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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    A Prayer Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 14, 2016
     | 9,627 views

    Paul loved the church at Philippi and was committed to praying for them. We need to share the same commitment to pray for the church. There are real people with real needs, that need specific prayers.

    A Prayer of Purpose Philippians 1: 9-11 Following a gracious greeting and a word of thankfulness for their partnership in ministry, Paul offers a brief, but pointed prayer for the church in Philippi. Although his prayer is but three sentences long, it possesses great wisdom and reveals the heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus And Prayer

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016
     | 4,011 views

    Jesus prayed to discover God's will.

    A. JESUS’ PRAYER INTENSITY 1. He didn’t consider prayer a light thing. “And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground” (Luke 22:44). 2. Jesus went through terrible struggles when He became our sin. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Meeting

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Oct 21, 2016
     | 10,328 views

    This is a sermon calling us to repentance from a better than thou attitude of the Pharisee

    When we look at the text today we see that Dr. Luke made no bones about who Jesus was addressing in this parable. Jesus was telling this parable to the high and mighty, holier than thou folks. He was addressing the religious folks that acted like they were just a little better than everyone else. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer Is Altar Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 14, 2016
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     | 7,623 views

    Prayer Life is very important for every Christian. The prayer for individual growth, family and for all nations are important.

    Introduction: Everywhere altars, every stone becomes, every tree, every river, every mountain is god and full of Altars. God hates all kinds of Idol worships. Rebellion is equivalent to Idol worship (I Sam 15:23), greedy is an idolater (Eph 5:5, Col 3:5) Do not make idols (Ex 20:4, Lev 20:1, Dt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prayer Of The Afflicted

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017
     | 6,120 views

    Psalm 102

    PRAYER OF THE AFFLICTED (PSALM 102) As early as the fifth or sixth century Psalm 102 was named one of the seven penitential Psalms or Psalms of Confession in the Bible, along with Psalms 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130, and 143. The speculation of authorship includes Nehemiah. Unlike other penitential ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Prayer For The Afflicted

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 5, 2017
     | 7,193 views

    Prayer

    A PRAYER OF THE AFFLICTED (PSALM 102) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Persistent Prayer

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 10, 2022
     | 2,155 views

    God encourages us to be persistent and demanding in prayer.

    Do we persist with God? Do we give up praying too soon? Let’s learn that God encourages persistent, demanding prayers. Let’s discuss prayers for ourselves, aggressive prayer and God’s justice in Luke 18:1-8. Purpose “Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persistent Prayer

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 20, 2022
     | 1,237 views

    As Christians we should consistently pray for justice and peace to reign.

    Persistent Prayer – Luke 18: 1 – 8 Intro: A young entrepreneur came to a “dry town” to build a tavern. There was no law against doing so; but the community was very religiously conservative. Members from the various town church held prayer meetings to pray for God to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Prayer For Deliverance.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,470 views

    Hear me, Show me, Keep me, Hide me.

    A PRAYER FOR DELIVERANCE. Psalm 17:1-9. PSALM 17:1. How can a man, born dead in trespasses and sins, plead with the LORD to “hear the right?” Well, it is as Abraham said, ‘Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?’ (Genesis 18:25). When we use this Psalm, we are not appealing to our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Privilege Of Prayer

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 9, 2022
     | 2,040 views

    Earthly kings & presidents DO NOT ALLOW ACCESS to themselves by average people! How different God is, to seek out the lowest, the least, & the nobodies - though He's the Creator & King of kings. Prayer is a priceless privilege; make sure you use it!

    THE PRIVILEGE OF PRAYER Heb. 10:19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BRAGGING OF PERFECTION 1. One denomination believes you can “pray through” to perfection. One member of this group went to see a Christian neighbor. He struck up the subject of the believer's perfection. 2. The neighbor said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Answered Prayer.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 19, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,110 views

    An ongoing work of Jesus through prayer in His name.

    ANSWERED PRAYER. John 14:12-14. 3. Even with His departure, His work goes on (John 14:12-14). Jesus miraculously fed the multitudes. Peter saw 3000 converts on his first outing (cf. Acts 2:41). Ever since that day the church has grown by fits and starts, leaps and bounds. Jesus healed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Glynda Lomax avatar

    Travailing In Prayer

    Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Oct 16, 2020
     | 6,675 views

    Travailing prayer was once commonplace in churches. Travailing is a way of praying that really gets not only God’s attention, but gets answers. Travailing prayer brings breakthrough.

    Galatians 4:19 19 My little children, for whom I labor in birth again until Christ is formed in you, I want to teach yall today about a way of praying that really gets not only God’s attention, but gets answers. Travailing prayer brings breakthrough. So let’s talk about travailing. What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Michael Monica avatar

    Prayer 101 Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on May 15, 2020
     | 1,297 views

    Prayers in the Word

    Genesis 15:2-3 But Abram said, “Sovereign Lord, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit[a] my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?” And Abram said, “You have given me no children; so a servant in my household will be my heir.” Genesis 21:1-2 Now the Lord was gracious ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 18, 2020
     | 3,652 views

    prayer is a formula in which believers use as way to make request, communicate with the Father

    prayer is a formula in which believers use as way to make request, communicate with the Father ** we pray so that we don't fall into temptation __( Matt 26:41) __when we pray we focus our energy and emotions in Him that has our being ** prayer deposits power inside us....that power is stored ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Prayer And Patience

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 23, 2020
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,688 views

    When Jesus told the Apostles and Mary and his brothers to wait for the coming gift of the Holy Spirit, they had no idea how long they had to wait for. A sermon on Prayer.

    “It’s alright for you thinnies” Boris Johnson apparently told the cabinet as he explained his desire to start a new campaign against obesity once the Covid crisis is over. “It’s alright for you thinnies” Boris has come to see the fact that he is overweight as one of the reasons why he suffered so ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican