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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Jesus Prays (Week 3 Of 4): In The World Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 21, 2021
     | 3,549 views

    By extension of Jesus’ prayer, we are warned about compromises. By extension of Jesus’ prayer, we are challenged to live in the Truth.

    JESUS PRAYS (WEEK 3 OF 4): IN THE WORLD John 17:13-19 #JesusPrays RAFT STORY PART 1 Come listen to my story about a young man named Jed. Jed wanted to set off on his own and wanted to see what kind of man he was going to be because he was about to move out of his parent’s house and he wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dale Miller avatar

    Teach Me To Pray Series

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,067 views

    Jesus gives us the model prayer, we need to pray it, not just recite it.

    MUB 07.11.04 MATT 6;5-9 5"And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of A Praying Dad Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 19, 2023
     | 1,015 views

    Jesus refers to prayer 42 times and the gospels record Him personally praying 28 times.

    The Power of a Praying People June 18, 2023 1 John 5:13-15 NIV I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. 14 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Wake Up, Watch & Pray Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 6, 2014
    based on 9 ratings
     | 47,649 views

    A sermon examining the importance of vigilance and devotion to Jesus.

    Wake Up, Watch & Pray Mark 14:27-40 Some people are natural early risers. They are up before the sun and ready to start their day. Somehow they do this without the assistance of an alarm clock. Not all of us are so fortunate! During the warmer months I like to get up early and walk 3 to 5 miles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Men Still Seek Him

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Dec 18, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,775 views

    This catchy slogan has appearred on commercial Christmas material for ages. The implications of the statement bothers me. What does it mean? What is it’s implication for us?

    The story goes an angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects infinite wisdom. "Done!" says the angel, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Robert Bravo avatar

    Why Christmas

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,413 views

    Why do we have a christmas. Why did Jesus come?

    Why Christmas? Luke 2:1-20 (NIV) 1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to his own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Pray Without Inhibition Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2019
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     | 8,062 views

    Pray Without Inhibition Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - July 21, 2019

    Pray Without Inhibition Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - July 21, 2019 #31 in series Luke 11:5-13 Intro I want to invite you to use your imagination with me for a moment. Imagine you are going up to the front door of a home. Now I am going to give you two ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Are We Praying For God’s Will If It Always Happens Anyway? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 29, 2025
     | 469 views

    Many presume that everything that happens is God's will. That's not true. What does it look like to pray that God's will would start to be done here on earth as it is done in heaven?

    WHY PRAY THIS? This is a prayer because it isn’t happening much now. - Matthew 6:10. - So in this fourth part of the sermon, Jesus calls us to pray for God’s will to be done. - But, wait, isn’t that already happening all the time? We hear people constantly speak that whatever happened was God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Asking Without Limitations

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 14, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 723 views

    Truly the only Spiritual limitation you have, are what you place on yourself. I believe the Holy Spirit who lives in you, out weighs any bodily, and emotional pain. Why? The Spirit is eternal.

    Asking Without Limitations John 16.24TPT Truly the only Spiritual limitation you have, are what you place on yourself. I believe the Holy Spirit who lives in you, out weighs any bodily, and emotional pain. Why? The Spirit is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Why, God, Why?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 198 ratings
     | 42,070 views

    The crucial question is not, "Why do bad things happen to God’s people?" The crucial question is "What is the purpose of my life?"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: 2 Corinthians 1:4; Genesis 50:20; Rev. 15:3-4; Isaiah 43:6-7 ILL. John was 31 years old - a new father, & a dedicated Christian. He seemed to have everything going for him. One day on his way to work his car ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    The Time Has Come...to Pray #4 Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 12, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,996 views

    1. Jesus said, "I have revealed You". 2. Jesus said, "...to those whom You gave Me" 3. Jesus said, "...out of the world". 4. Jesus said, "...and they have obeyed Your Word".

    October 29, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come...To Pray #4 Text: John 17:6 Introduction 1. As we look on, with those early disciples, we have a wonderful opportunity to observe Jesus as He is praying to His Father. We have seen how He approaches His Father with such ease... which only comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Why Bethlehem? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 21, 2014
    based on 26 ratings
     | 24,324 views

    In the day of Jesus, Bethlehem wasn't very impressive. And yet God chose it as the birthplace of the King. Why?

    I love to sing, and so I want to start out this sermon by having us all sing the first 2 verses of “O Little Town of Bethlehem”. “O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie! Above your deep and dreamless sleep, the silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark streets shineth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Wolfe avatar

    Fifteen Biblical Reasons Why We Must Be A Praying People

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 23, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,146 views

    Outline showing prayer priorities,prohibitions and practices

    I. (15) Biblical Reasons Why We Must Be A Praying People (Prayer Priorities) 1. Praying was God’s Past Purpose for His People (Exodus 19:6) ‘And ye shall be unto Me…’ 2. Praying is God’s Present Purpose for His People (I Peter 2:5, 9)’Ye are…a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bob Gillchrest avatar

    Why A Virgin?

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,874 views

    Answers the question about why God chose to have Jesus born of a virgin.

    “Why A Virgin?” Isaiah 7:14 Introduction: Christmas time is celebration time. Kurisumasu, omedeto gosaimasu! People around the world, many of whom have no grasp of Christianity, will be celebrating Christmas this year along with the rest of us. Hindus, Buddhists, Shintoists, Taoists - you name the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why A Manger?

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,164 views

    Narrative story of how Mary and Joseph came to Bethlehem and gave birth to Jesus

    “Why A Manger?” Luke 2:8-15 Introduction: The sun sits high over the dusty road. The air is quiet, except for the buzzing of insects and the occasional beating of sheep. A man carefully leads a donkey over rocky terrain, as his very pregnant wife, a girl of no older than sixteen, gently rubs her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist