Tag Archives: answers to prayer

50 Prayer Experiences: from Billy Graham’s Autobiography, Just As I Am – Part 2

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

This is my review of Billy Graham’s autobiography in terms of his prayers. In this second part (from 1949 to 1950), I can’t believe all the things that were happening in Billy Graham’s life: he was the president of a … Continue reading →

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Those Who Prayed For Big Things and Got Big Answers: 4 Examples

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

There are numerous cases in the Bible of those who exercised great faith through prayer. Here are just four examples. 1. Abraham’s servant prayed for a wife for Isaac—Genesis 24:10-27. There are two things in this story that … Continue reading →

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Six Steps To Help You Develop Your Faith

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Stephen Nielsen

Faith is the condition on which Christ’s power is based. For He could do no mighty works in Nazareth because of their lack of faith, just as the disciples also could not cast the demon out of the lunatic … Continue reading →

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A 4 point Test for Your Prayers

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Here’s a test to see if you are praying in his name. 1. If you are praying in His name you will receive regular answers to prayer. 2. If you think you are praying in His name and you are … Continue reading →

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Three Ways to Illustrate How to Ask and Receive in His Name

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

1. Illustrated by marriage. When a woman marries a man she gives up her name and takes on his name. And since she has his name she takes possession of everything that is his. They no longer own things separately, … Continue reading →

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UNANSWERED Prayers

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

The following article is an excerpt from this book. Here are three possible reasons why your prayers aren’t answered–from my e-book Prayer A to Z. 1. You really aren’t abiding in Jesus and His Word as you think you … Continue reading →

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Answers To Prayer: Three Reasons Why We Can Be Confident that Prayer Works

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

The following article is an excerpt from this book. Prayer was never meant to be an end in itself—not an exercise to glory in, to impress someone, or even merely for communion and enjoyment of God (though that is … Continue reading →