April 15, 2012 True Vine Baptist Church Sermon Notes Text: Acts 12:5-10 Title: Praying for

those Above Us 12:5 ..but prayer was made without ceasing I. God Moves v.7 A. He sent His angel (Heb.1:14) B. He shed His light (2 Cor.4:6, Eph 5:8) C. He secured Peter - secured his attention - secured his position - secured his release II. It defies Nature v.7-10 1. The angel was not detected 2. The light was unnoticed 3. The chains were removed w/o keys 4. The conversations were not heard 5. The movements were unnoticed 6. The doors were opened 3 Authorities above us: 1. The authority of Parents Parents were given direct authority to: A. Train - Prov.22:6 B. Educate - Deut.6:7 Parents should take time to teach their children diligently. Education must begin at home C. Discipline Prov.23:13-14; 29:15 There are no perfect parents! Eph.6:1 It is a command to children without any condition

2. The authority of Spiritual Leaders (Pastors and Deacons) Heb.13:7, 17 I Tim 5:17 There is No PERFECT SPIRITUAL LEADER! 3. The Authority of the Government Romans 13:1-5 There is no Perfect Government! What to Pray: 1. Wisdom 2. Discernment 3. Change BE PERSISTENT IN PRAYER