The Church of Prayer 4-24-22
Acts 13:1-3
Part of Reaching the City
April 21, 2022

Church of Prayer
Acts 13:1-3

I. Diverse Leadership
A. Luke records

men who served as prophets and teachers
in the church at Syrian Antioch
B. They represent the in which they are serving
C. Churches should their community in their
leadership

II. Dedicated to Worship
A. The leadership of the Antioch church had them focused on what
is most important: worship, learning about God and


B. The congregation had gathered to worship and
C. Fasting is not mandatory among Christians, but it is a wonderful
practice when needing to from God
D. The Spirit spoke when the church and her leadership was
on prayer and worship

III. Determined to Listen
A. The message from the Spirit was clear; the


to which they were being set apart was not made clear
B. Are we to hear clearly from the Spirit?
C. We are trying to about how to proceed with
the North end of our building

IV. Decided and Acting
A. After the church heard the charge from God, they


B. The church had prayed. They had God, so now
the church took action

Making sure we hear clearly from God is the key to
making the right decision
.