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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Great Escape Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 22, 2023
     | 1,058 views

    The point is Jesus has broken our chains, and all we have to do is get up and walk out of our cell.

    The Great Escape – 1 Text: Acts 12:6-11 Introduction 1. When all I see is the battle, you see my victory When all I see is the mountain, You see a mountain moved And as I walk through the shadow, Your love surrounds me There's nothing to fear now for I am safe with You. So, when I fight, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Great Escape Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 22, 2023
     | 706 views

    Ask God for whatever you need in prayer and believe that you will receive it, because God loves you.

    The Great Escape – Part 2 Text: Acts 12:12-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: Recently Tina and I went on an Alaskan cruise. In the evenings, one of our favorite things to do was to go to the Punch Liners Comedy Club. Every evening comedians would come and do their standup comedy routines and most ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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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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    Sermon National Day Of Prayer, When The Church Prays

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 10, 2024
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    No amount of preaching, teaching, singing, music, or activity will bring forth the genuine power and presence of the Holy Spirit like the fervent prayers of the righteous. Prayer changes things! When we work, we work; when we pray, God works!

    Subject - Effective Fervent Prayer Invites Divine Intervention Scripture - Acts 12:5-11 “So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prayer - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 25, 2024
     | 999 views

    This lesson focuses on praying God's Word and believing that God will answer when we pray.

    NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Character Study Of Mark (John Mark) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 655 views

    John Mark's life is a powerful example of restoration, faithfulness, and the impact of second chances. Though he stumbled early in his ministry, he became a vital figure in the early church and the author of one of the four Gospels.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF MARK (JOHN MARK) – WRITER OF THE GOSPEL OF MARK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 12:12 "When this had dawned on him, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered and were praying." Supporting Texts: 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rhoda, Open The Door

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 7, 2025
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     | 3,622 views

    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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    The Need Of Intensive Prayers

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 8, 2025
     | 857 views

    Prayer is the life-wire of every believer. It is not merely a spiritual exercise but a divine lifeline through which we commune with God, enforce His will on earth, and overcome the forces of darkness.

    THE NEED OF INTENSIVE PRAYERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 5:16 "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." Supporting Texts: Luke 18:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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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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    Knock More Than Once Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 12, 2023
     | 1,229 views

    Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for.

    A. KNOCK MEANS YOU ANTICIPATE ENTRANCE “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you” (Matt. 7:7, NLT). 1. Definition: To strike a sounding blow, seeking admittance, calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sleeping Saints And The Unstoppable Kingdom

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 30, 2023
     | 652 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
     | 3,535 views

    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

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Gates Of Hell Shall Not Prevail Against It Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024
     | 1,374 views

    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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    The Great Escape 1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024
     | 1,010 views

    The point is Jesus has broken our chains, and all we have to do is get up and walk out of our cell.

    The Great Escape – 1 Text: Acts 12:6-11 Introduction 1. When all I see is the battle, you see my victory When all I see is the mountain, You see a mountain moved And as I walk through the shadow, Your love surrounds me There's nothing to fear now for I am safe with You. So, when I fight, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Great Escape 2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024
     | 876 views

    Ask God for whatever you need in prayer and believe that you will receive it, because God loves you.

    The Great Escape – Part 2 Text: Acts 12:12-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: Recently Tina and I went on an Alaskan cruise. In the evenings, one of our favorite things to do was to go to the Punch Liners Comedy Club. Every evening comedians would come and do their standup comedy routines and most ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist