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Miracles Through Time: From the Early Church to Today

Since the birth of the church in Acts 2, the power of God has been displayed in miraculous ways across generations. These miracles have not ceased—they continue today, reminding us that Jesus Christ is "the same yesterday and today and forever" (Hebrews 13:8).

Miracles in the Early Church

The book of Acts records an explosion of miraculous activity after the Holy Spirit descended at Pentecost:

  • Peter and John healed a lame man at the temple gate (Acts 3:1–10), drawing crowds who witnessed God's power firsthand.
  • Shadow healing: People placed the sick along the road hoping Peter’s shadow might fall on them—and many were healed (Acts 5:15–16).
  • Paul raised Eutychus from the dead after the young man fell from a window during a long sermon (Acts 20:9–12).
  • Philip, Stephen, and others performed signs and wonders, spreading the gospel with Holy Spirit power across Samaria and beyond (Acts 6–8).

These miracles confirmed the gospel, revealed the compassion of Christ, and showed that the same Spirit that raised Jesus was now empowering His people.

Miracles in Church History

Miracles did not end with the apostles. Throughout church history, God continued to demonstrate His presence through supernatural acts:

Early Church Fathers (2nd–4th Century)
  • Tertullian and Irenaeus wrote of exorcisms, healings, and even people being raised from the dead.
  • Augustine, initially skeptical, later documented multiple healings and deliverances in The City of God after personally witnessing them.
Medieval Period
  • Accounts of St. Patrick (5th century) include raising the dead and healing the sick as part of his missionary work in Ireland.
  • Francis of Assisi (13th century) was known for healing lepers and calming storms through prayer.
Reformation Era

Though more focused on doctrine, leaders like Martin Luther still reported miracles, including deliverance from demonic oppression and supernatural protection.

Miracles in the Modern Church

The Great Awakenings (18th–19th Century)
  • Revivalists like John Wesley and George Whitefield saw people healed, delivered, and powerfully transformed by the Spirit during gatherings.
20th Century Healing Revivals
  • In the 1940s–50s, healing evangelists like Oral Roberts, Kathryn Kuhlman, and A.A. Allen prayed for thousands who testified of healing from diseases, paralysis, and more.

Azusa Street Revival (1906) in Los Angeles launched the modern Pentecostal movement with signs and wonders including speaking in tongues, healings, and racial reconciliation.

Miracles Happening Today

Across the globe, testimonies of miracles continue:

  • In Africa and Asia, entire villages are coming to Christ after witnessing supernatural healings and deliverances.
  • In underground churches in China and Iran, believers report visions, angelic protection, and miraculous provisions in the face of persecution.
  • Documented healings include restored hearing, reversed cancer diagnoses, and people walking after being wheelchair-bound—all in response to prayer.

In everyday churches and prayer groups, people are being healed emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Addictions are broken. Marriages are restored. Dreams and visions guide believers.


Why Miracles Still Matter

Miracles are not just signs of power—they are expressions of God’s love. They remind us that:

  • God is present and active.
  • The kingdom of heaven is breaking into earth.
  • The gospel is more than words—it is a living reality.

Jesus said in John 14:12:

“Whoever believes in Me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these…”

Conclusion

From the Upper Room in Jerusalem to house churches in modern cities, miracles have marked the path of the Church. They testify of a God who sees, saves, heals, and still moves today.

Miracles are not fading echoes of the past—they are a present reality, calling each believer to faith, expectancy, and surrender.

We are part of a miraculous legacy—and the story is still being written.

Sermons by Pastor Prince

Now take some time to listen to these powerful messages from a theological perspective on what repentance does for us now that Jesus offers us salvation through His death on the cross and resurrection. When you hear the Gospel, what is your response? Prepare your heart to be moved by the Holy Spirit as Pastor Prince powerfully breaks down the message of repentance. After hearing these messages, if you would like to give your heart to Christ and learn more about the Gospel or becoming a Christian, email us at: info@godsfamilyalaska.org.

God bless you!

Repentance was at the heart of the message Jesus and the Apostles proclaimed—calling people to turn from sin and embrace a transformed life in Christ. But is this foundational teaching still being preached today? And is repentance an act of works, or an act of faith? Join Pastor Prince as he delivers a powerful reminder of this core doctrine of the Church, exploring what true repentance looks like and how it shapes the believer’s walk with God. A timely message for every generation.


In part 2 of this series on repentance, Pastor Prince talks about the true definition of repentance and the response of the unbeliever. He/she is presented with a choice. What will he/she do with what they have heard? When someone hears the gospel, the right response is repentance. Salvation is a free gift—fully accomplished by Jesus on the cross of Calvary—offered to every person, yet not all receive it. Repentance is the bridge that allows us to take hold of Christ’s redemption and step into new life. This is a powerful message for unbelievers and those still searching for truth. If you have not yet accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior, this teaching will show you the path to salvation and the hope found in turning to Him. Today can be the beginning of your new life in Christ.


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