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    Stay Alert And Pray SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    Stay alert and pray, so that you won't fall into temptation. Being alert enhances our prayers, as every enemy we identify pushes us to pray more fervently. Furthermore, being alert is a form of prayer. If we are truly alert, the act of watching itself becomes a prayer.

    In the Bible, Jesus instructs his disciples to "Watch and pray, so that you will not fall into temptation" (Matthew 26:41, NIV). This command holds great significance for believers today. By understanding the importance of watching and praying, we can overcome temptation and live a victorious ...read more

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    Praying For Heavenly Showers SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    We need to fervently pray and ask God to open the flood gates of Heaven and bless us with His divine rain.

    Introduction: The phrase "Let It Rain!" is a plea for God to send a spiritual rain onto our world. Just as April showers bring May flowers, we need the refreshing rain of God's presence in our lives. Rain has various benefits in the natural world, such as quenching thirst, cleansing, softening ...read more

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    Go! And Pray In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 3, 2025
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    The 21st century believer is bombarded on every side — temptations, anxieties, cultural pressures, distractions, spiritual deception, and the subtle erosion of biblical conviction. Into this battlefield Paul gives us a clear command to pray in the Spirit.

    Go! And Pray in the Spirit Introduction – Gripped by a Call to Battle Church, if there were ever a time when the people of God must awaken to the reality of spiritual warfare, it is now. The 21st century believer is bombarded on every side — temptations, anxieties, cultural pressures, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    25) God Answers Prayer! Series

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 4, 2022
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    God answers prayer in three main ways: 1) He can say "Yes" according to His Will, 2) He can answer "No" because He has something better in mind for you,... or...3) He can say "Not Yet" because the timing is not right according to His greater plan and purpose.

    GOD ANSWERS PRAYER! TEXT: Jeremiah 33:3. INTRODUCTION Today, as we continue our journey into the Word of God, Our focus remains firmly fixed on discovering... “...those things most surely believed among us” (Luke 1:1). And this is important – for us all, After all, we’re going to be answering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What Is Prayer?” Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 3, 2005
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    Jesus actually had very much to say about prayer. After all, He spent a great deal of time in prayer. In fact, Jesus refers to prayer in His teachings 42 times, and the gospels record Him personally praying 28 times. So, what is prayer exactly?

    Jesus and Prayer – Part 1 “What Is Prayer?” Matthew 6:5-15 Jesus actually had very much to say about prayer. After all, He spent a great deal of time in prayer. In fact, Jesus refers to prayer in His teachings 42 times, and the gospels record Him personally praying 28 times. Several times, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #3: Pray And Seek His Face Series

    Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007
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    We’re continuing our study of what must happen if God is going to bring revival to a people. We talked last time about the importance of people humbling themselves. Today we want to consider the next thing that is necessary for us to do before God will fo

    I. INTRODUCTION We’re continuing our study of what must happen if God is going to bring revival to a people. We talked last time about the importance of people humbling themselves. Today we want to consider the next thing that is necessary for us to do before God will forgive and bring healing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    On The Festival Of Purim Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 8, 2014
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    Theology is faith seeking understanding. It can help us see the relevance of God's Word to our lives, especially when we don't get what we pray for.

    Thursday of the First Week of Lent 2014 Lumen Fidei In the Jewish calendar, which is a lunar, or thirteen-month calendar, spring is the time of Purim, the minor feast of deliverance. The story is well-known in all the world, to Jews and Christians. A Persian king had, in God’s design, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Trying Times - "Wait" Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 29, 2013
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    A comparative of facing and coping with waiting to receive what we prayed for, considering modern times and the daily faith used against the wholeness of the faith of the fathers of old until Christ Jesus.

    Trying Times - “WAIT” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013) “If a man die, shall he live again? All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come” Job 14:14, KJV [Job waiteth for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    (If The Church Would Just Pray ) (Perils And The Power Of Preaching)

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 16, 2017
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    THAT THERE IS NO SUITABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR THE PREACHING OF THE GOSPEL FOR IN THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT GOD`S WORD IS ALWAYS CARRIED ON THE FRESH WIND OF A PREACHER PREACHING

    Ephes. 6:18 (KJV) Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; Ephes. 6:19-20 (KJV) And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord, Teach Us To Pray!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 17, 2020
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    Someone said, "The purpose of prayer is to draw us close to the heart of God so that our will, our deepest desires, will be those of God & not our own."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Acts 12:1-19; Luke 22:42-44 ILL. Pres. Abraham Lincoln, in a National Proclamation of Prayer & Repentance in 1863 wrote, “We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seek Wisdom For A Healthy Prayer Life.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 10, 2018
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    We need a good effective prayer life. Let us consider 21 things to develop a good habit of prayer.

    A GOOD PLAN FOR PRAYER. LORD, WE PRAY SEEKING FOR YOU TO HEAR OUR PRAYERS AND ANSWER FROM HEAVEN… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 19, 2024
     | 1,878 views

    Another sermon from James

    James 4:1-2 Prayer As you’re finding your way to James chapter 4, I want to talk to you this morning about prayer. You know, prayer is one of our greatest privileges. Imagine, bring able to talk to the Creator, the Lord of everything, and having Him involved in your life, and in the things going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Awesome Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 8, 2024
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     | 1,747 views

    This sermon examines Paul's prayer in Colossian 1:9-14.

    “AN AWESOME PRAYER” Colossian 1:9-14 FBCF – 7/7/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Author Kevin Halloran – "When Prayer is a Struggle" – discovered one of top answers as to why people struggle to prayer – “I don’t know what to pray.” Many people feel like they’re stuck in a rut, repeatedly praying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your "Boat?”

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 15, 2020
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    This message examines the record of Peter walking on water

    Tonight, we’re going to be in Matthew 14. The chapter opens with Herod hearing about the works that Jesus has done and wondering if John the Baptist has come back to life. You know the story. King Herod beheads John the Baptist because he promises to give Herodias’ daughter, after she danced for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What God Wants

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,568 views

    God’s will is not nearly the mystery we sometimes make it. God wants the lost saved, Christian to live godly lives, and for believers to pray. All three are inter-related.

    What God Wants 1 Timothy 2:1-10 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: A guy was on a diet. His biggest temptation was donuts. As he drove down the street in front of his favorite donut shop, he prayed, “Lord, if you want me to have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ