Sermons on Acts 10:38:

Facing Partiality Series

Contributed by Tom Jamieson on Jan 16, 2003

“If you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors" (James 2:9). God hates partiality.

Introduction “Is God biased?” As a Jew, Peter might have thought so. After all, the priests who served Him were Jews, the prophets who proclaimed Him were Jews, and the scholars who described Him were Jews. They were God’s “chosen people” -- the guardians of His Temple and His Law, the recipients ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:23-48

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Full Gospel Christian?

Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 17, 2003

Understanding the many benefits of a relationship with God

" One of the disturbing things about Christianity is that very few Christians ever advance beyond their first revelation." Lester Sumrall¹ Walking with God is (or at least, should be) an unfolding process in which we get to know Him better and better. As we discussed before, one of the exciting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, Acts 10:38

Denomination: Charismatic

No Partiality Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 10, 2003

God is directing the expansion of His church, and uses Cornelius as a gate between Jews and Gentiles.

Conversions in the Book of Acts> “No Partiality” Acts chapter 10 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Peter opened the door to the Gentiles, granting them full standing in the community of faith. The Gospel came to the House of Israel first, because Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Congregational

What Are We Supposed To Remember?

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 29, 2003

We are to remember courage, responsibility, committment and sacrifice.

(Overhead 1) Introduction - "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote this poem in 1861 and according to the website at James Madison University where it was posted, Longfellow wrote it to arouse patriotism as the Civil War began. If this is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 10:1-44

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gifts Of Healings Series

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 17, 2002

The gifts of healings are still functioning in and through the body of Christ today. God is still raising up His anointed ones for the purpose of bringing wholeness and healing to the body, soul and spirit of man.

By: Donna J. Kazenske 1 Cor. 12:7-10 "But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom, through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another the gift of faith by the same Spirit, to another ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-10, Acts 10:38

Denomination: *other

Breaking Bondages

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 31, 2002

For bondages to be broken we must deal with sin: that we have committed and that which has been committed against us, then we can be free.

Breaking Bondages VCC August 19, 2000 Intro:God Wants Us Free! Last week we saw the importance of dealing with sin issues. Acts 10:38,39 -- “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19, Acts 10:38-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fly High - Acts Part 9 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 18, 2006

Acts chapter 10, 11 reveals to the world and to all generations that God will pour out His Holy Spirit on anyone who is devoted to God and His ways --whether they are Jewish, Italian, American or even Muslim. Peter showed that God is ready to pour out His

“Fly High” – Acts part 9 Thesis: Acts chapter 10, 11 reveals to the world and to all generations that God will pour out His Holy Spirit on anyone who is devoted to God and His ways --whether they are Jewish, Italian, American or even Muslim. Peter showed that God is ready to pour out His Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Into The Face Of Trouble

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006

Peter had received the call to go and visit a Gentile, so off he went. This doesn’t mean he didn’t have misgivings, but he went anyway. And so should we.

Passage: Acts 10:23b-48 Intro: “Chuck Yeager story” found on SermonCentral.com about Chuck Yeager, in a sermon on this passage by Brian Atwood. In it, Chuck Yeager discovers why a certain plane he was testing continued to crash after a certain manuever. A bolt that was designed to be placed head ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:23-48

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Just Who Is This Jesus?

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

A look at the unique claims of Christ

Pax Romana, Roman peace, held the empire together for centuries. Among it’s dictates was one concerning religion. It seems that if Rome took over a nation or people with their own religion they never made them switch to the Roman gods. Their thinking was sound…why give them a reason to rebel. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:24-47, Matthew 3:4-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

One For All And All For One

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Mar 24, 2008

An Easter sermon that affirms that Christ died for the whole world (One for all) and that our duty as believers is to live our lives set on heavenly things, not worldly and spread the good news of the reusrrection (all for One).

One for All and All for One Acts 10:34-43 & Colossians 3:1-4 Easter 2008 Several years ago, a Christian research and study group posed a series of questions to random people on the street. One of the questions asked was “What is Easter?” The answers ranged from “Easter is Jesus’ birthday” to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Change Comes Hard

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 10, 2008

Gleaned from several sermons on sermoncentral, we see change as necessary but we are slow to do so.

Outline to Learning to Change Acts 10:1-48 It has been said that only wet babies like to be changed, even then they are not that excited about it. Illustration: Henry Ford and William Knudsen Conclusion: Even though he was considered a genius, he did not like change. Sometimes change is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Simple Rules, (Part Four)do Good Part 1 Series

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 25, 2008

Based upon the book "Three Simple Rules" "A Wesley Way of Living" by Rueben P. Job. This is the fourth in the "Three Simple Rules" series, part 1 of "Do Good." We’ve learned it sounds simple, easily understood, but challenging to live out. Yet, Jesus, a

Do Good Review We are exploring John Wesley’s “Three Simple Rules” Do no harm, Do Good and Stay in love with God. Last week, we concluded, at least for now our discussion about “Do no Harm.” We faced the question, is it possible to live in this complex and violent world without doing harm? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:38

Denomination: Methodist

Honoring God With Your Next Step Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

How to honor God

Honoring God with Your next step Slide I want to tell you about 2 sons. One was asked to do something by his father and He told him he would do it. Another one was asked to do something as well and he went and did it. Has each one honored his father, from what you know? Yes. Now if I told you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeker Or Saver? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 18, 2008

Are you a person who resists change or seeks it? Peter and Cornelius were two such people. Learn how God intervened to bring truth and life to each.

There’s a phrase that I really hate, but one that I’ve heard often, “We’ve always done it this way.” Change comes hard to some people, even when presented with a new reality that requires change. They’re the kind that say, “I don’t mind change as long as everything stays the same.” There’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Heart God Uses

Contributed by Randy Hamel on May 15, 2008

This message looks at Cornelius in Acts 10; his heart was a prepared heart because God heard his prayers.

Message ‘The Heart God Uses’ Acts 10:30-43 (NIV) May 4, 2008 o There was a pastor who had a parrot. All the parrot would say was, “Let’s pray, let’s pray.” The pastor tried to teach him to say other things but to no avail. He learned that one of his deacons had a parrot. The parrot would only say, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:30-43