Sermons on Acts Prayer:

Prayer And Fasting Series

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Apr 29, 2019

The fact that no one has done it, doesn’t mean it cannot be done.

It takes me back almost 2.5 years ago when we planted the church in Manila. We were anxious. We did it because we believed that this was God’s direction. Yet, we didn’t quite know what to expect. It is a big step out of our comfort zone. But, as a Church, we pushed some walls down. The fact that no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Foursquare

United In Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2022

If we are going to be a NT church, we need to be a praying church.

United In Prayer Text: Acts 1:12-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: In the 1850s, the United States was in a weak spiritual state, as people were preoccupied with concern for material things. In 1857 a quiet forty-six-year-old businessman, Jeremiah Lanphier, felt led to start a noon-time weekly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer And Patience

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 23, 2020

When Jesus told the Apostles and Mary and his brothers to wait for the coming gift of the Holy Spirit, they had no idea how long they had to wait for. A sermon on Prayer.

“It’s alright for you thinnies” Boris Johnson apparently told the cabinet as he explained his desire to start a new campaign against obesity once the Covid crisis is over. “It’s alright for you thinnies” Boris has come to see the fact that he is overweight as one of the reasons why he suffered so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Anglican

Revival Prayer Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 27, 2025

Revival Prayer

Acts 3:1-10 & Ch 4:23-31 “Revival Prayer Is” (Lame Man Healed) I. RESISTED PRAYER - 29 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: 1 Peter 4:12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you The Reality of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10, Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Holiness

A Time Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jul 19, 2024

How important is prayer in your life?

“A Time Of Prayer” Acts 3:1 We will just look at one verse today. How important is prayer in your life? Is it important enough to set time aside so that we may pray? Or is prayer just something we do when there is an urgent need like and accident, sickness, distress, or any on a number of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Worship And Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024

This sermon explores how the early church's commitment to passionate prayer, purposeful worship, and persistent fellowship can guide and inspire our faith community today.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. It is always a joy to gather together, bound by our shared love for the Lord, and today, we find ourselves on familiar ground. We are returning to the book of Acts, to a passage that vividly paints the picture of an early church that was vibrant, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Topics: Worship, Prayer

God-Approved Prayer Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 14, 2007

Exposition of Acts 4:23-31 about the reaction of the early church to persecution by going to prayer and God answering in a mighty way

Text: Acts 4:23-31, Title: God-Approved Prayer, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/19/07, AM A. Opening illustration: 9 out of 10 American say they pray, 8 out of 10 say they pray regularly, 6 out of 10 say they pray daily, even 2/3 of unchurched people say that they pray… B. Background to passage: After the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Acts - Outline Of Messages (Acts - Part 0) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

Acts Outline: Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian

January 12 – August 31, 2003 “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian: Becoming the Church that Jesus Intended” (A Practical Series on the Book of Acts) Part 1: January 12 “Why is Politically Correct Spirituality so Unsatisfying?” Acts 1:1-11 Part 2: January 19 “How to Heal the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Time For The Lord To Act (The Acts Of The Lord) Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

GOD’S INTERVENTION IS THE PATHWAY TO DELIVERANCE FROM OPPRESSION

)BIG IDEA: GOD’S INTERVENTION IS THE PATHWAY TO DELIVERANCE FROM OPPRESSION I. (:121) WHY WOULD GOD WANT TO INTERVENE? A. Integrity of My Life "I have done justice and righteousness" – "I’ve been perfectly fair" B. Injustice of My Oppression "Do not leave me to my oppressors" – God hates ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:121-128

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nt Survey - Acts, Acts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Paul Zeron on Oct 16, 2013

The book of Acts reports more of the work of the Spirit than the works of the apostles. It ends abruptly...God's churches continue "writing" more chapters to this day.

Acts of the Spirit As we continue to examine the New Testament books to have a basic idea what each one is about we come to the book of Acts. Most of the New Testament books were written to address specific problems and so we approach them expecting a logical flow of an argument that works ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Acting In The Power Of The Spirit Or Just Acting? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012

The Holy Spirit lives in everyone who believes and we are meant to act in the Power of the Spirit. We are meant to act in His Power and we have a purpose - We are to be witnesses.

Are you acting in the power of the Spirit or just acting? This is the seventh month in our Fresh Fire Series So far we have thought about: The Holy Spirit in the World Today The Spirit in the Pentateuch The Spirit in the History of Israel The Spirit in the Writing Prophets The Spirit in the Life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Prayers, Food, Praise, Growth"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 9, 2008

Looking at the first Church in Acts for a model of who we can be.

Acts 2:42-47 “Prayers, Food, Praise, Growth” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org This is the first picture of the first group of individuals who made up the first Christian Church! They are our forbearers. They are our brothers and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: United Methodist

Praying The Hard Prayers Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2003

2d in the series "Patterns for Prayer." The disciples’ prayer in Acts 4:23 gives us a pattern for praying for boldness in the face of persecution.

Introduction Zig Ziglar story of boy that went with his mother to the old general store. He liked to sneak away from his mother and when no one was looking he would dip his finger into the large barrel of molasses. The storekeeper caught him doing this and decided to teach the boy a lesson. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer As A Way Of Life Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 27, 2003

1st in the series "Patterns for Prayer." Studies the first 4 references to prayer in Acts to see how the church made prayer a way of life.

Text: Acts 1:14-24, 2:41-42, 3:1 Introduction Things looked bleak for the children of George Muller’s orphanage at Ashley Downs in 19th century England. It was time for breakfast, and there was no food. A small girl whose father was a close friend of Muller was visiting in the home. Muller took ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14, Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of A Prayer Meeting Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: 20th Sermon--4 things that can revolutionize our prayer lives: Prayers that are United, God-Centered, Scriptural, and Unselfish!

The Power of a Prayer Meeting Acts 4:23-31 Peter and John have been arrested/threatened not to preach Christ...but the Lord has told them TO! [torn between God and man.] When released, where did they go? Tavern? Belly up to bar? No...they had a prayer and praise meeting! Psalm 145:1-21 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist