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  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    A Tale Of Two Apostles

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,858 views

    James is killed; Peter is set free.

    A Tale of Two Apostles Acts 12:1 – 12:19 Jeff Hughes – August 17, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Have you ever been in a situation that you though was completely hopeless, just to have something happen to turn things around? God has a unique way of bringing hope to hopeless ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fly High - Acts Part 10 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,967 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

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    The Battle Goes On

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
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    The battle for the hearts and souls of men is still raging, even though we may not like the image. Satan will always oppose God, and use men to do it. What is our response?

    Passage: Acts 12:1-19 Intro: In my lifetime, I have observed a paradigm shift in the church. 1. the Christian life used to be viewed as a battle, the participation in a war. Il) Onward Christian Soldiers, Am I a Soldier of the Cross, Faith is the Victory 2. but that has changed. Now it is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Peace In The Prison

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 4, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,003 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

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    Second Wave Of Persecution Series

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,744 views

    This is study of Acts chapter 12 it is the 15th sermon in Acts

    Acts #15 Chapter Twelve In Chapter twelve the persecution starts up again. All through out the history of the early church persecution came and went. It was not until the later part of the first century that persecution started heavy. In this chapter we can learn two important lessons dealing in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surprise Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 22, 2006
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     | 2,845 views

    Peter Excapes from jail and execution. Peter and the disciples are surprised, the guards are all surprised.

    Surprise Acts 12:1-25 I hope that you are not tiring with our study of acts. It is a book that has all these little stories that have been put together to tell about the early days of the church. Last week we heard about Barnabas and his work @ Antioch. How he brought Saul into the picture. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Don't Be Surprised" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 8, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,814 views

    Do you often think that because God doesn’t answer prayer quickly that He is not going to answer at all? That doesn’t matter. Don’t be surprised WHEN He answers your prayer.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches April 10, 2005 “Don’t Be Surprised” Acts 12:11-19 INTRODUCTION: When has God surprised you by intervening in a situation that you thought was hopeless? Probably you can think of a time when at the last minute things began to miraculously turn around, things started ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Price Of Pride Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,222 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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    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on May 4, 2005
    based on 124 ratings
     | 18,126 views

    This sermon looks at six aspects of the power of prayer as seen in the passage.

    Here Peter is waiting for whatever Herod may have in store for him. Escape by his own means is not an option. He is being guarded by 16 soldiers that work 6 hour shifts in fours. One soldier is chained to each side of him and the other two are standing outside the cell to make sure he can’t get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Church Prays Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,154 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

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    In Prison But Praying

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 91 ratings
     | 19,538 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

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    Prison Break! Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,762 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    A Tale Of Two Lives Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,537 views

    When we align our faith with God’s purposes, we can be sure that His will is going to be done in our lives.

    A Tale of Two Lives (Paths) Intro: Psalm 1:1 provides us a contrast with a wicked ruler, Herod Agrippa 1, whom we will read about in a moment. Ps. 1:1 says, “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the ungodly….” Agrippa 1 did walk in the counsel of the ungodly and eventually began ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Free At Last

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,208 views

    God is setting people free from chains that we didn’t even know existed.

    February 3, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Acts 12: 1-19 Subject: Breaking Free From Bondage Title: Free at Last There is a strange phenomenon that takes place when I am driving. And I would be willing to bet (if I bet) that I am not the only person that this happens to. When I am driving on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Praying With Great Expectation Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,164 views

    This sermon encourages believers to pray with great expectations because God sees out trials, God hears our prayers and God will deal with our enemies.

    Subject: Praying With Great Expectations Acts 12:5-25 Introduction: The graphic scene of Acts 12 is not strange to the Church. The church has always faced opposition. Since its inception, the devil has been trying to stop the church and even to destroy the church. But each persecution has cause the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist