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Three Reasons Why We Should Pray With Earnestness?

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Stephen Nielsen

  We could probably come up with several reasons to pray with earnestness.  Here are three that stand out to me. First of all, we should pray with earnestness because of our great need for God.  Truth has gone out … Continue reading →

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Holiness: A Necessity for Effective Prayer

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Stephen Nielsen

  Jesus said, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” (Matt. 5:8). Hebrews 12:14 says, “Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.”  Holiness and purity are absolutely necessary … Continue reading →

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4 Reasons Why Specific Prayer Is Better Than General Prayer

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Stephen Nielsen

  Specific prayer is prayer that is focused and direct, definite and exact. If you want your prayers to be faith filled and effective they must be specific.  For this reason, specific prayers are always better than general prayers.  Therefore, … Continue reading →

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Hannah’s Prayer: One of the Greatest Examples of Fervent Prayer

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

1 Samuel 1:11  Then she made a vow and said, “O LORD of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, and not forget Your maidservant, but will give Your maidservant a male … Continue reading →

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