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  • Vic Folkert avatar

    The Mystery Of (Un)answered Prayer

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 23, 2021
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     | 5,182 views

    Two stories from Mark 7 illustrate the mystery of answered prayer: God adapts his glorious plan to the requests of ordinary people, even when granting the requests is greater than people can imagine.

    THE MYSTERY OF (UN)ANSWERED PRAYER—Mark 7:24-37 Many people have had the experience of praying—passionately, even desperately—and not receiving the answer they were seeking. That can be confusing, even troubling, and we naturally ask, “Why?” Was God not listening? Is he not able to do what we ask? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Five Conditions Of Answered Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 20, 2001
    based on 162 ratings
     | 41,593 views

    This sermon will give us the five conditions for answered prayer

    THE FIVE CONDITIONS OF ANSWERED PRAYER Power Through Prayer - Part 2 John 15:7 & Selected Jeff Seaman John 15. We’re in a series of messages called "Power Through Prayer". Last week we talked about the four purposes of prayer. You’ve probably had people say to you, "I tried prayer and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lord's Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 2, 2022
     | 2,276 views

    Jesus had come to earth to bring the Kingdom of God to men. Jesus made it clear that things in the Kingdom were very different from things in the world. In the Kingdom of heaven, people who have nothing to offer God are accepted.

    Main Point: God wants us to spend time with Him in prayer. Key Verse: Jesus often went away to be by Himself and pray. - Luke 5:16 Background/Review Jesus had come to earth to bring the Kingdom of God to men. Jesus made it clear that things in the Kingdom were very different from things in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sinner's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,605 views

    Jesus: Friend of Sinners, Part 6 of 7

    THE SINNER’S PRAYER (LUKE 18:9-14) Famed Holocaust novelist Elie Wiesel tells the story of the great rabbi Haim-Gedalia of Upshpitzin, who interceded fervently with God for an innkeeper who was notorious for his many sins. “Very well, I forgive him,” said the Almighty. The rabbi was pleased with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    The Master Key Of Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 21,344 views

    What makes for an effective prayer life?

    READ: John 15:1-8 (Text: v7). [Read v7 again]. What EXACTLY does this verse mean? What is being promised here? It appears to be a kind of "BLANK CHEQUE" that God has signed for us, so that we can have whatever we want; but is that really the case? If it IS a "blank cheque", then why have I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Prayer, Power, Politics, And Plagues

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,293 views

    Election eve sermon -- there are plagues in the body politic, created by inauthentic leadership; the best gift we can give to our national leadership is prayer, though we will likely see the haughtiness of politicians and smell the stench of plagues again.

    He sat on his elegant furniture, in his fabulous house, surrounded by the glories of a wealthy nation, attended by efficient servants, powerful enough to command just about anything. But today he was miserable, miserable beyond words, because everywhere he looked they were there. In his way, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "The Prayer That Changes Everything"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015
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    One little boy prayed, Lord take care of my daddy and my mommy and my sister and my brother and my doggy and me. And Oh, please take care of yourself, God. Cause if anything happens to you we’re all gonna be in TROUBLE.

    “The Prayer that Changes Everything” James 5:13-20 This morning I want to talk to you about a word that none of us like to hear. Trouble. .For some of us we might say that TROUBLE seems to be around every corner. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Energizing Your Prayer Life

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 3, 2019
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     | 6,228 views

    We have been raised with Christ, we have a position with Christ in the heavenly‘s, we have been raised up so that in the ages to come he might show his exceeding riches of his grace and his kindness towards us in Christ Jesus!

    Energizing your Prayer Life Illus. THE STATS ON PRAYER A Newsweek poll several years ago titled "Is God Listening?" indicated that 54% of those the magazine surveyed prayed on a daily basis - 25% said they pray to God once a day and 29% more than once a day. 87% believed that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Called To Battle - Prayers For Peace

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 16, 2023
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    WAR in ISRAEL, PRAY FOR PEACE. Scriptures tell us to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. And that GOD will protect HIS OWN by coming against those who come against them. There's a Battle Cry calling us to engage in the Battle. Take up the Sword of GOD's WORD and Pray!

    2023.10.15.Sermon Notes. Prayers for Peace - CALLED TO PRAY William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Psalms 122:1-9, Genesis 12:3, Psalms 23:1-6, Exodus 17:9-16, 1 Samuel 15:1-3, 1 Samuel 15:23, 1 Samuel 30:1-5, 1 Samuel 30:16-17, 1 Chronicles 4:43, Esther 3:1-6, Psalms 83:1-18 BIG ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Jesus Teaches About Prayer"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Nov 19, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,152 views

    God delights in our coming to Him in prayer. In heaven, we might see all that could have been ours if we would just "ask - seek - knock".

    “Jesus Teaches About Prayer” Luke 11:5-10 INTRODUCTION: We CONTINUE in our series on “Lessons Jesus Taught”. Prayer was important to Jesus. He had just given His Disciples instructions on prayer – 11:1-4 If prayer was important to Jesus … how MUCH MORE IMPORTANT ought prayer be to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believe Week 11 - Prayer Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 16, 2015
     | 4,062 views

    Believe week 12 - Prayer

    Believe - Week 12 - Prayer January 4, 2015 We have moved into week 12 of our Believe series, for the first 10 weeks we looked at some of our core beliefs, now we are looking at the Actions which come from our beliefs. Before advent, we started looking at the action of Worship, and today we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Divine Dialogue -- Perspective On Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018
     | 4,877 views

    First in a series on Prayer dealing with a proper perspective of prayer.

    “Divine Dialogue” Part One Prayer is one of the most talked about topics in the Bible. It is also one of the most misunderstood and mysterious topics of the Bible. Prayer is probably the least practiced discipline among God-followers. At its simplest level, prayer is talking with God rather than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David Welch avatar

    Prayer For Surviving In A Hostile World Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 14, 2018
     | 4,579 views

    Message 43 in our journey thorough John. This message explores the most amazing promises regarding prayer found in John 15 and 16.

    Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Prayer promises for survival in a hostile fallen world” John 16:7-15 How do we rise above the lure of the world? Jesus touches on the essential resources for living in a hostile world all through his final moments with his followers. 1. Develop a settled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Jehoshaphat’s Powerful Prayers

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 28, 2018
     | 32,394 views

    Jehoshaphat prayed a prayer which moved the heart of God and had the equivalent effect of a nuclear bomb on an invading army. Let's learn from him!

    JEHOSHAPHAT’S POWERFUL PRAYERS 2 Chron. 20:1-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. It's always curious to hear kids pray. They say what we’d like to say -- but never would! 2. Listen to these prayers: "DEAR GOD... a. "Could you please give my brother some brains? So far he doesn't have any." Angela, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prayer For Forgiveness And From Temptation Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 7, 2010
     | 4,873 views

    In the Prayer for Forgiveness and from Temptation we can see: 1) God’s Pardon, 2) God’s Protection, 3) God’s Preeminence & 4) God’s Postscript.

    With the closing of the Olympic Games and the forthcoming Paralympics coming, people are reflecting on the success and challenges of the games. One of the interesting legacies from the games was the hyper-critical treatment Canada received from the British press. With forthcoming Olympics to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Other