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  • Jason Jones avatar

    God-Approved Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,538 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Mountain Moving Prayers

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 29, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,331 views

    Many people come with a grocery list during prayer. Some want to impress the hearers with their flowery language. Well that does not impress God one bit. In essence your prayers reflect what you believe about God. Do we pray like the early apostles or ...

    Opening illustration: One day a handicapped woman (due to her physical state could not go to church) was reading the newspaper and came across an article about the ministry of D.L. Moody and the Revival that was taking place in the United States. Even though she had never heard of him before, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Product Of Pentecost

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 20, 2009
     | 3,964 views

    A devotional encouraging God’s people to Prayer.

    The Product of Pentecost Acts 4:1-31 * For the last 2 weeks we have been called to powerful prayer by God’s word. We began the journey in Acts 1 as they prayed for 10 days after the ascension of Jesus. We reviewed the coming of the Spirit at Pentecost and my prayer was and is, “Lord, do it again ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying In The Face Of Opposition

    Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 3, 2011
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     | 4,254 views

    When threatened, the church responded with a prayer of personal commitment rather than praying against those who were persecuting them.

    Praying in the Face of Opposition TEXT: Acts 4:23-31 BACKGROUND: After the glorious healing of the crippled man at the gate of the temple, Peter (with John alongside him) preaches a powerful message to those who are amazed. This upsets the elders and the teachers of the law who seize Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer That Brings Response

    Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Mar 3, 2008
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     | 3,005 views

    A look a how to pray and expect a response.

    Prayer that brings response 2/27/08 In the beginning of Acts Chapter 3 Peter and John heal a beggar as they are going into the temple. They then take the time to preach to those who saw or, heard about it, and let them know that it is through the power of Jesus and not their own power that this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Neil Richardson avatar

    Practical Help In Evangelism

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
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     | 2,351 views

    Prayer, preparation, preaching, practicalities, pre-evangelism and post-evangelism.

    Redeeming the time- how to make best use of the Breakthrough John’s Gospels "See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil" (Ephesians 5:15, 16). Prayer, Preparation, Pre-evangelism Read Acts 4:23- 3 1. Reported and shared their needs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Keeping On Keeping On Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,350 views

    Lessons we can learn from Peter and John’s example in refusing to stay silent or testifying in Jesus’ name.

    *Intro>The French Foreign Legion has an inspiring motto: “If I falter, push me on. If I stumble, pick me up. If I retreat, shoot me.” -Obviously, neither Peter nor John were members of the French Foreign Legion, but they demonstrated a similar determination. -After being used by God to heal a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming People Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 27, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,952 views

    We need to follow the biblical model and seek God in prayer

    Becoming People of Prayer Acts 4:23-31 Spring Life Series April 27, 2008 Morning Service Introduction A friend of mine took his small son with him to town one day to run some errands. When lunch time arrived, the two of them went to a familiar diner for a sandwich. The father sat down on one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ben Thomas avatar

    They Heard Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on May 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,190 views

    The people of God heard the voice of the enemy as a threat to their existence. when they heard that voice they gathered together and prayed...

    When they heard Acts 4:23-24 . 24 When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. “Sovereign Lord,” they said, “you made the heaven and the earth and the sea, and everything in them. Jesus left them, they received the power to minister and saw the miracles in their life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The One Prayer That Disturbs Hell

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 21, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,508 views

    When the world tries to shut us down, we should pray for strength to bear persecution, for boldness, for a demonstration of the miraculous, and a new filling of the Holy Spirit.

    THE ONE PRAYER THAT DISTURBS HELL Acts 4:23-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A Baptist Dog 1. A Baptist preacher and his wife decided they needed a dog. Ever mindful of their congregation, they knew the dog must also be Baptist. They visited an expensive kennel and explained their needs to the manager, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Persecution: The Opening Salvoes

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,994 views

    Religious opposition to the Gospel!

    PERSECUTION: THE OPENING SALVOES. Acts 4:1-31; Acts 5:12-42. Soon after the early success of Pentecost, the fledgling New Testament church found herself facing persecution. This is not surprising, and quite in keeping with the pattern of the earlier ministry of Jesus. For example, Herod the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Our Faith And Culture Collide

    Contributed by Ronnie Floyd on Jun 19, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,582 views

    We do not need to look for a fight or desire to fight and many Christians do. At the same time, we do not need to be cowardly about our faith.

    James Emery White, a Pastor and former college President, is also the author of many books of which one is, “The Church in an Age of Crisis.” In this book, he writes about how America is a post-Christian nation. He paints a picture of our nation, its mindset and culture, in which the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russ Adams avatar

    Will You Pray With Me? Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 1, 2013
     | 3,716 views

    Three reminders that will help you expand your prayer life

    Church Planting Will You Pray with Me? Acts 4:23-31 Opening words: You know the story. Jesus was executed on a Friday. Everyone thought it was over. However, everyone was wrong. It was just beginning. On Sunday morning a few women showed up at his tomb to pay their final respects. They made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Will You Pray With Me? Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 26, 2013
     | 4,061 views

    This message challenges us to evaluate our prayers. We need to remember the sovereignty of God, the supremacy of Christ and the sanctity of the church.

    June 23, 2013 Church Planting Will You Pray with Me? Acts 4:23-31 Opening words: You know the story. Jesus was executed on a Friday. Everyone thought it was over. However, everyone was wrong. It was just beginning. On Sunday morning a few women showed up at his tomb to pay their final respects. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Jewell avatar

    It's Me Oh Lord (Standing In The Need Of Prayer) Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Sep 30, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,478 views

    Where do we turn when the world stands against us? Here are some thoughts that come from the early church response to opposition.

    There’s an old spiritual song- It’s Me Oh Lord, standing in the need of prayer- and that’s how our drama concludes. We began with Peter and John healing the crippled man at the Beautiful Gate and continued as Peter and John stood on trial. Today, we’re going to look at how ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ