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  • C.A. McCracken avatar

    Praying The Price For The Supernatural

    Contributed by C.a. Mccracken on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,765 views

    If we want to go beyond the norm into the realm of the supernatural we must PRAY the price.

    “Praying The Price For The Supernatural” John 16:20-21 20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. 21 A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 25, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,791 views

    Why do we pray?

    28-10-01 Langham/Stiffkey Luke 18:1-8 – Our Attitude in Prayer Story: Leonardo da Vinci took seven years to paint his famous picture the "Last Supper". He used living people to depict the figures representing the Twelve Apostles and Christ. He started the fresco ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    He Prayed All Night Long: An Exposition Of Luke 6:12-16

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 25, 2019
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     | 8,393 views

    Why should we pray?

    He Prayed all Night Long: An Exposition of Luke 6:12-16 Jesus’ ministry was certainly a busy one. He went from village to village, mostly in Galilee, and here this passage is followed by a mission trip to Tyre and Sidon in Gentile territory. We can only guess how exhausting this was to Jesus. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brian Bill avatar

    How To Pray With Humility Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2003
    based on 221 ratings
     | 102,430 views

    This morning we’re going to focus on how to pray with humility. Most of us are much better at excusing our sins and failures than we are at confessing them. We’re quick to point out other peoples’ mistakes, but we have a hard time admitting when we’ve b

    How to Pray with Humility This morning we’re going to focus on how to pray with humility. Most of us are much better at excusing our sins and failures than we are at confessing them. We’re quick to point out other peoples’ mistakes, but we have a hard time admitting when we’ve blown it. Here are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Too Pooped To Pray Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 5, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,789 views

    When spiritual exhaustion strikes, we fail to pray. It means that we have not dealt with our control issues, and we compromise principle to save ourselves. But God will give us a sign of His presence, even when we do not ask.

    There is a weariness of heart that goes so deep, it puts us in danger of losing our souls. There is an exhaustion of the soul that goes so far inside us that, if someone does not do for us what we cannot do for ourselves, we wiII be lost in despair. There is a weariness of heart, an exhaustion of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Knowing How To Pray Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003
    based on 170 ratings
     | 114,348 views

    As we study the book of Nehemiah, we’re going to learn things that will help us personally, we’ll discover principles that will guide us as we move into a time of building here at PBC, and we’ll end up understanding a critical part of Old Testament histor

    Knowing How to Pray I checked my notes and realized that it’s been a year since I gave you a Bible quiz. Here’s a new test for you. I’ll give you a hint ­ all the questions have to do with the Old Testament. Who was the greatest comedian in the Bible? Samson. He brought the house down. Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    The Lord's Prayer - Continued Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016
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    Give us this day our daily bread. This is praying not for spiritual but for physical needs, but could well be as some believe, that that prayer is just all spiritual. But could very well be also physical.

    I. Introduction A. A lady who was speeding had an officer pulled her to the side of the road. She didn't have her seat belt on so as soon as she stopped, she quickly slipped it on before the officer got to her window. After talking to her about speeding, the officer said, "I see you are wearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    How To Pray For Healing Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2003
    based on 549 ratings
     | 125,685 views

    This passage not only gives us some indication of how to pray, but it also helps us determine when we are to pray. There are four distinct times that we’re to come before God. We’re to look to Him…1. When we’re suffering. (13a);2. When we have succes

    How to Pray for Healing It’s amazing how many bad things can happen to people. Bill Flick, a columnist for The Pantagraph, compiled some true stories this past week… —In Connecticut, a man driving a stolen car inadvertently stopped a police officer to ask for directions out of the city. —A man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    So We Preach

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 9, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,870 views

    A Sermon examining why we preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

    SO WE PREACH! I Corinthians 15:11 These days many churches have differing ideas as to what is of paramount importance. Some put a great deal of focus on the “worship experience”. They spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on aesthetics, whether it be smoke machines & light shows, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Pray For Your Pastor/Church

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 26, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,244 views

    Why prayer for Pastors/Churches is necessary and 3 important times to pray for your Pastor.

    A. WHY PRAY FOR YOUR PASTOR? 1. Because his victories are (your) the church’s victories. “When Moses held up his hand (in prayer), Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed” (Ex. 17:11). 2. Because God’s people are captive to godless forces. Daniel (9:1-23) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    We Exist To Serve

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,041 views

    This is the third in a five-part series on why we exist as a church.

    May 20, 2001 Luke 10:30-35 ¡§We exist to serve¡¨ INTRODUCTION A boy stopped before a large marble plaque in the church. "What are all those names for?" he asked the minister. ¡§Sonny," said the minister, "those are in memory of all the people who died in the service." The boy replied: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    The Power Of Praying People Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,658 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

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Why Did Jesus Pray "Remove This Cup” In The Garden Of Gethsemane?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 25, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,101 views

    Throughout history, there have been several explanations given regarding why Jesus asked God, the Father, to remove the cup from Him.

    "And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, "Sit here while I pray." 33 And he took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly distressed and troubled. 34 And he said to them, "My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Neal Gray avatar

    Let The Christians "Pray Up"

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,606 views

    "Pray?" you ask. "Why pray?" you ask. Because prayer is our great privilege! Talk to God. Let God speak to you. Let the Christians "pray up."

    "A Wide Door for Effective Service: Let the Christians ’Pray Up’" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: John 17:9-23, KJV Purpose: "Pray?" you ask. "Why pray?" you ask. Because prayer is our great privilege! Talk to God. Let God speak to you. Let the Christians "pray up." INTRODUCTION This Sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Pastor Amos Dele Dada avatar

    My Month Of Solutions

    Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 17, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,081 views

    Welcome to the month of Solutions. Our God of abundant love and solutions will in the splendour of His Majesty couple with his sovereignty touch all areas of your life that has defiled solutions since January this year or years past.+ -

    Welcome to the month of Solutions. Our God of abundant love and solutions will in the splendour of His Majesty couple with his sovereignty touch all areas of your life that has defiled solutions since January this year or years past. God will give you heavenly and permanent solutions to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal