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  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Pray Correctly Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 24, 2012
     | 3,285 views

    Use the principles in the prayer Jesus taught as we pray.

    God knows everything right? God already knows what we’re going to say before we say it, right? Then why pray? What are some of the reasons why we need to talk to God when He already knows everything?? We pray because: We are commanded by God to pray. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 tells us to pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • H.B. Charles Jr. avatar

    When You Pray

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jan 15, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 24,653 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

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    Praying In The Spirit

    Contributed by Blake Dodd on Dec 16, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,892 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Phillips avatar

    How We Ought To Pray

    Contributed by Kevin Phillips on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 7,038 views

    An in-depth look through the New Testament examining 34 scriptural ways to pray. While it is outlined as one sermon, it can best be preached as a series divided over several services. The outline is self-explanitory and not too in depth. It would be ve

    INTRODUCTION One of the biggest struggles many Christians face is knowing how to pray. Some Christians think they know how to pray, but really pray unscripturally. Often, even those who know scriptural principles about prayer feel like they may be missing something in their prayer experience. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda avatar

    Prayer Impacts Our Attitude Series

    Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Nov 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,750 views

    This message deals on how our attitude affects our prayer life.

    “Prayer Impacts our Attitude” Introduction: Good morning people of God! How is your prayer life last week? How is your faith? Are they growing? How about God’s answer to your prayers? The focus of our study today is prayer and attitude. What was your first reaction when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    How Not To Pray

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 26, 2005
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,840 views

    Brief Message w/ good illustrations...In answering the disciples request "Teach Us To Pray", Jesus told them how NOT to pray: Don’t Pray HAZY, Don’t Pray CRAZY, and Don’t Pray LAZY. Powerpoint at website.

    How Not to Pray Mt. 6:5-13 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html "The proper way for man to pray," said Deacon Lemuel Keyes; "The only proper attitude is down upon his knees." "Nay, I should say the way to pray," said Reverend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    How Does One Learn To Pray? Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,130 views

    Believers desire to become attached to God through prayer.

    How Does One Learn to Pray? (Inspired by material found in Harold Hazelip’s "Questions People Ask Ministers Most." Luke 11:1 Feb. 26, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Richard Dehaan tells of a story about a soldier who was standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Barbara Folsom avatar

    Prayer

    Contributed by Barbara Folsom on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 14,183 views

    This is a devotional on prayer and encouragement to just do it.

    God has placed within my spirit the desire to teach a little about prayer tonight. I say a little because there is only so much teaching on this subject you can do, though the resources are unlimited, what we really need to do is just do it! Lets begin with 1 Thessalonians 5: 17, “pray without ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    When You Don’t Know What To Pray Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 13, 2022
     | 1,032 views

    When you don’t know what to pray… keep praying

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Be Fueled With Prayer Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,055 views

    How to fuel up with prayer

    Title: “Be fueled with prayer.” Text: Matthew 6:5-15 Because Jesus presumed we would pray he naturally wants to help us get the most out of prayer. Illustration: The fastest way to waste your gas Driving at speeds over 55 miles an hour! Traveling at 55 mph gives you 21% better mileage when ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    What Is Prayer? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 29, 2014
     | 4,160 views

    What is prayer? Why is prayer important? How do we pray? Preacher, I don't know how to pray about this situation in my life, can you help me? Prayer is about intimacy with God and transparency of the soul...join me in a journey to KNOW prayer &how to pray

    This is NOT a full sermon, but a lesson/devotional on the basics of prayer that serves as an introduction to the Model prayer given by Jesus in our Scripture. It is a launching off point for a study on prayer that will last several Wednesday evenings and will be coupled with our congregation ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Teach Us To Pray Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 9, 2014
     | 2,828 views

    the first thing to know is how to pray

    We just finished studying the First Letter to the Christians in Thessalonica. Before we study the Second Letter to the Thessalonians, especially as we live out this New Year, let us be challenged with the prayer “Lead us not into temptation!” I normally do not do topical sermons but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    How To Pray For Your Loved Ones Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 27, 2008
     | 2,808 views

    This message equips parents and leaders on how to pray for loved ones especially erring loved ones

    HOW TO PRAY FOR LOVED ONES Sermon Objective: 1. Teach God’s people to remove their automatic responses against the kingdom of God by trying to control others (loved ones) when we want them to do or be someone we think they should be. When we manipulate, coerce, or compel others to do what we want, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Elvery avatar

    How To Approach Decision Making Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 17,908 views

    Looking at how Jesus made decisions

    Making Good Decisions - Luke 6:12-15 Gladstone Baptist Church - 14/11/04 What do you do when you are facing a large decision? It may be a decision about your career. Do I pursue a promotion or not? Should I look for another Job? Should I get a job? For you students, maybe you have to decide ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Prayer: Companions Of Pray-Ers Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,293 views

    Lean how prayer works and pray.

    How many people have appliances or software at home you don’t use, because you don’t know how they work? I know some people with VCRs, and they don’t know how to program their VCR to record a certain channel at a later time. Others have software programs on their computer that they never use or ...read more

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    Denomination: *other