About this episode

The episode discusses how the church prays for faithfulness and boldness in the face of opposition, emphasizing the role of prayer in mission and discipleship.

When pressure rises, what does the church pray for? In Acts 4:21–31, we see believers asking God for faithfulness, boldness, and His presence in the middle of opposition. This message shows how prayer is not just a way to ask for comfort, but a way to be formed for mission. It speaks to anxiety, fear, and the challenge of living faithfully when following Jesus is costly. It also points to the Holy Spirit’s power and the kind of discipleship that helps ordinary people speak about Jesus with courage. Series: ACTS Speaker: Adam Woods Scripture: Acts 4:21-31 CONNECT: Looking to connect with us? Start a conversation today by filling out our online connection card. https://bit.ly/TheCrossingConnect PRAYER: Submit a prayer request https://bit.ly/CrossingPrayerRequest FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thecrossingde Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingde/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrossingde CCLI License: 2069568 CCLI Streaming License: 20695575

People in this episode

Guest: Adam Woods

Topics covered

• prayer
• faithfulness
• boldness
• Holy Spirit
• discipleship
• opposition

Keywords

• praying church
• Acts 4
• prayer request
• Holy Spirit
• discipleship
• faithfulness
• boldness

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Acts

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