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  • W. Alderman avatar

    The Prison That Couldn't Hold Peter

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,858 views

    This shows how faith is necessary in prayer and how answered prayer increases our faith.

    THE PRISON THAT COULDN’T HOLD PETER TEXT: Acts 12:1-19; 24 INTRODUCTION: Some people have trouble staying out of prison because of their criminal conduct, but Peter had trouble staying out of prison because of his Godly conduct. This chapter records Peter’s 3rd ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Prison But Praying

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 91 ratings
     | 20,358 views

    In prison some things were happening. 1- the church was praying 2- the angel was working 3- the apostle was waiting

    INTRO.- ILL.- A man who had been caught embezzling millions from his employer went to a lawyer seeking defense. He didn’t want to go to jail. But his lawyer told him, "Don’t worry. You’ll never have to go to jail with all that money you have." And the lawyer was right. When the man was sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The High And The Mighty

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 76 ratings
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    Consider these thoughts about the high and mighty of all ages: 1- They throw their weight around 2- They portray themselves as great 3- They seek the praise of men 4- BUT...They are no match for God

    INTRO.- ILL.- During the 1964 Presidential campaign an elderly woman was said to have told a reporter that she intended to vote against Senator Barry Goldwater because “he’s the guy who’s going to get rid of TV.” “But, madam,” said the reporter, “I think you’re making a mistake. Senator ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prison Break! Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,411 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the 22nd in my series on the Book of Acts.

    Prison Break! Acts 12:1-24 November 4, 2007 Front page of the AJC every day has a headline like this: “Water Wars Land in Washington’s Lap”, and the editorial page contains two or three pieces on our need for water. Meanwhile, church signs plead, “pray for rain”. Can we just be gut-level ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Day Of Prayer For The Persecuted Church

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,161 views

    This is for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

    [[A word about this sermon. This was a message for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. This sermon was preached in four movements, or parts. We gathered. We read Psalm 23 responsively. We sang 2 songs. I then preached Part I. We sang 3 songs. I then preached Part II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Mystery Of Providence And The Majesty Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 18, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,259 views

    God’s Providence is PERSONAL, PATIENT, PERFECT. God’s Peace comes thru being SAVED, and SECURE! Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    The Mystery of Providence and the Majesty of Peace Acts 12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MysteriesOfProvidence.html We looked at Ch. 11 last week…I put up my sermons each wk. in an accordion folder…so you could say this week I filed ch. 11! There’s a very interesting triangle around the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Stealing God's Most Valued Commodity Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,380 views

    Exposition of Acts 12:18-25 about the death of Herod when he stole God’s most valued commodity--his glory

    Text: Acts 12:18-25, Title: Stealing God’s Most Valued Commodity, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/6/08, AM Opening illustration: Blog Entry on Glory to God or self A. Background to passage: The guards were executed for their failure, but there has been some time pass in between the deliverance of Peter and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Big Is Your God? Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,688 views

    Pray and expect great things from God. Have faith in the positive because God is good. Believe in the unseen power of prayer.

    Peter was in a crisis. The church responded appropriately – they pray! • Yet when the news was told that “Peter is at the door!” their response was, “You’re out of your mind.” • The servant girl insisted but they resisted, and gave the excuse, “It must be his angel.” • You see, they even tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Easter Energizes Christians!

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Apr 23, 2012
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     | 4,606 views

    Easter Energizes Christians to courageously proclaim Christ, pray to him and live for him. Unlike today's energy drinks that eventually wear off, discover how Easter provides a continual source of energy for Christians. Based on Acts 12:1-19

    Have you noticed the number of so-called “energy drinks” that are on the market these days? Some have some pretty interesting names like, “Full Throttle”, “Red Bull”, “Monster”. Their purpose is rather self-explanatory. They are supposed to be able ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Through The Iron Gate" Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 12, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,135 views

    Discovering the power of prayer in our lives.

    “Through the Iron Door” Pastor Allan Kircher SPBC Date: Aug 14th, 2011 Scripture: Acts 12:1-30 Introduction: "Have you ever experienced a 'dead end' in life?" • Have you ever been faced with a problem that you just knew was impossible to solve? • Have you ever felt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    Prayer And Worship Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011
     | 8,571 views

    Jesus Christ is never too late to provide healing, comfort, cleansing, peace, answers to impossible questions,

    A country boy went to visit a friend in New York City. It was about noon and they were downtown by Times Square in Manhattan. The streets were filled with people. Cars were honking their horns, sirens were wailing and the sounds of the city were almost deafening. The country boy said, “I hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    Why God Cannot Be Defeated Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 20,624 views

    Acts 12 records another attempt of Satan to defeat God and his plan for the church. However, God cannot be defeated. This sermon explains why.

    * Concept of being undefeated: a rare occurrence - Only 1 NFL team; 7 NCAA basketball teams; no NBA or MLB teams * Being undefeated symbolizes that no one was able to be better, play harder, or accomplish more * It's practically impossible to always be undefeated: the longer you play, the less ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surprise, Surprise!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
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    Peter's miraculous escape from prison. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: chapter 12 verses 1-19: Ill: Former heavy-weight boxer James (Quick) Tillis; • Was a cowboy from Oklahoma who fought out of Chicago in the early 1980s. • He still remembers his first day in the Windy City after his arrival from Tulsa. “I got off the bus with ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Tom Owen avatar

    Expect God To Be God Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,013 views

    verse by verse through Acts

    Isn’t it funny how we get surprised by things that shouldn’t surprise us at all? [Gaining weight, speeding ticket, pregnancy examples.] Isn’t it funny how we get surprised by things that shouldn’t surprise us at all? Especially when it comes to God-things. Sometimes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Important Things To Remember In Times Of Turmoil Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 23, 2013
     | 6,533 views

    TIMES OF TURMOIL AND STRESS HAVE A WAY OF GETTING US TO FOCUS ON THE WRONG THINGS – IE: THE SITUATION. AS PRESSING AS THE SITUATION IS, IT IS JUST AS IMPORTANT OR MORE IMPORTANT TO TAKE A STEP BACK AND SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING “BEHIND THE SCENES” SO TO SPEA

    THE IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER IN TIMES OF TURMOIL ACTS 12:1-19 INTRODUCTION: TIMES OF TURMOIL AND STRESS HAVE A WAY OF GETTING US TO FOCUS ON THE WRONG THINGS – IE: THE SITUATION. AS PRESSING AS THE SITUATION IS, IT IS JUST AS IMPORTANT OR MORE IMPORTANT TO TAKE A STEP BACK AND SEE WHAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist