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  • 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
     | 83,519 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

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    Great Jail Breaks - Part I

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,841 views

    No time for sleeping.

    The year was approximately AD 47. Apart from the stoning of Stephen thirteen years before, the infant church had enjoyed almost a decade and a half of relative peace in which to grow. When many believers had scattered to their homelands following Stephen’s stoning, the gospel had gone with ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Gatekeeper, Gateopener

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 19, 2000
    based on 77 ratings
     | 10,503 views

    The pastor has two roles that must not be reduced -- a gatekeeper to guard against useless ideas and hateful attitudes, and a gateopener to let in God's surprises.

    Do you think the Lord has a sense of humor? I do. I see a delicious little coincidence that God’s word drops in our laps today. Some of us remember a 70’s TV program, the Mary Tyler Moore show. If you remember that program, you will recall that sweet, nice, loveable Mary lived in an apartment ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guardian Angels

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 140 ratings
     | 15,164 views

    This message deals with the reality of, and the skepticism surrounding, guardian angels.

    GUARDIAN ANGELS based on Acts 12:1-11 By Pastor Glenn Pease There are few stories more exciting than escape stories. One of my favorite kinds of movie when I was a kid was prison escape movies. They are so full of suspense, and the obstacles to overcome are enormous. There is a great need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Herod The Great"? It Depends On Your Perspective

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,438 views

    Criteria for real greatness

    “Herod the Great”? It Depends on One’s Perspective (Acts 12:1-19) 1. Greatness from the world’s perspective is very different from greatness in eyes of God. Consider how some people might have considered Herod a great man. Here was an individual who was keenly fond of popularity. Through shrewd ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Haines avatar

    Surprising Answers To Prayer

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Jul 23, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 5,042 views

    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

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Richard Hall avatar

    The Power Of Release

    Contributed by Richard Hall on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,131 views

    No matter what prison we find ourselves in God has the power to release us.

    THE POWER OF RELEASE ACTS 12: 1-12 Nobody like to be in bondage… Claustrophobia Read Scripture 1) PRISONS THAT HOLD US… A) Peter was in prison due to his unfortunate circumstances a) Nothing that he had done wrong b) Sometimes we find ourselves in places of bondage that hold us ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Las Cadenas Son Rotas

    Contributed by Amat Fernandez on Nov 6, 2003
    based on 991 ratings
     | 51,983 views

    Existen cadenas espirituales que nos atan y no nos dejan sevir a Dios. Veamos algunas de ellas y la solucion para romperlas.

    Las Cadenas Son Rotas Pastor Amat Fernandez Hechos 12:1-11 1 Y EN el mismo tiempo el rey Herodes echó mano á maltratar algunos de la iglesia. 2 Y mató á cuchillo á Jacobo, hermano de Juan. 3 Y viendo que había agradado á los Judíos, pasó adelante para prender también á Pedro. Eran entonces ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Night Of Darkness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 8,424 views

    1st Person portrayal of Peter during his imprisonment by Herod and his angelic deliverance.

    (Setting: Peter is kneeling. His wrists are in chains - plastic chains wrapped twice around the wrists with the end held in the palm of each hand. The stage is dark and the lights are bro’t up to half power on this section of the stage.) (These first words are mournful, reflecting the despair that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    A Tale Of Two Apostles

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,810 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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    The Reunion With The Saints.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Apr 28, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,525 views

    After Peter’s release from prison, he began to seek the Saints, God’s people. When you turn people lose to go wherever they please you soon discover their character.

    The reunion with the Saints. Acts 12:12 -- 17. 04/28/04 We are finishing up our study about the life of Peter. This is the third study in acts chapter 12. We started by talking about the repression of the King. We saw how that king Herod had James killed and it pleased the ungodly Jews and ...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
     | 7,193 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
     | 20,478 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
     | 7,703 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

  • Kevin Smith avatar

    "A Miraculous Rescue"

    Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 95 ratings
     | 9,988 views

    The greatest thing that I believe a human being can experience is to be in a situation where it seems completely hopeless and doomed, yet God miraculously steps in and rescues you from it...

    I. Introduction: In this text we see that Peter has been placed in a seemingly hopeless situation. He has been arrested by Herod and placed in prison, awaiting his trial to take place after the passover. But in the midnight hour, when it seemed all hope was gone, God showed up & showed out, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal