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  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    When Jabez Prays Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 15, 2023
     | 1,764 views

    What do we know about Jabez and why did he pray; perhaps more importantly is why did it end up in the Bible?

    “When Jabez Prays” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Perhaps one of the most noted prayers is the “Prayer of Jabez.” A book was written by Bruce Wilkinson in 2000 and had over 9 million copies sold. I will not attempt to make a book out of this nor have I read the book; I just know it’s out there. What do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pray Persistently Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 12, 2006
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     | 4,470 views

    This odd parable about a widow and a judge shows us why we’re to pray persistently as the end approaches -- so we won’t give up!

    ¡§Pray Persistently¡¨ (Luke 18:1-8) Who knows what this picture is? Yep, you guessed it ¡V it is my fire pit! [SHOW PICTURE] And if you recall, a few months back I taught you how to pray (from Luke 11) and I used this fire pit as an example, remember? You¡¦re saying, ¡§Who could forget!¡¨ The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Church #2 Praying Produces Powerful People Series

    Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025
     | 237 views

    A lose connection to God cause a lack of power for many of God’s followers. To learn how to tighten the spiritual connection …

    ~ Intro: Loose connection … Missionary, Herbert Jackson used to tell how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to the school near his home, got permission to take some children out of class, and had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Teach Us To Pray

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 28, 2007
     | 2,337 views

    This sermon answers three questions about prayer: Why? How? and What?

    Luke 11: 1 – 13 Teach Us Intro: It seems to me that science and technology have brought our society to the point that we feel we don’t need God. Churches in most communities are sparsely attended while others are converted into private dwellings and restaurants. Some people believe they have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Pray Series

    Contributed by Jeff Maness on Jun 19, 2013
     | 10,350 views

    How does God want me to pray?

    We’re going to be talking about four letter words that, when used here in the Church make us cringe, raise an eyebrow or we shy away from because they make us uncomfortable. And I’m not talking about curse words, although we might give a similar reaction. I’m talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pray - Pt. 2 - Patterns Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 22, 2011
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     | 5,169 views

    Prayer is essential. Prayer is neglected. Why? Why spend the time and effort to pray?

    Pray Pt. 2 - Prayer Patterns I. Introduction Last week we began to talk about prayer and how it is essential in our lives as Christians. It is the foundation of communication with God and with others. Your prayer life reveals your intimacy levels. Who you pray to, for and with reveals how "deep" ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pray - Pt. 1 - Intimate Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 22, 2011
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     | 7,892 views

    Prayer is essential. Prayer is neglected. Why? Why spend the time and effort to pray?

    Pray Pt. 1 - Intimate I. Introduction Prayer is one of the foundational elements of Christianity. Folks that don't consider themselves Christian and have no intention of ever embracing Christ know that prayer is a basic tenant of Christianity. And yet, as one man said, "Of all the duties enjoined ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why The Lord's Prayer Works Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018
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     | 5,465 views

    The closing section of the Lord's Prayer ... for yours is the kingdom etc ... is not from the NT. Yet, closing the prayer this way gives us a pattern to get us through life and death

    Message Why Prayer Works A sermon on 1 Chronicles 29:11 The Lord’s Prayer is used by Christians all around the world. You may or may not know that the Lord’s Prayer is found in the Bible. You also may or may not know that there are two versions of the Lord’s Prayer written in the Bible. Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    5 Reasons Why We Pray For The Harvest Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 53,982 views

    There are grave consequences if we do not pray for the harvest.

    5 REASONS WHY WE PRAY FOR THE HARVEST BY NG WAH LOK Introduction. Mt 9:37,38 “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore, pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into His harvest”. Jesus commanded us to pray for the harvest. Prayer for the harvest is not an ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Grant Adams avatar

    The Christian And Anxiety Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 29, 2019
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    I suppose anxiety or worry is one of the most profitable tools of the Devil. It has been said why pray when you can worry.

    The Christian and Anxiety Matthew 6:25-34 I suppose anxiety or worry is one of the most profitable tools of the Devil. It has been said why pray when you can worry. I am afraid many of us take that attitude. A man once told me, “Worry is like a rocking chair. It keeps you busy, but it doesn’t get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Jesus Is God, Why Did Jesus Need To Pray? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 6, 2016
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     | 20,072 views

    The Gospels record 17 specific occasions when Jesus prayed. Jesus prayed at different times of the day. He prayed in different places. Sometimes He prayed on His own, and sometimes when His Disciples were with Him.

    Why did Jesus pray? This morning as we continue in our series on Dynamic Disciples our focus this month is on Prayer. The Bible records the words of 222 specific prayers - actual worded prayers, not just references to prayer with statements like he prayed or he called upon the name of the Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Praying In The Spirit

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 2, 2013
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     | 15,492 views

    People buy generators so that when everyone's out of power, they still have it.That's what praying in the Spirit does; it builds up your spiritual man. It's an additional power source available to the Christian FREE! Why don't you turn it on?

    PRAYING IN THE SPIRIT Eph. 6:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man was taking his eight-year-old son to school. While driving down the freeway, the boy he noticed a large flatbed truck with a forklift on the back. 2. His eyes widened and he said, pointing to the forklift, "Boy, I sure would like one ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pray, Christian, Pray!

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 27, 2004
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     | 6,590 views

    God’s gracious dealings with Abraham lead us to pray boldly, like him.

    Genesis 18:20-32 PRAY, CHRISTIAN, PRAY There once was a couple who went to visit a marriage counselor. The husband said, “We’ve been fighting a lot lately, and we can both see that our marriage is heading in the wrong direction.” And the wife chimed in, “We don’t understand why this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Pray, People, Pray.

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 17, 2011
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     | 8,691 views

    How should we pray? As Jesus taught His disciples, He also teaches us: 1. Pray with great determination (vs. 5-8) 2. Pray with great expectation (vs. 9-10) 3. Picture our Heavenly Father’s dedication (vs. 11-13) 4. Ponder God’s escalation (vs. 13)

    Pray, People, Pray. Luke 11:5-13 Highland Baptist Church New Chapel Hill Baptist Church May 15, 2011 Lesson by Rick Crandall *We are here today to talk about prayer. Some of the best things that have ever happened in this world have happened in answer to prayer. I know this is true in your life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Pray, Christian, Pray!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,055 views

    Pray, Christian, Pray! 1) Humbly; 2) Unselfishly; 3) Boldly

    What’s one of the first things you learned how to do as a baby? Besides the things that come naturally like eating, burping, and crying one of the first things you learned to do was roll over on your side. Once you perfected that technique you learned to lift yourself up on your hands and feet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran