Tag Archives: prayer meeting

In Trouble

Posted on June 6, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

And what did they pray? Protection? Safety? No! They prayed for more boldness to stand strong in the face of the persecution. They also prayed for God’s spirit to be poured out on the church in power. They prayed for signs and wonders that would proclaim the power of Jesus to an unbelieving world. Note that they prayed for a fuller demonstration of what had already gotten them into trouble in the first place. Continue reading →

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One Accord

Posted on June 3, 2026 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Armin Gesswein often said, “When Jesus built a church, he first built a prayer meeting.” Acts chapter 1 is the record of that truth. The New Testament church was birthed out of a prayer meeting where “with one accord,” they were “devoting themselves to prayer.” Continue reading →

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Joy in the House of Prayer

Posted on September 28, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Expect joy in your personal times with God. Come expecting to be a part of a joyful experience when you gather to pray. It is God’s intent to bring joy to your prayer gathering. Continue reading →

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Surprise!

Posted on June 18, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God answers prayer. Pray fervently and expectantly. And don’t be too surprised when the answer you are seeking comes knocking at the door. Continue reading →

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One Accord

Posted on June 3, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There are too many churches that are just going through the motions; too many churches with no fire or passion; too many churches that are half-hearted about outreach. What’s the solution? Jesus started a prayer meeting. Maybe he was on to something. Continue reading →

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Two or Three

Posted on January 27, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There is power in agreeing together in prayer. Praying in a group is different than individual prayer. In a group, you are encouraged by each other’s faith. Often there is boldness and faith that comes as you press in to the heart of the father together. Continue reading →

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Singing at Midnight

Posted on June 25, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Sometimes going to a prayer meeting can get you in trouble. Continue reading →

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One Accord

Posted on June 3, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Armin Gesswein often said, “When Jesus built a church, he first built a prayer meeting.” Acts chapter 1 is the record of that truth. Continue reading →

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Two or Three

Posted on January 27, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God loves prayer meetings. Many people avoid them. But God always shows up. He loves to be a part of any meeting where two or three of his children come together to pray. Continue reading →

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Joy in the House of Prayer (Sept 28)

Posted on September 28, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Prayer should be a joyful experience. Whether personal times of prayer, or corporate times of prayer, those times should be characterized by joy.  Continue reading →

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