Is Your Church Powerful? The Secret Is Prayer

Is your church truly powerful, and could prayer be the secret you have been missing? In this devotion from Acts 4:32-35 (KJV), Pastor Roderick Webster of Good News Baptist Church unpacks what made the early church so extraordinary — and what it will take for the church today to walk in that same power.In this episode of Words From The Word, Pastor Webster draws from Acts 4:33, "And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all," to show us that a praying church is a powerful church.You might be asking:- Why does prayer have so much to do with how powerful my church is?- What does "great grace" actually look like in the life of a church?- Is there really a connection between unity, generosity, and prayer?- When was the last time I truly prayed through until the answer came?Key points from this devotion:- Great grace produced unity, renunciation, fellowship, and liberality in the early church- Prayer — not money or programs — is what makes a church powerful- The New Testament church prayed until God moved, even releasing Peter from prison- A praying church expects God to hear, answer, and work miracles- Prayer meeting attendance is one of the most practical ways to strengthen your churchIf this devotion blessed you, please like, leave a comment, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you never miss a word.#WordsFromTheWord #KJV #BibleDevotion #ChristianLiving #HolySpiritStay connected with GNBC:🌐 Website: www.gnbcnetwork.orgCHAPTERS:0:00 Opening0:36 A Praying Church Is Powerful0:57 Acts 4 and Great Power1:44 Mercy Seat Hymn2:29 Great Grace Upon Them All3:04 Unity and Renunciation in the Church4:42 Fellowship Over Fussing6:30 Liberality and No Lack Among Them8:41 Prayer Is What Makes the Difference9:45 God Answers Prayer — Even in Prison11:33 Show Up and Pray12:13 Have You Ever Prayed Through the Night?13:27 Final Blessing