Prayer Revival: Acts 7:54-60
Stephen's prayer as he was being stoned shows that real prayer under pressure reveals trust in God and mercy toward our persecutors.
Sermons
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Acts 7:54-60 (opens the passage on Bible.com) Acts 1:6-14 (opens the passage on Bible.com) Prayer Revival: Acts 1:6-14
The disciples' first response after Jesus' ascension was devoted prayer, and the same consecrated, obedient prayer life is what prepares us to see God work.
Luke 11:1-4 (opens the passage on Bible.com) Prayer Revival: Luke 11:1-4
When the disciples asked to learn prayer, Jesus gave a pattern of adoration, submission, request, confession and protection that still shapes how we pray.
Psalm 34:1-5 (opens the passage on Bible.com) Prayer Revival: Psalm 34
David's psalm calls us to praise God persistently in every season, because He hears, answers, and rescues those who seek Him.
Psalm 23 (opens the passage on Bible.com) Prayer Revival: Psalms 23
Like sheep who depend on a shepherd, we can trust God to provide, protect, and sustain us through every season of life.