Sermons on Acts 10:34-11:18:

Overcoming Our Faulty Presuppositions 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

It is often true that before we can learn new things we have to be willing to unlearn faulty presuppositions. Many people harbor faulty assumptions about themselves, other people or their circumstances. To wrongly assume something about another is to ent

1. It is often true that before we can learn new things we have to be willing to unlearn faulty presuppositions. Quote: "As a man thinks within himself, so he is." (Prov. 23:7) Many people harbor faulty assumptions about themselves, other people or their circumstances. To wrongly assume ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:23-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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

Scripture: Acts 11:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Progressing Through The Storm 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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

Scripture: Acts 11:10-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receiving Miracles

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Sep 17, 2002

There is a position of receptivity. This is not a physical position, but a "posture" within our spirit-man to receive impartation from the Holy Spirit. Unfortunately we often quench the operation of the Holy Spirit long before He has an opportunity to del

How To Receive Ministry 1Thes 5:19 Do not quench the Spirit. There are many ways we quench the Holy Spirit. Preconceived Notions II Ki 5:1-14 1 Now Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, was a great and honorable man in the eyes of his master, because by him the LORD had given ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14, Acts 10:24-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cornelius' Friends And Family Day Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 16, 2004

Welcome to God’s Great Family! God wants a house full of family and he is preparing both the seekers and the speakers when it comes to evangelizing.

Welcome! We want to extend a special thanks to all our guests who have come to celebrate the worship of our Lord. God’s family is international. We have several Spanish speakers with us today along with all our other friends and family. We want everyone to be able to participate in the worship ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom To Eat, Freedom To Meet, Freedom To Speak

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 10, 2004

God’s call to embrace all people not exclude them

Freedom to eat, Freedom to meet, Freedom to speak God’s call to Embrace not Exclude Acts 10:1-34, 44-48 Introduction to Topic There are many cultures in this world, with various distinctions. One distinction that we have is in the foods we enjoy eating. There are some foods which we all enjoy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Centurion Experiencing The Change.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 28, 2004

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

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have What It Takes?

Contributed by Greg Newton on Feb 25, 2004

This is a message about having the anointing of the Holy Spirit to do the work that God has called you to do. What is the anointing? Four ingredients in the anointing oil.

“Do you have what it takes?” Intro: There are many jobs and various of things that have certain requirements for it to be done. You have to have what it takes in order to see the job completed and finished. Suppose that all around me are people with needs: a woman over here has cancer and is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27, Acts 10:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Contention Concerning The Centurion.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Feb 26, 2004

Whenever a change takes place in a church there is often a stir among some of the members. And unfortunately, when the change is good, there is more contention. That tells a great deal about the character of the church.

The contention concerning the centurion. Acts 11:1 -- 18. 02/25/04 You remember I said a great change came into the early church when the Gentiles got saved. This change produced contention in the early church and Peter was right in the middle of it. “When the apostle’s and brethren that were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

What's The World Coming To?

Contributed by Ken Durham on Apr 29, 2005

We can make a difference in this world today.

WHAT’S THE WORLD COMING TO? ACTS 10:34 - 44 1. INTRODUCTION You can’t have a conversation in England without talking about the weather – perfectly understandable when we seem to have all the seasons in one day – except for summer of course! Similarly it seems we can’t have a conversation with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-44

Easter Is A Party And Everyone Is Invited

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

The gospel of Easter is that God has opened up Eternity for ALL who will believe in His Son Jesus Christ!

EASTER IS A PARTY AND EVERYONE IS INVITED ACTS 10:34-43 MARCH 27, 2005 EASTER SUNDAY INTRODUCTION: Have any of you been watching the NCAA basketball tournament. Two of my Accountability partners are very happy. Chapel Hill is still in as of Friday night! Do you know what The NCAA tournament, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Story Series

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 25, 2004

The story of the church following the Day of Pentecost told from the perspective of Cornelius.

A Church Story Many years ago there lived a young Italian man, who had been born into a noble and distinguished family. Upon reaching adulthood he entered the military, whether through enlistment or conscription is unclear, nonetheless, as a military man he did very well and eventually ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48, Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus The Evangelist! Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 7, 2004

Part 2 of a two part series.

* Acts 10:38 Did you know that the greatest evangelist that ever lived on the face of this earth was Jesus Christ. Every where that Jesus went, He impacted people with His words. The fact is that He went about doing good and healing the oppressed, but He also changed the lives of the people that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Vision For The Family Of God

Contributed by Harold Simpson on Jul 8, 2004

This is a sermon for our Family and Friends Day Celebration 2004. I looked at what God for Cornelius and Peter when he brought them together in a supernatural way. I hope it blesses your life.

4 July, 2004 Season after Pentecost Acts 10 A New Vision for the Family of God – What God sees for the Family of God in the 21st Century I. God sees you Cornelius. Generosity Genuineness II. God knows you Cornelius. Sincerity Integrity III. God hears you Cornelius. Petitions Pleas God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Methodist

Watch Your Table Manners Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 23, 2004

God accepts ALL sorts of people in his family -- and we need to as well!

Acts 10:1-48 We continue our study of the Book of Acts, and we now come to chapter 10. It opens with a Gentile soldier named Cornelius, who is told by God in a vision to send for Peter. Meanwhile, Peter is in another town and it’s late in the afternoon and he is tired and hungry. Someone starts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed