First We Pray

Acts 1:12–15 (NLT)

12 Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, a distance of half a mile.

13 When they arrived, they went to the upstairs room of the house where they were staying. Here are the names of those who were present: Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James (son of Alphaeus), Simon (the zealot), and Judas (son of James).

14 They all met together and were constantly united in prayer, along with Mary the mother of Jesus, several other women, and the brothers of Jesus.

15 During this time, when about 120 believers were together in one place, Peter stood up and addressed them.

Introduction:

1. THEY WERE TOGETHER (Acts 1:14a)

Acts 1:14a (NLT)

14 They all met together and were constantly united in prayer, along with Mary the mother of Jesus, several other women, and the brothers of Jesus.

A- Notice who was TOGETHER :

“προσκαρτεροῦντες”= to associate closely and continuously with—‘to stay close to, to associate closely with.’

The leaders

The everyday believers

God moves when his children unite together.

(Matthew 18:20)

Matthew 18:20 (NLT)

20 For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.”

2. THEY WERE SERIOUS ABOUT PRAYER. (Acts 1:14b)

Acts 1:14b (NLT)

14 They all met together and were constantly united in prayer, along with Mary the mother of Jesus, several other women, and the brothers of Jesus.

A - These believers were united in prayer.

“ὁμοθυμαδὸν τῇ προσευχῇ” = prayed (talked to God) about the same things.

1- There is a special power released in united prayer.

(Matthew 18:19)

Matthew 18:19 (NLT)

19 “I also tell you this: If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you.

CONCLUSION: