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  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Unity In Diversity

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,101 views

    God uses our uniqueness to build his body

    “Unity in Diversity” Acts 11:19-30 Intro: Read “First EZ Church” For many of us, this is our idea of a church. Some of you might have even been scrambling for a pencil to jot down the address. But the truth is, often our churches are not what God designed for them to be. This morning, we want ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Place People Yearn To Be

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,193 views

    Making a church a place people yearn to be

    Last week I asked you to consider how you might finish the statement, I Like Church But,….. The question was intended make you look at the simple problems in the church, the things that tend to irritate us. The kind of things that an outsider might find a roadblock to Jesus Christ. I hope that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Russell Rhodes avatar

    Acts 11 Series

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,183 views

    This is study of Acts Chapter 11 it is the 14th studay in the series on Acts

    Study of Acts Acts # 14 Chapter Eleven In Chapter eleven we see some oppositon to the gospel being preached to the Gentiles. Peter was being accused of fellowshipping with them. We can relate to this by seeing the reaction of some to salvation of others. Some time we can not get past the past ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    A New Name Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,496 views

    The importance of the name "Christian" and its attributes as demonstrated in Antioch.

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 11:19-30 TITLE: “A NEW NAME” INTRODUCTION: A. What is in a name? 1. In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Juliet asks that very question: a. “…that which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • J. Hail avatar

    The Hand Of The Lord

    Contributed by J. Hail on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,727 views

    This outline describes that God’s work can be traced through his judgment and his blessing.

    The Hand of the Lord Acts 11:19-30 Intro: This phrase is a metaphor speaking of God’s might or power.God’s hand is revealed in two ways. 1) judgment, and 2) blessing. What evidence do we have that God’s power is at work in our lives? It can be revealed in many ways but here are some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Spreading Branches

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,339 views

    Peter is confronted about spreading the gospel to gentiles.

    Spreading Branches Acts 11:1 – 11:30 Jeff Hughes – August 3, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. The gospel had come to the house of Cornelius there in Caesarea. We saw last week, where he and his entire family, and some of his friends came into a relationship with Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rich Dunbar avatar

    Majoring In The Minors Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,975 views

    This message looks at the problem in Acts 11:1-18 of those in the early church focusing on the wrong aspects of what took place there.

    Sometimes we as Christians can get all bent out of shape over the smallest, most insignificant things. You might think that it has something to do with today’s “drive thru” culture but you would be wrong. In fact, today we will see that it goes all the way back to the early Church. That is why I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Dunbar avatar

    Depots Of Development Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 19, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,295 views

    This sermon follows the progression of Acts 11:19-26 and identifies 10 things we should be aware of today. I used train illustrations with the 10 words.

    There are 10 stops along the tracks. (I used train related illustrations for each of these words) 1. Dispersion – v. 19a – Sometimes life takes us in many different directions just as it did in the early Church. 2. Exclusion – v. 19b – Often we like the early Church miss the point that the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Centurion Experiencing The Change.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 28, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,018 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be Called A Christian

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,969 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Contention Concerning The Centurion.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,639 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Antioch: A Model Church

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 10, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,756 views

    A message encouraging the church to get involved in evangelism

    ANTIOCH: A MODEL CHURCH Acts 11:19-30 INTRO: Any search for a model Church must inevitably begin in the New Testament. Generally speaking, the Jerusalem Church is considered the first Church, and we are indebted to it for many reasons. The influence of the Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    You Bunch Of Christians! Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,022 views

    The People of Antioch meant it as a derogatory term...but we can wear it as a badge of honor! Powerpoint at website.

    You Bunch of Christians! Acts 11:19-30 Antioch was a wicked city…3rd largest in Roman Empire, w/ population of half a million…known for gambling, prostitution, pagan worship. This was a place in the world that the gospel needed to go! We are to be the salt of the earth, and the light of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    The Funeral Of A Good Man

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 76,302 views

    Funeral message for a Christian man.

    THE FUNERAL FOR A GOOD MAN - Read Acts 11:19-24 Barnabas was evidently dead when Luke wrote this verse, for the disciple used the past tense in describing him. As the author tells the story of the first Christians in Antioch, he turns aside to write this note about the passing of a good man. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Parnell avatar

    Barnabas At Antioch

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,766 views

    A brief look at the work of a great pastor at a great church.

    BARNABAS AT ANTIOCH Acts 11:19-24 (vs.23) INTRO. Antioch was about 280 miles from Jerusalem. It was a city of some importance in the New Testament. It was here that the author of Acts, Dr. Luke was born as well as his friend Theophilus. It was to Antioch that many Christians fled after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist