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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Prayer In The Jailhouse

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 17, 2025
     | 502 views

    What about those times that you are doing everything you know to do...and things are not going the way you planned.

    Jailhouse prayer Acts 12:1-12:19 Good morning everyone, Please turn to the book of Acts chapter 12 Have you ever prayed a jailhouse prayer? We have all prayed desperation prayers when we were in a jam. Lord it is me again! Lord if you get me out of this jam… I will… But what about those times ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Gates Of Hell Shall Not Prevail Against It Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024
     | 1,484 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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    He Chose... Poorly

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2024
     | 803 views

    We chose poorly when we do not tell, when we do not share (Preached for Faith Promise Rally promoting missions) (Adapted from a book called, "See, Here is Water" by Oneta Gentry, pg. 76 and following)

    HoHum: In Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, when they finally get to the old knight guarding the Holy Grail, Donavon, with the help of Elsa, choses a cup from which to drink. Elsa chooses the cup -- a solid gold, emerald encrusted goblet. Donovan instantly takes it from her. Donovan looks at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From The Pit To The Palace: A Sermon On Joseph's Liberation

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Feb 28, 2026
     | 64 views

    Brothers, sisters, let us remember where Joseph came from and where his purpose bad for him.

    HE TEXT OF LIBERATION Joseph said to his brothers, "I am Joseph! Is my father still living?" But his brothers were not able to answer him, because they were terrified at his presence. Then Joseph said to his brothers, "Come close to me." When they had done so, he said, "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Word Is Always Refreshing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024
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     | 638 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to eagerly study and apply God's Word, emphasizing its transformative power and role as a guide in life's trials.

    Beloved in Christ, I stand before you today, not as a distant preacher on a lofty pulpit, but as your fellow sojourner in this walk of faith, to share with you a message that I believe is crucial in our Christian journey. It's a message that has the potential to transform our lives, to bring us ...read more

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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Demonstrate That Christ Did Not Come To Destroy The Law But Fulfill

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,168 views

    How to show that Christ did not come to destroy the law but to fulfill it with infinite wisdom, love and meaning

    How to Demonstrate That Christ Did Not Come to Destroy the Law But To Fulfill It (Acts 22:14-30) 1. How can we present Christ so people will know He did not come to destroy the Law but to fulfill it? Paul gives us a fine example of how he taught the Jews that Jesus did not come to abolish their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Turn Criticisms Into Motivations

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,762 views

    The Lord teaches us how to use criticisms as motivations for greater godliness, holiness and maturity through the life of Paul

    How To Turn Criticisms In to Motivations (Acts 17:1-9) Illustration:How to Bury a Good Idea It will never work, We’ve never done it that way before. We’re doing fine without it. We can’t afford it. We’re not ready for it. It’s not our responsibility. Bits & Pieces, June 23, 1994, p. 10. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Man For All Seasons

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 13, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 3,908 views

    In the example of Epaphroditus, we can find instruction on how to live our own lives.

    “A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS” Philippians 2:25-30 In the example of Epaphroditus, we can find instruction for our own lives: I. He Was Willing to be Involved (2:25). The Phillipians had sent Epaphroditus to bring aid from them to Paul. Paul was imprisoned in either Rome, Caesarea, or Ephesus. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Price Of Pride Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,155 views

    This sermon looks at the pride of Herod Agrippa in Acts 12:1-4 and 20-24.

    The Purpose Pride ruled (v. 1) – Herod Agrippa is the grandson of Herod the Great. He is the first heir of Herod’s to hold the title of King since his grandfather’s death. He is also the first person to rule over the same complete kingdom since his grandfather. He had been in previous trouble ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judge Not

    Contributed by Ben Setterfield on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,952 views

    Look not to what is on the outside, but to the heart of man.

    Judge Not When we look around at society today, we see a world where there seem to be few morals, where traditional values have worn thin. Here in England there are ever rising numbers of young single mothers, of people addicted to alcohol and drug use, and of crime. At an apparently less menacing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Joy Of Freedom

    Contributed by Scottie Pitts on Nov 23, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,473 views

    Jesus has come to set us free from all of our prisons

    The Joy of Freedom Colossians 1:13-14 On November 18, eight U.S. christian aid workers were released from a jail in Afghanastan. They had been imprisoned for three months by the Taliban for the crime of converting Muslims to christianity. I can only imagine what it must have been like for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prisoners At Midnight

    Contributed by Troy Shifflett on Nov 22, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,625 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

  • Steve Steve avatar

    Freedom In An Enslaved World

    Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,111 views

    A short sermon (devotion) on aspects of freedom from various peoples perspectives.

    Freedom Freedom. What is freedom? What represents freedom? Are any of us really truly free? Ask someone who lives in a communist country what freedom means to them. Ask someone who lives in the fear of dying daily what freedom means to them. Ask someone who is bought and sold like property ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Following Jesus Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,085 views

    To note that we’ve been called by Jesus and must leave every hindrance behind and follow Him.

    The Gospel of Mark #3: Following Jesus Text: Mark 1:14-20 Thesis: To note that we’ve been called by Jesus and must leave every hindrance behind and follow Him. Introduction: (1) Now, Jesus is ready to start His earthly ministry. (a) He had recently been baptized and had overcome ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Must" In Serving The Lord!

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,304 views

    There are four requirements a Christian should know before serving the Lord!

    We MUST serve Christ! Introduction: A. Paul’s background. l. Education-Studied under Gamaliel.(Acts 22:3, 26:4-5) 2. Position-Pharisee of Pharisees, devoted Jew. (Gal. 1:4, Phil. 3:5) 3. Name "Saul" (Acts 13:9) 4. He was a Roman Citizen (Acts 22:28) 5. Birth place - Tarsus, busy Roman-Greek ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational