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  • Michael Luke avatar

    God's Dramedy Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,241 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 18 ratings
     | 6,669 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

  • Troy Mason avatar

    The Rewards Series

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Sep 13, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,046 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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    Prayer For Others Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 15, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,501 views

    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

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dieuner Joseph avatar

    What Happens When The Church Prays

    Contributed by Dieuner Joseph on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 16,189 views

    This sermon is designed to underscore the power of a praying church.

    In the book of Acts, Luke the physician gives us a chronological and historical account of the evolution of the church. Luke’s primary purpose is to help believers understand the purpose and mission of the church. Make no mistake about it; no one should be part of an organization without ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    The Church In Prayer

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 116 ratings
     | 18,088 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

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Praying Church

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 23, 2006
    based on 114 ratings
     | 23,948 views

    We need to be convinced of the NEED to pray, understand the POWER of prayer, seize the OPPORTUNITY to pray and have FAITH in God when we pray.

    In the book of Acts, we see a common sight – the church at prayer. • Not a few disciples, but the whole community of believers praying together • This was a unique sight, because in the Gospel we hardly read of the disciples gathering to pray. • We saw Jesus praying alone, most of the time. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jason Cole avatar

    God Can Transform Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 17,684 views

    God can take and transform our lives. We serve an awesome God who can change the worst sinner into a great servant of His. Who woulda thunk it?

    “God Can…Transform Your Life” Introduction: Motor Homes have allowed us to put all the conveniences of a home on wheels. A camper no longer means sleeping in a sleeping bag, cooking over a fire, or hauling water from a stream. Now people can park a fully equipped home on a cement slab in the midst ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peace In The Prison

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 4, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,948 views

    The greatest tool to win others to Christ is the peace that only God can give. Peace that allowed petter to sleep even though the in a few hours he was to be killed, even though he was in an uncomfortable situation he could sleep.

    PEACE IN THE PRISON Acts 12:1-11 Intro: The Church was growing by leaps and bounds, God was blessing. So the devil came a messing. Persecution had fallen on the church, and Herod killed James and because it pleased the Jews, he sought to kill Peter. But God, had other plans. How can we go through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Praying With The Early Church Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,200 views

    Acts Series: About the importance of corporate prayer as a church family. Great alliteration [borrowed] and a cameo by Rhoda, the only blonde mentioned in the Bible!

    Praying with the Early Church Acts 12:1-17 [comedy of Rhoda, only blonde mentioned in the Bible!] Introduction: In Connecting with God, Herb Miller tells the story of a nightclub opening on Main Street in a small town. Upon hearing the news, the only church in that town organized an all-night ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    What Happens When A Church Prays Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 20,486 views

    When faced with a crisis, prayer was the New Testament church’s first impulse not its last resort.

    WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHURCH PRAYS Acts 12:1-24 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Acts is the story of the church from birth to powerhouse. Dr. Luke records how a handful of frightened believers rocked the mighty Roman Empire. If Acts is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    The Great Escape

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 10, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,705 views

    I preach through Acts 12:1-17 and highlight what I feel are its major application points.

    Introduction/Background: This is a very powerful and funny passage in the Scriptures. Let’s work through the story and then I want to highlight what I feel are its major application points. Vs. 1-4 Herod (whose grandfather tried to kill Jesus when he was a baby) arrested some Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. avatar

    "If The Church Would Just Pray"

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 334 ratings
     | 83,550 views

    When Peter was in prison, awaiting what appeared to be a sure execution, the church prayed without ceasing for him and Peter was set free by an angel of the Lord. Powerful things happen the church prays.

    In the text, we find something taking place that seems to be missing in many churches today – that is church folk praying for church folk. In this particular case, a church member in trouble. The Apostle Peter is on death roll and all petitions to commute his sentence have been exhausted. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Fly High - Acts Part 10 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,935 views

    Acts 12 is a scenario filled with murders – arrests – jail breaks – miracles – humor – and judgment. The chapter reveals that God is in charge not kings or presidents of nations. The text reveals that God responds to prayer and God judges sin.

    “Fly High” – Acts part 10 On the lighter side of life: See funny slides Illustration on the condition of the present day church: ** IS THE CHURCH ON THE ENDANGERED LIST? Many Americans are on a spiritual quest. This should be good news for the church. But, according to researchers, many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Questions On Prayer Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,399 views

    Answers to some questions on prayer.

    Questions on Prayer I A few weeks ago, I received an email with a question about prayer. The question was so heart-felt and sincere, that I felt it necessary to share that question and its answer with you. In fact, this week and next, we will be looking at several “questions about prayer.” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist