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  • Ken Sowers avatar

    Praying At All Times Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003
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    What does it mean to be constantly in prayer

    Oct. 19 Praying at all times Acts 1:12-13 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day’s walk from the city. 13 When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and Thomas, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Saints Are To Praise And Pray! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 12, 2009
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     | 3,237 views

    Praising God and praying on a regular basis are both duties and response for Christians.

    We are here to worship God! Have you ever wondered why there is a message within a Worship Service? Would you say that many in Wisconsin worship the Packers? And when Coach McCarthy speaks, many fans intently listen! Are you a fan of God? Listening to what God has is to say is worship. So please ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Praying For One Another

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2009
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    What Prayer Can Do For Others.

    A. WHAT PRAYER CAN DO FOR OTHERS “Pray for one another” (James 5:16). 1. You can help people in trouble. “Man who is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble” (Job 14:1). “Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church” (Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep Praying Momma Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on May 10, 2023
     | 1,952 views

    Canaanite Mother who came to Jesus and would not leave until she had her answer.

    “Keep Praying Momma” Matthew 15:22-28 5-14-2023 We have an American tradition that we celebrate this Sunday of each year; Mothers Day. Mother's Day is an annual holiday celebrated in the United States on the second Sunday in May. Mother's Day recognizes mothers, motherhood and maternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying In The Face Of Opposition

    Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 3, 2011
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    When threatened, the church responded with a prayer of personal commitment rather than praying against those who were persecuting them.

    Praying in the Face of Opposition TEXT: Acts 4:23-31 BACKGROUND: After the glorious healing of the crippled man at the gate of the temple, Peter (with John alongside him) preaches a powerful message to those who are amazed. This upsets the elders and the teachers of the law who seize Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The City

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 16, 2007
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    This sermon was part of a service of Prayer for our City. For Christ to reach a nation, he must reach the cities.

    Why> the City (Church of the City Prayer Service) – Combined, Bi-lingual Service Opening Songs ED - Message: Today our church is participating in something that is happening in 80 other congregations of all kinds across the city of San Antonio. About a month ago Dallas, Jesus, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Praying, Proclaiming And Witnessing Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 12, 2006
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    In continuing our series in "Keys to Spiritual Growth," we look at three more keys to spiritual growth.

    Scripture Today we continue in my sermon series on “Keys to Spiritual Growth.” My foundational text for this series is 2 Peter 3:18: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen" (2 Peter 3:18). Introduction Did you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When The Church Prays

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 12,046 views

    When the church prays as a body, God accomplishes great things in His world.

    September 16, 2001 Acts 4:23-31 “When the church prays” 1. The church prays in response to God‘s actions. (4:23-24)  They were thankful for God’s deliverance. [recount the events that led up to this impromptu prayer meeting] Sometimes, God chooses to rescue His people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Answered Prayed A Miracle.

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jul 1, 2012
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    Do we really believe that God is a prayer-hearing & a prayer-answering God? In our modern society maybe we become Christian humanists who believe that as humans we can do anything if we take the time to plan carefully & implement the plan.

    JOSHUA 10:6-15. IS ANSWERED PRAYED A MIRACLE. A young boy was telling the pastor that his mother said his prayers for him each night. "What do you mean, your mother says your prayers for you?" the minister inquired. The youngster replied, "When mom tucks me in she always says, Thank God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Praying People Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 14, 2010
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     | 7,764 views

    We’re to look to God… 1. When we’re suffering. (13a) 2. When we have success and are happy. (13b) 3. When we have sickness. (14-15a) 4. And, when we’re in sin. (15b-16)

    The Power of Praying People It’s amazing how many bad things can happen to people. Here are some stories from a few years back… —Paul Stiller, 47, was hospitalized when a quarter stick of dynamite blew up in his car. While driving around with his wife at 2AM, the bored couple lit ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Pray For Others Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,657 views

    65th in a series from Ephesians. Paul’s prayer request helps us learn how to pray for others more effectively.

    In his book, Everyone’s Normal Until You Get to Know Them, John Ortberg tells the story about a man who wanders into a small and cluttered antique shop. As he walked up and down the aisles browsing, he saw the usual furniture, lamps, vases and oil paintings common to every antique store. Then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Pray For One Another Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 1, 2009
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     | 24,549 views

    Praying for one another fervently and faithfully is our privilege and responsibility.

    A. The story is told about three men were hiking one day and unexpectedly came upon a large, raging, violent river. 1. They needed to get to the other side, but had no idea of how to do so. 2. The first man prayed to God, saying, “Please God, give me the strength to cross this river.” a. Poof! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brandon Max avatar

    24) – "Praying With Confidence” Series

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 4, 2022
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     | 1,523 views

    Jesus concludes The Lord's Prayer in the same way He began it by simply Glorifying and Reverencing God. When we Know and recognise that God is in control over His Kingdom, that He has the Power, and that all glory is due Him - we can pray with confidence.

    LORD TEACH US TO PRAY 24) – “Praying With Confidence” TEXT: Matthew 6:13 As we continue our study of the Lord’s Prayer… Today we are not only going to get a glimpse of how Jesus closes out and concludes His prayer, But I want us to talk about how you and I… By following His example - can Pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Listen, Jesus Is Praying

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006
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     | 4,772 views

    Be quiet, Jesus is praying

    LISTEN, JESUS IS PRAYING John 17 “Some brethren pray by yard; but true prayer is measured by weight, and not by length,” so spoke Charles Haddon Spurgeon. The greatest prayer ever recorded is found in our text, and it takes about six minutes to reverently read it aloud. There is not much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Church Prays

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 75 ratings
     | 20,069 views

    things happen when the church prays

    WHEN THE CHURCH PRAYS Acts 4:23-33 If you study the history of revival, you will discover this undeniable fact: in the recorded history of the church there has never been a mighty outpouring of the Spirit in a Revival which did not begin in the persistent, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist