Biblical prayers for starting a new church building

Here are some biblical prayers that can be used to dedicate and bless a new church building:

Prayer of Dedication

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you today to dedicate this new church building to your glory and honor. We pray that it may be a place where your people can gather to worship, learn, and grow in their faith. May it be a sanctuary where the lost can find salvation, and where the saved can find comfort and strength. May it be a place where your presence is felt, and where your Spirit is poured out upon us. We ask that you bless this building, and all who enter it, with your love, peace, and joy. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen."

Prayer of Blessing

"Heavenly Father, we ask that you bless this new church building, and all who will use it. May it be a place of refuge, a place of hope, and a place of healing. May it be a place where your people can find rest, and where they can be refreshed and renewed. May it be a place where your presence is felt, and where your Spirit is poured out upon us. We ask that you bless the hands that built it, the hearts that prayed for it, and the souls that will worship in it. May it be a place where your glory is magnified, and where your kingdom is advanced. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen."

Prayer of Consecration

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you today to consecrate this new church building to your service. We pray that it may be a place where your will is done, and where your kingdom is advanced. May it be a place where your people can be trained, equipped, and sent out to serve you. May it be a place where your presence is felt, and where your Spirit is poured out upon us. We ask that you consecrate this building, and all who will use it, to your service. May it be a place where your glory is magnified, and where your kingdom is advanced. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen."

Prayer of Thanksgiving

"Heavenly Father, we come before you today to give thanks for this new church building. We thank you for the opportunity to have a place to worship, to learn, and to grow in our faith. We thank you for the hands that built it, the hearts that prayed for it, and the souls that will worship in it. We thank you for the blessings that you have poured out upon us, and for the opportunities that you have given us to serve you. May we always remember that this building is not our own, but is yours, and that we are but stewards of it. May we always use it for your glory, and for the advancement of your kingdom. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen."

Prayer of Commission

"Heavenly Father, we come before you today to commission this new church building to your service. We pray that it may be a place where your people can be sent out to serve you, and where your kingdom can be advanced. May it be a place where your people can be trained, equipped, and sent out to make disciples of all nations. May it be a place where your presence is felt, and where your Spirit is poured out upon us. We ask that you commission this building, and all who will use it, to your service. May it be a place where your glory is magnified, and where your kingdom is advanced. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen."

These prayers can be used as a guide, and can be modified to fit the specific needs and circumstances of your church. It's also a good idea to include other elements in your dedication service, such as a time of worship, a message from the pastor, and a time of fellowship and celebration.