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  • Paul Decker avatar

    Bored With Prayer Meeting Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 21, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 29,561 views

    God calls us to pray together.

    BORED WITH PRAYER MEETING Matthew 18:18-20 S: Corporate Prayer Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: GOD CALLS US TO PRAY TOGETHER. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Scripture, three reasons that demonstrate why we should pray together. The _____ reason why we should pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are Your Prayers Answered?

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 17, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 18,637 views

    Are all your prayers answered?

    James 5:16, 18; 1 Kings 18:41-46 A deacon had a parrot that said, “lets kiss, lets kiss.” The Pastor had a parrot that said, “lets pray, lets pray.” So the deacon asked the preacher if he could leave his parrot with the pastor to influence his parrot so that it wouldn’t say, “lets kiss . . . .” So ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conditions To Answered Prayer

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 201 ratings
     | 11,782 views

    God answers prayer when His conditions are met.

    A pastor had earned a vacation from his flock and he decided to make it a golfing holiday. He went to a golfing resort, and on his first day out on the course he learned that Arnold Palmer played the course frequently. The toughest hole was the 17th, and as the pastor approached the tee his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Prayer For God's Direction

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Mar 10, 2001
    based on 176 ratings
     | 10,494 views

    We can use Jabez’s prayer like a compass...N-never ending favor; S-significant influence; E-enabling touch; W-wary of the enemy.

    A Prayer For God’s Direction 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church March 11, 2001 Introduction: As some of you know, Mahria and I had the opportunity to go to a pastor/spouse retreat at the end of January. We spent a few days in Pismo Beach with other ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mark Haines avatar

    God Answers Prayer

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
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    A deductive exposition of the text introduced by statistics and stories of answered prayer.

    Topic: Prayer Theme: Answered Prayer Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to pray with persistence and humility. Response: Individuals will ponder God’s grace in answering our prayers. Pattern: A deductive exposition of the text introduced by statistics ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Carl Willis avatar

    A Solid Foundation Of Prayer

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,789 views

    The foundational legs of prayer for a stronger more effective prayer life.

    A Solid Foundation of Prayer Matt. 6: 5-15 Luke 11: 1-4 One of the greatest things we have as Christians is the power of prayer. But prayer is not some rambled utterance, but a well thought out, patterned encounter with God. Jesus was asked about prayer and in what we commonly refer to as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #3 A Prayer For A Graduate Series

    Contributed by Alex Perednia on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 181 ratings
     | 41,860 views

    Using Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21, we have an effective model for praying for what we need.

    What would you ask for if you found a genie-in-a-bottle and were granted three wishes that were bound to come true? Graduates, if you could have three wishes fulfilled, what would you ask for? Have you heard the story of a young man who found a genie-in-a-bottle? This young adult is walking down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In A Little While-Prayer

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 11,796 views

    This sermon is about the necessity of prayer in our lives.

    “In a Little While” By Rev. A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church Scripture: John 16:1-24 I yet believe that like the Psalmist that I too shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” That is what faith is. Faith is simply believing that one day we will see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Prayer And The Call Of God Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 126 ratings
     | 10,576 views

    #9 in the series "Patterns for Prayer." Uses the call of Saul and Barnabas as an example of how prayer makes us available to the Lord.

    In the eleventh century, King Henry III of Bavaria grew tired of court life and the pressures of being a monarch. He made application to Prior Richard at a local monastery, asking to be accepted as a contemplative and spend the rest of his life in the monastery. "Your Majesty," said Prior Richard, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Carl Willis avatar

    The Changing Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 97 ratings
     | 8,435 views

    The changing power of prayer in the life of the Christian.

    Today is the final sermon in our series of messages entitled, "If My people pray..." Today is also the end of the prayer challenge, so today we will be focusing on the changing power of prayer. The first thing that prayer changes are circumstances. It is vital that we tell God all of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Conditions For Answered Prayer

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,842 views

    Prayer is work and takes much effort so getting answers to prayer is important.

    Conditions for Answered Prayer Heb 4:16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. GET RID OF SIN “If I regard wickedness in my heart, the Lord will not hear.” Psalm 66:18 “Behold, the Lord’s hand is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Hindrances To Effectual Prayer

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 19, 2003
    based on 105 ratings
     | 7,363 views

    Prayer is such a vital part of the Christian life that we need to be mindful of some things that are hinderances in our prayer life.

    HINDRANCES TO EFFECTIVE PRAYER "For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil." I Peter 3:12 James 5:16 tells us that "the effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." Let us consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Daniel: A Man Of Prayer

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 19,587 views

    to stress the importance of intercessory prayer, confession of sin and humbling ourselves before God

    Daniel: A Man of Prayer Daniel 9:1-11,16-19 Primary Purpose: To stress the importance of intercessory prayer Lately, I feel a renewed sense of the importance of intercessory prayer. History shows us that no church, denomination or country has ever outgrown it’s need for prayer. No revival or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Purpose Of The Church- Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 14, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,031 views

    Prayer is a very important purpose of the church.

    INTRODUCTION • As we finish the purpose of the Church series, I hope that it has inspired some thinking from each one of us about what our purpose is and what we can do to better fulfill our purpose at ACC. • I want to finish this series with a purpose that does not seem like one that invokes a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chip Kelly avatar

    Prayers Of An Honest Pastor

    Contributed by Chip Kelly on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,481 views

    Straight talk from a pastor to congregation

    Prayers of an Honest Pastor I love teaching the Bible. It’s what I feel called to and it’s probably the most rewarding thing I do. I hope and pray that I’m allowed to do it until I’m really old and just drop dead doing it one day. I love teaching the Bible. But there are times that I look out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational