Sermons on A Gentile Convert:

Heaven On Earth Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 16, 2011

The early converts created a community of faith that reflected what they believed was life in the kingdom of God.

Acts 2:42-47 “Heaven on Earth” INTRODUCTION Psalm 23 is the most well known and one of the most comforting Psalms. Countless people have found comfort, strength and hope in its verses. During times of grief and struggle individuals imagine the Lord making them rest in green ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Lutheran

"Good Tidings Of Great Joy!” Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 5, 2022

After the return of Christ, all those who are a part of God’s kingdom will rejoice. They will be clothed with salvation, belong to God’s redeemed and living in harmony by God’s standard. It must have been simply marvelous for Isaiah to see what God had planned for Judah and Jerusalem.

Sermon – “Good Tidings of Great Joy!” Scripture: Isa 61:1 “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released, and prisoners will be freed. 2 He has sent ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11, Luke 4:17-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Church Established Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 11, 2017

The genuine mission to the Gentiles begins, and Antioch in Syria becomes the center for the developing church, leaving Jerusalem behind with a narrow view of evangelism. For the first time the church actively proselytized Gentiles.

May 13, 2014 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.E.1: The Church established (11:19-21) Scripture (Acts 11:19-21; KJV) 19 Now they which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians Chapter 3 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 8, 2022

This is a detailed study verse by verse of Ephesians Chapter 3. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need.

Ephesians Chapter 3 Eph. 3:1 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, (KJV) 3:1 For this reason [because I preach that you and believing Jews are joint heirs] I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles-- (Amplified Version) A. When Paul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Nature Of Sin Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Aug 8, 2020

Paul is progressing in his description of the sin of both Jews and Gentiles

The nature of sin Romans 3:1-18 An old man got his wallet stolen while on a bus. When he realized, he started warning everyone: "Whoever stole my wallet better give it back or I’m warning you that what happened in 1983 is going to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Dark Christmas Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 21, 2008

The Magi - gentile are invited to be a part of the family of God.

Dark Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 Well, like Christmas, this “perspective series” is coming to an end. I hope that won’t mean that you feel like you can put what you have heard away in a box, like decorations, until next Christmas. The Christian point of view is just not that way. Christians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

Religious

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 19, 2004

The differences/advantages of being a Jew versus a Gentile.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: George Barna does a great deal of research in religious circles. In surveys taken a few years ago (1996 and 1997), he found some amazing facts. Most Americans, including many professing Christians, believe that people are inherently good, and that their primary purpose ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Christ In Me

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 5, 2013

To show that CHRIST is in us, this is a mystery among the Gentiles.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST in you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is in us, this is a mystery among the Gentiles. IV. TEXT: Colossians 1:27 (Amplified Bible) To whom God was pleased to make known how great for the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Scourge Of Small Cords

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 14, 2015

The righteous indignation of Messiah at the desecration of the Court of the Gentiles.

A SCOURGE OF SMALL CORDS. John 2:13-22. It was Passover, and the city of Jerusalem was packed with pilgrims who had gathered to commemorate Israel’s deliverance out of slavery in Egypt. Not only was it a solemn religious celebration, but also a great national statement that defied all who would ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Belief In Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 5, 2023

Is belief in Jesus important for both Jews and Gentiles?

What makes people acceptable to God? Let’s begin with Paul’s prayer for Israel? Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire is for Israel’s salvation. That’s my prayer to God for them. (Romans 10:1 CEB) What was Israel’s biggest issue? Can Christians have the same problem? I know they love God, but ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seek The Person, Not The Formula

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 15, 2023

Jesus travels into two Gentile areas to heal

Seek the Person, Not the Formula Mark 7:24-37 In the C.S. Lewis story, Prince Caspian: the Return to Narnia, Aslan said to Lucy, “Why didn’t you come to me for help?” Lucy responded, “I’m sorry, why didn’t you come in to save us like last time?” Aslan replied, “Things never happen the same way ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Worst Experience Of My Life! Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 16, 2007

With a new baby, comes a new experience. Saints dealing with New Converts.

The worst experience of my life A new born baby! Anyone with children can relate. New babies can be a handful. (And then some!) Let’s review some of the aspects of New Babies! New Babies • Dirty dippers • When you change them they poop again • Crying – It’s not like the can tell you what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Dines With Sinners Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 26, 2013

In this sermon we learn what happens when a person is converted to Christ.

Scripture The four Gospels are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The Gospel authors are often called “evangelists.” One reason they are called evangelists is because each author wanted to communicate the good news of salvation in such a way that unbelievers would understand, believe, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:29-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eight Words- That's What I Am Remembered For. Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 23, 2016

A centurion, converted at the foot of the cross, tells the story in his own words

Eight words. That’s what I am remembered for 2000 years later. You don’t remember my name. But I guess of the 230 million people alive in 33AD - I guess there are not many people you remember anything of - and at least for me you remember 8 words “Truly this man was the Son of God” - not in John’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13, Matthew 7:1-10, Matthew 5:40-42, Matthew 9:9-13, Mark 2:13-17, Mark 15:1-2, Galatians 3:26-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

An Encouraging Word

Contributed by Kent Simmons on May 26, 2002

Often we encourage others, sometimes we need encouragement, but does encouragement come at a cost to the one who encourages?

“An Encouraging Word” Sermon Notes, Acts 15:22-35 NIV Kent Simmons AC 15:22 Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to choose some of their own men and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas (called Barsabbas) and Silas, two men who were leaders among ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational