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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Our Unpredictable God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 28, 2009
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     | 10,309 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

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    The God Of The Unexpected Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Oct 3, 2009
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    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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    A Feast For Worms

    Contributed by Richard White on Nov 13, 2008
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    Gleaned from several sermons at this website. Pride, envy, jealousy are hungry worms that eat us from the inside out.

    A feast for Worms. Acts 12:18-25 Point: We have heard it said “Pride comes before the fall.” It literally happens in this scene. The time is about 46 AD. This chronology might fit between the time Paul goes to Antioch and sending the famine relief to Jerusalem. Agrippa grew up in the Imperial ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Delivered! How We Can Experience Miracles In Our Lives. Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,018 views

    As Peter was delivered from prison, we can experience miracles ourselves.

    Delivered! How we can experience miracles in our lives. February 8, 2009 Do you need a miracle? Have you experienced a miracle…lately? Review: God of suffering: Thriving in Adversity. Acts 11 Text Acts 12:1-24: From bad to worse… We can experience miracles of deliverance… I. By ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Tale Of Two Lives Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008
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    When we align our faith with God’s purposes, we can be sure that His will is going to be done in our lives.

    A Tale of Two Lives (Paths) Intro: Psalm 1:1 provides us a contrast with a wicked ruler, Herod Agrippa 1, whom we will read about in a moment. Ps. 1:1 says, “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the ungodly….” Agrippa 1 did walk in the counsel of the ungodly and eventually began ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fly High - Acts Part 10 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 18, 2006
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     | 3,487 views

    Acts 12 is a scenario filled with murders – arrests – jail breaks – miracles – humor – and judgment. The chapter reveals that God is in charge not kings or presidents of nations. The text reveals that God responds to prayer and God judges sin.

    “Fly High” – Acts part 10 On the lighter side of life: See funny slides Illustration on the condition of the present day church: ** IS THE CHURCH ON THE ENDANGERED LIST? Many Americans are on a spiritual quest. This should be good news for the church. But, according to researchers, many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Is Our Trust?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006
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    In our country, we are encouraged by some to put our trust in politicians who we expect to bring about great change and increased godliness. But this passage gives us fair warning about doing just that.

    Passage: Acts 12:19b-25 Intro: It’s interesting that God has providentially brought us to this passage on our 4th of July weekend. 1. there is always a danger lurking for every human being. 2. it is the danger to worship things of this world instead of God. PP Romans 1:25 3. it is a general danger ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Prison That Couldn't Hold Peter

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 14, 2007
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     | 15,045 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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    Stealing God's Most Valued Commodity Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 2, 2008
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    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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    Surprise Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 22, 2006
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    Peter Excapes from jail and execution. Peter and the disciples are surprised, the guards are all surprised.

    Surprise Acts 12:1-25 I hope that you are not tiring with our study of acts. It is a book that has all these little stories that have been put together to tell about the early days of the church. Last week we heard about Barnabas and his work @ Antioch. How he brought Saul into the picture. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Perseverance In A Dry Place

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Apr 29, 2010
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     | 13,429 views

    This sermon looks at how God honours our prayers and dedication even when we are spiritually dry. When we do not 'feel' like serving him but serve him anyway. It encourages perseverance, stretching out, prayer and faith that God can do 'big things'.

    Perseverance in a dry place John Ortberg from Menlo Park Presbyterian Church recalls A man I'll call Paul (because that's actually his name) told me he recently started going to church. In his mid-seventies, with no faith background, he woke up one morning with a sudden urge to hear the pope, ...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
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    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

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Astonished By Answered Prayer! Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 24, 2016
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    When Peter was imprisoned in Acts 12, the church in Jerusalem prayed fervently...but not in faith. The results were comical, yet God answered their prayer. This sermons examines the importance of faith in life and especially in our prayers.

    Astonished by Answered Prayer! Acts Series Chuck Sligh February 24, 2016 TEXT: Turn in your Bibles please to Acts 12 INTRODUCTION Have you ever been in a really BAD situation? JOKE: Three guys are stranded on a desert island, which was bad enough. Then they find a magic lantern containing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Things Happen When The Church Prays Series

    Contributed by Matthew Botha on Dec 1, 2015
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     | 12,767 views

    When we pray God moves in a supernatural way

    2 December 2015 GREAT THINGS HAPPEN WEHEN THE CHURCH PRAYS Key Scripture: Acts 12:1-24 Prayer carries a wonderful privilege with it. God has opened the door to His throne and invited us to come to Him by way of petitioning (Heb 4:16) God hears us when we call to Him and answers us when we pray in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Lee avatar

    The Mystery Of Providence And The Majesty Of Peace Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 5,420 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    The Mystery of Providence and the Majesty of Peace Acts 12:1-25 They say there’s two side to every story but my baby sister will tell you there’s three. There is your side, my side and the truth. When we look at Acts chapter 12 there seems to be 3 sides to this story as well. What we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist