A lot of Good happens on Sunday, but then Monday hits. Don’t let the weekdays undo your Sundays, so find a rhythm of being in God’s word and in prayer with Him. Every sermon has a Prayer Points devotional to help you ponder what you learned on Sunday, so that it sticks with you and draws you near to the heart of God throughout the week.
- We also have a Bible reading plan that is helpful for you too, so be sure to click that tab and give it a shot!
Going When It’s Hard
Watch or listen to the sermon: 3/8/2026
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Passage: Acts 9:31-43
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Main Point: God is working to make disciples of all nations, and He sends His people to minister to those in the world.
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Personal Application: We must go to Who, When, Why, and How God sends us, even when it is overwhelming.
- We Go to Who God sends us.
- Who is God sending you to minister to on a daily basis?
- Is God putting anyone on your heart to minister to?
- We Go When God sends us.
- Are you being sensitive to go and minister when God leads you to, i.e. in prayer, in person, with encouragement, etc.?
- We Go Why God sends us.
- Why is it tempting to make ministry about ourselves?
- How can we take steps to minister for His glory alone?
- We Go How God sends us.
- How can you more boldly trust the Lord in ministry?
- Who or where is God calling you to minister that you have felt overwhelmed and hesitant to step in?
- What is one tangible step you can make this week to step into the place where God is leading you to go?
PRAY
- Praise Jesus that His mission will not be stopped.
- Pray for hearts to grow hungry to know Jesus in our community.
- Pray for your enemies and those you know who oppose Jesus.
- Pray for open doors before us to clearly share the Gospel.
- Confess any distraction you may be living in.
- Confess any self-reliance you may be trying to minister in.
- Pray for the Holy Spirit’s strength to empower you as you minister.
- Pray that the Holy Spirit’s unity and fellowship would reign mightily at FBC.
- Pray that for each other, that we would live full of the Spirit.
- Praise the Lord that He is sovereign, and His rule is secure.
- Confess and entrust yourself and the areas of your life to the Lord.
The Inseparable Love of Christ
Watch or listen to the sermon: 2/22/2026
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Background: Romans 8:1-30
Passage: Romans 8:31-39
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- Main Point: Nothing can Separate us from the Loving of God in Christ Jesus.
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Personal Application: Amid our daily life in a broken world, we must remember our value to God as revealed in Christ, our security with God from our justification in Christ, and the greatness of Christ’s love for us.
- We Remember our Value to God
- How does the knowledge that God is unapologetically for you receiving the fullness of His salvation encourage you today?
- How does the reality that God did not spare His own Son but delivered Him up for our sins strengthen you today?
- How do these truths push back on any fears you may have about God’s disposition toward you, if you are in Christ?
- We Remember our Security with God
- Do you feel confident and secure in your relationship with God? Or do you feel like things are chaotic and shaky depending upon how well or poor you live?
- Where do you battle condemnation most?
- How can remembering the justification you have in Jesus help you rest in security with God?
- We Remember His Love
- Do you know that Jesus loves you with a sacrificial, perfect, good, love?
- Are you remembering that Jesus’ love for you was revealed before you were ever even saved, as He bore your sin on the cross 2,000 years ago?
- What changes in circumstances are you facing where you need to remember that Jesus loves you and nothing and no one can separate you from Him?
PRAY
- Praise Jesus for your security and beloved position in Him!
- Confess any condemnation you feel and Praise the Lord for what you have in Christ Jesus.
- Pray that the Holy Spirit’s unity and fellowship would reign mightily at FBC.
- Pray that for each other, that we would live full of the Spirit.
- Pray that God would open doors for us to share the gospel and that we would be faithful witnesses.
- Pray for your enemies and those you know who oppose Jesus.
- Praise the Lord that He is sovereign, and His rule is secure.
- Confess and entrust yourself and the areas of your life to the Lord.
Strength at Rock Bottom
Watch or listen to the sermon: 2/1/2026
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Passage: Acts 8:25-40
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Main Point: God is actively at working around us to make disciples of all nations and He invites us to join Him in His work.
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Personal Application: We must be sensitive and submissive to the Holy Spirit’s leadership, committed to the mission of God, proclaiming and explaining Jesus as Lord and Savior.
- We must be sensitive and submissive to the Holy Spirit:
- What steps can you take to listen to the Holy Spirit?
- With the Word? In prayer? Trusting?
- Is the Spirit burdening your heart for someone?
- What steps can you take to be obedient?
- How are you praying for sensitivity to the Spirit?
- We must be committed to God’s mission:
- What is God actively working for?
- Based on what you talk about and think about, how committed is your heart to God’s mission?
- We must proclaim and explain the Good News of Jesus:
- What parts of the Gospel are challenging for you to understand?
- How can you grow in your understanding of the Gospel?
- How can you grow in your ability to share the Gospel?
PRAY
- Praise God for who He is: Glorious, Good, and Great!
- Pray that our trust will grow stronger.
- Pray that we will be more sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s leadership and direction.
- Confess any unbelief or weakness of faith.
- Confess any delay in obedience to the Spirit’s leadership.
- Pray for God to open doors before us to share the Gospel.
- Pray that the Holy Spirit’s unity and fellowship would reign mightily among us.
- Pray and lay your requests and petitions before the LORD with confidence that He knows, He sees, and He acts.
- Pray that for each other, that we would live full of the Spirit.
- Pray that the eyes of our heart and faith would be set above, where Jesus is at the right hand of God.
- Praise the Lord that He is sovereign, and His rule is secure.
- Pray that God would open doors for us to proclaim the gospel and that He would add to our number.
Strength at Rock Bottom
Watch or listen to the sermon: 1/25/2026
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Passage: 1 Samuel 30
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Main Point: God is Who He says He is and His people can find strength in Him when they face anxiety and distress.
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Personal Application: We must strengthen ourselves in the LORD our God, seeking His guidance and direction, courageously walking in righteousness, no matter the circumstance.
• We must strengthen ourselves in the LORD our God:
o When anxiety and distress arise, what is your normal pattern of action?
o How do we strengthen ourselves in the LORD?
o Read these passages for examples of how David found strength in the LORD during hard times:
? Psalm 34: David escaping Ahimelech
? Ps. 37: The Pattern of Trust
? Ps. 52: When Doeg tells Saul where David is
? Ps. 56: When Philistines surround David
? Ps. 59: When Saul sends men to kill David
? Ps. 63: When David hid from Saul
o What steps can you take to quiet your heart and mind to find strength in the LORD?
• We must seek the LORD’s guidance and direction:
o What sources do you normally seek direction from?
o Are you confident God delights to give wisdom?
o Is there any weakness of faith you need to confess?
o Where do you need the LORD’s wisdom today?
• We must walk in righteousness no matter what the circumstance:
o Is it easy to justify poor or sinful behavior when you are distressed or walking through a hard time?
o Where can you better love God and love others amid your anxiety?
• We must trust God as He prepares, protects, and provides:
o How might God be preparing, protect, and providing for His will in and through your life?
PRAY
• Praise God for who He is: Glorious, Good, and Great!
• Pray that our trust will grow stronger.
• Confess any unbelief or weakness of faith.
• Pray that the Holy Spirit’s unity and fellowship would reign mightily among us.
• Pray and lay your requests and petitions before the LORD with confidence that He knows, He sees, and He acts.
• Pray that for each other, that we would live full of the Spirit.
• Pray that the eyes of our heart and faith would be set above, where Jesus is at the right hand of God.
• Praise the Lord that He is sovereign, and His rule is secure.
• Pray that God would open doors for us to proclaim the gospel and that He would add to our number.
The Revelation and Promise of the God of Glory
Watch or listen to the sermon: 11/30/2025
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Passage: Acts 7:1-16
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Main Point: The God of Glory is ever-present with His people and is faithful to His promise: delivering, providing, and orchestrating His good and perfect will in and thru His people.
- God is present with and for His people no matter the time or place or circumstance. Being present, He is actively at work in and through our lives.
- God is Faithful to be Who He is, at what He says, and to do what He says, at how He says it.
- He is Faithful to Deliver
- He is Faithful to Provide
- He is Faithful to Orchestrate
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Personal Application: We must respond to God’s Presence and Faithfulness with Trust, Worship, and Fear.
- We Trust the God of Glory
- How would you describe your present circumstances?
- How would you rate your sense of connection with the Lord presently?
- In light of both the above, is your fellowship with Jesus marked more by fear and doubt or trust and rest?
- We Worship the God of Glory
- Are you active in daily finding ways to praise God and worship Him for who He is objectively is?
- How can you take one step to praise Him more focused today?
- We Fear the God of Glory
- Where can you walk out Christ’s righteousness in your present circumstances?
- Are you acting how He calls you to think and act?
- How does your trust and worship impact your righteous fear?
PRAY
- Praise God for He is Glorious, Beautiful, Good, Great, and Worthy!
- Thank God for His goodness and kindness to reveal Himself.
- Praise God for His greatness to bring about our redemption in Jesus.
- Adore God for His presence and faithfulness in your life.
- Pray that our trust would be firmer and that our awareness of God’s presence would grow.
- Pray that the Holy Spirit’s unity and fellowship would reign mightily among us.
- Pray that for each other, that we would live full of the Spirit.
- Pray that the eyes of our heart and faith would be set above, where Jesus is at the right hand of God.
- Pray that we would be faithful witnesses. Pray for your enemies and those you know who oppose Jesus.
- Praise the Lord that He is sovereign, and His rule is secure.
- Pray that God would open doors for us to proclaim the gospel and that He would add to our number.
Faithful to the End
Watch or listen to the sermon: 11/9/2025
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Background: Acts 6:8-7:43
Passage: Acts 7:54-8:1
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Main Point: Jesus reigns at the right hand of God. He is exalted in all glory. He stands in honor, support, and vindication of His witnesses.
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Personal Application: Being full of the Spirit we must set our eyes to the things above and carry out our witness in His example.
- We must be Full of the Spirit:
- How do you live full of the Spirit?
- Where is the Spirit convicting you that you need to submit?
- Where is the Spirit leading you that you need to trust?
- Where do you need to act on the truth of God?
- How can you better act in the power of the Spirit?
- We must Set our Eyes to the Things Above: Colossians 3:1-4
- Where are you tempted to look within or to look around?
- Why are you tempted to look within or around?
- How can you practically lift up the eyes of your heart throughout the day? i.e. Remember Scripture, prayer, praise, etc.
- We must Carry our Witness in His Example: 1 Peter 3:13-16
- How did Jesus carry out the witness of His life and ministry?
- What are the most challenging parts of entrusting yourself daily to the power and will of Jesus?
- How can the sure knowledge that Jesus is at the right hand of God strengthen your ability to entrust yourself fully to Him?
- Who are your enemies?
- Are you speaking Truth to them, clearly, with gentleness and respect?
- How are you loving them and praying for them.
Confess any bitterness or unrighteous anger toward your enemies.
PRAY
- Pray that FBC would be a body of believers who are daily growing into a healthier church, walking in and by the Holy Spirit for the glory of Jesus Christ.
- Pray that the Holy Spirit’s unity and fellowship would reign mightily among us.
- Pray that for each other, that we would live full of the Spirit.
- Pray that the eyes of our heart and faith would be set above, where Jesus is at the right hand of God.
- Pray that we would be faithful witnesses. Pray for your enemies and those you know who oppose Jesus.
- Praise the Lord that He is sovereign, and His rule is secure.
- Confess and entrust yourself and the areas of your life to the Lord.
- Pray that God would open doors for us to proclaim the gospel and that He would add to our number.
Healthy Church Ministry
Watch or listen to the sermon: 11/2/2025
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Background & Context: Acts 6:1-15
Sermon Passage: Acts 7:1-53
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Main Point of the Text: Far from blaspheming Moses and God, Stephen understands that the God of Glory is not bound to the temple or by the law; He is faithful to His promises and fulfills the temple and the law in Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. The issue is the continued rejection of God and His appointed and anointed Servant by Stephen’s contemporaries.
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We must Own the reality of rejection so that we are not discouraged, manipulated, or misled but are faithful to proclaim the truth fully and faithfully.
- How does the rejection so many display toward Jesus cause you to be discouraged or question the Truth?
- Does owning the reality that people will reject Jesus, even with perfect evidence, help encourage you to remain faithful?
- What is the hardest part of addressing those who are hostile to the Gospel with gentleness and respect?
- Mediate on 1 Peter 3:13-16
PRAY
- Pray and praise God for who He is: the Sovereign Master of all creation and time.
- Pray for God to take note of our present situation.
- Pray for God to fill each of us with the Holy Spirit that we would be bold in declaring the Gospel.
- Pray for doors to open before us to proclaim the hope of Jesus to our families, friends, neighbors, and more.
- Pray that we would resist the discouragement of the world’s opposition but would set our eyes firmly on Jesus.
- Pray that we would cheerfully and generously love and care for each other.
- Pray that we would fear the Lord rightly.
- Confess any sin.
- Pray for courage to be faithful despite rejection.
- Pray for those you know who are currently rejecting the Gospel to have soft and responsive hearts.
Healthy Church Ministry
Watch or listen to the sermon: 10/26/2025
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Background & Context: Acts 6:1-7
Sermon Passage: Acts 6:8-15
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As Jesus continues His mission and ministry by the Holy Spirit thru His ordinary, everyday people, He is faithful to His promises of grace, power, wisdom, and presence to uphold and vindicate His Witnesses.
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Jesus is faithful to His Promise. So, we must walk in the Spirit and minister and witness boldly, even if those we minister and witness to reject or oppose our ministry and message.
- Jesus’s Promise: Luke 12:11-12; 21:12-15
- Where do feel nervous about being Christ’s witness? Are you doubting His promise? How can you better focus and trust Jesus at His word as His witness?
- Are you making choices to walk by the Spirit or by the flesh? Where are you weak to the flesh? How can you, by the grace and power of the Spirit say ’NO’ to the flesh and walk by the Spirit?
- Where and to whom has God called you to minister? Are you being faithful to do so?
- Is God opening doors for you to witness to the person and work of Jesus? How can you better step into those moments and proclaim the Truth?
- Is there any discouragement you feel from how people may not be responding which you need to confess and share with the Lord?
PRAY
- Pray and praise God for who He is: the Sovereign Master of all Creation and Time.
- Pray for God to take note of our present situation and open doors for us to clear speak the Truth to others.
- Pray for God to fill each of us with the Holy Spirit that we would be bold in declaring the Gospel.
- Pray that we would fear the Lord and love Him by obeying Him exclusively.
- Pray that we would be people who are full of the Spirit and wisdom, grace and power.
- Pray that ministry needs in the body would be known and rightly cared for.
- Pray that we would walk in the unity and fellowship of the Holy Spirit – seeking to glorify Jesus and do what He says, how He says, wherever and whenever He leads.
- Pray that those around us would come to saving faith in Jesus Christ.
Healthy Church Ministry
Watch or listen to the sermon: 10-5-25
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Background & Context: Acts 1-5
Sermon Passage: Acts 6:1-7
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As Jesus continues to carry out His mission by the Holy Spirit through His local church, the Apostles are careful to make sure the ministry of prayer, and the ministry of the Word are not neglected while also ensuring that the needs within the body do not fall between the cracks but are properly cared for. In doing this, they both guard the unity of the church and further enable the witness of the church.
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We must Guard the Unity of the Body and Enable the Witness of the Body by faithfully carrying out the Ministry assigned to us.
- Two vital ministries in a healthy church:
- The ministry of prayer and the word
- The ministry of care for the body
- Two very real dangers in a healthy church:
- Disunity driven by unbiblical dividing lines
- Ministry falling between the cracks
- We guard and enable by:
- Being men and women of character (full of the Spirit) and competence (full of wisdom)
- Responding to ministry needs with Biblically driven, prayed-through solutions
- Engaging in ministry as a congregation and not just as individuals
- Staying focused on the assignment – the mission and the ministry of Jesus
PRAY
- Pray and praise God for who He is: the Sovereign Master of all Creation and Time.
- Pray for God to take note of our present situation and act on our behalf for His glory.
- Pray for God to fill each of us with the Holy Spirit that we would be bold in declaring the Gospel.
- Pray for open doors to proclaim the hope of Jesus to our families, friends, neighbors, and more.
- Pray that we would fear the Lord and love Him by obeying Him exclusively.
- Pray that we would be people who are full of the Spirit and wisdom.
- Pray that ministry needs in the body would be known and rightly cared for.
- Pray that we would walk in the unity and fellowship of the Holy Spirit – seeking to glorify Jesus and do what He says, how He says, wherever and whenever He leads.
Uncompromising Obedience, Unshakable Joy
Watch or listen to the sermon: 9/28/25
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Background & Context: Acts 5:1-16
Sermon Passage: Acts 5:17-42
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As Jesus continues to work out His mission and ministry by the Holy Spirit thru the local church, He calls us to obey Him alone rather than man
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We must obey God rather than Man.
- Such obedience is birthed in dependent and confident prayer:
- How active is your daily prayer life?
- What is a step you can make to pray more faithfully?
- When you pray, how confident are you that God hears?
- How can you better pray God’s will as revealed in Scripture?
- Such obedience is identified with Christ in daily life:
- Where do you fight for the rights over your life?
- Where is God calling you to die to self for His glory?
- Such obedience is faithful to the mission and ministry of Jesus in daily life:
- Who has God placed before you to be faithful ministering to?
- Where are you feeling the pressure to compromise obedience to God for the mission and ministry of Jesus because of man’s pressure?
- Such obedience is surrendered to suffering when necessary:
- How are you daily counting the cost to follow Jesus?
- How have your normally responded when faced with hardship for the name of Jesus?
- Such obedience is active in rejoicing with great joy:
- How can you actively take captive your thoughts to the goodness, greatness, and glory of Jesus Christ?
- Do you believe joy should be an actively part of your Christian life?
PRAY
- Pray and praise God for who He is: the Sovereign Master of all Creation and Time.
- Pray for God to take note of our present situation and act on our behalf for His glory.
- Pray for God to fill each of us with the Holy Spirit that we would be bold in declaring the Gospel.
- Pray for doors to open before us to proclaim the hope of Jesus to our families, friends, neighbors, and more.
- Pray that we would walk in the unity and fellowship of the Holy Spirit – seeking to glorify Jesus and do what He says, how He says, wherever and whenever He leads.
The Danger of Dishonesty
Watch or listen to the sermon: 9/21/25
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Background & Context: Acts 4:1-35
Sermon Passage: Acts 4:36-5:15
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As Jesus continues to work out His mission and ministry by the Holy Spirit thru the Local Church, He brings discipline that the church might rightly fear Him and remain faithful to Him.
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We must fear the Lord and continue to carry out His mission and ministry with faithfulness and fruitfulness.
- The Fear of the Lord: Trusting, Loving, and Taking God Seriously for WHO He is at WHAT He says.
- We must live out a holy and honest life.
- What does holiness look like lived out in your daily life?
- Are you confident in the power of the Holy Spirit to enable to you live a holy life?
- We must not play soft with sin.
- What areas of temptation are attacking you the most?
- Where are there areas of known sin in your life?
- Will you confess such sin to the Lord today?
- We must remain devoted to His Mission and Ministry.
- How does the fear of the Lord help us remain faithful to the Lord?
- How does the fear of the Lord make us fruitful in the mission and ministry of Christ?
PRAY
- Pray and praise God for who He is: the Sovereign Master of all Creation and Time.
- Pray for God to take note of our present situation.
- Pray for God to fill each of us with the Holy Spirit that we would be bold in declaring the Gospel.
- Pray for doors to open before us to proclaim the hope of Jesus to our families, friends, neighbors, and more.
- Pray that we would resist the discouragement of the world’s opposition but would set our eyes firmly on Jesus.
- Pray that we would cheerfully and generously love and care for each other.
- Pray that we would fear the Lord rightly.
- Confess any sin.
- Pray that we would walk in the unity and fellowship of the Holy Spirit – seeking to glorify Jesus and do what He says, how He says, wherever and whenever He leads.
“Prayer in Persecution”
Watch or listen to the sermon: 9/14/25
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Background & Context: Acts 4:1-31
Sermon Passage: Acts 4:32-35
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In a world of hostile opposition, Jesus continues to carry out His mission with wonder-working power, by the unity and fellowship of the Holy Spirit thru the radical selflessness of His people.
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In a world of hostile opposition, we must submit to the Holy Spirit’s sanctifying work: taking on His radical attitude of selflessness, heart of generosity, and ministry within the Body.
- We must take on His radical attitude of selflessness:
- When you think about our church family, do you see others as your family members or as friendly acquaintances?
- What is one practical step you can take to get to know others in our congregation?
- We must take on His radical heart of generosity:
- What doors has God opened to you where you can meet a need in the Body?
- How are you stewarding the resources God has entrusted to you?
- Does your giving align with God’s call in scripture?
- We must take on faithfulness to the radical ministry of His body:
- How can you grow in love for others in our church family?
- Who is someone God is laying on your heart within our church family to pray for and check in on this week?
PRAY
- Pray and praise God for who He is: the Sovereign Master of all Creation and Time.
- Pray for God to take note of our present situation.
- Pray for God to fill each of us with the Holy Spirit that we would be bold in declaring the Gospel.
- Pray for doors to open before us to proclaim the hope of Jesus to our families, friends, neighbors, and more.
- Pray that we would resist the discouragement of the world’s opposition but would set our eyes firmly on Jesus.
- Pray that we would cheerfully and generously love and care for each other.
- Pray that we would walk in the unity and fellowship of the Holy Spirit – seeking to glorify Jesus and do what He says, how He says, wherever and whenever He leads.
“Prayer in Persecution”
Watch or listen to the sermon: 9/7/25
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Background & Context: Acts 4:1-22
Sermon Passage: Acts 4:23-31
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In a world of hostile opposition, God is the sovereign master of creation and time.
None can thwart His predetermined, redemptive plan. And none can stop His almighty power directed toward His people for a bold and clear witness.
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In a world of hostile opposition, we must devote ourselves, with one accord, to pray: praising God for Who He is and petitioning God for what only He can and will give.
- We must devote ourselves:
- Based on your priorities, how important is your regular gathering with the body of Christ at FBC Pflugerville? What would an outsider looking in at your priorities conclude?
- What are the oppositions and/or distractions that challenge you the most? How might you take one step to overcome them this week?
- We must Devote ourselves WITH one accord:
- What is our purpose and mission as a Church?
- What are your purposes and missions for us as a Church?
- Do your purpose(s) and mission(s) line up with God’s?
- How might we bring our expectations, preferences, and purposes more in line with God’s?
- We must devote ourselves WITH one accord to pray!
- Are you walking in a lifestyle marked by consistent and persistent prayer?
- What steps might you take this week to pray more regularly?
- What things has God called you to pray that might pray with more persistence?
- What is one way you can praise God for who He is today?
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PRAY
- Pray and praise God for who He is: the Sovereign Master of all Creation and Time.
- Pray and praise God for who He is: the Victorious One.
- Pray for God to fill each of us with the Holy Spirit that we would be bold in declaring the Gospel.
- Pray for doors to open before us to proclaim the hope of Jesus to our families, friends, neighbors, and more.
- Pray that we would resist the discouragement of the world’s opposition but would set our eyes firmly on Jesus.
- Pray that we would walk in the unity and fellowship of the Holy Spirit – seeking to glorify Jesus and do what He says, how He says, wherever and whenever He leads.
