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  • Troy Walliser avatar

    The Folly Of Fighting God Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Apr 19, 2021
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    Though there may be temporary worldly TRIUMPHS, God will ACCOMPLISH all His purpose through His church.

    The Folly Of Fighting God Acts 12:1-25 With 24-hour cable news channels we have become accustomed to constant coverage of national and international events. Whether that is election coverage, violent crimes, natural disasters, or a high profile court cases - we have instant information at our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prison Break

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jul 13, 2021
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    This message shows how the church advances in the face of spiritual opposition.

    Title: “Prison Break” Text: Acts 12:1-10 Big idea: “Jesus has promised to build his church!” (so the word of God spread...12:24) Complement: to show God’s power and continued care for Jewish Christianity. Acts 12:1 It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church—his Saints.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 11, 2021
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    This young church watched as leaders were slaughtered, beheaded, burnt at the stake, and fed to hungry lions. Leaders and members alike were commanded to renounce Jesus, and pay whole homage to King Herod...

    The Church—His Saints. Acts 12:1-17TPT You just thought you were having a bad day? A young man was learning to be a paratrooper. Before his first jump, he was given these instructions: 1. Jump when you are told. 2. Count to 10 and pull the ripcord. 3. In the unlikely event that your shoot ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Prayers Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 21, 2022
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rhoda, Open The Door

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 7, 2025
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The Herods In The Bible

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 21, 2025
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    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

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Need For Eyes To See And Ears To Hear

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Sep 9, 2023
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    .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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Opposition To The Lord Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 23, 2024
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    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Power In Prayer

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 4, 2024
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    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

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Church’s Growth And Its Political Persecution Series

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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Having The Right Attitude In Our Prayer Life.

    Contributed by Mike Bence on Feb 11, 2025
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    Prayer is a powerful engagement between us and God but what happens when we don’t get our prayer answered? Do we quit on Him? We need to have the right attitude when we pray, to trust Him, and remain steadfast as He works.

    Having the right attitude in your Prayer life. Acts 12 1 It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. 2 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. 3 When he saw that this pleased the Jews, he proceeded to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sleeping Saints And The Unstoppable Kingdom

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 30, 2023
     | 548 views

    They had imagined the persecution to lessen because of Saul’s conversion, instead it got worse.

    Sleeping Saints and the Unstoppable Kingdom December 3, 2023 Acts 12:1-4 NIV “It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. 2 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. 3 When he saw that this pleased the Jews, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Will Not Be Wasted

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 2, 2023
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    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Gates Of Hell Shall Not Prevail Against It Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024
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    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    They Spread The Gospel Of Christ

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2024
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    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

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    Denomination: Catholic