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  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    Raise Your Hands And Pray Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 17, 2015
     | 17,365 views

    There is a strong relationship between prayer and God's power over the church and our nation. When we raise our hands in prayer to God, the enemy is defeated. When we lower our hands, we allow the enemy to win the battle. The people of God must pray.

    RAISE YOUR HANDS UP AND PRAY Text: Exodus 17:8-16 (NIV) " 8 The Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. 9 Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hands.” 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Praying Jesus' Way Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 17, 2020
     | 2,671 views

    For the disciples, prayer was a normal part of their spiritual lives and they knew that Jesus Christ could show them a better way. He could show them a direction in prayer that pleased God. What do we find in this prayer?

    NATIONAL BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY 2020 PRAYING JESUS’ WAY MATTHEW 6:9-13 #Matt6Prayer INTRODUCTION PART 1 (SKIT) ILLUSTRATION…THE LORD’S PRAYER https://www.cybersalt.org/illustrations/the-lords-prayer SKIT "Our Father which art in heaven." --- Yes? Don't interrupt me. I'm praying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praying God's Word Over You - Praying Scriptures

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 27, 2018
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     | 4,786 views

    We should learn to Pray for others using GOD's WORD. This is a Single Compilation of GOD's WORD that I have sent to those in need of prayer. GOD's WORD will not return void, so praying HIS WORD will accomplish it's purpose whether or not HIS purpose is known.

    This is my prayer for you today. William Akehurst, HSWC Each morning, I direct the words of my breath… Psalms 5:2-4 2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. 3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life Is Tough, Pray Hard!

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 9, 2002
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     | 3,439 views

    Based on the prayer of Jabez, though life was tough, he was able to rise above the pain of his life. Here are the 4 aspects of his prayer.

    Life is tough, pray hard! The Prayer of Jabez Citation: The Prayer of Jabez by Bruce Wilkinson 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 9 Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez saying “I gave birth to him in pain.” 10 Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Pray To Change Lives Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 25, 2001
    based on 339 ratings
     | 50,009 views

    Effective praying Can change our lives as well as the lives of those that we are praying for.

    HOW TO PRAY TO CHANGE LIVES COLOSSIANS 1:9-14 “Prayer Changes Things.” That is a statement that many of us are familiar with. This series of messages on prayer will help us to learn how to pray prayers that will change lives. Learning to pray can change our lives. However, for that to happen, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Daren Mitchell avatar

    How We Pray Is Important

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Sep 23, 2012
     | 3,583 views

    I pray we will fail in our pursuit of happiness and that as our focus transforms from the selfish to the holy we will become more and more in tune with His Spirit, with His mission to reach and serve the world around us for His Son.

    For the last two weeks we’ve been talking about prayer. The first week we discussed Daniel and how he showed us through his story that prayer matters. We discovered that prayer matters because it helps us to rely on God’s mercy. Because it helps us to confess sin and ask for mercy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praying For Workers; Listening For The Call

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 4, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,100 views

    We are told by Jesus to pray for workers because the harvest is plentiful. Beg God to send workes for the field but be willing to listen for God’s call on your life.

    Asking for workers and listening for the Call The week started off normally for Southern Baptist missionary Lisa Wagner and her family, who minister among the urban poor in the Dominican Republic. On their monthly bill-paying day, they spent the entire morning in traffic, trying to pay bills at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Teaches Us To Pray

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 23, 2010
     | 4,969 views

    Jesus teaches us five distinct ways of formulating our prayers to our Heavenly Father.

    PRAYER IS A PART OF EVERY CHRISTIANS LIFE IN SOME WAY. HOWEVER, HOW WE USE PRAYER AND WHAT WE UNDERSTAND THE DEFINITION OF PRAYER TO BE CAN BE VERY DIFFERENT! WE ALL HAVE DIFFERENT DEFINITIONS OF WHAT PRAYER IS TO BE USED FOR AND WHAT IT IS ALL ABOUT. WE ALSO HAVE MANY DIFFERENT WAYS OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Kind Of Praying That Pleases God Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 12, 2019
     | 5,455 views

    What should I focus on as I pray?

    In our passage for today, Paul seeks to encourage the Colossians about their prayer life. In so doing, he shares with them the characteristics of the prayer life a Christian should devote himself to. This is the kind of praying that is sure to please God. 1. Perceptive praying - v. 2a “being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Ought To Pray Together Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 19, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,921 views

    We need to see the value of corporate prayer.

    Introduction As you might know, the Book of Acts, immediately follows the Four Gospels in New Testament and it reveals to us the beginnings of the early church. Jesus, during the week of His Crucifixion. went to the Temple, He cast out the money changers and said to all who were in listening ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord, Teach Us To Pray Series

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
     | 3,777 views

    Christians will not stay spiritually fit without making prayer part of their regular workout routine!

    Cornerstone Church February 19, 2006 “Prayer 101 – Lord, Teach Us to Pray” Series LESSON 1: “LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY.” Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Jesus Prays ... The Disciples Sleep Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 1, 2013
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     | 15,623 views

    Jesus is overwhelmed, yet is able to move forward. At the same time the disciples fail in the face of small challenges. How can we move forward without failure?

    Message Matthew 26:36-46 Jesus Prays the Disciples Sleep Let me ask you a question:- How is Jesus like you? What are some of the things that Jesus does that we do as humans? (weeps, gets angry, sleeps, eats, loves, was tempted etc). So we see similarities don’t we. Let’s push it a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Lord, Teach Us To Pray! Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,377 views

    In this particular passage of Scripture Jesus is concerned about how we pray. Because of that Jesus has given us some guidelines in this text for prayer, we will learn tonight those guidelines.

    Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 12 Lord, Teach us to Pray! Pm Service January 18th 2009 Matthew 6:5-15 Introduction Prayer is one of the greatest acts of the Believer. Taking to God weather it is by spoken word or by thought, is the actual act of fellowshipping with almighty God. When we think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Cook avatar

    If The Church Would Just Pray

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 21, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 18,640 views

    This message will help teach the church that there is a great need for interssesory prayer, and that prayer although largly neglected is one of the churches greatest assets.

    Introduction: How many of you pray every day? How many of you pray each morning when you wake up? How many of you pray every night before you go to sleep? How many of you pray before each meal? How many of you pray for yourselves? How many of you pray for others? How many of you pray for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    How To Pray For Each Other

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 23, 2023
     | 2,569 views

    In Ephesians chapter one, Paul gives us some keys to a meaningful and effective prayer life. The main key has to do with other people. The simple fact is that Paul prayed for people other than himself!

    Alba 1-22-2023 HOW TO PRAY FOR EACH OTHER Ephesians 1:15-23 Here are some prayers that children have prayed: Debbie, age 7, prayed, Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. Jimmy, age 8, prayed, Dear God: How many angels are there in heaven? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ