring out, or emptying. This reminds me of the self-emptying of Christ (cf. Philippians 2:7-8). It also reminds me of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Prayer For Sinners Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 26, 2014
     | 3,082 views

    God heals us respectfully so, in the grace of Jesus so that we too know of a forgiving heart so that our hearts might heal too.

    Prayer For Sinners by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 26, 2014) “And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them” (St. Luke 15:2, King James Version [Jesus with sinners]). “Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Prayer And Joy Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 28, 2014
     | 5,248 views

    Following the theme of joy in the book of Phillippians, this message deals with the connection of prayer and joy

    02 LIVING JOYFULLY IN LIFE Prayer and Joy Philippians 1:3-5 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4  always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, 5  in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now. INTRODUCTION: WELL, TODAY, WE MOVE SLIGHTLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer For Fear Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 29, 2014
     | 4,447 views

    Fear overshadowing God's love threatens darkness but Jesus raised us up so that God might deliver us each day.

    Prayer For Fear by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 29, 2014) “LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me” (Psalms 3:1, King James Version [David prayed when he fled from his son Absalom]). Greetings In The Holy Name Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Lord's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 1, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,801 views

    Jesus' teaching on the Lord's Prayer in Luke 11:1-13 teaches us that impudent prayer is essential to a godly life.

    Scripture Jesus taught his disciples many truths on his way from Galilee to Jerusalem. After teaching on the nature of mission and the importance of commitment, Jesus taught his disciples about various relationships. In three steps, Jesus worked from one fellow’s human inward to our most ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Prevailing Prayers

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 12, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,302 views

    God wants us to pray at all times and never to get wearied in praying. Jesus demonstrated to us the need for prevailing prayers, and we are to follow His good example.

    PREVAILING PRAYERS STUDY TEXT: LUKE 11:1-13 MEMORY VERSE: 1 THESS 5:17 INTRODUCTION The Christian and the Church is in great need of powerful, persistent, passionate and prevailing prayer in our days more than ever before. A prayerless Christian is a powerless Christian, and a prayerless church is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Bonnicksen avatar

    The Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jun 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,177 views

    God's power rests in community prayer as the catalyst that sparks the supernatural movement of God.

    INTRO Ever since moving to the valley, my eyes have been drawn to the mountains and the river. There’s days in the summer months when I ride my bike to Elizabeth Park, and gaze at the river’s powerful flow. It’s fascinating for me to watch the river at different stages. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    Prayer And Giving! Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 15, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,150 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

  • Kevin Hall avatar

    A Prayer Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Kevin Hall on Nov 19, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,575 views

    Thanksgiving Sermon

    “A Prayer of Thanksgiving” Sunday November 23rd, 2014 Thanksgiving…what does that word bring to mind? For many it is turkey and Mom’s dressing, cranberry sauce and all the fixins. We enjoyed a good Commucnity Thanksgiving Dinner this past Friday. We can all name things we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Persistent Prayer

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 17, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,982 views

    Prayer is our privilege and our duty.

    Persistent Prayer January 7, 2009 Wednesday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Prayer is our privilege and our duty. Focus Passage: Luke 18:1-8 Introduction: In his book Why Prayers are Unanswered, John Lavender retells a story about Norman Vincent Peale. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer And Fasting

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 11, 2013
     | 6,145 views

    Fasting and prayer are personal services of worship to God.

    Prayer and Fasting June 9, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Fasting and prayer are personal services of worship to God. Focus Passage: Matthew 6:6 -18 Supplemental Passage: "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist