Sermons on Gevurot 12:1:

The Power Of Prayer And Deliverance Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 31, 2025

Persistent prayer can break any prison door and release divine intervention in impossible situations.

THE POWER OF PRAYER AND DELIVERANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 12:1-11 Key Verse: “But prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.” — Acts 12:5 Supporting Texts: James 5:16; Psalm 34:17; Isaiah 65:24; Matthew 7:7; Philippians 4:6-7 INTRODUCTION: Prayer is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

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

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

The Gates Of Hell Shall Not Prevail Against It Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024

The question is not will there be persecution, but will we overcome it by earnestly praying?

THE GATES OF HELL SHALL NOT PREVAIL AGAINST IT Text: Acts 12:1-4 Introduction 1. “God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. 11 “God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Something New Is Coming

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jan 23, 2022

The story of Elijah is a great example of prayer. This is an unfinished sermon.

Something New Is Coming 1 Kings 18:41-46 NLT 41 Then Elijah said to Ahab, “Go get something to eat and drink, for I hear a mighty rainstorm coming!” 42 So Ahab went to eat and drink. But Elijah climbed to the top of Mount Carmel and bowed low to the ground and prayed with his face ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:44-46, Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church’s Growth And Its Political Persecution Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 29, 2024

Even in the face of persecution and life's challenges, how different could we live if we chose to be faithful only to Christ? Even though the 1st century church faced incredible difficulties, God was still faithful to them, and we can learn from that right now!

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 17 The Church’s growth and its political persecution Acts 11:19 – 12:18 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30, Acts 12:1-18, Matthew 4:19, 1 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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 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

Power In Prayer

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 4, 2024

Message from Acts 12 about what happens when the church prays.

Title: What Happens When We Pray Theme: Prayer makes a difference in the life of believers. Text: Acts 12:1 - 5 Note: Some points are used from Awake My Soul by J. Sidlow Baxter Opening Scripture Acts 12:1-5 Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Acts Of The Apostles (17 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

Paul wrote to young Timothy and said, “…that thou...war a good warfare.”

Illus: It is obvious, from much of Paul’s writings, that he thought of the Christian life as a warfare. He spoke of Christians as soldiers, in training, discipline, and even in having weapons. In the Book of Acts, we can see so clearly that Christians are soldiers. In one chapter we read ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayers Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 21, 2022

Based on Acts 12:1-5 - Sermon encourages the hearers to consider the importance of corporate prayer in the life of the church.

“THE PRAYERS” Acts 12:1-5 FBCF – 3/20/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – We talk a lot about prayer around here. We do a lot of praying around here. We believe in the power of prayer around here. Listen to these quotes about personal prayer: - Pastor David Jett’s daily prayer: “Lord, SPEAK to me today – ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

They Spread The Gospel Of Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2024

He, and all those other witnesses, would see Jesus Christ in glory, and share an eternity of joy with Him.

Solemnity of Peter and Paul 2024 So today we celebrate as a Church the two founders of the Church of Rome, Peter and Paul. The Scriptures, then, concern these two men, whose work to spread a local phenomenon called “The Way” all the way around the Mediterranean world. In the end, both of these men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, 2 Timothy 4:6-18, Acts 12:1-11, Isaiah 22:15-25

Denomination: Catholic