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  • steve kinnard avatar

    Because You Prayed

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,439 views

    The Power of Prayer

    Because You Prayed (2nd Choron 7:11-14) Intro: Dodie Gadient, a schoolteacher for thirteen years, decided to travel across America and see the sights she had taught about. Traveling alone in a truck with camper in tow, she launched out. One afternoon rounding a curve on 1-5 near Sacramento ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sodom- Worth Praying For Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 22, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,417 views

    This is the 3rd Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Sodom".

    Series: Biblical Cities- Sodom [#3] SODOM- WORTH PRAYING FOR? Genesis 10:19 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about some of the most mentioned Cities in the Bible. Tonight, we are going to continue studying the city that is 4th on the list- Sodom. Sodom is mentioned 48 times in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of A Praying Dad Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 19, 2023
     | 917 views

    Jesus refers to prayer 42 times and the gospels record Him personally praying 28 times.

    The Power of a Praying People June 18, 2023 1 John 5:13-15 NIV I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. 14 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Have Faith And Pray

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Dec 27, 2021
     | 1,450 views

    Summary: The Lord strengthens us through His Word, and it works great when we receive it in Spirit and truth.

    Have faith and pray! My Christian brother, and sisters, you know that "Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message comes through preaching Christ" (Romans 10:17, GNT). We get strength from the Lord when we read His Word and receive it in Spirit and truth. Whatever we need, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Praying One For Another Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 11, 2023
     | 1,249 views

    There are 650 prayers in the Bible and 450 answered prayers. Just studying some of those prayers.

    “Praying One For Another” 2 Timothy 1:2-7 As we once again step into the life of prayer; we see Paul lifting up a fellow servant in the Lord with prayer. Is it important to pray for each other? I believe the answer is without a doubt YES! As we look at this prayer in our text today, I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pray Without Ceasing Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 16, 2023
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    This sermon gives consideration to two prayer techniques: The Welcoming Prayer and the Active Prayer Practice

    March 15, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Thess. 5:16-18 Pray without Ceasing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. St. Paul encourages us to pray without ceasing. It’s something that’s impossible to do. We cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Praying For Your Enemy Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 30, 2023
     | 1,181 views

    A sermon in a Lenten series on prayer. This one examines the directive to pray for our enemies.

    March 29, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 6:27-28 Praying for Your Enemy Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. During the previous Wednesday evening services, we’ve been exploring various prayer techniques. We’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christ Prays For Us

    Contributed by David Roth on Apr 25, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,696 views

    Christ prays for us, even though we fail to pray for ourselves.

    John 17 & Matthew 26 Maundy Thursday, April 9, 2020 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Christ prays for us” The focus of our worship on Maundy Thursday is usually on Our Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    For This Child I Prayed

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 11, 2020
     | 3,438 views

    A Mother's Day sermon based on Hannah's prayer in 1 Samuel 1:27

    “FOR THIS CHILD I PRAYED” 1 Sam. 1:27 FBCF – 5/10/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – American Rifleman magazine cover article: “The Men & Guns of Iwo Jima.” Another article could be written & entitled, “The Women & Guns of Prayer” b/c I believe that the power of a mother’s prayer is arguably one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    Stop Worrying, Pray.

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jul 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,218 views

    Human beings worry a lot, they worry about the past, present and future. While the word of God says we should not worry about anything but pray about everything, humans rather worry about everything and pray about nothing.

    TEXT: Philippians 4:6 (NLT) "Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done." THE SPIRIT OF ANXIETY To worry is to be anxious over something. It is the disturbance of the mind concerning a particular thing. Human ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Letter Of Encouragement- Pray Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 31, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,312 views

    This is the 63rd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 6th sermon from 2 Thessalonians.

    Series: Action [#63] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGEMENT- PRAY 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 Introduction: It is not a secret how hard Churches can be on Ministers. 250 Pastors leave the ministry every month. My 1st years as Pastor were very difficult; but I learned so many things. I have learned that not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pray It Yourself 1

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Oct 6, 2018
     | 3,974 views

    The purpose of prayer is for relationship. We establish a sweet fellowship with the Holy Spirit when our daily living is a life of prayers.

    OPENING PRAYER My Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be your name. I ask that you come and fellowship with me now. Reveal to me the mysteries of your kingdom in Jesus name. Amen PRAY IT YOURSELF (part 1) FIRST BIBLE MEDITATION: 1 Timothy 2:1- “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pray It Yourself 2

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Oct 6, 2018
     | 2,085 views

    The spiritual submission to the Holy Spirit while we pray gives us the victory that we seek through prayers.

    OPENING PRAYER My Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be your name. I ask that you come and fellowship with me now. Reveal to me the mysteries of your kingdom in Jesus name. Amen PRAY IT YOURSELF (part 2) FIRST BIBLE MEDITATION: EPHESIANS 6:10-11 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Teach Me To Pray!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 18, 2019
     | 4,701 views

    I find it so interesting that the boys never ask Jesus teach us HOW TO PRAY? They asked Jesus TEACH US TO PRAY. If we are anemic in prayer all of our spiritual life will be anemic. Lord, teach us to pray.

    TEACH ME TO PRAY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We will never be any better in our public prayer life than we are in our public prayer life. If we are anemic and weak in prayer everything we do will be anemic. *WHAT MOTIVATES US TO PRAY? IS THE ONLY TIME WE PRAY WHEN WE ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pray And Praise Always! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 8, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,045 views

    What is God's will for every Christian?

    As we close this year and look forward to a new year, I would like us to think about the 7 P’s for the Christian life for the next 2 Sundays. If you recall from past messages, the 7 P’s for the Christian life are: Pray, Plan, Pray, Prioritize, Pray, Proceed, Praise! Next week we will focus on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible