This is Not the End – Part 4: Prison Break

Matthew 16:18, NLT 

“Now I say to you that you are Peter, (which means rock), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it.” 

Acts 12:1-18

What does this story teach us about prayer?

1. If you are influencing people for Christ, expect .

Ephesians 6:12 

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in heavenly realms.” 

2. like you mean it!

3. Prayer and go together.

• What is your go-to when you are in crisis?
• Have you tried prayer?

4. Prayer sets us from our prisons and breaks the chains of bondage.

Galatians 5:1

“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.” 

5. Pray with

The big idea is pray, pray, pray!