Sermons on Acts 12:8-10:

The Great Escape 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024

The point is Jesus has broken our chains, and all we have to do is get up and walk out of our cell.

The Great Escape – 1 Text: Acts 12:6-11 Introduction 1. When all I see is the battle, you see my victory When all I see is the mountain, You see a mountain moved And as I walk through the shadow, Your love surrounds me There's nothing to fear now for I am safe with You. So, when I fight, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:6-13

Denomination: Methodist

Rhoda, Open The Door

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 7, 2025

Whatever the answer, it’s fine. Sometimes we peek through the keyhole and if we don’t like what we see we don’t open the door.

Message delivered at the International Association of Ministers’ Wives and Ministers’ Widows, Inc. Mid-Southwest Region 39th Annual Conference held in Oklahoma City Oklahoma TITLE: RHODA, OPEN THE DOOR SCRIPTURE: ACTS 12:1-16 Here, in our text, we find one of the wildest chapters in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Herods In The Bible

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 21, 2025

The Herods of the Bible provide us with powerful lessons on the dangers of pride, selfish ambition, and rejecting God’s will. Their lives serve as stark warnings about the cost of rebellion against God and the importance of humility, integrity, and obedience in leadership.

LESSONS FROM THE HERODS IN THE BIBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 2:1-18, Mark 6:14-29, Acts 12:1-23 Supporting Texts: Luke 23:1-25, Acts 12:20-23, Revelation 19:11-21 INTRODUCTION: The Herods in the Bible represent a family line known for their tyrannical rule and opposition to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18, Mark 6:14-29, Acts 12:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon # 29 - The Power Of Corporate Prayer Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 20, 2025

Something happens when people gather together to pray. The early church experienced this in a mighty way and they witnessed astounding miracles because they prayed together. Only when families and churches pray together will we be able to see a revival in these last days.

For our meditation I have chosen Act 4:31,“And when they had prayed, the place in which they were assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the Word of God with boldness.” (AFV) It is a fact that whenever we as a church gather and pray together, there will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31, Acts 12:5, Acts 12:5-7, Acts 12:10, Acts 12:1-2, Acts 12:19, Hebrews 10:25, Hebrews 12:27-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

A Night Of Divine Visitation Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 27, 2025

A night of divine visitation is a night where impossibilities are overruled and the plans of the enemy are reversed.

A NIGHT OF DIVINE VISITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 12:6-10 Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:5, Exodus 12:29-31, Genesis 32:24-30, Luke 2:8-11, Job 33:14-18 INTRODUCTION: There are nights that change the course of destiny. In the spiritual realm, nights are symbolic of seasons of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:6-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer In The Jailhouse

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 17, 2025

What about those times that you are doing everything you know to do...and things are not going the way you planned.

Jailhouse prayer Acts 12:1-12:19 Good morning everyone, Please turn to the book of Acts chapter 12 Have you ever prayed a jailhouse prayer? We have all prayed desperation prayers when we were in a jam. Lord it is me again! Lord if you get me out of this jam… I will… But what about those times ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Nazarene

The God Who Opens Prison Doors Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025

Throughout Scripture, God is portrayed as the One who sets captives free and opens doors no man can shut.

THE GOD WHO OPENS PRISON DOORS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 12:5-11 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:1, Psalm 107:10-16, Revelation 3:7-8, Acts 16:25-26 INTRODUCTION: Throughout Scripture, God is portrayed as the One who sets captives free and opens doors no man can shut. Life can place ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Supernatural Helpers From Above Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025

Throughout Scripture, we see that divine help does not only come through human hands but also through supernatural agents—angels and divine manifestations of God’s power.

SUPERNATURAL HELPERS FROM ABOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 1:14 "Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?" (Hebrews 1:14) Supporting Texts: Psalm 91:11-12, Daniel 6:22, Acts 12:7-10, Exodus 14:19-20, 2 Kings ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:14, Psalm 91:11-12, Daniel 6:22, Acts 12:7-10, Exodus 14:19-20, 2 Kings 6:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

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

Your Guardian Angel Is On Assignment

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025

You are never alone. God has commissioned and assigned guardian angels to walk with you, protect you, guide you, and minister to you.

YOUR GUARDIAN ANGEL IS ON ASSIGNMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 91:11 Supporting Texts: Matthew 18:10, Hebrews 1:14, Acts 12:5-11, Daniel 6:22, Exodus 23:20 INTRODUCTION: God, in His love and sovereignty, has not left us defenceless in this world. Beyond His Holy Spirit, God has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:11, Matthew 18:10, Hebrews 1:14, Acts 12:5-11, Daniel 6:22, Exodus 23:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon # 50 - Prayer And God's Timing Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 4, 2025

Every prayer that is offered to God is taken note of and God will answer our prayers in His time and in His own way. Cornelius and Peter are great examples of the amazing ways in which God answers prayers. Let’s pray without ceasing knowing that the answer is one the way.

For today’s meditation let us read, Acts 10:19-20, Peter was still trying to understand what the vision meant, when the Spirit said, "Listen! Three men are here looking for you. So get ready and go down, and do not hesitate to go with them, for I have sent them." (GNB) We are going to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:19-20, Acts 10:1-2, Acts 10:3-6, Acts 10:17-18, Acts 12:4-6, Joel 2:26, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Psalm 37:7-9, Acts 12:8-10, Acts 12:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Believe It Or Not Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 13, 2025

Let’s look at some activities with our brothers and sisters as they walk in their new faith.

“Believe It Or Not” Acts 12:1-18 (This is just an outline with comments after Scripture. Use it as you need. ) Let’s look at some activities with our brothers and sisters as they walk in their new faith. A lesson I learned this last week. Are you really having a bad day or are you just having a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Releases You From Spiritual Prison Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 14, 2025

God has the power to break every chain and release His people from every spiritual prison holding them captive.

THE GOD WHO RELEASES YOU FROM SPIRITUAL PRISON By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 12:5-11 Key Verse: “And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God