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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Ipray Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 1, 2016
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     | 6,577 views

    This is the final lesson in this series. It shows the opportunity we have to express joy, gratitude and God's glory through prayer.

    1. Practice Champion golfer, Bobby Jones once said, "Have you ever noticed how much golfers practice? Smart businessmen have been quick to take advantage of that, developing public driving ranges where we can practice driving the ball, & putting greens where we can practice our putting." "But why ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Watching And Praying

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 24, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,394 views

    When will Jesus return? Let’s learn that we do not know when Christ will return but that he will come back and we must keep watch. Let’s discuss this in Matthew 24:36-44.

    When will Jesus return? Let’s learn that we do not know when Christ will return but that he will come back and we must keep watch. Let’s discuss this in Matthew 24:36-44. End of an Era Matthew 24:36 “However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are The Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 16, 2011
    based on 130 ratings
     | 79,920 views

    Why would Paul list such a long boooring list of people at the end of such a powerful New Testament book? Why waste the ink? The answer to that question is both intriguing and exciting to those of who belong to Jesus.

    I opened the sermon by asking the congregation to join with me in singing: “I’m So Glad I’m A Part Of The Family of God I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod For I’m part of the family, the family of God.” If you’re a Christian here ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Evangelistic Prayer

    Contributed by Robert Irvine on Jun 7, 2024
     | 840 views

    Why prayer is at the heart of evangelism, and here are three evangelistic prayers ANYONE can commit to.

    Before I get into what I want to say today, some of you will know four things about me: “Making disciples of all nations”/Evangelism and prayer are one of my favourite subjects. I’m praying that the church that I attend will double in size within five (5) years. When I was a pastor of a church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is How You Should Pray Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 10, 2017
     | 9,738 views

    I'm starting a series on the different prayers of the bible. In looking at why they prayed, how they prayed and what they prayed, we'll gain insight into how we should conduct our prayers. We start our journey with the most popular prayer-the Our Father.

    THIS IS HOW YOU SHOULD PRAY Matt. 6:5-13 Series on specific prayers in the bible. We start out with the most familiar one-the Lord's prayer. The Our Father has become a standardized prayer that many of us learned from childhood. But have we ever taken the time to consider what we're actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Pray With Power Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 28, 2020
     | 5,871 views

    How can we pray with power? 1. We must take action by asking. 2. We must expand our expectations. 3. We must lift up our prayers in the Lord's name. 4. We must count on the Lord's commitments.

    How to Pray with Power The Gospel of John John 14:12-14 (Read vs. 1-14) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 9, 2017 (Revised January 28, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Here in the last few hours before the cross, Jesus spoke to His disciples about the most important things, and one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Financial Praying

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,157 views

    Based on the prayer of Agur, this sermon gives some suggestions on how we should pray in regard to our finances.

    March 9, 2003 Proverbs 30:7-9 “Financial praying” INTRODUCTION The message today will be the last installment in our series on biblical finances. I think that after today, we will have gained enough information to chew on for a while. Like the messages that we have received up to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying Big

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Feb 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,700 views

    We cannot fathom the complete nature of God. His works are indescribable...and yet we continue to pray with low expectations. When God becomes the centerpiece of our prayer life, our prayers will rise to a greater level.

    1 Chronicles 4:9-10 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 (HCSB) Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother named him Jabez and said, “I gave birth to him in pain.” Jabez called out to the God of Israel: “If only You would bless me, extend my border, let Your hand be with me, and keep me from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ashes, Ashes, We All Fall Down

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 26, 2020
     | 3,082 views

    Perhaps you have played the childhood game, Ring Around the Rosie.

    Ashes, Ashes, We All Fall Down Matthew 6: 1 - 6 Intro: Do you remember as a child singing “Ring Around The Rosie”? It is unknown what the earliest version of the rhyme was or when it began. The game has a group of children form a ring, dance in a circle around a person, and stoop or fall to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Praying With Power

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Oct 20, 2011
     | 4,587 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see that for us to reach our greatest potential as people and as a church is going to take us utilizing our prayer life. The Apostle Paul knew this and in our text we’re going to see him sharing w/the Xian

    “Praying with Power” Ephesians 3: 14-21 May 23, 2010 Intro: A horrible flood struck a Midwestern town. The waters were rising so quickly the people were warned to leave their homes immediately. As the police came around making sure everyone was leaving, they came to Bill’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Praying Church Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,578 views

    We have an example in this text of the Local N.T. Church in Jerusalem in prayer during a time of crisis in their church. And we can see also in this text that their prayer was miraculously answered. Anytime a church is not experiencing souls being saved o

    Illustration: There was a tenant in an apartment building who was a widow woman who loved God dearly. Her landlord on the other hand despised God and her faith. One day she ran out of food and money and with no one to help she turned to God in prayer. She prayed, “Oh dear God please help me in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Johnston avatar

    Praying In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,322 views

    What a privilege to be able to Pray in the Spirit. We’ll look at this valuable asset of the Christian life.

    1Co 14:14 For if I pray in an [unknown] tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. Ro 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Sowers avatar

    Praying Together Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,482 views

    Learning how to pray together - in this worship we took time to pray short prayers together

    Oct. 26 Praying Together Remember the first time you drove on the freeway? - Nervous The first time we do things often is marked by fear, discomfort but it is no sure sign that we should not be doing this True with dating - new school - jumping out of an airplane (well...) It seems like a bold ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bong Baylon avatar

    Praying With Power Series

    Contributed by Bong Baylon on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,049 views

    We can use our authority to pray with power. Prayer is one of the keys to the kingdom of God.

    Title: Praying with Power Text: Matthew 21:21-22 Take-off 1. On the evening of Jan. 5, Adolf Merckle, Germany’s fifth-richest man (net worth 9.2 billion dollars), opened the door of his modest home in Germany and stepped out into the frigid air. The 74-year-old outdoorsman was keen on taking long ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Praying In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 31, 2022
     | 2,707 views

    A message from Acts 16 about what happens when we elevate our level of prayer. From a list to praying in the Spirit.

    Title: Praying in the Spirit Theme: What happens when a person prays in the Spirit. Text: Acts 16:16 - 33 Introduction If you would please turn in your bibles to Acts 16. Acts chapter 16 we will begin looking at verse 16. Acts 16 and verse 16. I have preached on this passage many times. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God