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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Praying Church Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,669 views

    We have an example in this text of the Local N.T. Church in Jerusalem in prayer during a time of crisis in their church. And we can see also in this text that their prayer was miraculously answered. Anytime a church is not experiencing souls being saved o

    Illustration: There was a tenant in an apartment building who was a widow woman who loved God dearly. Her landlord on the other hand despised God and her faith. One day she ran out of food and money and with no one to help she turned to God in prayer. She prayed, “Oh dear God please help me in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    I Lay Me Down To Sleep

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,490 views

    In Peter’s life story we have the record of three times when he was off guard, relaxed, asleep. On each occasion there was something that he did not know.

    I Lay Me Down To Sleep Acts 12:6 Sleeping at the wheel is a good way to keep from growing old. The amount of sleep required by the average person is about five minutes more. Laugh and the world laughs with you, snore and you sleep alone. People who say they sleep like a baby usually don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Untapped Power Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,468 views

    Prayer is the port through which supernatural power is released in our world and lives. No prayer, no power.

    Sept 7 – Living the Supernatural Life – Part 3 - Untapped Power Last week something remarkable happened during our worship service. We learned about the power of calling upon God to intervene in situations – because God has limited Himself in this world to the prayers of His people. Then, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Worship Is A Verb Part 9 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 11, 2009
     | 5,456 views

    Part 8 focuses on Prayer within the worship services and concludes the series.

    Worship Is A Verb Part 9 Scriptures: Acts 12:1-19; Isaiah 55:6; Matthew 7:7; Philippians 4:6 Introduction: This will part nine in my series “Worship Is a Verb” and will conclude the series. Last week in part 8, I focused on giving. Hopefully each of you left here understanding that when you give ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Finley avatar

    Expecting Revival

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 15, 2008
     | 4,109 views

    Five steps to revival

    EXPECTING REVIVAL 8/24/08 Acts 12 1. Revival is the Need of the hour a. Church is on the defense b. From sinner seeking to seeker sensitive 2. Pompous Personalities and Pleasing programs 3. No longer what He did for us but what’s in it for me 1. RECOGNIZE OUR PERIL A. Hatred of the Physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Selvan John avatar

    Power Of Earnest Prayer

    Contributed by Selvan John on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
     | 18,330 views

    This sermon features the 3 major result an earnest prayer could bring.

    The Power of Earnest Prayer Prayer is one of the most commonest aspect preached as many times as possible, even when I sat down to prepare a sermon on prayer, my mind raced into many aspects but since I was teaching Acts in a Bible School my mind was fresh with the perspective of prayer and how ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    The Power Of United Prayer

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 12, 2008
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     | 22,930 views

    Sometimes in life it seems we are faced with a hopeless situation; sometimes it might seems there is no way out, but 6the power of united prayer can change hoplessness to hope. Things change when sincere prayer is made.

    First Church of God in Harvey Sunday morning, September 28th, 2008 Welcome... This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day...elaborate.. How are you today? Has God been good to you? Do you still love the Lord? Do you intend to make heaven your ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Empire Strikes Back Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 27, 2008
     | 4,071 views

    Exposition of Acts 12:1-17 regarding the attack of Herod on the church and the churches response to persecution

    Text: Acts 12:1-17, Title: The Empire Strikes Back, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/30/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Ignatius Kung was ordained as a Bishop of Shanghai in 1949, shortly after the communists took over China. The Chinese government pressured him to align his loyalties to the "Chinese Catholic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does God Wait

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,271 views

    Sometimes it may seem that God doesn’t hear us but God does care for His children and His delay may be an opportunity to increase our faith

    Introduction: Many times, we have things in our lives and we do not know why things seem to be delayed. We have definite needs, and God seems to wait. Even in times that we do not understand, we must always remember that God=s clock always keeps perfect time. Why does God seemingly at times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Prison Break: And The Chains Fell Off Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 28,646 views

    The Lord rescues and delivers those who put their trust in Him.

    Prison Break “And the Chains Fell Off” Acts 12:1-17 …and the chains fell off Peter’s wrists (7). Intro: This was the ultimate prison break. How does a person escape while chained to two guards, being watched by several more guards, and being locked behind doors and a secure gate? It was virtually ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    How To Receive New Wine In 09 (Prayer) Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,100 views

    To receive new wine in 09 (an out pouring of the HS) requires that we persevere in prayer for the breakthrough.

    Series: How to receive New Wine in 09? Pt 2 Sermon – Breakthrough Prayer Opening Illustration: Brooklyn Tabernacle’s inspirational stories and the power of prayer – Vanessa’s Story or Winn Dixie clip on prayer. Thesis: To receive new wine in 09 requires that we persevere in prayer for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles Wallis avatar

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

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,126 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

  • Doug Henry avatar

    When The Church Prays Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,305 views

    A look at what really happens when believers get down on their knees and pray.

    When The Church Prays Acts 12:1-19 A Sunday School teacher was struggling to open a combination lock that was placed on the supply closet in the church. She had been told the combination, but she couldn’t quite remember it. Exasperated, she went to the pastor’s study to ask for help. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Prison That Couldn't Hold Peter

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,141 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

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    In Prison But Praying

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 91 ratings
     | 20,794 views

    In prison some things were happening. 1- the church was praying 2- the angel was working 3- the apostle was waiting

    INTRO.- ILL.- A man who had been caught embezzling millions from his employer went to a lawyer seeking defense. He didn’t want to go to jail. But his lawyer told him, "Don’t worry. You’ll never have to go to jail with all that money you have." And the lawyer was right. When the man was sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ