# But prayer was made - Intercessory prayer

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Podcast: [St David's Bridge Strict Baptist Chapel](https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-david-s-bridge-strict-baptist-chapel-6464312)
Published: 2026-07-22T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/722261223215317
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## Resource

Peter therefore was kept in prison: **but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.** (Acts 12:5) ~~~~ This sermon was preached for the Australian churches from England for the Wednesday evening service. https://www.australianstrictbaptists.au/ ~~~~ *1/ Look at prayer as a whole. 2/ Aspects of intercessory prayer. 3/ Scripture examples of intercessory prayer.* **Sermon Summary:** This sermon explores the vital practice of intercessory prayer, emphasizing its role in demonstrating faith and securing spiritual deliverance for others. Drawing primarily from Acts 12, where the church prays for Peter's release, the message highlights that God answers prayers based on His mercy rather than human merit or eloquence. The preacher illustrates this through biblical examples such as Moses interceding for Israel and friends lowering a paralytic to Jesus, showing that prayer bridges the gap between helplessness and divine power. It encourages believers to persist in praying for those who cannot pray for themselves, noting that such intercession strengthens the faith of the one praying while bringing spiritual blessings to the recipient. Ultimately, the sermon presents intercession as a profound act of communion with God, rooted in the authority and grace of Jesus Christ.

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