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  • Levi Wright avatar

    It's Praying Time

    Contributed by Levi Wright on Oct 6, 2007
    based on 83 ratings
     | 64,893 views

    To pray means many things to many people, but basically prayer is simply talking with God. Jesus taught us to direct our requests to God, expecting Him to answer. Prayer is the most Powerful force that we have as Christians. “Prayer really do changes t

    Banner of Praise Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder “It’s Praying Time” Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13 5And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Miss The Point

    Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 20, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,221 views

    Why do we even bother coming to church? It's a common question! Now after COVID we have more church available online than every before. This sermon will journey through the Bible to answer the question of WHY we gather together for service.

    DON’T MISS THE POINT Interesting time we are living in! Meme – Congrats you have defeated Jumanji, Welcome to the Oregon Trail! Laughed! 2020 – Covid-19 – quarantine – Churches embracing technology, LIVE Streaming Church service – more people than ever before have access to local church service ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Scudder avatar

    How Failures Should Pray Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,096 views

    What should we do when we don’t feel worthy to come to God? What should we do when we come face to face with our own failures? The problem is that we don’t want to come to Jesus when we feel dirty.

    Purpose: To describe what godly repentance is. Aim: I want the listener to pray properly when they sin. INTRODUCTION: We have all failed God. We have all felt like failures. What should we do when we come face to face with our own failures? Jesus said we should come to Him: Matthew 11:28-30 28 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    If We Follow Christ, We Grow Larger By Becoming Smaller

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,569 views

    Why we must connect with each other in small groups, as we realize who we are in the Lord.

    Super bowl day deserves a football story - Alumni and fans of UCLA made life miserable for football coach Pepper Rodgers during a season when his team the Bruins got off to a horrible start. Nobody would hang out with him. “My dog was my only true friend” Rodgers said. “I told my wife that every ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Someone Is Praying For You

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
     | 12,240 views

    You are going to make it because Jesus Himself is praying for you. Our text tells us that Jesus does pray for us in heaven. We will also examine other passages that tell us how Jesus has prayed for us, and how He is praying still.

    Someone Is Praying for You: Jesus Christ, Our Intercessor Text: John 17 & Hebrews 7:23-25 23 Also there were many priests, because they were prevented by death from continuing. 24 But He, because He continues forever, has an unchangeable priesthood. 25 Therefore He is also able to save to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • H.B. Charles Jr. avatar

    When You Pray

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jan 16, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 31,089 views

    "When You Pray" is an exposition of Matthew 6:5-8. In this passage, Jesus tells us what not to do when we pray. His instruction can be summarized with two prohibitions: (1) Do not pray like the hypocrites. And (2) do not pray like the Gentiles.

    WHEN YOU PRAY Matthew 6:5-8 There is a principle of Bible interpretation called the principle of repeated mention. It means that the repeated things in scripture are usually the emphasized things. This principle leads us to the theme of our text. Verse 5 begins, “And when you pray.” Verse 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Benner avatar

    When The Church Prays

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 9, 2011
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     | 6,282 views

    God uses different means to bring us to our knees. When we really fervently pray, mighty things will take place. Let the church rise to her full potential by collectively calling on His name.

    WHEN THE CHURCH PRAYS Acts 12:1,5-18 In the last few verses of chapter 11, we see a great revival in Antioch. There the disciples were first called christians. The Spirit had done a great work in their lives, in that they laid aside enough of their carnal self to become identified as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Praying For Those In Authority Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 19, 2025
     | 493 views

    As believers, we are instructed by Scripture to pray for those in authority. This includes government leaders, rulers, and anyone who holds a position of influence. Our prayers are not only for their guidance and well-being but also for the peace, stability, and righteousness of the nation.

    PRAYING FOR THOSE IN AUTHORITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-2 "I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Why? #2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 1, 2007
     | 2,930 views

    As a church our purpose has to be to make a difference by Changing Live for Time and Eternity. Why must we do this? (This is the second in a 5 part series)

    (For the accompanying powerpoint - http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) * In September, 1991, the ruling government of the Soviet Union admitted something it had denied for nearly sixty years. During the Stalin era, officials once forgot to set the national clocks back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Ask And You Shall Receive Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,327 views

    Jesus tells us how to pray in a way that leads to receiving an answer. We will learn that when we pray according to God’s will, that He hears and answers; but it might not be what we expect. However, it will be exactly what we need.

    This morning, we are going to look at what Jesus has to say about how to pray in a way that leads to receiving an answer. In his song “Good, Good Father,” Chris Tomlin says, “I’ve seen many searching for answers far and wide, but I know we’re all searching for answers only You provide. ‘Cause You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Jordan avatar

    How To Pray For One Another Series

    Contributed by Jeff Jordan on Nov 14, 2016
     | 9,810 views

    Christians are to pray for each other, though sometimes we don't know exactly what to pray for. We examine some of the elements of praying for others.

    How to Pray for One Another Begin with Jeremiah People clip about prayer requests from the album First Love Fortunately our prayer request time is not Looney toons like that. A common form of prayer is “intercessory prayer.” That is praying on behalf of someone and their need. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Keep Asking Why PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 792 views

    Encourages believers to stand firm in faith amidst trials, guided by God's Word, and to shine Christ's light in a world growing colder towards truth.

    Hello, dear friends, I am so grateful to be with you today, gathered as a family of believers, united in Christ. We are here to seek God's wisdom, to glean from His Word, and to find solace in His promises. It's a joy to be in fellowship with you, to share the same hope, and to face life's trials ...read more

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  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    Stop Worrying, Pray.

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jul 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,424 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

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Teach Me To Pray!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 18, 2019
     | 4,794 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

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Why Sheperds? Why Us?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,472 views

    Let’s ponder, why did God pick lowly shepherds to announce the birth of His Son?

    WHY SHEPHERDS? WHY US? By Wade Martin Hughes, sr Kyfingers@aol.com The 23 Psalm and John: 1-18 and Luke 2: 8--20 Psalms 23 John 10: 4-5 I ponder today an amazing thought, Why did God announce the birth of the King to shepherds? I know we serve a wise and all knowing God, but there must be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God