"Prayer - the FIRST Resort" | Acts 12:12-19 | Jon Geraci

Name: "Prayer - the FIRST Resort" | Acts 12:12-19 | Jon Geraci
Uploaded: 2026-06-11T20:28:21.000Z
Duration: 30 min 45 s
Description: Prayer should be the church's first resort in crisis, not a last-ditch effort, because God always answers prayer; whether with yes, no, or wait; according to his sovereign will, even when the outcome doesn't match what was prayed for.

Prayer should be the church's first resort in crisis, not a last-ditch effort, because God always answers prayer; whether with yes, no, or wait; according to his sovereign will, even when the outcome doesn't match what was prayed for.

Stories told

peter's escape from prison paul and silas in prison james's martyrdom

Scripture referenced

Acts 12 Acts 12:12 Acts 16 James 1:6 Philippians 4:6–7 Philippians 4:7 Philippians 4:17 Philippians 4:18 Acts 12:12–19 Acts 12:17 Acts 16:25 Acts 16:27

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