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Who Is Your God?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 2, 2004

based on 37 ratings

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As many people get involved with, movie stars, pop artist, Money Mogoles and polotictions ,who becomes more important in their lives?

Who is Your God? The Bible tells us in no uncertain terms, Thou shall have no other Gods before me. Who are some people making a god of? Acts 12:20-23, Lets read these verses. And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon; but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

King Herod's Pitiful Plight

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 15, 2004

based on 37 ratings

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The psalmist makes it very clear that all glory and praise belongs to God. Herod Agrippa I made the tragic mistake of accepting praise that belonged only to God, and for it he paid a frightening price.

KING HEROD’S PITIFUL PLIGHT “Not to us, O LORD, not to us, But to Thy name give glory Because of Thy lovingkindness, because of Thy truth.” Psalms 115:1 (NASB77) The psalmist makes it very clear that all glory and praise belongs to God. Herod Agrippa I made the tragic mistake of accepting praise ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:21-24, Psalm 115:1

Denomination: Baptist

Will The Real Christians, Please Stand Up?

Contributed by Jason Horrocks on May 24, 2004

based on 39 ratings

| 16,385 views

A sermon written "To Tell The Truth" style to distinguish between real Christians and counterfeit Christians. Deals with many problems in the church.

Will The Real Christians, Please Stand Up? Acts 11:26 "And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians....." Will The Real Christians, Please Stand Up? How many of you remember the T.V. quiz show ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Church Of God

A Definition Christianity

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Oct 16, 2001

based on 21 ratings

| 2,894 views

This is an attempt to clear up the blurred condition in the minds of people concerning the basics of Christianity.

Scripture: Acts 11:26 Title: “A Definition of Christianity” Introduction: What a sweet, suggestive title “Christian.” They were called after the name of Christ because they had believed on Him, and turned to Him, and were now, with full purpose of heart, living for Him. Wouldn’t it be wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peace In The Prison

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 4, 2006

based on 9 ratings

| 4,796 views

The greatest tool to win others to Christ is the peace that only God can give. Peace that allowed petter to sleep even though the in a few hours he was to be killed, even though he was in an uncomfortable situation he could sleep.

PEACE IN THE PRISON Acts 12:1-11 Intro: The Church was growing by leaps and bounds, God was blessing. So the devil came a messing. Persecution had fallen on the church, and Herod killed James and because it pleased the Jews, he sought to kill Peter. But God, had other plans. How can we go through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart To Follow

Contributed by Jason Evans on Jun 10, 2006

based on 10 ratings

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A message about how we need a clean heart.

Open with me to acts chapter 11 verse 23. It reads “Who, when he came and had the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all that with purpose of heart they would cling unto the Lord.” There are so many scriptures that talk about the heart of man. As early as Genesis 6:5 God tells us that the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:23

Denomination: *other

Iron Gates

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

based on 39 ratings

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There are "iron gates" that confront both the saved and the sinner but God provides safe passage through them if we turn to Him.

“IRON GATES” “And when they had passed the first and second guard, they came to the iron gate that leads into the city, which opened for them by itself; and they went out and went along one street; and immediately the angel departed from him.” Acts 12:10 I. “Iron gates” that imprison the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did You Sign Up?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 27, 2002

based on 19 ratings

| 7,958 views

This sermon deals with discipleship and why is it that we chose to become Christians in the first place.

Why Did You Sign Up? GNLCC 11/10/2002 Job 1:6-22 Luke 5:1-11 Text Acts 12:1-4 Eric Jackson was a nineteen year old junior in high school who wanted some excitement in his life. He had failed the proficiency exams three times and it didn’t look as though he was going to graduate next ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Acts 12:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Did They Call Them Christians? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 22, 2001

based on 77 ratings

| 13,188 views

This is the third sermon in the series, "Becoming A Contagious Congregation, A Study of the Church at Antioch".

Ever wonder why the disciples were first called Christians at Antioch? We’ve already learned in the first two sermons in this series that Antioch was a Spirit-filled, praying, good news-sharing, missions-minded body of believers displaying evidence of God’s power and grace in their midst. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Thinking Of Others Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 24, 2001

based on 80 ratings

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This is the fourth and final sermon in the series, "Becoming A Contagious Congregation, A Study of the Church at Antioch".

One last paragraph about the church at Antioch. "And in those days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch. And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing Your Deliverance Series

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Aug 27, 2001

based on 145 ratings

| 21,141 views

5th and Last Watch night of Revival Series focusing on Philippians 1:19.

Recognizing Your Deliverance Theme Verse: For I know that as you pray for me and as the Spirit of Jesus Christ helps me, this will all turn out for my deliverance. (Philippians 1:19) Monday: For I know: “What Do You Believe” Tuesday: As you pray for me: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19, Acts 11:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Praying Church

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 23, 2006

based on 114 ratings

| 25,331 views

We need to be convinced of the NEED to pray, understand the POWER of prayer, seize the OPPORTUNITY to pray and have FAITH in God when we pray.

In the book of Acts, we see a common sight – the church at prayer. • Not a few disciples, but the whole community of believers praying together • This was a unique sight, because in the Gospel we hardly read of the disciples gathering to pray. • We saw Jesus praying alone, most of the time. And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Finding True Rest In An Uncomfortable Situation!"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Sep 16, 2005

based on 37 ratings

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One of the greatest desires we have as a people is to go through things that are uncomfortable & still be comfortable.. Peter shows us in this text just how to do that.

Acts 12:1-7 Ushers, let the worshippers in that they may hear the word of the Lord. You may be seated in the prescense of the Lord. Amen. I want to take a strange twist on this text this morning if I may. Many of you have probably heard this text preached before in terms of being delivered or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Church Get Involved

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 20, 2006

based on 7 ratings

| 10,416 views

Prayer of the Church

WHEN THE CHURCH GET INVOLVED Acts 12.5 THE CHURCH — THE CHURCH — THE CHURCH Jesus Declared it (Upon this rock. . . Jesus Purchased it (His death, burial, resurrection Jesus’s Blood sanctified it Somewhere along the line of life. . People have become fascinated, infatuated, captivated by what is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5

Denomination: Baptist

Constant Prayer

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 27, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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Let’s look at four reasons why we can rest in the power of Constant Prayer. Adapted in part from "The Power of Prayer" – Sermon Central By Rich Dunbar. <Power Point available upon request.>

CONSTANT PRAYER The Power of Prayer – Sermon Central By Rich Dunbar – 09.24.06 Intro and Illustration: There’s a supposedly true story of a Welsh woman who lived in a remote valley in Wales. She went to a great deal of trouble and expense to have electrical power installed in her home. However, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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