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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Catch & Release God's Way Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 29, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,089 views

    We should pray that our lost family and friends be released to believe. Part 4 of 5 of the Praying Your Family and Friends to Christ Series.

    Catch & Release God’s Way Praying Your Family & Friends To Christ Series (4 of 5) Colossians 1.13 October 31, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, speaker Introduction: 1 Probably one of the most famous "curses" in modern history revolves around baseball great Babe Ruth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Devoted To Prayer Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 228 views

    Prayer is a vital practice in our relationship with God. We can pray individually, together with others, and with power. Jesus demonstrated these three ways of praying in His life.

    You know how sometimes you just need some alone time? Well, Jesus did too. He would wake up super early, find a quiet spot, and just talk to God. It's like charging your phone at night. You wake up with a full battery, ready to tackle the day. So, try it out. Find a quiet spot, and start your day ...read more

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  • C.A. McCracken avatar

    Revival Praying

    Contributed by C.a. Mccracken on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,753 views

    Revival only comes one way...through PRAYER! It’s time to go back to the basics of our spiritual heritage and make prayer our focus.

    "Revival Praying" James 5:16 16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Jim Cymbala, pastor of Brooklyn Tabernacle, Brooklyn, New York, had the following to say about revival: "Revival is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Find Joy In The Journey Through The Lord’s Prayer! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 13, 2019
     | 3,498 views

    Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together because prayer opens a door to the presence and guidance of the Lord. Learning to use the Lord Prayer is the best way to pray!

    Opening Video: The Lords Prayer by Jackie Evancho Sermon: Find joy in the journey through The Lord’s Prayer! Scripture: Romans 12:12 “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Thesis: Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Make Straight The Way Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 27, 2020
     | 3,946 views

    Pray for Opportunities; Study the Scriptures; Live Honestly; Point People to Jesus

    MAKE STRAIGHT THE WAY JOHN 1:19-28 #JOHN1 CHILDREN’S SERMON BEFORE THE SERMON (kid's staying in the service this particular day) Today in the sermon, I will be talking all about a guy by the name of John the Baptist. I am not sure what you all know about John the Baptist. What do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praying With A Heaven-View

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,204 views

    It’s important to pray in a way that is not self-centered.

    Introduction: Have you ever thought about how much of what we ask God for in our prayers is very self-centered? For example, I heard about a college student who always concluded her prayers with this simple petition: “God, I’m not asking for myself, but please send my mother a son-in-law.” Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praying The Beatitudes Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 27, 2023
     | 1,226 views

    To conclude this study of the Beatitudes, the text in Matthew 5:3-10 is used as a TEMPLATE for prayer. Praying Scripture is a powerful way to apply truths to our own lives and reinforce our understanding of the passage.

    PRAYING SCRIPTURE To complete our study of the Beatitudes, we will now use this portion of Scripture as a template for prayer. Learning to pray Scripture will strengthen your prayer life significantly. Some of you may have already learned to use the Lord’s Prayer in this way. That is the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Pray Series

    Contributed by Jeff Maness on Jun 19, 2013
     | 9,651 views

    How does God want me to pray?

    We’re going to be talking about four letter words that, when used here in the Church make us cringe, raise an eyebrow or we shy away from because they make us uncomfortable. And I’m not talking about curse words, although we might give a similar reaction. I’m talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Praying With Power”

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,767 views

    Of all the disciplines of the Christian walk, perhaps the most important, the least practiced and the least understood is prayer. Prayer is absolutely key in or success as children of God—both in the way we overcome the devil in battles we face.

    Intro: Chorus: ”God answers prayer in the morning, God answers prayer at noon, God answers prayer in the evening, so keep your heart in tune. Of all the disciplines of the Christian walk, perhaps the most important, the least practiced and the least understood is prayer. Prayer is absolutely key ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pray A Lot! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 21, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,835 views

    Your Heavenly Father wants to give you everything that’s good for you, starting with His only Son, going all the way to your daily bread, so pray with persistence and confidence in Him!

    Don Young, of Bern, Kansas, talks about a time when his oldest daughter was old enough to understand what saving money was all about. His wife and he sat down with her and explained the value of money. They explained how you save, and when the piggybank was full, you take the money out and deposit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Ten Ways To Be Enriched

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 25, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,351 views

    Jabez prays for enrichment and God responds with numerous blessings that are beyond human comprehension.

    Ten Ways to Be Enriched by God (I Chron 4:9,10) Have you ever wondered why some people seem to know how to pray in a way that brings spiritual, emotional, mental and physical enrichment? Jabez prays for supernatural intervention and God responds with numerous blessings that are beyond human ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Biblical Encouragements To Pray

    Contributed by Wesley Eader on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,228 views

    A brief introduction to various ways that we are encouraged to pray in the Bible.

    Biblical Encouragements to Prayer The Bible contains a number of encouragements to the believer’s prayer life. 1. Prayer Commands. Eph. 6:18 1 Thes. 5:17 1 Tim. 2:1,8 2. Prayer Promises. John 14:13 John 15:7 John 16:23-24 1 John 5:13 How do these promises encourage you in your prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help Is On The Way

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Oct 4, 2011
     | 5,589 views

    Jesus reminds us that he always answers prayer of his children in his time so he encourages us to keep on praying and be persistent in our requests because of his promises.

    Are you already tired of politics? If so, brace yourself for the next 13 months! A constant theme on the news are the debates and their arguments back and forth – who won the debate? Who is stronger in the polls? It’s a long grueling process. But honestly, a lot of what we hear is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Prayer Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Jul 21, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,026 views

    This sermon is a closer look at the way Jesus prayed for Himself, those who were with Him at the time and for us today. Also a look at the need to pray for ourselves, others and the lost of this world.

    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Prayer Part II Last week’s message was about how differently Christians look at prayer from the way the world looks at prayer. We talked about the fact that there are major differences in the way we pray, who we pray to and the results of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beauty And Truth In Worship Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 11, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,634 views

    Our worship in the Eucharist must bring together what we believe with the way we pray, and reflect both Ultimate Truth and Beauty.

    April 13, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis As we sit in the warm glow of Resurrection Day, we are invited to reflect on the connection between what we believe and how we pray. We believe that Jesus rose from the dead, that He conquered sin and death, and that we who eat the Flesh of the Son of Man and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic