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Prison Break! Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the 22nd in my series on the Book of Acts.

Prison Break! Acts 12:1-24 November 4, 2007 Front page of the AJC every day has a headline like this: “Water Wars Land in Washington’s Lap”, and the editorial page contains two or three pieces on our need for water. Meanwhile, church signs plead, “pray for rain”. Can we just be gut-level ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 11, 2011

Today I would like to speak to you about an aspect in our Christian life that oftentimes is underestimated and neglected by a large number of believers. What am I talking about? I am talking about our prayer life.

Today I would like to speak to you about an aspect in our Christian life that oftentimes is underestimated and neglected by a large number of believers. What am I talking about? I am talking about our prayer life. As I have said in other occasions, a great reality about human beings is that we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Surprising Answers To Prayer

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jul 23, 2001

An inductive message using biblical narrative to encourage Christians to turn to God in prayer because he will answer them.

Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to cooperate with God in order to receive answers to their prayers. Response: Individuals will ponder Jesus’ question to the man by the pool of Bethesda – "Do you want to get well?" If they do they can come to the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8, Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prayer Of Jabez Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Dec 9, 2006

Jabez prayed to see beyond his situation and limitation and God answered his prayer - principles of Jabez prayer - a Prayer to The God of Jacob

Prayer of Jebez 1. Bless Me Indeed A. He prayed to God of Israel (to the One who changed the name of Jacob). B. Jacob got alone to pray – get into the closet and close the door behind you and pour your heart out. C. Jacob taught that God wrestle with men in prayer. God is in the business of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Open The Door

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 9, 2020

Emerging from a time of crisis is not easy - and everyone is dealing with that on their own terms. In our text today the Christians in Jerusalem are in a firestorm of persecution and trouble - a time of crisis that became a time of prayer.

Open The Door Acts 12:1–11 Introduction As we enter Phase Two in Louisiana, doors are opening that have not been. More churches are meeting - although with recommended restrictions to keep people as safe as possible from the virus. Emerging from a time of crisis is not easy - and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More? The Good News Is The Bad News Is Not True.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 27, 2021

LIFE IS MORE THAN A DESTINATION. Life is about the journey. There is more. Will we forget what is behind and reach for the more? Or do we already know it all?

MORE: I HAVE GOOD NEWS, THE BAD NEWS IS NOT THE TRUTH… MORE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE KNOW THERE HAS TO BE MORE TO LIFE THAN THIS... THERE ARE SOME GREEK PEOPLE THAT COME TO PHILIP. PHILIP GOES TO ANDREW… THESE GREEKS WERE SEARCHING FOR MORE… THESE GREEKS ARE LOOKING ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-24, Matthew 6:33, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Apr 4, 2025

The Power of Prayer

Acts 12 The Power of Prayer 1. Herod’s Plan - The Time - 1 Now about that time The Terror - Herod the king stretched forth his hands The Target - to vex certain of the church. and The Treatment - 2 he killed James the brother of John with the sword 2. Herod’s Pleasure - 3 And because he ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Where To From Here

Contributed by Steve Boyd on Feb 18, 2004

Often the Lord leads us, but there are points in our lives that we have to move forward by faith...

Where To From Here Acts 12:4-10 4 And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him(this was 4 teams of four, or 16 soldiers altogether); intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people. 5 Peter therefore was kept in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Open Doors

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 19, 2007

Open Doors There are many kinds of doors spoken of in the Bible and there is a spiritual picture found at each door. Some doors we are to walk through and some doors that are open to us can lead to problems. Not every door open before us is of the Lord.

Open Doors There are many kinds of doors spoken of in the Bible and there is a spiritual picture found at each door. Some doors we are to walk through and some doors that are open to us can lead to problems. Not every door open before us is of the Lord. This is why it is so important that we know ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

When God Answers Prayer

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 21, 2020

Message deals with God's answer to our prayer of revival and change. He does it His way. When we pray yet crisis happens we need to hear from God.

When God Answers Prayer Theme: To help us understand God does not always answer prayers the way we expect. Text: Acts 12:1 - 19 Act 12:1-19 Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church. (2) Then he killed James the brother of John with the sword. (3) And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-19, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Having The Right Attitude In Our Prayer Life.

Contributed by Mike Bence on Feb 11, 2025

Prayer is a powerful engagement between us and God but what happens when we don’t get our prayer answered? Do we quit on Him? We need to have the right attitude when we pray, to trust Him, and remain steadfast as He works.

Having the right attitude in your Prayer life. Acts 12 1 It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. 2 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. 3 When he saw that this pleased the Jews, he proceeded to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Core Values -- Prayer Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

Core Values: A House of Prayer – James 5:15-18 15 And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him. 16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be ...read more

Scripture: James 5:15-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Problem Of Victory

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

Dangers when all is going well

The Problem of Victory - 10/9/16 Turn with me this morning to 1 Corinthians 10.  I remember as a boy each week watching ABC’s Wide World of Sports.  And in the opening sequence they used the phrase “The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.”  And the reality of life is that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer For Others Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 15, 2003

8th in the series "Patterns for Prayer." Looks at the Church’s payers for Peter in prison as a pattern of intercessory prayer.

Introduction: "Somebody’s Praying Me Through--with military testimonies" (Available at http://doxologyrecords.com/news/article.asp?intNewsItemKey=16) At it’s best prayer is not simply a list of things I want from God but also a time of intercession for others. Intercession is when we pray for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Freedom To Serve Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 24, 2008

Peter gets throne into prison but God gets him out. It’s in part thanks to earnest prayers of the saints. Just how does prayer work into the will of God in our lives?

Don’t you hate getting blamed for doing a good thing? I’ve shared this story a few times but I remember once when a group of us in ministry used to meet for breakfast on a particular day of the week. One time one of us didn’t show up. The other guys just ignored it but I was troubled. I sought out ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel