The Open Door
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"...they reported all that God had done through them and how He had opened, for the nations, a doorway of faith." Acts 14: 27 (lit.)
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Get Back Up
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"...they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead, however..." Acts 14: 19
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Useless Things and the Living God
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"...that you should turn from these useless things to the Living God." Acts 14: 15
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Set Apart and Sent Out
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"Now, having fasted and prayed and laid hands on them, they sent them forth..." Acts 13:3
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The Dangers of Misplaced Allegiance
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"...he examined the guards and commanded that they be put to death..." Acts 12: 19
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His Kingdom Comes
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“...they came to the iron gate that leads to the city, which opened to them of its own accord...” Acts 12:10 NKJV
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Godly Men and Rotten Kings
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"Now about that time, Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church." Acts 12:1
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When Prophets Speak
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"In those days, prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch..." Acts 11: 27
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They Are Called 'Christians'
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"...the disciples were first called 'Christians' in Antioch." Acts 11: 26
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Silencing the Critics
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"When they heard these things, they became silent, and they glorified God saying 'Then God has also granted the Gentiles repentance to life.'" Acts 11: 18
info_outline"Now about that time, Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church." Acts 12:1
Wherever the Kingdom of God advances, you can be sure that opposition will arise. This morning, Herod the 'People Pleaser', seeing that his murder of James has thrilled the populace, now lays hold of Peter. Oh, but, things don't work out too well for him this time.
Message by Pastor Dave Johnson, Calvary Chapel Old Towne, Orange, CA
From the Pastors' series: The Book of Acts: God's Church the Right Way