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  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 1, 2013
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    In the early church, their first response was to go to God in prayer. Is it also ours?

    The Power of Prayer Acts 12:1-19 Introduction Set up church expanding – miracles and healings continuing ... It is important that we understand the importance of praying then and now The church would have never survived had others not been praying -- I think we can say if people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Acts 12 - Enduring Hardships Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 5, 2013
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    Be prepared for challenges. We can expect hardships in life. We can stay on course by praying.

    The moment the disciples put their faith in Jesus, they were declaring war against the devil. They have chosen to make a stand for the truth. • The authorities and the people come against what they preach, sometimes out of selfish reasons, sometimes out of intolerance, and at other times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wild Praying Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 11, 2013
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    Do you believe in praying bold and wild prayers? Do you believe that if you asked God to do something "impossible" that He would? Frankly, the story in Acts 12 doesn't look like these folks believed that. Did God look down on them for their doubt?

    OPEN: Back in 1540 Martin Luther was very distressed. His good friend and assistant, Friedrich Myconius, was sick and was expected to die within a short time. From his bed Myconius wrote a tender farewell letter to Luther. When Luther received the message, he immediately sent back this reply: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 14, 2013
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    Acts 12 has both answered and unanswered prayers within it. We tend to like it better when we get a "yes" from heaven, but God might actually be doing greater things for us when the answer is "no."

    When is the last time you prayed earnestly for something? What do you expect when you pray? What do you pray for most? I think about the family of a small child who is dying in a cancer ward. They pray night and day and are joined in prayer by hundreds of others asking God to spare the life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    God Answers Prayer Though The Church Didn’t Believe He Would!

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Feb 2, 2014
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    The account of God answering a church's prayer for deliverance from persecution. Like many times today, the church prayed, yet lacked faith God would answer their prayer until He delivered them.

    GOD ANSWERS PRAYER THOUGH THE CHURCH DIDN’T BELIEVE GOD WOULD! Acts 12:1-25 Audio Link to hear this sermon: http://chirb.it/pnrewg INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today, I want us to look at a scene when there was a great turnabout in the climate of the church. A.) One of the things I have always ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    The Awesome "Power Of Prayer"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 28, 2012
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    Believe in Jesus, receive what God sent His Son to deliver and trust in His ability to bring about what He has promised! Its like the old hymn; Only believe, only believe; All things are possible, only believe;

    The Awesome "WMD" Power of Prayer Acts 12:5 NASB 5 So Peter was kept in the prison, but prayer for him was being made fervently by the church to God. Ill. There is a legend of a small town in which there were no liquor stores or nightclubs. Eventually, however, a nightclub was built right on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Soul Care 4 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 23, 2015
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    You soul needs to be healthy and whole if you want a successful life. But to do this requires soul searching on our part as well as soul care. Soul care is our responsibility so we need to make sure that we do it regularly.

    Testimonies: Melinda, Tom, Rochelle, myself Soul Care pt. 4 Opening Video Illustration: Soul Surfer – The Bethany Hamilton Story Quotes on Power point by Bethany: “I believe in Jesus Christ, and I believe He gave me the passion and determination to continue surfing. You fall off the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    There Is Always Darkness Before Deliverance!

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 23, 2015
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    Peter and the church experienced great darkness before God brought deliverance! Today we as we experience darkness God has promised He will deliver those who serve Him! His deliverance may not what you expect, or when you desire it, but its always best!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: March 21, 2015 Date Preached: March 22, 2015 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: There is ALWAYS Darkness before Deliverance! Text: Acts 12:1-19 (NASB) ETS: Peter and the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Prayer Can Break The Chains In Your Life Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015
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    Each of us have some kind of chain in our life that binds us, the chain can be physical, habitual or spiritual. The question: What chain or chains are their in your life that need to be broken?

    Each of us have some kind of chain in our life that binds us, the chain can be physical, habitual or spiritual. The question: What chain or chains are their in your life that need to be broken? Have you prayed about it? Have you asked other to pray about it? The key to every chain that can bind ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Are You Expecting A Miracle? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 21, 2015
     | 9,158 views

    Let's trust God for a miracle!

    Are You Expecting A Miracle? Text: Acts 12:1-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: Faith expects from God what is beyond all expectation. — Andrew Murray 2. Hebrews 11:1 (NLT) Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Perscution Of The Church In Jerusalem

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,767 views

    The world will always fail in its endeavours to destroy Christianity.

    HEROD’S PERSECUTION OF THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM. Acts 12. Baruch the son of Neriah was given a prophecy by Jeremiah which contains a very personal message for ourselves: "Thus says the LORD: I am going to break down what I have built, and pluck up what I have planted-- that is, the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Botha avatar

    Great Things Happen When The Church Prays Series

    Contributed by Matthew Botha on Dec 1, 2015
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     | 11,733 views

    When we pray God moves in a supernatural way

    2 December 2015 GREAT THINGS HAPPEN WEHEN THE CHURCH PRAYS Key Scripture: Acts 12:1-24 Prayer carries a wonderful privilege with it. God has opened the door to His throne and invited us to come to Him by way of petitioning (Heb 4:16) God hears us when we call to Him and answers us when we pray in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Lee avatar

    The Mystery Of Providence And The Majesty Of Peace Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 5,025 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    The Mystery of Providence and the Majesty of Peace Acts 12:1-25 They say there’s two side to every story but my baby sister will tell you there’s three. There is your side, my side and the truth. When we look at Acts chapter 12 there seems to be 3 sides to this story as well. What we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    No Prison Doors Can Hold Me Down

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 20, 2016
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     | 21,713 views

    There Are Many Iron Gates, Chains, Darkness, Prisons, death threats, fears, that hinder and imprison believers. Some are Self-righteousness, Pride, Worldly pleasure, The approval of the world, Doubt, Weariness in our labor for Christ, Discouragement.

    NO PRISON DOOR CAN HOLD ME DOWN ACTS 12:1-19 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 met with approval among the Jews, he proceeded to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Peter! Wake Up!

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 31, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,568 views

    In the 12th chapter of Acts we see the deliverance of Peter from the hand of Herod. It is an amazing deliverance. James is executed and Peter delivered. Both were ready to die. Shouldn't we be as well?

    Acts 12:1-19 (As people look up this Scripture briefly explain the first phrase in the first verse ...) The first verse says, “It was about this time …” The events leading up to Chapter 12 Stephen is martyred Great persecution breaks out Believers are scattered ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene