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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Praying In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,344 views

    When we realize how fully present God is with us through His Holy Spirit, our prayers can take on a new dimension of power and effectiveness.

    Praying in the Spirit Ephesians 6:13-18 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Pray For The Impossible

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 10, 2010
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,040 views

    Continuation shows how Nehemiah rebuilt the walls thanks in part to his prayer of contrition, concern, confession, confidence, and commitment. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Pray for the Impossible, pt. 2 Nehemiah 1:5-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PrayImpossible2.html We have begun to talk about one of the shortest men in the Bible. Not Zacchaeus, this is "Knee High Miah!" Shorter than him was Job's friend, Bildah the Shuhite [shoe height!] Anybody know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • George Bannister avatar

    Praying For America

    Contributed by George Bannister on Jul 1, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,273 views

    This is a message emphasizing the need for praying for our country (United States) and basic principles on how to effectively pray for her.

    INTRODUCTION: • “Man is never so tall as when he kneels before God-never so great as when he humbles himself before God. And the man who kneels to God can stand up to anything”. -Louis H. Evans • “Prayer is not conquering God’s reluctance, but taking hold of God’s willingness.” -Phillips ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Praying With Confidence Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 18, 2013
    based on 18 ratings
     | 26,509 views

    There is great confidence that comes from knowing that we have eternal life right now. But what about the needs & problems of daily life? Jesus helped people when He was here on earth; does He still help us? Is He responsible for & responsive to His child

    1 JOHN 5: 14-17 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] PRAYING WITH CONFIDENCE [James 5:14-20] It is wonderful to know that Jesus is God, and to know Him through His abiding-through His living- in our life. There is also great confidence that comes from knowing that we have eternal life right now. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Praying With Power Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,547 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

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    How To Pray Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 15, 2018
     | 6,298 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the 1 Timothy series, "Order".

    Series: Order [#3] HOW TO PRAY 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Introduction: In these verses Paul is telling Timothy the importance of prayer and its purpose. Let’s look at the areas of prayer. 1 Timothy 2:1-8 (NIV) “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pray Humbly

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 21, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,642 views

    if we pray with an open heart, it will be heard and we will be forgiven

    Last week we heard about the persistent widow, who by constantly praying and badgering an unjust judge, got the justice she deserved. And we were reminded that because of God’s love for us we can pray for justice in our own lives and it will be delivered. Today we heard another scripture that ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Watching And Praying

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 24, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,229 views

    When will Jesus return? Let’s learn that we do not know when Christ will return but that he will come back and we must keep watch. Let’s discuss this in Matthew 24:36-44.

    When will Jesus return? Let’s learn that we do not know when Christ will return but that he will come back and we must keep watch. Let’s discuss this in Matthew 24:36-44. End of an Era Matthew 24:36 “However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    Praying A Promise Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Apr 24, 2020
     | 3,251 views

    The subject we are looking at is not the miracle that God performed with Hannah and her husband Elkanah, nor is it about the maltreatment from another family member that led to bitterness. Both would be great subjects. Today I would like to look at the subject of “Praying A Promise.”

    Discovering The Precious Promises Of God “Praying A Promise” I Samuel 1:9-18 4-24-2020AM We have in our text today a familiar passage that has been preached by many preachers. I am not here to top what they have said, but to bring out a truth that has been on my heart. The subject we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Pray A Lot! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 21, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,423 views

    Your Heavenly Father wants to give you everything that’s good for you, starting with His only Son, going all the way to your daily bread, so pray with persistence and confidence in Him!

    Don Young, of Bern, Kansas, talks about a time when his oldest daughter was old enough to understand what saving money was all about. His wife and he sat down with her and explained the value of money. They explained how you save, and when the piggybank was full, you take the money out and deposit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    Praying The Word

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 12, 2020
     | 5,305 views

    The word of God is quick and powerful.. It is sharper than any two edged sword. The word of God is his will. When we pray the word of God, we pray his will for our lives.

    Prayer is the heart cry of man to God. It is believers communicating with thier father and getting a response from him. When we pray according to God's will, he answers and grants our petitions. When we however pray amiss we may not get what we desire. James 4 vs 3 says: "Ye ask and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Lewis W. Gregory avatar

    Praying For Ukraine

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Mar 1, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,352 views

    I was invited to participate in a PRAYER GATHERING FOR UKRAINE on 2/27/22. People from various Slavic East European countries as well as others gathered for prayer. This was a very significant time to address the war in the heavenlies regarding Ukraine.

    UKRAINE - a wake up call to the world WAR IS HELL - War may not actually be Hell, but it sure looks and feels like Hell to those who are going through it. War is hellish, deadly and destructive with much pain and suffering. In war no one really wins. Everyone pays a very high price. The carnage, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Praying The Beatitudes Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 27, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,010 views

    To conclude this study of the Beatitudes, the text in Matthew 5:3-10 is used as a TEMPLATE for prayer. Praying Scripture is a powerful way to apply truths to our own lives and reinforce our understanding of the passage.

    PRAYING SCRIPTURE To complete our study of the Beatitudes, we will now use this portion of Scripture as a template for prayer. Learning to pray Scripture will strengthen your prayer life significantly. Some of you may have already learned to use the Lord’s Prayer in this way. That is the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    The Praying Prophet Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 1, 2022
     | 1,329 views

    Jonah prays from inside the great fish. When we realize that God wants us to accomplish something, we ought not to run.

    Fear the God – Respect 2:1-9 At the beginning of chapter 1, we see Jonah as The Protesting Prophet. He did not want to go to Nineveh as directed by God. It is noted in verse three that he “rose up to flee…from the Presence of the Lord.” Jonah had sinned by running from God. However, we can see ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Lowe avatar

    Praying In Secret Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 4, 2022
     | 1,660 views

    Standing itself is interpreted as praying, for it is said, "and Abraham rose early in the morning to where he stood, "and there is no prayer but standing." though sometimes they prayed sitting, as David did, 2 Samuel 7:18

    Matthew 6:5-8 (NIV) 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 others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist