WHEN THE CHURCH REALLY PRAYS Acts 4:23-32

I. When God’s people really pray, the presence of God is experienced When the Church Really Prays I. When God’s people really pray, the presence of God is experienced

I. When God’s people really pray, the presence of God is experienced When the Church Really Prays I. When God’s people really pray, the presence of God is experienced God’s presence is manifested in His people (Zech. 4:6)

I. When God’s people really pray, the presence of God is experienced When the Church Really Prays I. When God’s people really pray, the presence of God is experienced God’s presence is manifested in His people (Zech. 4:6) God’s presence is manifested through His people (Isaiah 44:1-8)

II. When God’s people really pray, the power of God is received When the Church Really Prays II. When God’s people really pray, the power of God is received

II. When God’s people really pray, the power of God is received When the Church Really Prays II. When God’s people really pray, the power of God is received Prayer started with praise, not petition (v.24)

II. When God’s people really pray, the power of God is received When the Church Really Prays II. When God’s people really pray, the power of God is received Prayer started with praise, not petition (v.24) Prayer focused on greatness of God, not the problem

II. When God’s people really pray, the power of God is received When the Church Really Prays II. When God’s people really pray, the power of God is received Prayer requested boldness, not getting even

II. When God’s people really pray, the power of God is received When the Church Really Prays II. When God’s people really pray, the power of God is received Prayer requested boldness, not getting even Prayer resulted in the filling of the Holy Spirit (v.31b)

When the Church Really Prays III. When God’s people really pray, the purposes of God are accomplished

When the Church Really Prays III. When God’s people really pray, the purposes of God are accomplished The Church was unified

When the Church Really Prays III. When God’s people really pray, the purposes of God are accomplished The Church was unified The Church was multiplied

When the Church Really Prays III. When God’s people really pray, the purposes of God are accomplished The Church was unified The Church was multiplied Jesus was magnified (v.33a)

When the Church Really Prays III. When God’s people really pray, the purposes of God are accomplished The Church was unified The Church was multiplied Jesus was magnified (v.33a) God was glorified (v.33b)

When the Church Really Prays IV. When God’s people really pray during the Week of Prayer for State Missions, our state will be changed!