THE PRAYER LIFE OF THE EARLY CHURCH!
Acts 1:10-14
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Study Series: The Church As It Was Meant to Be!
Every believer must recognize that God carries out His work in the world through local churches, and our understanding of the church must be grounded in His Word.
Acts 1:10-14
Life Application Points:
- To learn that we should pray together as a church, praying to God in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- To declare our absolute dependence upon God by taking everything to Him in prayer.
- To know that God hears and answers when we, as one body, pray in agreement—seeking His guiding and protective hand.
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I. PRAYING TOGETHER AS A CHURCH IN THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST!
Ephesians 5:20; Acts 6:4; John 14:13-14; Hebrews 4:14-16; 1 John 5:14-15; Romans 8:34
1. It acknowledges His authority.
2. It affirms His finished work.
3. It aligns our requests with His will.
4. It assures us of His intercession.
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II. DECLARING OUR ABSOLUTE DEPENDENCE ON GOD!
Acts 1:14
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III. SEEKING GOD FOR LABORERS!
Matthew 9:37-38
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IV. COMING TOGETHER AS ONE BODY IN AGREEMENT!
Matthew 18:19-20
V. SEEKING GOD’S PROTECTION!
Matthew 26:41
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VI. RECEIVING INCREASED FAITH AND ENLARGED VISION!
Acts 4:24-31
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VII. FACING GREAT TRIALS THROUGH PRAYER!
Acts 12:1-17
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VIII. ASKING GOD FOR GOSPEL OPPORTUNITIES!
Colossians 4:3
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Additional Notes:
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Illustration References:
[1] KJV
Note: All portions of this sermon by Pastor Shane are preached under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit of God. Stories and illustrations used and/or shared from other sources are cited above in the illustration references section. Note: All portions of this sermon by Pastor Shane are preached under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit of God. Stories and illustrations used and/or shared from other sources are cited above in the illustration references section.