Sermons on Acts 12:1-11:

Praying Through Your Problems

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

When you start a new church you don’t have seasoned prayer warriors in that church who will pray in the blessings and the protection of God. We were successful because we convinced a few Christians in other churches to pray us through our early problems.

"PRAYING THROUGH" YOUR PROBLEMS TEXT: Acts 12:5 INTRODUCTION: Moses prayed and God spared Israel from judgment. Joshua prayed and God caused the sun to stand still. Hannah prayed and God gave her a baby boy. Solomon prayed and God gave him wisdom. Elijah prayed and God sent fire down from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5

Praying With The Early Church Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: About the importance of corporate prayer as a church family. Great alliteration [borrowed] and a cameo by Rhoda, the only blonde mentioned in the Bible!

Praying with the Early Church Acts 12:1-17 [comedy of Rhoda, only blonde mentioned in the Bible!] Introduction: In Connecting with God, Herb Miller tells the story of a nightclub opening on Main Street in a small town. Upon hearing the news, the only church in that town organized an all-night ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When A Church Prays Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004

When faced with a crisis, prayer was the New Testament church’s first impulse not its last resort.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHURCH PRAYS Acts 12:1-24 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Acts is the story of the church from birth to powerhouse. Dr. Luke records how a handful of frightened believers rocked the mighty Roman Empire. If Acts is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Escape

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 10, 2004

I preach through Acts 12:1-17 and highlight what I feel are its major application points.

Introduction/Background: This is a very powerful and funny passage in the Scriptures. Let’s work through the story and then I want to highlight what I feel are its major application points. Vs. 1-4 Herod (whose grandfather tried to kill Jesus when he was a baby) arrested some Christians ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17, Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

"A Miraculous Rescue"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jun 23, 2004

The greatest thing that I believe a human being can experience is to be in a situation where it seems completely hopeless and doomed, yet God miraculously steps in and rescues you from it...

I. Introduction: In this text we see that Peter has been placed in a seemingly hopeless situation. He has been arrested by Herod and placed in prison, awaiting his trial to take place after the passover. But in the midnight hour, when it seemed all hope was gone, God showed up & showed out, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer For Others Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 15, 2003

8th in the series "Patterns for Prayer." Looks at the Church’s payers for Peter in prison as a pattern of intercessory prayer.

Introduction: "Somebody’s Praying Me Through--with military testimonies" (Available at http://doxologyrecords.com/news/article.asp?intNewsItemKey=16) At it’s best prayer is not simply a list of things I want from God but also a time of intercession for others. Intercession is when we pray for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

P.u.s.h. Series

Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Jun 27, 2003

To let people know that if they pray and really pray the God that I serve will make a way out no way.

SUBJECT: P.U.S.H. SCRIPTURE: ACTS 12:3-8 INTRODUCTION This word PUSH means to physically move something or somebody out of your way. But in today’s message the word PUSH we want to break it down into this phrase. Today the word PUSH means Pray Until Something Happens. Not enough people or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

P.u.s.h. Series

Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Jun 29, 2003

To let people know that prayer is the answer, and not to just pray but to be relentless in what they want Gdo to do for them. Also to allow people to realize that not all the time do you have to pray for yourself, but you can pray for somebody else too.

SUBJECT: P.U.S.H. SCRIPTURE: ACTS 12:3-8 INTRODUCTION This word PUSH means to physically move something or somebody out of your way. But in today’s message the word PUSH we want to break it down into this phrase. Today the word PUSH means Pray Until Something Happens. Not enough people or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Herod The Great"? It Depends On Your Perspective

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001

Criteria for real greatness

“Herod the Great”? It Depends on One’s Perspective (Acts 12:1-19) 1. Greatness from the world’s perspective is very different from greatness in eyes of God. Consider how some people might have considered Herod a great man. Here was an individual who was keenly fond of popularity. Through shrewd ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surprising Answers To Prayer

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jul 23, 2001

An inductive message using biblical narrative to encourage Christians to turn to God in prayer because he will answer them.

Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to cooperate with God in order to receive answers to their prayers. Response: Individuals will ponder Jesus’ question to the man by the pool of Bethesda – "Do you want to get well?" If they do they can come to the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8, Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Rewards Series

Contributed by Troy Mason on Sep 13, 2002

Last in a series of sermons from the lives of Jesus’ disciples and how they changed the world. This one looks at the personal rewards brought about by being a disciple of Jesus.

Be a World Changer III The Rewards Acts 12:1-17 Introduction: Last in the series on changing the world. Here we have James martyred. He had been called from his fishing boat about 15 years before and now he has truly given all to Christ. Peter faces the same fate. Normally prisoners were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

¿contesta Dios Las Oraciones Hechas Sin Fe?

Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Apr 22, 2002

¿Necesita liberación de la prisión del pecado, enfermedad, depresión o hábito? No se desanime; continúe orando y pronto tendrá liberación—porque Dios está a su lado.

¿Contesta Dios las oraciones hechas sin fe? Hechos 12:5-8, 11-17 Esta porción nos relata una de las contestaciones a la oración más maravillosas que se registran en el Nuevo Testamento. Seguramente se escribió para dar ánimo a los cristianos llenos de esperanza en Dios en vez de su propia ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-8, Acts 12:11-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

More Than A Miracle - Part One

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 9, 2004

I want to talk to you about the miracle working power of the Lord. If you have confessed Jesus Christ as your Savior, then you know something about having a miracle take place.

This morning I want to talk to you about the miracle working power of the Lord. If you have confessed Jesus Christ as your Savior, then you know something about having a miracle take place. Personally, I know that Jesus has miraculously saved my soul from eternal judgment. He is my Savior. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Secret Service

Contributed by Don Schultz on Sep 24, 2004

Angels - what they do, and why God cares enough to send them into our lives.

Acts 12:1-11 THE SECRET SERVICE As a child of God, you are being watched, and you are being guarded and protected, much more than you realize. Have you ever noticed how much the candidates for president are being watched? It’s not always obvious when you see them on TV, but every where they go, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Impossible Prayer

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 27, 2004

To make us believe that God is still working in our lives today. That we cannot place the Lord in a box and give him commands.

THE IMPOSSIBLE PRAYER FOCUS: THE ACCOUNT OF THE ARREST OF PETER AND HIS DELIVERANCE BY THE HAND OF GOD. FUNCTION: TO PROMOTE A STRONGER FAITH IN THE WEAK PRAYERS OF CHRISTIANS. TEXT: ACTS 12:1-17 INTRODUCTION Eddie from the Brown Trail Church of Christ in Bedford, Texas pulled me aside ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ