Sermons on Acts 12:14:

Lord, Teach Us To Pray!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 17, 2020

Someone said, "The purpose of prayer is to draw us close to the heart of God so that our will, our deepest desires, will be those of God & not our own."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Acts 12:1-19; Luke 22:42-44 ILL. Pres. Abraham Lincoln, in a National Proclamation of Prayer & Repentance in 1863 wrote, “We have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:42-44, Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wild Praying Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 11, 2013

Do you believe in praying bold and wild prayers? Do you believe that if you asked God to do something "impossible" that He would? Frankly, the story in Acts 12 doesn't look like these folks believed that. Did God look down on them for their doubt?

OPEN: Back in 1540 Martin Luther was very distressed. His good friend and assistant, Friedrich Myconius, was sick and was expected to die within a short time. From his bed Myconius wrote a tender farewell letter to Luther. When Luther received the message, he immediately sent back this reply: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 14, 2013

Acts 12 has both answered and unanswered prayers within it. We tend to like it better when we get a "yes" from heaven, but God might actually be doing greater things for us when the answer is "no."

When is the last time you prayed earnestly for something? What do you expect when you pray? What do you pray for most? I think about the family of a small child who is dying in a cancer ward. They pray night and day and are joined in prayer by hundreds of others asking God to spare the life of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Soul Care 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 23, 2015

You soul needs to be healthy and whole if you want a successful life. But to do this requires soul searching on our part as well as soul care. Soul care is our responsibility so we need to make sure that we do it regularly.

Testimonies: Melinda, Tom, Rochelle, myself Soul Care pt. 4 Opening Video Illustration: Soul Surfer – The Bethany Hamilton Story Quotes on Power point by Bethany: “I believe in Jesus Christ, and I believe He gave me the passion and determination to continue surfing. You fall off the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37, Acts 12:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Friends Saving Friends

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 6, 2014

How to reach out to those close to us.

Last week I pointed out the fact that after Jesus had raised from the dead • The first thing that He did when He saw His disciples • Was to command them to go and make more disciples. • Part of our faith • Part of being a Christian is that we obey Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-16

Denomination: Christian Church

I Will Not Be Wasted

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 2, 2023

At times, some devoted people are cut off before their time, but if God's children can pray and be discerning, untimely deaths could be avoided.

From the Genesis 4 story, we see that: • Waste could come from jealousy and anger (Gen. 4:5). • Jealousy could develop into enmity. • Enmity could arise from within, as Cain and Abel were brothers. • Enmity could arise from without, as Peter and King Herod were not related - Acts 12:1-19 o Pray ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-22, Acts 12:1-19, Revelation 12:11, Hebrews 12:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of A Praying Church

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 3, 2023

In Acts 12. we see the power that's at our disposal if we will seek God in intercessory prayer. Peter was going to be executed the next morning, but because Christians prayed, God sent an angel. He'll do it today if we pray! This message will preach!

THE POWER OF A PRAYING CHURCH Acts 12:1-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHERE JESUS WAS BORN 1. A backwoods Texan asked a woman to marry him and she said, “We can’t get married unless you’re a Christian.” So he went to a Catholic church and said he wanted to join. 2. The priest said, “Well, you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pray For One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 13, 2023

Prayer is our privilege and responsibility as disciples of Jesus. Praying for one another can make such a difference in each other's lives.

A. The story is told about three men who were hiking one day and unexpectedly came upon a large, raging river. 1. They needed to get to the other side, but had no idea of how to do so. 2. The first man prayed to God, saying, “Please God, give me the strength to cross this river.” a. Poof! God ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Ephesians 6:18, Acts 12:1-18, Matthew 7:7-11, Philippians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Happens When The Church Prays! Prayer Invites Divine Intervention Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 26, 2023

One of the most amazing privileges of believers is access to God through prayer. We all face trials and tribulations but praying will help us overcome. Why? Because a praying saint can lay down in trouble and wake up to a miracle. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.

Subject - Effective Fervent Prayer Invites Divine Intervention Scripture - Acts 12:5-11 “So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. 6 The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-11, Acts 12:12-25, Luke 18:1, Luke 21:36, Mark 11:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Learn To Identify Seasons.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 25, 2023

THERE IS A SEASON, A PURPOSE TO DAILY LIFE. Seasons come, seasons go... be ready to change and grow. Victory can be measures in different ways.

DO WE IDENTIFY SEASONS… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) TEXT: Ecclesiastes 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-3, Isaiah 55:8, Acts 12:7-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Need For Eyes To See And Ears To Hear

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Sep 9, 2023

.2Ki 6:17

We need to see the evil as it is. (vs.1-5) A. They had just seen James murdered. B. Herod was focusing on anyone in the church. C. It wasn’t just that Peter was in prison but that Herod had determined to kill him as he did James. C. We as Christians also get desensitized to things and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Escape Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 22, 2023

Ask God for whatever you need in prayer and believe that you will receive it, because God loves you.

The Great Escape – Part 2 Text: Acts 12:12-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: Recently Tina and I went on an Alaskan cruise. In the evenings, one of our favorite things to do was to go to the Punch Liners Comedy Club. Every evening comedians would come and do their standup comedy routines and most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:12-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Great Escape 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024

Ask God for whatever you need in prayer and believe that you will receive it, because God loves you.

The Great Escape – Part 2 Text: Acts 12:12-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: Recently Tina and I went on an Alaskan cruise. In the evenings, one of our favorite things to do was to go to the Punch Liners Comedy Club. Every evening comedians would come and do their standup comedy routines and most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:12-19

Denomination: Methodist

Opposition To The Lord Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 23, 2024

Acts 12:1-25 teaches us that if you oppose Jesus, you lose.

Introduction When Kashvi was visiting her Hindu sister-in-law in the hospital, sharing the gospel and praying with her, another person in the hospital heard her and called the police. Kashvi was arrested under state anti-conversion laws and spent three days in jail. While in jail, she said, she ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Your Enemies Without Being A Doormat Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 10, 2025

The Bible teaches us to "love our enemies....

The Bible teaches us to "love our enemies" (Matthew 5:44, Luke 6:27-36). However, this doesn't mean allowing them to take advantage of us or harm us without boundaries. In fact, setting boundaries and standing up for ourselves can be a form of love – love for ourselves and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19