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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Praying With Great Expectation Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,642 views

    This sermon encourages believers to pray with great expectations because God sees out trials, God hears our prayers and God will deal with our enemies.

    Subject: Praying With Great Expectations Acts 12:5-25 Introduction: The graphic scene of Acts 12 is not strange to the Church. The church has always faced opposition. Since its inception, the devil has been trying to stop the church and even to destroy the church. But each persecution has cause the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Russell Rhodes avatar

    Second Wave Of Persecution Series

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,464 views

    This is study of Acts chapter 12 it is the 15th sermon in Acts

    Acts #15 Chapter Twelve In Chapter twelve the persecution starts up again. All through out the history of the early church persecution came and went. It was not until the later part of the first century that persecution started heavy. In this chapter we can learn two important lessons dealing in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Who Is Your God?

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 2, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,823 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Happens When A Church Prays Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 22,132 views

    When faced with a crisis, prayer was the New Testament church’s first impulse not its last resort.

    WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHURCH PRAYS Acts 12:1-24 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Acts is the story of the church from birth to powerhouse. Dr. Luke records how a handful of frightened believers rocked the mighty Roman Empire. If Acts is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • 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
     | 7,534 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

  • Jeff Christopherson avatar

    Trusting God To Do Miracles (And Not To Do Miracles) Acts - Part 20 Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,082 views

    What to remember in life’s darkest moments...

    Trusting god to do miracles (and not to do miracles) Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 20 Pastor Jeff Christopherson June 1, 2003 Acts 12:1-24 The Range of Our Responses to Troubles: 1. Remaining FAITHFUL through incredible tragedy. 2. Gaining ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Dunbar avatar

    The Price Of Pride Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,030 views

    This sermon looks at the pride of Herod Agrippa in Acts 12:1-4 and 20-24.

    The Purpose Pride ruled (v. 1) – Herod Agrippa is the grandson of Herod the Great. He is the first heir of Herod’s to hold the title of King since his grandfather’s death. He is also the first person to rule over the same complete kingdom since his grandfather. He had been in previous trouble ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Our Unpredictable God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,332 views

    God chooses to let things happen or supernaturally intervenes based upon His own purposes.

    Our Unpredictable God (Acts 12:1-23) 1. We love predictable sayings. In Texas, for example, they say, "Everything is big in Texas." But not always. 2. This week, we read of a special birth in Indonesia. Take note that Indonesia is not in Texas: KISARAN, Indonesia – Indonesia’s heaviest-ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Ward avatar

    The God Of The Unexpected Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Oct 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,348 views

    An expository message from Acts 12 on how God "shows up" in response to his people’s faith, and lack of faith.

    INTRODUCTION: Arthur Burns was chair of the Federal Reserve in the 1970s, and a Jewish economist of great influence in Washington during the tenure of several Presidents. Burns was once asked to pray at a gathering of evangelical politicians. Stunning his hosts, he prayed thus: "Lord, I pray that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Expecting Revival

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 15, 2008
     | 4,055 views

    Five steps to revival

    EXPECTING REVIVAL 8/24/08 Acts 12 1. Revival is the Need of the hour a. Church is on the defense b. From sinner seeking to seeker sensitive 2. Pompous Personalities and Pleasing programs 3. No longer what He did for us but what’s in it for me 1. RECOGNIZE OUR PERIL A. Hatred of the Physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word Of God Continues Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 29, 2013
     | 4,548 views

    THIS IS ONE OF THOSE PASSAGES THEY MAKES YOU SCRATCH YOUR HEAD AND WONDER WHY IT IS INCLUDED IN OUR BIBLE. IT DOES NOT SEEM TO CONNECT WITH THE CONTEXT BEFORE IT OR AFTER IT. SIMPLY, IT STANDS ALONE AND AS SUCH GIVES IS CAUSE TO PONDER WHY IT IS HERE;

    THE WORD OF GOD CONTINUES Acts 12:19-24 After Herod had a thorough search made for him and did not find him, he cross-examined the guards and ordered that they be executed. Then Herod went from Judea to Caesarea and stayed there a while. 20 He had been quarreling with the people of Tyre and Sidon; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Acts 12 - Enduring Hardships Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,123 views

    Be prepared for challenges. We can expect hardships in life. We can stay on course by praying.

    The moment the disciples put their faith in Jesus, they were declaring war against the devil. They have chosen to make a stand for the truth. • The authorities and the people come against what they preach, sometimes out of selfish reasons, sometimes out of intolerance, and at other times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    Why God Cannot Be Defeated Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 21,029 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

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Prayer Power

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014
     | 8,775 views

    A powerful story in Acts 12, where we see the death of James.

    APR 7 2013PM Prayer Power Acts 12:1-12:25 Tonight we come to a powerful story in Acts 12, where we see the death of James. READ Acts 12:1-2. There’s not a whole lot of space devoted to this story, but I’m sure that this was a great loss to the early church. I’m sure that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    God Answers Prayer Though The Church Didn’t Believe He Would!

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Feb 2, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,274 views

    The account of God answering a church's prayer for deliverance from persecution. Like many times today, the church prayed, yet lacked faith God would answer their prayer until He delivered them.

    GOD ANSWERS PRAYER THOUGH THE CHURCH DIDN’T BELIEVE GOD WOULD! Acts 12:1-25 Audio Link to hear this sermon: http://chirb.it/pnrewg INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today, I want us to look at a scene when there was a great turnabout in the climate of the church. A.) One of the things I have always ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ