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  • Church Covenant: What Is Required Of Church Members ? Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 14,306 views

    This is part one of a series dealing with the church covenant used by most baptist churches. We seek to answer the question: What is required of church members ?

    Church Covenant: What Is Required Of Church Members ? Part 1 1 Cor. 12:18-27 ,Acts 11:25-26 1Co 12:18 But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. 1Co 12:19 And if they were all one member, where were the body? 1Co 12:20 But now are they many members, ...read more

  • The Centurion Experiencing The Change.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 28, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,070 views

    a tremendous change in the dealings of God with man occurred when the Gentile became a part of the church.

    The Centurion experiencing the change. Acts 11:1 -- 18. 01/28/04 Folks I don’t know if you have noticed it but a tremendous change in the dealings of God with man occurred when the Gentile became a part of the church. Before that, the blessings of God had been almost exclusively Jewish. The Jews ...read more

  • What Does It Mean To Be Called A Christian

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,061 views

    What did it mean when the first believers were called Christians? What does it mean today?

    What Does It Mean To Be Called a Christian? Acts 11:19-26 If I were to ask you the question “What Does It Mean To Be Called a Christian?”, there would be many varied answers... even in this place, even among Christians. Today, I want to answer that question for then, in Paul’s day, and now, in ...read more

  • The New Testament Church; Its Name Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 22 ratings
     | 3,484 views

    The meaning and origin of the name "Christian" and who has a right to wear it.

    The New Testament Church: Its Name Acts 11:26 INTRO.: The Republican Methodist Church began on Christmas Day, 1793 in Manikintown Virginia. It was formed by several Methodist congregations who rebelled against the Methodist Episcopal form of government brought from England. Soon. There were several ...read more

  • "An Old-Fashioned Christian"

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,281 views

    This sermon details some of the characteristics of the true people of God.

    AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTIAN Text: Acts 11:26 Introduction- I’m afraid that the modern day definition of a Christian that some people proclaim just won’t fit into the Bibical description of what a true child of God is like. A true believer, according to the ...read more

  • "Are You A Barnabas??”

    Contributed by Don Meyer on Aug 30, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 17,655 views

    Barnabas means "son of encouragement." He lived his life by this definition. We Christians can learn from God how we too can be a "son of encouragement."

    “Are You A Barnabas??” Text: Acts 11:19-30 6/1/2003 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Dear Friends in Christ. Last week the choir {here} at Pilgrim sang a beautiful song titled “Unsung Heroes. ” You know, as I ...read more

  • The Life Of A Good Man

    Contributed by Harold Simpson on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,331 views

    This sermon was for a member’s homegoing celebration. Mr. Roosevelt Cook had a long bout with illness and he died recently. I choose to not do lengthy sermons for occasions such as this. But I did encourage the family and community to strive for peacef

    27 September 2003 Funeral Services for Mr. Roosevelt Cook at Saint John A. M. E. Zion Church, Georgiana, AL., Pastor Harold O’N. Simpson, Officiate and Eulogist “For he was a good man and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith. And a considerable number was added to the Lord” (Acts 11.24). The Life ...read more

  • Barnabas: "Son Of Encouragement"

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 494 ratings
     | 35,394 views

    Thesis: Barnabas models a life of encouragement for every Christian.

    Thesis: Barnabas models a life of encouragement for every Christian. Introduction: 1. During the course of history some great things have happened that might NOT have happened were it not for some unknown, obscure person: a. Illust. Colombus' discovery of America: In 1491 and early 1492 ...read more

  • What To Do When You Are Placed In A Position Of Contention 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,375 views

    Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile Cornelius, his Jewish friends cried out in anger, "You went to the uncircumcised men

    Illustration:No great advance has been made in science, politics or religion without controversy. Lyman Beecher 1. Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile ...read more

  • Progressing Through The Storm 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,997 views

    Have you ever wondered why some people are afraid to progress when conditions appear difficult? Most of us are hesitant to try something new unless we are given guarantees

    Illustration:When Pablo Casals reached 95, a young reported threw him a question: "Mr. Casals, you are 95 and the greatest cellist that ever lived. Why do you still practice six hours a day?" And Mr. Casals answered, "Because I think I’m making progress." Your goal is to make progress every day of ...read more

  • How To Be An Encourager In Discouraging Situations 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 116 ratings
     | 27,857 views

    How To Be An Encourager In Discouraging Situations

    How To Be An Encourager In Discouraging Situations Acts 11:22-26 Illustration:Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. William Arthur Ward. 1. Have you ever wondered how to ...read more

  • How To Discern Between Decisions That Are Good, Better Or Best 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,128 views

    Ask the Lord to help your decisions take into account Biblical, spiritual, moral, mental, social, historical, and interpersonal factors.

    Quote: Jesus said, "If anyone is willing to know my will they will know of the teaching if it is from God or whether I merely speak from myself." (John 7:17) Illustration:To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing. Elbert Hubbard. 1. Have you ever wondered how to tell the ...read more

  • Supernatural Power Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,747 views

    For a church to be effective, it must have the supernatural power of God.

    Supernatural Power Acts 11:19-26; s.s. I. Prototype of Antioch A. Hand of the Lord was with them (Acts 11:21) 1. King Saul (1 Samuel 10:1-10) 2. Elijah (1 Kings 18:46) B. Barnabas saw the grace of God (Acts 11:23) 1. Conversions (vs. 21,24) 2. Prayer & Fasting (13:2,3) 3. Spontaneous Generosity ...read more

  • Kingdom Family Relationships Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,765 views

    For a church to be effective, there must be kingdom family relationships.

    Kingdom Family Relationships Acts 11:19-21; Selected Scriptures “The world is crying, ‘Does anybody know I’m alive?”” I. The Model Declared A. Luke 8:19-21 READ B. Matthew 23:8, “ye are all brethren” II. The Model ...read more

  • Passion For The Lost Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,264 views

    For a church to be effective, there must be a passion for the lost.

    Passion for the Lost Acts 11; Selected Scriptures I. The Heart of Jesus A. Mandate - Matt. 11:28, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” B. Mission - Luke 19:10, “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which ...read more