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  • Stephan Brown avatar

    Why?

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 111 ratings
     | 20,150 views

    Illustrates from Habakkuk and the life of Joseph how God works in all of our lifes circumstances. Demonstrates how beautifully even the bad circumstances can be turned to good.

    Habakkuk 1:1-4, 1 This is the message that the prophet Habakkuk received from the LORD in a vision. 2 How long, O LORD, must I call for help? But you do not listen! "Violence!" I cry, but you do not come to save. 3 Must I forever see this sin and misery all around me? Wherever I look, I see ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Praying With Power

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 12, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,439 views

    Here is an easy plan to pray with power and see God answer your prayers supernaturally. This message is full of revelations about prayer and how its power can be harnessed. Get the power going!

    PRAYING WITH POWER 1 John 5:14-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BE CAREFULL HOW YOU SAY IT 1. George Arnold says, "I'm not the easiest guy in the world to get along with. So when our anniversary rolled around, I wanted my wife to know how much I appreciated her tolerating me for the past 20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Praying In The Spirit

    Contributed by Blake Dodd on Dec 17, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,568 views

    A sermon on the importance of praying in the Spirit of God.

    Praying in the Spirit Introduction: • One of the greatest ways to understand God’s Word and to understand the deep things of Scripture is to study Systematic Theology. • Systematic Theology looks at the Bible topically instead of looking at individual books. We derive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Alert And Pray! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,699 views

    we are to be aware of situations then pray, especially for missionaries!

    Our children have reminded us of what we must do when the days of evil come. As Christians today, how are we doing in taking our stand with the attacks of the devil? We are to put on the Full Armor of God on a daily basis for the days of evil are upon us! How do we do this on a practical basis? ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Time To Pray

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 25,358 views

    Saints it is time that we made prayer a priority in our daily living. If you do not have a regular prayer time you need to establish one. Jesus did. If you do not have a war room of your own you need to make one today.

    Time for Prayer Psalm 66:18-20 18 If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me: 19 But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer. 20 Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me. Lately I have been made aware that people in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Praying With Understanding Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 18, 2025
     | 437 views

    Praying with understanding is essential for effective communication with God. It enables us to align our hearts and minds with His will, ensuring that our prayers are purposeful and transformative.

    PRAYING WITH UNDERSTANDING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 14:15 "What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also." Supporting Texts: Psalm 47:7, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Pearce avatar

    Ought To Pray

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,328 views

    THE WORD WE LIKE TO USE SO MUCH AS PREACHERS, OUGHT, THIS IS A SERMON THAT SAYS OUGHT BUT ALSO HOW!!!!!!!!

    OUGHT TO PRAY LUKE 18:1 INTRO: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO PRAY? 1: PRAYER A) ADDRESS TO GOD B) SPOKEN OR UNSPOKEN C) EXPRESS PRAISE, THANKSGIVING, CONFESSION, OR A REQUEST POINT: WHAT EXACTLY DOES IT MEAN TO PRAY TO GOD? SIMPLY IT MEANS TO SPEAK TO GOD!! 2: PHILLIPIANS 4:6 A) BE CAREFUL FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Secret Praying Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,131 views

    My prayers are for God’s ears only.

    June 17, 2001 Secret Christianity - Part 2 INTRODUCTION Some actors make a lot of money. Julia Roberts Tom Cruise Bruce Willis and John Travolta Each of these currently make $20 million per movie. And there you have Harrison Ford and Mel Gibson who each command $25 million per film. A few ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hannah Prayed

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002
    based on 255 ratings
     | 43,956 views

    Mother’s Day sermon applicable to anyone!

    Hannah Prayed 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Mother’s Day – May 12, 2002 Introduction Happy Mother’s Day! I hope that this will be a blessed day for all of you, particularly those of you who have weathered the challenge of child-rearing. We’ve added a few new faces since our last Mother’s Day visit, so I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mickey Bell avatar

    How To Pray Series

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Mar 10, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,332 views

    God says to get our victory each day, we must learn to Humble ourselves and PRAY. But how do you pray?

    Series: Victory Message 2: Teach Me How to Pray Luke 11:1 / Matthew 6:5-15 There is nothing more secure with our salvation in Christ than knowing that we have a Heavenly Father who wants to hear from his children. Last week, we learned that we have to get “me” out of the way to allow God to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randall LaVere II avatar

    Just Pray

    Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on May 1, 2007
     | 4,602 views

    Does God hear my prayers? the answer is a resounding yes !!! the most powerful message I’ve ever ministered.

    Just pray already. Last Sunday night we talked about overcoming anxiety. We gave biblical steps to beat depression, worry fear, and fretfullness. 1.-seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all of these things shall be added unto you. 2-Ps. 34:14-seek peace and pursue it. 3-Is. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Ken Sowers avatar

    Praying For The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,563 views

    Seeking the gift of the Holy Spirit - for non Charismatics :)

    Nov. 9 - Praying for the Spirit Ever have something you didn’t need - sports car- power tool - computer 0-60 or 120 mph - solitaire - mail, phone - typewriter - library Most Christians have no use for the Holy Spirit - (not that we don’t need Him) Today we will pray for the Spirit - but be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • C.A. McCracken avatar

    Revival Praying

    Contributed by C.a. Mccracken on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,370 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

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Pray For Everything

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 18, 2013
     | 4,184 views

    To know that we have to build our relationship with the FATHER GOD rather than building the things we already have from Him.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have everything? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To know that we have to build our relationship with the FATHER GOD rather than building the things we already have from Him. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:24 (The Message) 11:24 That's why I urge you to pray for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Travis avatar

    A Praying Mother

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,284 views

    Where would we be without a praying mother?

    A PRAYING MOTHER I SAMUEL 1:9-18 9So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest sat upon a seat by a post of the temple of the LORD. 10And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore. 11And she vowed a vow, and said, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist