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  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Getting Some Much Needed Rest

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 25, 2012
     | 4,972 views

    Are you losing sleep?

    Acts 12:1-11-Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church. Then he killed James the brother of John with the sword. And because he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to seize Peter also. Now it was during the Days of Unleavened Bread. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Surprise Behind The Door Series

    Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 11, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,055 views

    God specializes in surprises on the other side of a closed door.

    Have you ever been surprised by what’s behind the door? I told you last week that my older brother used to wait behind closed doors just to scare the heeby jeebies out of me. That was always a surprise. In fact, last week I did this thing where all throughout my sermon I opened and closed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 1, 2013
     | 10,445 views

    In the early church, their first response was to go to God in prayer. Is it also ours?

    The Power of Prayer Acts 12:1-19 Introduction Set up church expanding – miracles and healings continuing ... It is important that we understand the importance of praying then and now The church would have never survived had others not been praying -- I think we can say if people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Acts 12 - Enduring Hardships Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 5, 2013
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     | 10,126 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

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    You Are Not Alone

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012
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     | 6,175 views

    If we are saved, then God is always with us.

    You Are Not Alone July 19, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: If we are saved, then God is always with us. Focus Passage: Daniel 6:19-27 Introduction: Clayton Lonetree Clayton Longtree was lonely in Moscow. The weather was dreary, the Marine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Awesome "Power Of Prayer"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 28, 2012
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     | 13,862 views

    Believe in Jesus, receive what God sent His Son to deliver and trust in His ability to bring about what He has promised! Its like the old hymn; Only believe, only believe; All things are possible, only believe;

    The Awesome "WMD" Power of Prayer Acts 12:5 NASB 5 So Peter was kept in the prison, but prayer for him was being made fervently by the church to God. Ill. There is a legend of a small town in which there were no liquor stores or nightclubs. Eventually, however, a nightclub was built right on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope For The Hopeless

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 9, 2012
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     | 5,241 views

    The Shortest distance between two people to solve a problem is through the mercy seat

    Hopeless Situations Sat. 8/12/12 - Youcef Nadarkhani ( Nadar-Khani) , pastor in a network of house churches in Iran, was arrested on Oct. 13, 2009, after protesting the government's decision to force all children, including his own Christian children, to read the Quran. - He was sentenced to death ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebration Of Freedom Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 13, 2012
     | 7,843 views

    Today we will discover that the non-Christian world was deeply disturbed and determined to do everything possible to halt the spread of the gospel. When things are going well in the Church-look out! Satan will find a way to create problems.

    Celebration of Freedom Acts 12:1-16 Introduction Our study of Acts has been very exciting for me, and I hope that’s been true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rhoda

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 16, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,387 views

    All prayer is for God to be glorified

    Rhoda TV sitcom, starring Valerie Harper, which ran for five seasons, from 1974 to 1978 airing in 109 episodes. The show was a spin-off from The Mary Tyler Moore Show She played Rhoda Morgenstern, between the years 1970 and 1974 As a spunky, weight-conscious, flamboyantly fashioned Jewish neighbor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter Energizes Christians!

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Apr 23, 2012
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     | 4,712 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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    Make Time Take Time Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,315 views

    Extending our Arms to the community will mean making time and taking to for prayer

    Make Time Take Time Extending your Arms in Prayer Acts 12:5-16 July 01, 2011 5:53 PM INTRODUCTION Off-duty cop rescues family asleep during house fire A Midland County family escaped a house fire last just after midnight. No one was injured, although the family lost everything. They are now ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    Prayer And Worship Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011
     | 8,764 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
     | 21,037 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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    John Mark's Mother Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,870 views

    For Mother’s Day this looks at Mary the mother of John Mark.

    Who Was John Mark’s Mother? Acts 12:12 It is just a fleeting reference, it doesn’t provide a lot of details and we aren’t really told very much about her, but never being afraid to venture into the land of speculation in the cause of a good message we shall venture forth looking at the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Surprise, Surprise!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,937 views

    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