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  • Pray Realistically

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,790 views

    Even in our complaints, God is faithful. He hears them and answers them.

    How’s your prayer life? That might seem like a tough question to answer at first glance unless, of course, we get to the heart of the matter. There’s more to your prayer life than just folded hands or closed eyes. There’s more to your prayer life than just the right sounding words. In theory, ...read more

  • Praying With Purpose

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 19, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,551 views

    In these uncertain times it is important that Christians begin praying with a purpose. This is my first "remote" message to my congregation in light of not being able to worship together because of COVID-19.

    Praying With Purpose Scriptures: Matthew 6:5-8; 25-34; 7:7-8; Luke 22:44-46 As you know, I have been doing a series on the word “IF” and how it is used in Scripture to show some of the conditions that we must meet as we walk in fellowship with God. I will continue this series next week, but this ...read more

  • Praying In The Dark Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 4, 2025
     | 887 views

    When you’re rocked by life, make sure the Lord is your Rock.

    Praying in the Dark Psalm 18 Rev. Brian Bill August 2-3, 2025 I needed GPS to find my way back up here today! Let me explain where I’ve been the last three weekends. A couple months months ago, I asked the deacons if I could take some time off from preaching to expend extra effort on future ...read more

  • Why?

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 111 ratings
     | 20,386 views

    Illustrates from Habakkuk and the life of Joseph how God works in all of our lifes circumstances. Demonstrates how beautifully even the bad circumstances can be turned to good.

    Habakkuk 1:1-4, 1 This is the message that the prophet Habakkuk received from the LORD in a vision. 2 How long, O LORD, must I call for help? But you do not listen! "Violence!" I cry, but you do not come to save. 3 Must I forever see this sin and misery all around me? Wherever I look, I see ...read more

  • Why Christmas

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 80 ratings
     | 12,395 views

    A look at some of the traditions of Christmas and why we celebrate it.

    CHRISTMAS, AIN'T IT GREAT? ALL THE TRADITION AND HYPE, ALL OF THE SACRED AND SECULAR, ALL OF THE GIVING AND ALL OF THE GETTING. BUT HAVE YOU EVER STOPPED TO ASK YOUR SELF "WHY CHRISTMAS?" WHY DOES THE ENTIRE WORLD SEEM TO QUEUE UP TO AT LEAST ACKNOWLEDGE THE 25TH OF DECEMBER. WHERE DID ...read more

  • How To Pray Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Feb 1, 2006
    based on 99 ratings
     | 25,082 views

    It’s my hope that after this lesson you’ll have a better grasp on what your prayers ought to be like.

    Intro: I think directions are some of the hardest things to follow and hardest things to understand. I’m reminded of this every X-mas when I’m trying to put my kids toys together. It seems like every time I read the directions there’s some key element missing. Or whenever someone gives me ...read more

  • Wild Praying Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 11, 2013
    based on 115 ratings
     | 30,488 views

    Do you believe in praying bold and wild prayers? Do you believe that if you asked God to do something "impossible" that He would? Frankly, the story in Acts 12 doesn't look like these folks believed that. Did God look down on them for their doubt?

    OPEN: Back in 1540 Martin Luther was very distressed. His good friend and assistant, Friedrich Myconius, was sick and was expected to die within a short time. From his bed Myconius wrote a tender farewell letter to Luther. When Luther received the message, he immediately sent back this reply: ...read more

  • Praying For A Change!

    Contributed by Dale Sneed on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 7,927 views

    Change is inevitable--so roll with it!

    Change! What comes to mind when you hear the word change? Do you think of the "jingle,jangle" in your pocket? Do you think of the many times your mom would change the furniture in the house around, making you stub your toe in the darkness? What about the many times you have to change outfits ...read more

  • Motivated To Pray PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 903 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer as a spiritual lifeline, urging believers to prioritize, perceive God's purpose, and partake in His best through prayer.

    Greetings, beloved family of God. I am so glad to see each of you here today, ready to open your hearts and minds to the Word of God. There is a profound joy in gathering together in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to learn from His teachings and to grow in His grace. Today, we gather under the ...read more

  • Praying In Tragedy

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,767 views

    David teaches how to pray in dysfunction and tragedy

    Absalom 2 Samuel 13-18 Praying in Tragedy Tell the Story - Like a season of the Sopranos Amnon, heir to the throne, is obsessed by his half-sister Tamar (Absalom’s true sister) – he feigns illness and lures her to his room where he tries to seduce her, and then, when she refuses, he rapes her. ...read more

  • Why Baptism? Series

    Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,259 views

    A look at why we practice baptism at Central Christian Church.

    Kids will ask some interesting questions. Why is the sky blue? Why are there clouds? Why can’t I go outside? Why do I have to be nice? Sometimes kids will continue to ask why and we just want to jerk our hair out because it drives us crazy! But adults also ask “why” questions. Such as, why ...read more

  • Praying With Anointing

    Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Oct 27, 2023
     | 1,596 views

    The power that drives men and women of prayer into powerful encounters with the Powerful God comes from the Holy Spirit.

    Nothing motivates like answered prayer. At the same time, nothing frustrates like unanswered prayer. The Four Common Reasons of Unanswered Prayer There are four common hindrances to answered prayers. The first barrier is inappropriate request, the second obstacle is wrong timing and the third is ...read more

  • Pray, Or Sleep? Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,773 views

    Prayer should be a priority as it is a necessity.

    • Ill.The Preacher and the Bus Driver in heaven. • Jesus was on His way to a terrible death of suffering. • On the way, He stopped to pray. • Today, we will focus on this event and how it relates to our lives. Mar 14:32-42 And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he ...read more

  • Praying With Power

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 12, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,577 views

    Here is an easy plan to pray with power and see God answer your prayers supernaturally. This message is full of revelations about prayer and how its power can be harnessed. Get the power going!

    PRAYING WITH POWER 1 John 5:14-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BE CAREFULL HOW YOU SAY IT 1. George Arnold says, "I'm not the easiest guy in the world to get along with. So when our anniversary rolled around, I wanted my wife to know how much I appreciated her tolerating me for the past 20 ...read more

  • Praying In The Spirit

    Contributed by Blake Dodd on Dec 17, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,746 views

    A sermon on the importance of praying in the Spirit of God.

    Praying in the Spirit Introduction: • One of the greatest ways to understand God’s Word and to understand the deep things of Scripture is to study Systematic Theology. • Systematic Theology looks at the Bible topically instead of looking at individual books. We derive ...read more