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"Being A Mountain Mover In Prayer" (Acts 6: 3-6)
Originally Delivered: March 1, 2009
Message Length: 16 min.
Abstract - This is the first of four "Being A Mountain Mover" messages (messages 0909 - 0912) being delivered by Pastor Don during the month of   March 2009.  He points out that there is a "mountain" of proof, both in the secular and in our Christian world that prayer has tremendous power.  It is largely understood that worship and prayer bonds God's people, and without fail we run to prayer to lift up our burdens and the burdens of our loved ones.  Prayer is a vital part of our personal spiritual growth, and we find ourselves in deeper prayer as we grow spiritually.  Prayer takes our abilities to another level, and it takes our abilities to another level.  How is your prayer life?  Listen in and see how you can develop your prayer life.


 

Message Outline - Question Of The Week

Introduction:

The power of prayer.

Dr. Randy Byrd of San Francisco General Hospital medically proved prayer works.

The key to being effective for God starts with prayer.

(Helen Keller) It is for us to pray not for tasks equal to our powers, but for powers equal to our tasks.

#I         Acts 1:14a They all joined together in prayer.

A.     Worship and prayer bonds God’s people spiritually

B.     God is moved when people pray.

C.     We help carry others burdens when we pray for them.

D.     We are accountable to God in prayer.  (That I might not sin in not praying for you)

#II        Acts 2:42

A.     Prayer is a vital part of our spiritual growth.

B.     If the request is wrong God says NO.

C.     If the timing is wrong God says Wait.

D.     If the request is right, and the timing is right and you are right with God, He says, “Go for it”.

E.      When we pray we focus on God.

#III      Our ability to minister increases with prayer.

A.     Acts 4:31(read)

B.     Dr. John Maxwell states, “The detonator that ignites the church is prayer.  It is the power that ignites the gospel, and the power that shakes the world.”

C.     Prayer takes our abilities to another level.

D.     Prayer unleashes the power of God in your life.

E.      Our prayers influence God.

#IV      God’s ministry plans grow.

A.     Acts 6:3-4

B.     The church leaders saw prayer as a ministry.

C.     Dr. John Maxwell (Book on Prayer)  If you start praying for your church leaders today there is no telling what may happen tomorrow.

Conclusion:

            Dr. Charles Spurgeon – Whenever God determines to do a great work, He first sets His people to prayer.