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  • Edward Hardee avatar

    When You Pray Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 13, 2010
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    Sermon on the Lord's Prayer

    resource used: Preacher's Outline and Sermon Bible - Matthew Title: Lord’s Prayer Theme: Get a better understanding of the way to pray by the Lord’s prayer. Text: Matthew 6:5-15 Mat 6:5 "And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites (actors). For they love to pray standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When Job Prays Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 7, 2023
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     | 1,140 views

    I can say that I have had troubles in my life but never to the level or extent of Job.

    “When Job Prays” Job 1:20-22 We once again look at a prayer in the Bible. I can say that I have had troubles in my life but never to the level or extent of Job. I. Permission Given Job 1:6-12 Satan is called in Revelation 12:10 “And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Jabez Prays Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 15, 2023
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    What do we know about Jabez and why did he pray; perhaps more importantly is why did it end up in the Bible?

    “When Jabez Prays” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Perhaps one of the most noted prayers is the “Prayer of Jabez.” A book was written by Bruce Wilkinson in 2000 and had over 9 million copies sold. I will not attempt to make a book out of this nor have I read the book; I just know it’s out there. What do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Darkness Prays Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 27, 2025
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    Psalm 88 reveals faithful lament in unrelenting darkness, showing God’s presence in despair and Christ’s promise to carry us toward the dawn.

    INTRODUCTION — THE NIGHT THAT NEVER BREAKS Some Psalms begin with lament and end with praise. Some start in the valley and finish on the mountaintop. Some move from tears to trust, from sorrow to singing, from pain to peace. Psalm 88 is not one of those Psalms. It is the only Psalm in the entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    When You Pray Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Mar 16, 2026
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    Our text this morning in the Sermon on the Mount is what has become known as “The Lord’s Prayer” and this prayer is quite famous. We see it used widely in popular culture.

    WELCOME THE LORD’S PRAYER I thought I would begin this week with an untypical story. This has to do with our text this morning, but not indirectly as I usually do. In our passage today we will hear what has become known as “The Lord’s Prayer” and this prayer is quite famous. We see it used widely ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When You Pray PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 1,245 views

    Unpack the deeper meaning and benefits of the Lord's Prayer, emphasizing its power as a two-way conversation with God.

    Good morning, church family! Today's sermon will focus on the power of prayer, specifically the Lord’s Prayer. Now, I know many of us have said the Lord’s Prayer countless times, but have we ever truly unpacked its meaning and the benefits it brings into our lives? The late Billy Graham once said, ...read more

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    When I Pray PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025
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    Prayer is a powerful, intimate encounter with God that brings healing, unity, and hope when we approach Him honestly and support one another.

    Some of us walked in today with a whisper instead of a shout. Hearts carry heavy headlines—doctor’s reports, strained relationships, silent worries that keep us wide awake at 3 a.m. You’ve prayed before, and maybe your prayer felt like a paper airplane tossed into a hurricane. But friend, the God ...read more

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    Take Time To Listen When You Pray

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 17, 2015
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     | 4,062 views

    For an athlete to excel in the sport of his or her choice they must submit to the physical disciplines that will prepare them for excellent performance. Likewise, to truly be followers of Jesus Christ, we must follow certain exercises and disciplines.

    2-22-05 Title: Take Time to Listen When You Pray Text: “But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.” (Matthew 6:6) Bible Reading: Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When A Christian Prays Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 20, 2018
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     | 11,699 views

    When a Christian prays, God is pledged to act. This is especially true when we pray for fellow Christians who have begun to stray.

    “This is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him. “If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Jesus Pray For Us

    Contributed by Priscilla Haselrig on Sep 18, 2002
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    HOW SATAN IS STILL TRYING TO SIFT GOD PEOPLE, BUT JESUS IS STILL SAYING , NO SATAN, I AM STILL PRAYING AND WATCHING OVER MY PEOPLE.

    I AM GLAD JESUS PRAYED I am so glad that Jesus took the time and got down on His bended knees and prayed to GOD on our behalf. And it is when we pray for somebody else, we let God know that it¡¦s not all about ourselves, and that what Jesus did, He let us know, it was not just about Himself, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    But When You Pray! (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 1, 2014
     | 3,680 views

    When you pray-We have to make a mindful decision to pray, and how we pray!

    Matthew 6:5-8-And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying With Power Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2011
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     | 13,865 views

    God's power is unleashed when we pray.

    Praying With Power Romans 15:30-33 Rev. Brian Bill 4/3/11 In a small Texas town, a bar began construction on a new building to increase their business. The local Baptist church started a campaign to block the bar from opening with petitions and many prayers. Work progressed right up till the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Happens When The Church Prays

    Contributed by James Lee on Oct 31, 2012
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    Something powerful happens when we pray. When we pray, we connect our lives to the very same God who spoke this world into being.

    Think about how you felt that time when God came through and answered your prayer… Something powerful happens when we pray. When we pray, we connect our lives to the very same God who spoke this world into being. The very same God who: Formed the Swiss Alps…Who carved the Grand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Pray When The Going Is Good

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 26, 2006
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    Some believers think they are ’good’ Christians when they pray when times are bad... but we need to learn to pray when the times are good

    Date Written: July 1, 2006 Date Preached: July 2, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: You Might Be a Healthy Christian if… Sermon Title: You Pray When Things Are Going Good Sermon Text: James 5:13-16 (NKJV) Introduction: In a county that was formerly a dry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 2: Pray

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 29, 2012
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    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