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Introduction
1 A Great Church is empowered by God’s Spirit through prayer and the Word.
A church that sincerely prays together and faithfully studies God’s Word together, is directed and empowered by God’s Spirit for love, for meeting needs, for sharing faith, for including others.
2 Great Kingdom people are empowered by God’s Spirit through prayer and the Word.
Review
A great church is made up of great Kingdom people – those who devote themselves to deep prayer and deep study of Scripture.
When the fire of the Holy Spirit is burning in each of us and we come together in the unity of the Spirit, far more will be accomplished to build the Kingdom than we all can do individually.
A great church is made up of great Kingdom people – those who devote themselves to deep prayer and deep study of Scripture.
When the fire of the Holy Spirit is burning in each of us and we come together in the unity of the Spirit, far more will be accomplished to build the Kingdom than we all can do individually.
Great Kingdom People who come together as a Great Church must be led by Great Leaders.
What does that mean and where do those leaders come from?
First look at our theme passage -
As the church grew, Greek widows being overlooked.
Leaders appointed from the individuals
The Apostles recommitted themselves to focus on prayer and ministry of the word
The Apostles recommitted themselves to focus on prayer and ministry of the word
Acts 6:4
Results:
Big Idea: Great leaders are empowered by God’s Spirit through prayer and the Word.
Great leaders are empowered by God’s Spirit through prayer and the Word.
Illustration of press room and speaking on behalf of President.
w/picture.
Press Secretary speaks on behalf of President - knows what the Pres wants to say and says that.
A Lifestyle of Intimacy and Intercession
A Lifestyle of Intimacy and Intercession
(The pastor and people pursuing a lifestyle of Intimacy with God and Intercession for Others)
Jesus Modeled Intimacy with the Father
Intercession for others
We frequently see Jesus going off for times of prayer with the Father
Intercession for others
Intercession for others
Jesus Modeled Intercession for Others
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Mention
The Apostles Interceded
Praying for Apostle to replace Judas
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Standing Together Amidst Spiritual Battle
Spiritual Battle Read
Every leader needs the support of others.
Who will stand in support of your pastor and leaders?
The battle is spiritual in nature:
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Read 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
Just as we need to stand together in the Spiritual Battle, we need to be:
Kneeling Together In Mutual Intercession
Kneeling Together - praying for each other
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These are types of prayer
petitions = requests for needs
prayers includes praise and worship
intercession = requests for others
thanksgiving = praising and thanking God for answered prayer
Jesus promised and practiced intercession
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19
is a whole chapter of Jesus praying for His disciples, current and future
Jesus Requested intercession
asking for prayer in the garden before cross
asking for prayer in the garden before cross
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Matthew 26:46
Paul pledged intercession
Matthew 26:Paul pledged intercession
Paul pledged intercession
Paul pledged intercession
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Ephesians 3:14-15
Paul pleaded for intercession
Simply Put:
Big Idea: Great leaders are empowered by God’s Spirit through prayer and the Word.
Great leaders become great because they are in the Word and devote time in prayer
Great leaders are empowered by God’s Spirit through prayer and the Word.
But they also need the support of others who will intercede - pray on their behalf.
If we want a great church, and effective ministry we must be praying for the pastor and for the leaders who are devoted to the ministry of the word and to prayer.
What About You?
What About You?
Response – prayer time to intercede for pastor and leaders, and commit to regular times of prayer for them.
Prayer up front.
Recommend pre-Sunday School prayer time in Sanctuary at 8.
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