Sermonindex "over the net" prayer meeting

*I just was introduced to a program called skype, like MSN messenger or similar programs, but this program Skype allows one with a microphone to talk over the internet, even many at the same time. So i was encouraged that people from opposite parts of the world could talk and pray together. And i thought came to me, that maybe people who use SI would be interested in this? meeting together for prayer over the internet.

The only problem as i could see it the time zones, but it is an interesting idea and it would be a blessing for people who maybe don't have a fellowship or people to pray with. Maybe something like this could encourage us to seek HIM even more and press on in prayer.

what do ya all think?

someone informed me this has been tried

Edit: or something similar. I was thinking of maybe once a week meeting with prayer or something

Sounds good in theory, but in practice?

Like you said, the time zones are a problem.

We had skype, but got rid of it. Don't know why really.

But, it's another idea.

God bless.

I think it's a great idea and I also think that if the people envolved were interested enough even the time zoning wouldn't be too much of a problem. I wouldn't be able to be involved because of the proxy server and filter system here where I work but the idea thrills me. I'd love to see it happen anyway.

I like this idea. I have never used Skype myself but I hear it works well. There are a few other similar programs out there such a SIPphone or FreeWorldDialup that might also be used. I think they are all free as long as the calls are to other internet users, there is a charge for calls to landlines or cell phones. Here's more info for those interested...

[url=http://www.skype.com/]Skype[/url]

[url=http://www.sipphone.com/]SIPphone[/url]

[url=http://www.freeworlddialup.com/]FreeWorldDialup[/url]

In Christ,

Ron

InTheLight wrote:
I like this idea. I have never used Skype myself but I hear it works well.

yes, this is a very appealing idea to me to, i just wanted to see if people would find it to be a good idea to. And how it would be done i have no idea yet :-) but if people would like to we would work something out

brothers you got a wonderful things going.
I have used skpy many times even with peopel on other side of the world. And it is great!! I have been praying with some people from SI each week for the upcoming Conference, The time can be worked out. PLEASE DON"T LET THAT STOP YOU!!!!! you can up to 9 people praying at one time. Although I ever had that many but why that would be neat... Brothers and sister this a wonderful thing....We need much prayer... It is easy. lets do it.. Don't miss such a blessing:)
YES YES YES I think it is a great idea.. work it out.... I will pray this will come into play...
I am so joyed by this. Let us pray and pray :)
In his love charlene

thank you hmmhmm for bring this up....

Here is a map link.

http://www.tiglion.com/travel/region/timezone.htm

here, s the time zone map

I am too.. so happy

charlene

hmmm I've been part of a group that meets worldwide via Paltalk over the net twice a week for the past three years. It works very well with some ground rules of "raising your hand" and "waiting in line" before you speak over your mike and into the room. Those who don't abide by majority consent rules (in action and content) get "bounced" for 24 hours, some banned forever.

Basic Paltalk is free, I believe there's a small monthly charge if you upgrade some of its features. Paltalk has been around several years and it appears most bugs have been worked out of their system as it works well.

I don't know about universal video on the room, but you can have up to 200 people in a Paltalk room using just the audio.

Anyway I'd like very much to listen in to this Sermon Index group. Maybe approval from Greg would be warranted as SI was founded by him.

What appears easy, as anything, takes several dedicated administrators.

http://www.paltalk.com

Just as a side note, the group I participate in meets Wednesday and Sunday evenings, 7 p.m. U.S. Central time and on average 130 people "show up" in the room from all over the world--Australia and India even.

of course people can do this privately, but my idea was that there are some people who maybe don't have so much fellowship in prayer that could be blessed by this, and also it would be a blessed thing to pray with some of the brethrens and sisters that are "continually" on SI. Maybe one of those rooms on paltalk could be opened? if it should have connection to SI of course Greg would have to have the last word on this. My main thought was through PMs with some interested people share address on Skype and plan a day and time to meet for prayer. Or whatever we felt lead to do.

Ideas and constructive thinking is welcomed

God bless you all

Christian

hmmm as I contemplate "prayer" and reading of the Word with the group, not talking and discussion, preaching, just prayer before God my heart overflows with joy at the thought.

Prayers of praise, prayers of encouragement, prayers to strengthen us on our way.

FreebyWord wrote:

hmmm as I contemplate "prayer" and reading of the Word with the group, not talking and discussion, preaching, just prayer before God my heart overflows with joy at the thought.

Prayers of praise, prayers of encouragement, prayers to strengthen us on our way.

yes :-) my main "passion" about this would be prayer,talking and discussion can be done to but i feel no need to "organize" that, what makes a difference is prayer. And if we can somehow work this out it would be great i think. Somehow even as i dont speak so often with the most people here private, somehow i feel like i know you through reading many of the members posts, or they who post on regular basis, and some have i become good friends through PM and e-mails. I just wanted to go "one" step further and todays technology can be used for good!

anyway if thoose who are intrested can PM me their address on Skype and i will add them there and later on when i we know how to go about this i will let people know.

Luke 10:42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

may this be an encouragement to seek HIM more for HIS glory

your brother in Christ

Christian

I agree praying on skype is Good.
Praying where you are is very good too.
We need to be praying with those around us too.
even if is one I agree. may the Lord bring people we can pray with,

in his love
charlene

I would highly recommend you to organize "revival" prayer meetings in your local area with 1-2 like-minded brethren and see if God will grow it. [b]This is the crying need of our day to have localized prayer meetings in churches crying out for a genuine move of the Spirit of God.[/b] I am involved in a prayer meeting for revival every monday night here in victoria and God has been faithful to meet with us with a burden to cry out for revival in our city and land.

I will pray for you it is hard to find peopel. But God can bring them to you. Really he can. I prayed and God had someone ask me. It was cool.
Anyways may God lead someone to you...

"If united prayer is sweet to God, let us give Him MUCH of it. We
cannot make God happier than He is in reality, for He is the infinitely
happy God. Yet, if there is anything concerning which He expresses
satisfaction, let us abound in it. O church of God, cry day and night to
Him. If your voice, O spouse, is sweet in His ears, turn not away your
face and let not your voice be silent. But cry, and even in the night
watches, pour out your heart like water before the Lord God.

." The prayers of a saint are sweet, but the
prayers of saints are sweeter. United prayers possess the power of
harmony. In music there is melody in any distinct note, but we have all
recognized a peculiar charm in harmony. Now the prayers of one saint are
to God melody, but the intercessions of many are harmony, and to God
there is much that is pleasing in the harmony of His people's prayers. "

"The Power of Prayer in a Believer's Life
Charles Spurgeon

May we grow deeper in prayer with body of Christ
in his love
charlene

by sermonindex on 2007/7/20 13:10:04

This is the crying need of our day to have localized prayer meetings in churches crying out for a genuine move of the Spirit of God.

Amen!

"Call upon me... I will answer"

"The eye of the Lord is upon the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry"

"...seek and ye shall find..."

"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.
And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
And I will be found of you, saith the LORD: and I will turn away your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places whither I have driven you, saith the LORD; and I will bring you again into the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive."

"Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved."

"Come, and let us return unto the LORD: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up.
After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight."

The Word of God is true, it cannot fail.