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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Genuine Prayer And Fasting Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 15, 2015
     | 7,314 views

    Last week we started the series on the places where Jesus said, “I tell you the truth”. We started out by looking at Matt. 6:1-4 where Jesus talks about giving. Today we’ll look at the other acts of righteousness in this passage-praying and fasting.

    “GENUINE PRAYER AND FASTING” Matthew 6:5-18 INTRODUCTION: Last week we started the series on the places where Jesus said, “I tell you the truth”. We started out by looking at the first four verses of Matt. 6 where Jesus shows us our giving need not be done with fanfare, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
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     | 7,384 views

    Part 12:Sermon on the Mount Series - The importance of prayer, and spending time with the Father.

    The Great Commission Part 12 – Sermon on the Mount – Prayer Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † The Sermon on the Mount – The Beatitudes † We are the Salt, staying pure with God’s Holy Word † We are the Light, showing that Word to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Dave Martin avatar

    Our Awesome Weapon, Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 7,479 views

    A tale is told about a small town that had historically been "dry," but then a local businessman decided to build a tavern.

    "Our Awesome Weapon - Prayer!" "Knowing Our Enemy" series - Part 7 of 7 Text: Eph. 6:18-20 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church August 13, 2000 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Up to Date! Ephes. 6:18-20 "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    God Cares Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,471 views

    Part 14 of Sermon on the Mount, God cares about our needs.

    How’s your prayer life? What I mean is how are your prayer habits? Do you pray much? After all Jesus said, when you pray. now he seemed pretty definite at this point, he didn’t say, if you pray, instead he said when you pray. he seemed pretty convinced that christians would pray. and he said ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Lesson 2: Pray

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 29, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,000 views

    What Happens when You Pray

    Series: When You . . . Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 2: Pray February 26, 2012 A. WHAT IS PRAYER? MATTHEW 6:5-15 1. Prayer is relationship with your heavenly Father. “For your Father knows” (6:8). “Our Father in heaven” (6:9). 2. Prayer is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 23, 2017
     | 4,466 views

    Prayer is total confidence in God's planned purpose for you.

    A. WHAT IS PRAYER? MATTHEW 6:5-15 1. Prayer is relationship with your heavenly Father. “For your Father knows” (6:8). “Our Father in heaven” (6:9). 2. Prayer is not getting God to do what you desire, but you changing to God’s desire. 3. Prayer is total confidence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commission Our Angels Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 92 ratings
     | 6,600 views

    The Will of God is for blessings, provision, and liberty. We must understand how we can be the recipients of Angel Ministry.

    Angel Ministry #2 (Commissioning) This is #2 study of angels. The last time we saw why the increase of angle appearances. (We are living in a time of changing dispensations) We talked about the Purpose of Angel Ministry. (God’s Messengers) We saw how they delivered ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prayer

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,355 views

    communication with God

    Mat 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Mat 6:10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Mat 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread. Mat 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Mat 6:13 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Clint Shrum avatar

    Prayer

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,238 views

    5 elements of prayer

    PRAYER I Thessalonians 5:12-18 Intro: I am confident in saying the most neglected part of our spiritual life is prayer. More than church attendance, testifying, bible studying etc…prayer is often not a part of our daily lives. Even more so a lot of Christians only pray at church or when they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unseasonable Prayer

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 8, 2010
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     | 4,010 views

    God calls us into action; to move when He speaks to us. Moses experienced this same issue and God is asking, "Why are you still crying out to me?"

    Unseasonable Prayer Exodus 14:15 Introduction - As believers, we often cry out for God for every little thing, don’t we? - Sometimes we almost have a helpless feeling or a need for more guidance - Moses had this same issue and tonight’s lesson is that there comes a time when crying out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Two Ways

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 8, 2018
     | 4,944 views

    Among all the varieties of cultures and ways to live in this world, there are really only two ways to live, God's or the world's.

    Intro If we could boil all the world’s religions and political philosophies down to their essentials what would we come up with? Are there real alternatives or just varieties of the same worldly way of life? Our purpose is to see that there are only two ways, God’s and the world’s. Our plan is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Akehurst avatar

    Called To Pray. Study On Prayer And The Lord's Prayer. When To Pray. Part 1

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 23, 2023
     | 1,094 views

    Part 1: Called to Pray. Study on Prayer and the LORD's Prayer. When to Pray. Drilling down into “The LORD’s Prayer” and the 7 Prayers and Petitions within that JESUS taught the disciples.

    2023.01.22 Called to Pray. Study on Prayer and the LORD’s Prayer. When to Pray. William Akehurst, HSWC Called to Pray. Study on Prayer and the LORD's Prayer. When to Pray. PART 1 Scriptures referenced: Matthew 6:5-15; Jeremiah 33:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; 1 John 5:14-15; Matthew 7:7; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tough Love

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 1, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,729 views

    A warning not only for Israel then, but for the church now. The long-suffering of God.

    TOUGH LOVE. Matthew 23:13-39. 1. Jesus spares not to warn those who are on the path to “the damnation of hell” (Matthew 23:33), using such expressions as “woe unto you” (eight times), “hypocrites” (seven times), “blind guides” or “fools and blind” (five times), “ye serpents, (ye) generation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    The Friend At Midnight

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 2, 2025
     | 154 views

    The parable is called "The Friend at Midnight," found in Luke 11:5-8. Through it, Jesus highlights the importance of persistence in prayer.

    I. JESUS' PRAYER LIFE INSPIRES A REQUEST A. JESUS WAS PRAYING IN A SPECIFIC LOCATION - Luke 11:1a 1. The Gospels give us insights into Jesus' prayer habits: a. He rose early to pray alone - Mark 1:35 b. He often went to the wilderness to pray - Luke 5:16 c. He prayed all night before ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    Our Father, What My Church Family Means To Me

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 12, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,212 views

    Taking the Lord’s prayer and demonstating the importance of having a Church family.

    Text: Matthew 6:5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist