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  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Message To The Church In Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 18, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,733 views

    Praying for the Persecuted Church on the International Day of Prayer For The Persecuted Church

    Revelations 3:7-13 November 16, 2003 The Message To the Church in Philadelphia International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church God’s Economy is not like ours – in his economy big is not always good, and small is beautiful. Last week we looked at the church in Sardis who had a great ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Healthy Church: One That Prays Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,438 views

    A sermon showing the pattern of prayer in the early church and that this pattern should be maintained in our lives, families, and church.

    A HEALTHY CHURCH: ONE THAT PRAYS ACTS 4:23-31 ACTS 12:11-17 INTRODUCTION... (from http://www.firstphx.org/sermons/habits03.htm) Perhaps you heard the story of the woman who stepped forward after an accident preparing to help the victim. She was asked to step aside by a man who announced, “Step ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    A Call To Corporate Prayer

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 21,334 views

    This sermon defines the requirements and results of corporate prayer in the local church.

    Corporate Prayer Acts 1:14 Ill- On February 24, 1991, a lightning ground offensive was launched by the U.S. and allied forces in the Persian Gulf War. Its effectiveness shattered the defending Iraqi forces. Within days the world’s fourth largest army was crushed, tens of thousands of prisoners of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    How To Pray For Your Pastor/Church

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 26, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,306 views

    Why prayer for Pastors/Churches is necessary and 3 important times to pray for your Pastor.

    A. WHY PRAY FOR YOUR PASTOR? 1. Because his victories are (your) the church’s victories. “When Moses held up his hand (in prayer), Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed” (Ex. 17:11). 2. Because God’s people are captive to godless forces. Daniel (9:1-23) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Hunter avatar

    The Church In Prayer

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 151 ratings
     | 6,955 views

    When do we normally pray? Verses When should we pray? Examined using contemporary language, practical points of application and an easy to ’Power Point’ outline.

    "The Church in Prayer" Acts 4:23-31 Pastor Bob Hunter Intro: Describe how the Apostles got to a place of prayer. Review the story that immediately preceedes it, ( i.e. The healing of lame beggar, discuss the trouble it stirred up and the events that followed.) Describe Peter and John ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    A Prayer For The Church

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 25, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,927 views

    On the Seventh Sunday of Easter, "series B" Jesus prays for the church. This sermon is follows his example, and is a prayer for the church

    7th Sunday of Easter, June 4, 2000 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, I can not come to you in prayer as eloquently as your Son has done for us, as reflected in our Gospel lesson. Yet as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Church In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,328 views

    The Church in Prayer - Acts chapter 4 verses 23-31 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • They Prayed initially (vs 23) • They Prayed collectively (vs 24) • They prayed confidently (vs 24&28) • They prayed biblically (vs 25-26) • They prayed expectantly (vs 30-31) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A man went to the doctors complaining about his ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Church In Prayer

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,853 views

    The Church In Prayer. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Following Jesus requires action! We see that action in two ways: • The context is evangelism (sharing our faith with others); • Last week you probably noted that • Peter and John stood before the Sanhedrin (Jewish court); • Their crime verse 2 tells us was: ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Prayer For The Church

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,291 views

    The church and our nation don't seem to be in a good spot and need much prayer. The church in Ephesus was in a similar spot and Paul knew that they needed prayer desperately. Have we been focusing on praying for the church in our nation?

    Opening illustration: A friend told me about a neighbor who years ago spent most of his spare time planting trees. The man seldom watered the young trees because he thought that too much watering spoiled them. (He came from the “no pain, no gain” school of plant care.) Pampered trees, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    A Prayer For The Church Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 20, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,786 views

    A sermon examining how we should pray for one another.

    A PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH II Thessalonians 1:11-12 Leonard Ravenhill once said "The pastor who is not praying is playing; the people who are not praying are straying." He also said "As poverty-stricken as the Church is today in many things, she is most stricken here, in the place of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A Church At Prayer

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 22, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,391 views

    The time between Ascension and Pentecost: a time of waiting and prayer.

    A CHURCH AT PRAYER. Acts 1:6-14. The eleven surviving Apostles had just been told that they would be ‘baptised with the Holy Ghost not many days from now’ (Acts 1:5). Now they were asking the risen Lord Jesus, “will you now restore the kingdom to Israel?” (Acts 1:6). They were asking, in effect, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Church At Prayer Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,690 views

    Acts 4:23-31 gives us several reasons why prayer is relevant.

    Introduction Have you ever prayed, and God clearly answered your prayer? In his book Say It With Love, Howard Hendricks has a delightful story about a little boy who saw God answer his simple prayer. Hendricks writes: We had a lovely couple in Dallas several years ago. He sold his business at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ken Pell avatar

    "Remember": The International Day Of Prayer For The Persecuted Church

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 12, 2012
     | 5,504 views

    The sermon was originally preached by Rev. Steven Simala Grant of Laurier Heights Baptist Church (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada); I have added a point and tweaked others to make it work in my parish.

    “REMEMBER”: A SERMON FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE PERSECUTED CHURCH HEBREWS 13:3 Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering. (Hebrews 13:3) Remember my chains. Grace be with you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Dunn avatar

    A Church Fueled By Prayer

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025
     | 6 views

    Prayer unlocks personal and churchwide renewal, bringing God’s transforming power to impossible situations and turning hearts and nations toward Christ.

    Introduction — When It Feels Like No One Is Listening Dr. Ralph D. Nichols of the University of Minnesota once spoke at a high school commencement when chaos broke out—crying babies, restless children, a small boy galloping up and down the aisle. Nichols tried every speaker’s trick to regain ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Finding Power In Prayer

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,212 views

    The early church understood the key to spiritual power flowed from an active prayer life. The church needs to get back to the practice of prayer.

    Finding Power in Prayer Selected Passages from Acts Introduction I need Thee Every Hour Sweet Hour of Prayer I Must Tell Jesus What a Friend We Have in Jesus The hymn book is filled with wonderful songs about the subject of prayer and each one of these were a vital part of the church that I grew ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God