P R A Y E R

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    F U N D A M E N T A L S

        ( any date ) White, Ellen G.   Steps to Christ -   Pacific Press
              Start with the chapter "The Privilege of Prayer" on page 93.

        The Answer is Prayer   Morris L. Venden.   Pacific, 1988.
              [ BV220 .V46 1988 ]   Out-of-print

      • this is the best introduction on prayer
      • it is very practical
      • the message makes sense!
      • the author holds nothing back (controversial!)

        chapter headings:

        • The Problem with Prayer
        • Kinds of Prayer
        • Why Pray?
        • Arguing with God
        • Intercessory Prayer
        • Conditions to Answered Prayer
        • Prayer and Cherished Sin
        • Prayer and Overcoming
        • Prayer, Faith, and Promises - received a new understanding on faith
        • Prayer and Healing
        • Persistence in Prayer
        • When God Speaks
        • Prayer and Fasting - I thought I new all about fasting, not so,
          got a more biblical perspective on fasting
        • Thy Will be Done
        • Pray and Work
        • Prayer and Praise
        • Why Things get Worse When we Pray

      • in summary: I have a new good start with prayer - awesome book!

        ( 1994 ) Cymbala, Jim   Praise Gathering [ Video = 50 minutes ]     $15

      • I was introduced to this video during an Elder's retreat of the Pioneer Memorial Church.
      • Consider this: how would you like to see your sanctuary (Brooklyn
        Tabernacle Church) that fill its church with over 1,000 for their mid-week prayer meetings interceding for deep into sins, lost souls?
      • To order this video click at   Praise Gathering 1994



        Shewmake, Carroll Johnson   Practical Pointers to Personal Prayer -
            Review: 1989   [ BV 215 .S45 1989 ]

        Hybels, Bill   Too Busy Not to Pray, Slowing Down to be With God
            InterVarsity Press: 1988   [ BV 210.2 H93 1988 ]

      • This book is not a "comfortable book to read. It makes you look at your own habits and thoughts.
      • But it will offer some startling insights on the power of personal prayer.
      • You will learn the art of slowing down to meet with God, to talk and to walk with HIM."
      • This is Pastor Bill's own story.

        Engelkemier, Joe   Whatever it Takes Praying - HART Research Center:
            2001   [ BV 210 .E53 1993 ]

      • This is an introduction in learning how to pray.



        Duewel, Wesley L.   Mighty Prevailing Prayer - Zondervan: 1990
            [ BV 220 .D84 1990 ]

      • Pastor Dwight K. Nelson used this book as a guide for our prayer meetings.
      • We had to read each week a chapter.
      • Prayer meetings become informative and powerful.

      • "This is no kindergarten book on prayer but a summons to the battlefield (Introduction)."
        This is so true. In 44 chapters are covered topics like:
              "Strategies in Prayer Warfare", ch. 35/36;
              "How to Bind Satan", ch. 38/39;
              "The Militant Use of Jesus Name", ch. 40.

        Engelkemier, Joe   30 Days to More Powerful Intercessory Prayer
            - Pacific: 2001   [ BV 215 .E542 2001 ]

        Venden, Morris L.   The Answer is Prayer   Pacific: 1988   [ BV 210.2 .G24 ]

      • A must read for everyone. Very logical!

    P O W E R   I N   P R A Y E R

        Morneau, Roger J.   A Trip to the Supernatural - Review: 1982
            [ BX 6158.9 .M67 A3 ]

      • It is suggested to read this book first before reading others by Morneau.
      • It gives the background, the beginning of his intercessory prayer ministry.

        -------------- Incredible Answers to Prayer - HART Research Center, 1995
            [2 videos]   [ BV 220 .I52 1995 ]

      • This may be the only place to meet Mrs. Morneau !

        -------------- More Incredible Answers to Prayer - Review: 1993
            [ BV 220 .M67 1993 ]

        -------------- The Incredible Power of Prayer - Review: 1997
            [ BV 220 .M673 1997 ]


    P R A Y E R   I N   E V A N G E L I S M

        Silvoso, Ed   That None Should Perish; How to Reach Entire Cities for
            Christ Through Prayer
      - Regal: 1994   [ BV3793 .S47 1994 ]

      • How would you like to have thousands ( 90,000 in a city of about 400,000 ) take their first step to accept Christ as their Personal Savior?
      • It has been done more than once !!!


    F A S T I N G

        Towns, Elmer   Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough: a Guide to 9 Biblical
            Fasts
      - Church Growth Inst.: 1996     [1 video, book, lessons]
            [ BV5055 .T692 1996 ]

             
      • This video will clarify some of the misconceptions about fasting and may be an eye opener.

    P R A Y E R   A S   A   M I N I S T R Y

        Wagner, C. Peter   How to Have a Prayer Ministry: Intercession for
            Christian Leaders
      - Fuller Inst. of Evangelism: 1992     [1 video, 6 cass]
            [ BV 215 .W332 1990 ]

      • This invaluable material is for those who pray for YOU!!!
      • If prayer is your ministry, viewing this video and listening to these tapes is a must!
      • Very, very interesting.
      • There is an avenue of power and strength we are not using.

        Shewmake, Carroll Johnson   When we Pray for Others: the Blessings of
            Intercessory Prayer
      - Review: 1995   [ BV 210.2 .S516 ]

        Wilkinson, Bruce H.   The Prayer of Jabez: Breaking Through to the
            Blessed Life
      - Sisters, Or. : Multnomah: 2000   [ BS 1345.6.P68 W55 2000 ]


    M E T H O D S   O F   P R A Y E R

        Methods in Prayer

      • Ideal for prayer conferences
      • youth / early teen meetings
      • bringing life into one's prayer life!!!

        Bechthold, Donna L.   Colors of Prayer: A Study guide for Small Groups
            Women's Ministries Individual Study
      - Creation Enterprises International:
            1993

      • Brings Scripture together in a new and exciting way.
      • The word "P R A Y E R" is used as an acrostic to develop a prayer profile with these essential ingredients:

        • P - Praising   God for who He is
        • R - Responding   with gratitude for what He has done and is doing now
        • A - Admitting,   forgiving, and confessing sin
        • Y - Yielding   and surrendering self
        • E - Expecting   great things from God
        • R - Rejoicing   in the Lord