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Prayer
Sermons, Commentary and Psalm Devotionals on Prayer
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Pray & Sit Still
When Judah was threatened by the mighty Assyrian army under Sennacherib, fearful Jews sought Egypt's help. But God warned, Egypt could not help. For deliverance, they should sit still and let God do it. 185,000 dead Assyrians! If your situation…
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Prayer of Colossians 1:9-17
Paul's inspired prayer is nine verses in one sentence, which is easily divided into three sections – petitions, thanksgiving, glory of Jesus Christ. This prayer is much higher than most Christians pray, and it is a good measure of your…
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Remembered for Good
Nehemiah greatly desired Jerusalem and the temple to be rebuilt after the Jews returned from Babylon. In chapter 13, he fixed five problems of these wayward people. As he turned them from their sins back to God, he prayed, Remember…
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Jeremiah Chapter 15Part 15 of 21
It was too late for prayer, even by Moses and Samuel. God would severly judge Judah, including making many widows and killing many sons. But He made a difference with Jeremiah and promised to protect him, though he did get…
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Jeremiah Chapter 14Part 14 of 21
Wicked Judah was not moved by a dearth, by repentance illustrated by Jeremiah's prayers, and severe prophecies of coming judgment. Jeremiah was up against false prophets lying about peace to contradict His message. Coordinated prayers and rejection of them did…
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Sermon on the Mount LessonsPart 13 of 25
A review of a simple guidelines or rules for effectual (effective) praying. Not all prayers are heard, for God has warned of errors in the character or conduct of the one praying, errors in prayer content, errors in spirit, etc.…
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Sermon on the Mount LessonsPart 12 of 25
Jesus gave us great encouragement to pray in five verses. He could not have stated the offer better. Here is not a command to pray or rules against improper prayer but rather powerful persuasion that God will answer prayer and…
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Sermon on the Mount LessonsPart 8 of 25
Memorize the five parts of prayer. Forgive everyone; flush all offences. Fast modestly – not like Catholics, who make a public show during Lent to defy Jesus. Make investments in heaven, not on earth. Do everything as to the Lord.…
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Sermon on the Mount LessonsPart 7 of 25
Never be intimidated by vain boasting by some of how long they pray. Jesus taught against vain repetitions and much speaking. You can pray concisely, be heard better, and pray more often for more things with greater joy. The Lord's…
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Sermon on the Mount LessonsPart 6 of 25
God loved Israel by speaking to them by the prophets, but He has spoken to us by His Son. The Sermon on the Mount is written proof. Modest giving and praying is crucial to please God by the rules of…