SHAKE THE ROOM | 03.16.25 | JUSTIN KENDRICK

Pastor Justin Kendrick spoke on the power of prayer, drawing from Acts 16 where Paul and Silas prayed and sang praises while imprisoned. He highlighted that prayer is not just about asking but reorienting our perspective to see God's larger purpose, even in suffering. He spoke on the transforming power of prayer, that we should pray bold prayers knowing that God will work for his glory and for our good. Ultimately, he calls for a collective awakening to the infectious power of prayer, urging that through faithful prayer, a spiritual earthquake could transform lives and communities.

What crazy activity do you dream of trying someday?

• What circumstance did Paul and Silas find themselves in and what was their response?

• How did God intervene in their circumstances and what was the result?

• Why was this event significant in the mission of the early church?

• Think of a time when you faced a tough situation. How did your response compare to that of Paul and Silas? How does prayer reorient your perspective?

• How does seeing God's good coming out of difficult situations shape your understanding of faith in tough times?

• What do you think a 'big, bold, audacious prayer' looks like, and why do we hesitate to pray them?

• How can you strengthen your relationship with God through prayer this week? What specific actions will you take to connect with Him?

• What is one bold prayer you will start praying?

Use the prayer prompt provided on Sunday to lead your group in a time of praying for those who are far from God. 

Dear God,

Your word says that your desire is for all to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth of who you are. (1 Timothy 2:4)

Would you give me your heart for the lost and the people who don't know you? (2 Corinthians 5:14)

I pray specifically for ____ to know you and ask for you to open the door for me to share and proclaim your gospel. (Colossians 4:3)

Fill me with your Holy Spirit and give me the boldness to share your word with those around me. (Acts 4:31)

I pray that you give me the words to say and that you open up their hearts to receive you. (Colossians 4:4)

Use the Reading Plan to read, reflect, pray and journal through the book of Acts.

• Choose a Group Night and pray for your community.

• WHOS MY NEIGHBOR GUIDE: This guide has been created to provide practical ways to love your neighbors and be a light in your community.

• Use Community Resource Guides to locate an organization to serve in your city: Click Leader Resource Link & Locate Financial Section