9 sermons preach from Acts 12 in real church libraries — each one transcribed, summarized, and indexed to the verse. Jump to the exact moment a verse is quoted, or open the full sermon.
“Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the whole church for him.”
“A paraphrase of Acts: the church was praying for Peter to be released while James had been killed.”
A Sunday service focused on 'conditions for fellowshipping with God,' teaching that sin severs fellowship while genuine salvation, repentance, holiness, prayer, worship and obedience restore and sustain intimacy with God. The sermon combined exhortation, testimonies from a recent convention, practical steps for spiritual establishment, and a call to respond.
“Now about that time, Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church; he killed James, the brother of John, and arrested Peter, putting him in prison and delivering him to four squads of soldiers.”
A sermon on how God is sovereignly at work with dramatic, last-minute interventions — ‘last-minute saves’ — illustrated from Scripture and personal testimony, emphasizing persistent prayer, obedience to God’s instructions, and trust in His timing, with the resurrection as the ultimate last-minute save.
“Reading Acts chapter 12: Now about that time, Herod the king stretched out his hand... Then he killed James, the brother of John...”
A sermon on how God is sovereignly at work with dramatic, last-minute interventions — ‘last-minute saves’ — illustrated from Scripture and personal testimony, emphasizing persistent prayer, obedience to God’s instructions, and trust in His timing, with the resurrection as the ultimate last-minute save.
“In Acts 12 he (Herod Agrippa I) has the apostle James beheaded and Peter is arrested then freed by an angel.”
Pastors Josh, Paul, and Carlos discuss whether "generational curses" are biblical, distinguishing between punitive consequences, generational influences/strongholds, and the Christian's standing in Christ. They also define types of "possession," explain how believers can be oppressed but not owned by demons, and offer pastoral counsel for breaking family patterns through discipleship, prayer, and personal responsibility.
“Paraphrase of Acts 12: he was to be put to death the next day and was sleeping when an angel woke him.”
A sermon addressing long seasons of unanswered prayer framed around the four “How long?” questions in Psalm 13. The preacher explains why God may seem silent, calls believers to persistent prayer and trust in God’s mercy, and urges humility, worship, and faithful obedience while waiting. The message closes with the gospel invitation (believe, repent, be baptized, receive the Holy Spirit) and practical church announcements.
“While Peter was in prison the church was praying for him, and an angel opened the gates of the jail and he walked out.”
Using Paul's defense before Festus and Agrippa (Acts 25–26), the sermon urges believers to boldly tell the whole truth of the gospel — in love and without compromise — because God protects those who speak truth, provides an audience, and ultimately vindicates the message.
“Peter was thrown in jail, the church prayed, and God sent an angel to free him.”
A sermon urging humble, persistent prayer as the pathway from setback to restoration. The preacher emphasizes personal connection with God, the prerequisite of humility and repentance, and the real effects of prayer—God hears, forgives, heals, and intervenes—illustrated with biblical and contemporary testimonies and a gospel invitation.
“Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the whole church for him.”
A teaching and corporate prayer service emphasizing the power of united, sustained intercession—how corporate prayer differs from private prayer, creates spiritual synergy, and accelerates breakthrough—along with ministry announcements and calls to give and volunteer.
“The early church was praying earnestly to get Peter out of prison.”
David Thomas exhorts the congregation to pursue a tenacious, heart-broken form of prayer—what he calls travailing prayer or a “love that cannot be silenced”—arguing that sustained, repentant, tearful intercession is the groundwork for revival. Drawing on a recent outpouring at Asbury, historical awakenings, and a Gospel story of a desperate father, he invites Hillsong to reclaim persistent prayer, expect God’s presence in worship, and commit to praying until breakthrough comes.
“Acts 12:5 is cited about Peter being kept in prison and the church praying for him.”
A Bible study on John’s “I am the vine” metaphor teaching that Christians must abide in Christ and His Word to bear fruit; unfruitful branches will be removed while abiding produces answered prayer, joy, spiritual power and glorifies the Father. The sermon also explains repentance, baptism and receiving the Holy Spirit as responses to the gospel.
“Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church... Now behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shone in the prison; and he struck Peter on the side and raised him up.”
A sermon on how God is sovereignly at work with dramatic, last-minute interventions — ‘last-minute saves’ — illustrated from Scripture and personal testimony, emphasizing persistent prayer, obedience to God’s instructions, and trust in His timing, with the resurrection as the ultimate last-minute save.
“Peter was sleeping in prison and was awakened by an angel.”
A sermon addressing long seasons of unanswered prayer framed around the four “How long?” questions in Psalm 13. The preacher explains why God may seem silent, calls believers to persistent prayer and trust in God’s mercy, and urges humility, worship, and faithful obedience while waiting. The message closes with the gospel invitation (believe, repent, be baptized, receive the Holy Spirit) and practical church announcements.
“An angel of the Lord stood by Peter, a light shone in the prison; the angel struck him saying 'Arise quickly,' his chains fell off, the angel told him to gird himself and follow, they passed the guard posts and the iron gate opened.”
A sermon on how God is sovereignly at work with dramatic, last-minute interventions — ‘last-minute saves’ — illustrated from Scripture and personal testimony, emphasizing persistent prayer, obedience to God’s instructions, and trust in His timing, with the resurrection as the ultimate last-minute save.
“They came to the iron gate that leads to the city, which opened of its own accord; they went down one street and immediately the angel departed.”
A sermon on how God is sovereignly at work with dramatic, last-minute interventions — ‘last-minute saves’ — illustrated from Scripture and personal testimony, emphasizing persistent prayer, obedience to God’s instructions, and trust in His timing, with the resurrection as the ultimate last-minute save.
“When Peter had come to himself he said he knew for certain that the Lord had sent his angel and delivered him from the hand of Herod and from the expectation of the Jewish people.”
A sermon on how God is sovereignly at work with dramatic, last-minute interventions — ‘last-minute saves’ — illustrated from Scripture and personal testimony, emphasizing persistent prayer, obedience to God’s instructions, and trust in His timing, with the resurrection as the ultimate last-minute save.
“Account of Rhoda answering the door when Peter knocked and Peter declaring how the Lord had brought him out of prison (tell these things to James and the brethren).”
A sermon on how God is sovereignly at work with dramatic, last-minute interventions — ‘last-minute saves’ — illustrated from Scripture and personal testimony, emphasizing persistent prayer, obedience to God’s instructions, and trust in His timing, with the resurrection as the ultimate last-minute save.
“Peter went to Mary's house; a girl named Rhoda answered, recognized his voice and ran to tell others; when they opened the door and saw him they were astonished, and he told them to tell James and the brethren before departing.”
A sermon on how God is sovereignly at work with dramatic, last-minute interventions — ‘last-minute saves’ — illustrated from Scripture and personal testimony, emphasizing persistent prayer, obedience to God’s instructions, and trust in His timing, with the resurrection as the ultimate last-minute save.
Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.