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  • Paul Decker avatar

    Get Together Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 224 ratings
     | 22,855 views

    God’s people pray together.

    GET TOGETHER Daniel 2:17-18 S: Praying with people Th: Live a Prayer Life (A Passion for His Presence) Pr: GOD’S PEOPLE PRAY TOGETHER. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: Using Daniel 2 as our basis, we will find three reasons why God’s people are to pray together. The _____ reason we should pray together ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pastor Mvp’s

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2010
     | 3,822 views

    The church needs people that will just Pray!

    Intro. Many feel important, some even seek importance. We need Godly leadership. We need servants. We need those that are loyal to the ministry. We need givers. We need consistency. We need talented. All of that is good, but more than all, we need people in our church that know how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer That Brings Response

    Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,978 views

    A look a how to pray and expect a response.

    Prayer that brings response 2/27/08 In the beginning of Acts Chapter 3 Peter and John heal a beggar as they are going into the temple. They then take the time to preach to those who saw or, heard about it, and let them know that it is through the power of Jesus and not their own power that this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Will Be Done

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 5,876 views

    We pray that God’s will would be done, but we live our lives praying that OUR will would be done.

    Over the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to attend several graduation ceremonies. There are always lots of speeches. Some have been good and others are sometimes a bit boring. But I went to a graduation ceremony earlier this year, shortly before moving to Georgia, and I found the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus And Prayer

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025
     | 107 views

    Jesus did not pray to change God’s will, rather He prayed to discover God’s will.

    A. JESUS’ PRAYER INTENSITY 1. He didn’t consider prayer a light thing. “And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground” (Luke 22:44). 2. Jesus went through terrible struggles when He became our sin. “He begged God, ‘If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Prayer Works" ... Or Does It?

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 18, 2017
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    What does the unchurched world hear when they hear us say "Prayer works" or "Prayer changes things". Is that enough of a clear message to actually mean anything to those who don't know what real prayer actually is?

    Please open your Bibles to Revelation 7:9-12 which we will read in a few minutes. This past weekend we saw two groups rioting against each other in Charlottesville, WV. Two groups from polar, political extremes. Each group intent on having their own voices heard, shouting each other down and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    How To Move Mountains Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 26, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,497 views

    If the church is to be fruitful, we must pray.

    On Monday of the last week of our Lord’s life, Jesus went to Jerusalem with His disciples and cleansed the temple. On their way there, they’d come upon a fig tree. Seeing the tree was in leaf, Jesus went to see if it had any fruit. When He found nothing but leaves, He said to the tree, “May no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Essential Equipment - Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 27,157 views

    What does prayer change? Most of believe prayer’s most important purpose is to change circumstances... but that may not be true.

    OPEN: A young boy was observed by a minister in church praying very fervently; but much to the preacher’s surprise, he was also heard to say from time to time: "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." So preacher approached the boy after he had apparently finished his prayer and said, "Son, I was very pleased to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church That Made An Impact: Why The Thessalonian Church Made An Impact Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 6, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,849 views

    A discussion based exploration and exposition of 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

    The Church that Made an Impact: WHY the Thessalonian Church Made an Impact Series: 1 Thessalonians Chuck Sligh Nov-Dec, 2016 NOTE: This is the fourth lesson of an extended Bible study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Each lesson includes discussion questions. Some are open ended questions which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "remember That... Therefore..." (A Coronavirus Message) Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 17, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,661 views

    At a time like this (Corona Virus Crisis) when we remember certain truths about God they will empower us to live our lives and respond in ways that are for our good and His glory.

    Brothers and sisters - I know that times are really crazy right now. All we need to do is look around and we can see that our world is filled with so much fear, anxiety and uncertainty - some of which may be camping out in us. I mean, every day seems to bring with it another crashing wave of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spirituality Of Work And The Everyday Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,811 views

    The Celts prayed about everything in their day

    Spirituality of Work and the Everyday G@TP May 26, 2008 Grace – Way p. 84 Homework from 2 weeks ago… · Visit myfootprint.org to calculate your own impact upon God’s creation. · Patrick blessed a river at least once. Our rivers and streams need miraculous healing beyond just better ecological ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Lord Is My Banner Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,133 views

    This message is on prayer. The power of prayer and the breakthrough we experience by praying through The Lord truly is our banner of protection.

    11/15/2009 The Lord is my Banner Exodus chapter 17:8-15 Introduction- We continue to look at the Basics. We have looked at everything from salvation to living a life that is victorious. I believe this is the eighth message of the series. Today I ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Pastor's Concern For The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,417 views

    What every pastor prays for.

    A PASTOR’S CONCERN FOR THE CHURCH COLOSSIANS 1:9-11 I. INTRODUCTION THE ARTICULATE APOSTLE PAUL WROTE THIS EPISTLE DURING HIS INCARCERATION AT ROME, TO ADDRESS VARIOUS MATTERS THAT WERE OF GRAVE IMPORTANCE. THERE WAS THE DANGER OF THE JEWISH ZEALOTS, WHO UPHELD THE BELIEF THAT THE CEREMONIAL LAW ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persistent Prayer Provides Hope Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 1, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 23,491 views

    An encouragement to pray consistently and never quit.

    Persistent Prayer Provides Hope Part 1 of 4 in the series "A Time for Hope! Real Issues, Real Hope, Real Help!" We’re beginning a new series today that deals with hope. Hope is one of life’s most important possessions. Every one of us needs hope. Hope is what motivates us to get out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    If God Is Good, Why Do I Hurt So Badly?

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,678 views

    The God of the whirlwind took on human flesh and came to die on the cross. The mystery of suffering and sin should always take us to the Savior.

    If God is So Good, Why Do I Hurt So Badly? Rev. Brian Bill April 27-28, 2019 Play video called, Questions. We all have questions, don’t we? For the next four months, Lord willing, we’ll be addressing questions you’ve heard people ask. Sometimes inquiries are from those who don’t yet know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist