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  • R. Darrel Davis avatar

    Praying With The Early Church

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Feb 10, 2001
    based on 240 ratings
     | 9,464 views

    The power of and need for corporate prayer

    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 prayer meeting. The members asked God to burn down the club. Within a few minutes, lightning struck the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 23,601 views

    Peter is miraclously released from prison through the power of prayer.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 23 “The Power of Prayer” Acts 12:1-24 “but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church.” Acts chapter twelve is set in a context of mounting persecution, about which the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    Breaking The Chains To Set You Free Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 138 ratings
     | 23,381 views

    Through passionate prayer, you can be set free from the adversities and conflicts of life.

    Sermon.966 “Breaking The Chains To Set You Free!” Acts 12:1-19a Sometimes, life holds more bad news for us than good news! Today’s text from the Bible in the book of Acts lets us know very quickly that our perspective on life makes all the difference. Like the 96 year old man who was asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    ¿contesta Dios Las Oraciones Hechas Sin Fe?

    Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Apr 22, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 5,400 views

    ¿Necesita liberación de la prisión del pecado, enfermedad, depresión o hábito? No se desanime; continúe orando y pronto tendrá liberación—porque Dios está a su lado.

    ¿Contesta Dios las oraciones hechas sin fe? Hechos 12:5-8, 11-17 Esta porción nos relata una de las contestaciones a la oración más maravillosas que se registran en el Nuevo Testamento. Seguramente se escribió para dar ánimo a los cristianos llenos de esperanza en Dios en vez de su propia ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 20, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 44,977 views

    Four examples of prayer from the early church.

    Intro: A bus driver and a minister were standing in line to get into heaven. The bus driver approached the gate and St. Peter said, "Welcome, I understand you were a bus driver. Since I’m in charge of housing, I believe I have found the perfect place for you. See that mansion over the hilltop? It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Praying So As To Get What You Are Asking For?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 21, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,308 views

    Praying for results in His presence

    Are you praying so as to get what you are asking for? Acts 12:1-13 5 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. Suppose I was to say to you that you could go to the bank tomorrow and could withdraw whatever you are in need of? If I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Russell Rhodes avatar

    Second Wave Of Persecution Series

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,732 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

  • Kevin Smith avatar

    "Finding True Rest In An Uncomfortable Situation!"

    Contributed by Kevin Smith on Sep 16, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 21,860 views

    One of the greatest desires we have as a people is to go through things that are uncomfortable & still be comfortable.. Peter shows us in this text just how to do that.

    Acts 12:1-7 Ushers, let the worshippers in that they may hear the word of the Lord. You may be seated in the prescense of the Lord. Amen. I want to take a strange twist on this text this morning if I may. Many of you have probably heard this text preached before in terms of being delivered or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rich Dunbar avatar

    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on May 4, 2005
    based on 124 ratings
     | 18,099 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

  • Cathy Mangum avatar

    A Mind Blowing Experience!

    Contributed by Cathy Mangum on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 11,727 views

    This sermon deals with the results of our faith and trust in God.

    A MIND BLOWING EXPERIENCE! Acts 12:5-11 Acts 12 5So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. 6The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries stood guard at the entrance. 7Suddenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Night Of Darkness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 8,478 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
     | 3,844 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

  • James May avatar

    In The Darkest Hour Expect A Miracle

    Contributed by James May on Apr 24, 2005
    based on 61 ratings
     | 25,317 views

    Our God is a Deliverer! When the devil thinks he has won and the world thinks your done - that’s when God will deliver! Expect a miracle!

    IN THE DARKEST HOUR EXPECT A MIRACLE by Pastor Jim May What a wonderful God we serve. I can truly say that serving the Lord is a wonderful privilege. To be used by God, even in the very smallest of manner according to our opinion, is a great privilege indeed. Though most of the members of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rich Dunbar avatar

    The Price Of Pride Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,214 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

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Day Of Prayer For The Persecuted Church

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,721 views

    This is for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

    [[A word about this sermon. This was a message for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. This sermon was preached in four movements, or parts. We gathered. We read Psalm 23 responsively. We sang 2 songs. I then preached Part I. We sang 3 songs. I then preached Part II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan