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  • Charles Jones avatar

    Those Praying Saints: The Power Of Intercession Series

    Contributed by Charles Jones on May 10, 2025
     | 747 views

    If you’re ready to take your place among the praying saints, lift your hands and declare: “Lord, make me a praying saint! Use me to intercede! Use me to cover my family! Use me to stand in the gap!"

    Those Praying Saints: The Power of Intercession Text: James 5:16 (KJV) “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” Introduction: The Legacy of the Praying Saints Church, let me tell you something: we wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for those praying ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Never Stop Praying: A Beacon Of Hope SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,525 views

    A motivational discourse on the power of unceasing prayer and its role as a source of hope.

    Persistent Prayer Provides Hope Today, we embark on a series that delves into the topic of hope. Hope is an essential aspect of our lives, motivating us to get out of bed each morning. In times of difficulty and monotony, hope enables us to keep moving forward. However, we often search for hope in ...read more

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    Paul’s Arrival In Rome Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 1, 2024
     | 452 views

    God has given each of us an offer of Salvation – this is what each of us need and what Paul proclaims. Truly, it is why we minister; it is why we pray; it is why we rejoice; it is our WHY!

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 42 Paul’s Arrival in Rome Acts 28:16-31 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) NO Wed nights: Jesus’ teachings (The Beatitudes), Changing our Perspective Autauga Christmas Team: Food/Blankets Dec 1 … Gifts on Dec 8 (angel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Importance Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Jan 25, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 28,487 views

    Why were Peter, John and Paul so eager to pray for people to receive the Holy Spirit? This answer the Question: Why is the Spirit so important.

    The importance of the Holy Spirit A. Background: Acts 8:9-13 Here we found the working of the Holy Spirit through a man that was full of FAITH and the HOLY Spirit Acts 6:5 · God is using him mightily. · Multitudes listen to him. · Miracles were done and then even the GREAT POWER V10 , Simon, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Happens When The Church Prays! Prayer Invites Divine Intervention Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,054 views

    One of the most amazing privileges of believers is access to God through prayer. We all face trials and tribulations but praying will help us overcome. Why? Because a praying saint can lay down in trouble and wake up to a miracle. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.

    Subject - Effective Fervent Prayer Invites Divine Intervention Scripture - Acts 12:5-11 “So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. 6 The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Prayer Moves God Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,804 views

    Understanding the prayer that moves God

    Why Prayer Moves God August 10, 2003 Am - Danny L. Williams Luke 18:1 I want to talk to you this morning from the subject “Why Prayer Moves God”. Let’s Pray, Concept of Prayer: The History Of God’s People is decorated with men and women of prayer. Down through out the bible to Jesus, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Christians Fail To Receive Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,409 views

    There are several reasons why Christians fail to receive answers to their prayers. Five reasons are given in this sermon.

    April, 2007 Why Christians Fail to Receive Matthew 7:7-14 INTRODUCTION: There are many reasons why Christians fail to receive answers to their prayers. Some people say, “If you had enough faith you would have received.” Then when people don’t receive, they feel guilty and say, “It was my fault ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Do We Fast?

    Contributed by James May on May 5, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 20,330 views

    Fasting is more than skipping a meal or a number of meals, that’s only dieting. Fasting is always for a purpose and with an answer to prayer in mind.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Is Prayer So Important?

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,092 views

    The importants of Prayer cannot be under estimated.

    Prayer the food of life and ministry Why is prayer so important? Prayer is the way that God has decided to get things done. God will not move unless someone prays. John Wesley said that it seems that God can do nothing unless someone prays or ask Him. So what does prayer do. Prayer gives us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Life Is So Tough

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Bob Aquino on Apr 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,641 views

    Many of us would like a personal ministry, but we don’t know where to begin. This passage suggests that our personal ministry begins as we share with others what God has shared with us.

    INTRO: In May 2008 Christian musician Steven Curtis Chapman's five year old daughter Maria was run over and killed on the family property. Her teen-aged brother did not see her playing in the driveway before she was struck. It was a tragedy of unspeakable sadness. I remember that my first thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Can't They Understand?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 164 ratings
     | 8,155 views

    Why can't some people "get it" when it comes to the Christian gospel?

    Sometimes the words we speak just don't connect with the person to whom we are speaking. During the first week of basic training, an army drill sergeant was explaining what was in store for his squad during the next two months. One young private raised his hand and asked, "Sergeant, when do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Prayers Go Unanswered

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,025 views

    John 9:31 31 Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth..

    John 9:31 31 Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth. (KJV) John 15:7 If you remain in me and my word remains in you, ask whatever you wish and it will be given to you. (KJV) Prov 15:8 8 The sacrifice of the wicked is ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Why The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit?

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Mar 21, 2012
     | 2,844 views

    There is Power in the indwelling of the Holy Spirit with the gift of speaking in tongues.

    Why The Baptism of the Holy Spirit? This is part of the Great Commission. Mark 16:14-20 (NKJV) 14 Later He appeared to the eleven as they sat at the table; and He rebuked their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen. 15 And He said ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why God Used Cornelius?

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 28, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,596 views

    There are qualifications that God is looking for those who would serve Him.

    There are some qualifications that God is looking for those who would serve Him. I. He was a MAN OF CHARACTER (v. 1-2) A. He was a strongman - He is soldier B. He was a devout man C. He was a generous man D. He was an influential man (with all his house) II. He was a MAN OF PRAYER (v.2-4) A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Couldn't We? Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,750 views

    Part of series "Miracles in Matthew." Answers the the question, "why don’t we see miracles today?"

    Every preacher has heard many varieties of this same question: “Why don’t we see miracles today like they saw in the Bible?” It’s a good question, especially since Jesus promised in John 14:12 that we could do greater things than those which He had done. Well, low and behold, the disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God