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Prayer
Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005 (message contributor)
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1. The Problem Of Prayer
Contributed on Mar 1, 2005
The real problem with prayer is that it is so little used and yet has such great power
THE PROBLEM OF PRAYER James 4:1-10 Things looked bleak for the children of George Muller’s orphanage at Ashley Downs in England. It was time for breakfast, and there was no food In the dining room, long tables were set with empty plates and empty mugs. Muller prayed, "Dear Father, we thank ...read more
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2. The Process Of Prayer
Contributed on Mar 1, 2005
Learning to pray for results
THE PROCESS OF PRAYER Luke 11:5-10 Have you ever wondered why God wants us to “pray without ceasing?” Why is it that Jesus spent such extended times in prayer, often praying alone all night before making major decisions. Why did Jesus have to pray 3 hours in the garden of Gethsemane before ...read more
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3. The Purpose Of Prayer
Contributed on Mar 1, 2005
Understanding Prayer through the teaching of Christ’s model prayer
THE PURPOSE OF PRAYER Matthew 6:9-13 I love the prayers of children. They are so honest and thoughtful. Maybe you’ve heard some of these letters written to God by children. Dear GOD, Instead of letting people die and having to make new ones, why don’t you just keep the ones you have? ...read more
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4. The Power Of Prayer
Contributed on Mar 1, 2005
There is real power in real prayer
THE POWER OF PRAYER James 5:16 Children’s letters to God: Dear GOD, Thank you for the baby brother, but what I prayed for was a puppy. -Joyce Dear GOD, It rained for our whole vacation and is my father mad! He said some things about you that people are not supposed to say, but I hope you will ...read more
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5. The Power Of Prayer
Contributed on Mar 1, 2005
The power of prayer in spiritual warfare
A tale is told about a small town that had historically been "dry," but then a local businessman decided to build a tavern. A group of Christians from a local church were concerned and planned an all-night prayer meeting to ask God to intervene. It just so happened that shortly thereafter lightning ...read more
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6. The Possibilities Of Prayer
Contributed on Mar 1, 2005
Prayer is the power source for all ministry
THE POSSIBILITIES OF PRAYER John 14:12-14 When I first started as a professional counselor, I came to that time when classes were done, practicums were over, and it was time to sit down with that first client who was going to actually pay money to talk to you. I remember the agony of the hour ...read more