Sunday Prayer meeting and overview of Acts, chapter 3 - Pastor Gil

 

Acts Chapter 3

At the temple, Peter and John healed a man lame since birth. Peter testified that the man was healed by faith in the name of Jesus Christ. He preached that Christ would return in “the times of restitution of all things.” He taught that Moses and all the prophets prophesied of the ministry of Christ.

So in this chapter we have a miracle and a sermon: the miracle wrought to make way for the sermon, to confirm the doctrine that was to be preached, and to make way for it into the minds of the people; and then the sermon to explain the miracle, and to sow the ground which by it was broken up.

I. The miracle was the healing of a man that was lame from his birth, and the impression which this made upon the people (v. 9-11).

II. The scope of the sermon which was preached was to bring people to Christ, to repent of their sin in crucifying him), to believe in him now that he was glorified, and to comply with the Father's design in glorifying him (v. 20-26). The former part of the discourse opens the wound, the latter applies the remedy.

This is but an introduction to chapter 3 and next week we will follow up, God willing, with a more in-depth look at it.. Its meaning and how it relates to us today…

I would like to spend our remaining time this morning in prayer.. Please pray with me…

Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name;

thy kingdom come;

thy will be done;

on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation;

but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom,

the power and the glory,

for ever and ever.

Amen.

Prayer is actually coming into the presence of God…

It is telling God what is in your heart, communing with God as you grasp His will, communicating with God through His words, feeling especially close to God, sensing He is there before you, and believing you have something to say to Him and that he hears and will respond to your plea..

Father we are gathered this morning to focus on your word as it has been preserved for us. We ask for your guidance as we proceed chapter by chapter and seek to apply it to our lives. We pray this morning that your word provide us sustenance in our daily lives and through it may we experience the true joy of living in a way that would be pleasing to you….

We ask for your blessings upon our gathering and upon our fellowship…

We ask for your presence in the life of Sister Hilda, to help her and guide her daily. Sister Hilda has experienced health problems Lord and we ask , be it your will, that these difficulties be removed from her body and that her mind and heart be strengthened by you so that she may fulfill her promises to you and your purpose for her. Protect her always , and her children and grandchildren.

Hilda---We ask for your intervention in the lives of the poor children that she serves in her community .. May they find at the program warmth, kindness, nutritious food , happiness and the warmth of your love always.. Keep them safe from harm and help them also enjoy a Christian fellowship there and forever. We ask for your continued blessing on the care of the boy Ken and ask for healing for his limbs and his eyes. Grant him Lord the ability to enjoy the life that you have given to him.. Please heal our little brother as you see fit.. We are thankful for all of your many blessings that have been given to our Sister, this morning.. We ask these things in Jesus’ name.. Amen

Bob.. Lord we ask for your presence in the life of our Brother Bob. We have been witness to the pain and suffering inflicted on him by the tumors. In spite of his struggles Bob has kept his faith and his presence in our lives has been an uplifting spirit.. We thank you this morning for Brother Bob and we humbly ask that you may intercede and heal him from all disease in his body and restore him to wholeness so that he also may more fully enjoy the life that you have given him… We thank you for the blessings that you have given our Brother as we ask that you give him guidance and protection in the days ahead…

Robert… Lord we ask for your presence in the life of Brother Robert… Robert lives as he understands your word. We pray that your gift of understanding will continue to grace the life of Robert. We also are witness to his physical struggles and we ask for your intervention , if it is your will, to heal his legs and mitigate his suffering.. We are thankful also for how Robert has touched our lives… We ask these things in Jesus’ name.. Amen

Bing… We are grateful for the presence of Sister Bing in our lives and for her dedication to her work with the children in the community ; as a partner to sister Hilda. We are glad for her continued example with the children in the feeding program and as such she is an example for us also. We are thankful for the many blessings that has been bestowed upon our Sister and we ask this morning for continued strength and guidance for her and for her family. We ask for your blessings upon her Christian household . Protect them , guide them and be with them daily… We are grateful for the children that Sister Bing touches as a teacher . Give her the wisdom and strength to always be a shining light for Christ.. We ask these things in Jesus’ name.. amen

Cris…. We ask this morning that you be with our sister Cris and family .. Keep them safe from harm. Touch our Sister with your spirit daily and allow her to use your gifts in a way that would be pleasing to you. Help her art business thrive and allow her to enjoy the Joy of serving you. Let her be a light for Christ where ever she goes and shine on everyone that she touches.. Extend to her peace in her heart as only you can do.. We ask these things in Jesus’ name…

Nate… Lord we are grateful for having our Brother Nate in our lives, for his example and for his generosity and compassion for the poor and needy.. We are thankful for all of the blessing that you have given to Brother Nate. We ask Lord that you keep him safe from more covid virus and bless him with good health.

Pastor Bernard… We ask father for your blessing upon this man, his work and his family. We are grateful to be blessed with his wisdom and loving spirit. We ask Lord to grace our Brother Bernard with the wisdom and understanding to impart your word to others and continue to bring lost souls into the fold.. Bless this Brother and family with good health always, protect them and keep them safe from harm.. We pray that Brother Bernard will always minister with a humble spirit and from the spirit’s power…

Phil… We are thankful Lord that Phil and his family has weathered many trials and tribulations, with your assistance. For we know that everything is in your power and nothing above your understanding. We are grateful for Brother Phil’s friendship, fellowship, his wisdom and guidance but most of all his living example of humility… We ask for your blessing upon him this morning and his family. amen

Brad.. We have been witness to several hardships over the last year or 2 that Brother Brad has endured. We ask , if it is your will, to intercede and restore or mitigate the crippling disease that plagues him. We pray that Brad is restored by your living word. If not with us then with others who would reach out to him. We ask for an angel to watch over him, protect him in the latter portion of his life. In Jesus’ name we pray….

Greg… We are grateful for the fellowship and connection with Greg and his family. We ask that you keep them safe during these perilous days.. Guide him always to the right path.. Grace him with wisdom and allow him to be a child born again unto you We ask these things in Jesus’ name..

Pastor Mike Estilette… Dear Lord we are grateful for the quiet fellowship and words of wisdom from Brother Mike.. Help him Lord to gain in the knowledge of you and give him a forum to impart this level of understanding to others. We know that to bring a lost soul into the fold will result in great joy in heaven and we also know that this is Mikes purpose, to be your humble disciple and a living example of a Christ-like nature. Help this Brother Lord fulfill his purpose in your name.. Bless his work , his health and his family. In Jesus’s name we pray…

Rose… Dear Lord we are thankful daily for the presence of this woman , Sister Rose , in our fellowship.. She is a champion of your word and a living example of a faithful servant, in Christ. We ask that you care for her and her family, keep them safe from harm. Open her mind and heart ever more to receive your holy spirit. In Jesus name we pray…

Pastor Ronald Rae.. We ask this morning that our Brother Ronald be healed from the Covid and it’s complications. We have been witness to many health issues born by our brother and we pray that he can be relieved of these things and restored to a productive life, if it is your will… Bless the Brother and his family today ..In Jesus’s name.. Amen

Pastor Gilman
Lord I am so blessed today to share, with everyone, thoughts and feelings but most of all to speak with you. Help me Lord to consider others in my prayers everyday. I am grateful today for prayers answered some quickly some not so fast but you have given me the faith to exercise patience and continue forward. .I am deeply thankful for this study and the contact with many Christian souls both here and abroad. I am grateful for the technology to allow all of this to happen. Grant me wisdom and understanding to not only impart truth but to do it with love and grace.. If it is your will grant me good health so that I may continue your work . As I am blessed with the friendship and fellowship of men and women across the globe I feel surrounded by your love and their light warms my heart also… Thank you Lord for all of my blessings and the opportunity to manifest our most precious gift ; to prophesy.. Grant me the understanding to decipher between your message and my understanding, daily.. As we open the meeting this morning for prayer let everyone be moved to pray …weather in English or Tagalog or other let us all be moved to sing praises unto you, if it is your will let it be so…

In Jesus’ name ..

Amen