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  • David Ward avatar

    The God Of The Unexpected Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Oct 3, 2009
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     | 11,193 views

    An expository message from Acts 12 on how God "shows up" in response to his people’s faith, and lack of faith.

    INTRODUCTION: Arthur Burns was chair of the Federal Reserve in the 1970s, and a Jewish economist of great influence in Washington during the tenure of several Presidents. Burns was once asked to pray at a gathering of evangelical politicians. Stunning his hosts, he prayed thus: "Lord, I pray that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worms With Intestinal Fortitude!

    Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on May 29, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,515 views

    the oldest sin, pride, remains our oldest enemy and is not confined nor limited to the unsaved but has crept its way into Christianity even to the precious, once revered, pulpit. It is pride that asks “what about me? It is pride that demands “do somet

    WORMS WITH INTESTINAL FORTITUDE! Or Man vs. God ACTS 12:20-24 Introduction: What you just witnessed is a parody on pride. (I entered the sanctuary with "Eye of the Tiger" playing over the sound system, high-fiving a few members hands as I made my way to the pulpit) This is not too far off of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 14, 2013
     | 12,334 views

    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

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    Pride’s Destruction

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 24, 2012
     | 3,290 views

    Herod, A Man Given to Sinfulness & the Sin Cycle

    An apprehensive female traveller approaching the gangway of an enormous new passenger liner gazes up in amazement at its looming hulk. "Is this ship really unsinkable?" she nervously inquires of a nearby deck hand. "Yes, lady," the deck hand answers. "God himself could not sink this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acts 12 - Enduring Hardships Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 5, 2013
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     | 9,104 views

    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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    Perscution Of The Church In Jerusalem

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,748 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

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    Prayer Power

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014
     | 7,930 views

    A powerful story in Acts 12, where we see the death of James.

    APR 7 2013PM Prayer Power Acts 12:1-12:25 Tonight we come to a powerful story in Acts 12, where we see the death of James. READ Acts 12:1-2. There’s not a whole lot of space devoted to this story, but I’m sure that this was a great loss to the early church. I’m sure that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Feb 2, 2014
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     | 6,815 views

    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

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    What If His People Prayed?

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 1, 2014
    based on 25 ratings
     | 71,839 views

    What happens when the people of God pray to God.

    What If His People Prayed? Acts 12:1-10 Casting Crowns sing a song that says this: ”What if His people prayed” ”And those who bear His name” ”Would humbly seek His face” ”And turn from their own way” ”And what would happen if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Marks Of A Successful Church

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 5, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 40,470 views

    What is the REAL evidence of a successful church.

    The Marks Of A Successful Church Acts 12:24 In church life there are certain things that we use as indicators of success. I went to an Evangelism Conference earlier this week. Any time you get a group of preachers together you are going to hear certain questions: Where do you pastor? How many are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Glory To God

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 6, 2014
     | 4,937 views

    God is the only One who DESERVES glory!

    Glory to God May 4, 2014 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God is the only One who DESERVES glory! Focus Passage: Acts 12:20-23 Supplemental Passage: Then Moses said, "I pray You, show me Your glory!" And He said, "I Myself will make all My goodness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prison Break! Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,733 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

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    The Word Of God Continues Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 29, 2013
     | 4,091 views

    THIS IS ONE OF THOSE PASSAGES THEY MAKES YOU SCRATCH YOUR HEAD AND WONDER WHY IT IS INCLUDED IN OUR BIBLE. IT DOES NOT SEEM TO CONNECT WITH THE CONTEXT BEFORE IT OR AFTER IT. SIMPLY, IT STANDS ALONE AND AS SUCH GIVES IS CAUSE TO PONDER WHY IT IS HERE;

    THE WORD OF GOD CONTINUES Acts 12:19-24 After Herod had a thorough search made for him and did not find him, he cross-examined the guards and ordered that they be executed. Then Herod went from Judea to Caesarea and stayed there a while. 20 He had been quarreling with the people of Tyre and Sidon; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Stolen Glory Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 12, 2017
     | 11,649 views

    Usurping God's glory leads to judgement. A study of Herod Agrippa's death because he accepted glory that properly belonged only to God.

    “Now Herod was angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and they came to him with one accord, and having persuaded Blastus, the king’s chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their country depended on the king’s country for food. On an appointed day, Herod put on his royal robes, took his seat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Glory Belongs To Yhwh

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jul 10, 2018
     | 3,067 views

    Don't touch His glory, let Him give you what He wants to give you and enjoy it. His name is YHWH.

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: ALL GLORY BELONGS TO YHWH Acts 12:21-24 King James Version (KJV) 21 And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. 22 And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic