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  • David Yarbrough avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 20, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 51,555 views

    Four examples of prayer from the early church.

    Intro: A bus driver and a minister were standing in line to get into heaven. The bus driver approached the gate and St. Peter said, "Welcome, I understand you were a bus driver. Since I’m in charge of housing, I believe I have found the perfect place for you. See that mansion over the hilltop? It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Rewards Series

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Sep 13, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,806 views

    Last in a series of sermons from the lives of Jesus’ disciples and how they changed the world. This one looks at the personal rewards brought about by being a disciple of Jesus.

    Be a World Changer III The Rewards Acts 12:1-17 Introduction: Last in the series on changing the world. Here we have James martyred. He had been called from his fishing boat about 15 years before and now he has truly given all to Christ. Peter faces the same fate. Normally prisoners were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chains That Hold Us Back

    Contributed by Duane Boehm on Jun 14, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 23,319 views

    This is from Acts 12. Peter was held in prison with chains, we as a church can be held back with chains. View the chains that keep us from growing as a church.

    THE CHAINS THAT HOLD US BACK Acts 12:6 Acts 12:1-10 Intro: In this text we here so often of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Prayer Power Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 12, 2002
    based on 161 ratings
     | 27,333 views

    This sermon demonstratest the power of prayer, showing how God can and will do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine if we just PRAY!

    Prayer Power Acts 12:1-25 July 7, 2002 Intro: A. [Traveling On Your Knees] Last night I took a journey to a land across the seas. I didn’t go by ship or plane I traveled on my knees. I saw so many people there In bondage to their sin, And Jesus told me I should go, That there were souls to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Iron Gates

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,923 views

    There are "iron gates" that confront both the saved and the sinner but God provides safe passage through them if we turn to Him.

    “IRON GATES” “And when they had passed the first and second guard, they came to the iron gate that leads into the city, which opened for them by itself; and they went out and went along one street; and immediately the angel departed from him.” Acts 12:10 I. “Iron gates” that imprison the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Why Did You Sign Up?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 27, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,936 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
     | 8,594 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

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    Experiencing Release (Lesson 4)

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003
    based on 72 ratings
     | 3,057 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

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    Surprised By Prayer!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 297 ratings
     | 35,653 views

    Prayer can open up for us insight into God's will when the way seems dark and uncertain.

    Surprised By Prayer! Acts 12:1-19 The popularity of prayer has skyrocketed in recent months. Prayer, talking about prayer, writing about prayer, exploring patterns of prayers and the like have become more prevalent than Tiger Woods' fans at a golf tournament. Prayer has truly come to the forefront ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peters Great Escape Series

    Contributed by Eric Olson on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 14,213 views

    Peter was freed from prison because the church prayed. This sermon covers six key points about prayer,discusses its importance,and follows with a 7 question quiz to examine our own prayer life.

    Sermon Title: PETERS GREAT ESCAPE Sermon Series: P.O.W.E.R. Main Script: Philippians 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Other Scripture Studied: Acts 12:1-19, John 5:14 Talk about Peters great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    The Church In Prayer

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 116 ratings
     | 19,793 views

    To challenge every church member to understand the importance of prayer of the church.

    PP0621 DATE THE CHURCH IN PRAYER! Acts 12:1-17 Ac 12:1 Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. 2 And he killed James the brother of John with the sword. 3 And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • TROY SHIFFLETT avatar

    Prisoners At Midnight

    Contributed by Troy Shifflett on Nov 22, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,551 views

    SATAN’S CAPTIVES CAN BE FREED AT MIDNIGHT!

    PRISONERS AT MIDNIGHT ACTS 12:1-16 This story of Peter in prison is an allegory of a sinner that is locked up in the prison house of sin. When we read the account of Peter’s imprisonment, we say his case is hopeless. Prison- Peter was behind three walls. They passed through the first ward. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Night Of Darkness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 9,554 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

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    A Tale Of Two Apostles

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,056 views

    James is killed; Peter is set free.

    A Tale of Two Apostles Acts 12:1 – 12:19 Jeff Hughes – August 17, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Have you ever been in a situation that you though was completely hopeless, just to have something happen to turn things around? God has a unique way of bringing hope to hopeless ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Reunion With The Saints.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Apr 28, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,235 views

    After Peter’s release from prison, he began to seek the Saints, God’s people. When you turn people lose to go wherever they please you soon discover their character.

    The reunion with the Saints. Acts 12:12 -- 17. 04/28/04 We are finishing up our study about the life of Peter. This is the third study in acts chapter 12. We started by talking about the repression of the King. We saw how that king Herod had James killed and it pleased the ungodly Jews and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist