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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Night Of Darkness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 9,499 views

    1st Person portrayal of Peter during his imprisonment by Herod and his angelic deliverance.

    (Setting: Peter is kneeling. His wrists are in chains - plastic chains wrapped twice around the wrists with the end held in the palm of each hand. The stage is dark and the lights are bro’t up to half power on this section of the stage.) (These first words are mournful, reflecting the despair that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Experiencing Release (Lesson 4)

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003
    based on 72 ratings
     | 3,022 views

    Series: What Happens When the Church Prays?

    A. PROBLEMS FACING THE CHURCH 1. Politics bring trouble. When Caligula was Caesar, he took Emperor worship seriously, putting a statue of himself in the Jewish Temple. This resulted in Jewish struggles and Roman persecutions. “The church had rest” (Acts 9:31). When Claudius became Caesar in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Yeargin avatar

    Increase Our Faith - Part One Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 251 ratings
     | 33,399 views

    ...a church will pray and pray for a miracle to take place and then when it happens…they don’t believe it.

    INCREASE OUR FAITH Text: Luke 17:5 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 Main Street. One of the churches, in the area, was so disturbed that they conducted several all-night prayer meetings, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    The Power Of A Praying Church

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 204 ratings
     | 79,799 views

    In order to be An Exhibition of God’s Power thru the Principle of Evangelism, We Must Have An Effectual Prayer Life. I submit to you that basically Acts 4 is an account of A PRAYING CHURCH. In Verses 23-31, Luke records the epitaph of A CHURCH AT PRAYER.

    In order to be An Exhibition of God’s Power thru the Principle of Evangelism, We Must Have An Effectual Prayer Life. I submit to you that basically Acts 4 is an account of A PRAYING CHURCH. In Verses 23-31, Luke records the epitaph of A CHURCH AT PRAYER. Some Wonderful Things Happened When This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marty Baker avatar

    How To Know Where To Go Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,000 views

    This sermon focues on determining the will of God in your life. It is the final messsage in a series of talks based on Romans 12:2. Topical in nature.

    How to Know Where to Go Romans 12:2 Mind Games / Dr. Marty Baker / February 23, 2003 www.stevenscreek.net Last summer, our family took a vacation that we will always remember. We loaded the van, drove to Atlanta and hopped on a plane and flew into the wild blue yonder. We arrived at our ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • J. Yeargin avatar

    More Than A Miracle - Part One

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,069 views

    I want to talk to you about the miracle working power of the Lord. If you have confessed Jesus Christ as your Savior, then you know something about having a miracle take place.

    This morning I want to talk to you about the miracle working power of the Lord. If you have confessed Jesus Christ as your Savior, then you know something about having a miracle take place. Personally, I know that Jesus has miraculously saved my soul from eternal judgment. He is my Savior. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Secret Service

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Sep 24, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,781 views

    Angels - what they do, and why God cares enough to send them into our lives.

    Acts 12:1-11 THE SECRET SERVICE As a child of God, you are being watched, and you are being guarded and protected, much more than you realize. Have you ever noticed how much the candidates for president are being watched? It’s not always obvious when you see them on TV, but every where they go, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Impossible Prayer

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,048 views

    To make us believe that God is still working in our lives today. That we cannot place the Lord in a box and give him commands.

    THE IMPOSSIBLE PRAYER FOCUS: THE ACCOUNT OF THE ARREST OF PETER AND HIS DELIVERANCE BY THE HAND OF GOD. FUNCTION: TO PROMOTE A STRONGER FAITH IN THE WEAK PRAYERS OF CHRISTIANS. TEXT: ACTS 12:1-17 INTRODUCTION Eddie from the Brown Trail Church of Christ in Bedford, Texas pulled me aside ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Luke avatar

    God's Dramedy Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,074 views

    In strife or in humorous situations, God is still in control.

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 12:1-25 TITLE: “GOD’S DRAMEDY” INTRODUCTION: A. Are you confused by the title of this message? 1. It’s probably because you’ve never heard the term dramedy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Why Did You Sign Up?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 27, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,858 views

    This sermon deals with discipleship and why is it that we chose to become Christians in the first place.

    Why Did You Sign Up? GNLCC 11/10/2002 Job 1:6-22 Luke 5:1-11 Text Acts 12:1-4 Eric Jackson was a nineteen year old junior in high school who wanted some excitement in his life. He had failed the proficiency exams three times and it didn’t look as though he was going to graduate next ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James May avatar

    Don't You Just Love Surprises?

    Contributed by James May on Jan 19, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,545 views

    God’s ability to answer prayer will even surprise those who are praying.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Amat Fernandez avatar

    Las Cadenas Son Rotas

    Contributed by Amat Fernandez on Nov 6, 2003
    based on 991 ratings
     | 58,478 views

    Existen cadenas espirituales que nos atan y no nos dejan sevir a Dios. Veamos algunas de ellas y la solucion para romperlas.

    Las Cadenas Son Rotas Pastor Amat Fernandez Hechos 12:1-11 1 Y EN el mismo tiempo el rey Herodes echó mano á maltratar algunos de la iglesia. 2 Y mató á cuchillo á Jacobo, hermano de Juan. 3 Y viendo que había agradado á los Judíos, pasó adelante para prender también á Pedro. Eran entonces ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Day Of Prayer For The Persecuted Church

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,297 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
     | 7,569 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

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Herod The Great"? It Depends On Your Perspective

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,398 views

    Criteria for real greatness

    “Herod the Great”? It Depends on One’s Perspective (Acts 12:1-19) 1. Greatness from the world’s perspective is very different from greatness in eyes of God. Consider how some people might have considered Herod a great man. Here was an individual who was keenly fond of popularity. Through shrewd ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational