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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Avoiding Short Cuts Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 22, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 18,567 views

    Antioch was a booming church with great potential. But they lacked one thing that would make them great.

    TITLE: Avoiding Short Cuts OPEN: Several years ago the Chattanooga Free Press told the story of a woman who had decided to take a short cut to cleaning the birdcage that housed her favorite canary Chippie. Having a busy schedule that day, she decided to clean the cage with the vacuum cleaner. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When God Lends A Hand Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 209 ratings
     | 17,849 views

    This is the first sermon in the series, "Becoming A Contagious Congregation, A Study of the Church at Antioch".

    Notice Acts 11:21 from our scripture reading - "And THE HAND OF THE LORD WAS WITH THEM and a great number believed, and turned to the Lord." The church at Antioch was a CONTAGIOUS CONGREGATION. The fact that "a great number believed, and turned to the Lord", gets our attention. I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church God Favors Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 9, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 8,444 views

    This is the second sermon in the series "Becoming A Contagious Congregation, A Study of the Church at Antioch".

    There was something special about the church at Antioch. We’ve already seen (in the first sermon in this series) that God’s hand was on them because they were a praying, Spirit-filled congregation. Notice what Luke says about the way Barnabas perceived the church at Antioch. In Acts 11:23 it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Up To The Name Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 8,738 views

    Believers were called Christians first at Antioch. What are the characteristics that made this church great.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 22 “Living Up to the Name” Acts 11:19-30 “Now those who were scattered after the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Progressing Through The Storm 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,937 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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Supernatural Power Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,925 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Family Relationships Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,540 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passion For The Lost Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,009 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Progressing Through The Storm

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,967 views

    Whether we progress or not often depends on whether we more afraid of God or men. Peter knew that it was impossible to withstand the power of God without losing big time! Making progress despite difficult circumstances

    Progressing Through the Storm (Acts 11:10-26) Illustration:"THEY MAY TRIP SEVEN TIMES, BUT EACH TIME THEY WILL RISE AGAIN." (PROVERBS 24:16 NLT) GET UP, GET OVER IT, GET GOING Jonas Salk, who invented the vaccine that wiped out polio, conducted 200 experiments before he got ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sonny Thomas, Sr. avatar

    Is There Evidence?

    Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Jun 24, 2001
    based on 135 ratings
     | 28,215 views

    If you claim the name of Christian, are there evidences in your life to support that claim?

    I. A Christian Shows Evidences of Believing - v. 21 "And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord." Many today claim the name of Christian or profess Christianity as the basis for their lives. However, a large portion of these same individuals do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Best Of The Best

    Contributed by Rob Ross on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 7,276 views

    To help church members define four key reasons for Christian Education in the Church.

    Sermon Text: Acts 11:19-30 Topic: Christian Education Probing Question: Why should a church be educating people? Key Word: reasons Subject: reasons a church educates people Aim: To help church members define four key reasons for Christian Education. Sermon Title: The Best of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maximizing Your Impact (Acts - Part 19) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,517 views

    How to let history know that you showed up!

    Maximizing your impact Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 19 Pastor Jeff Christopherson May 25, 2003 Acts 11:19-30 HOW TO LET HISTORY KNOW THAT YOU SHOWED UP (the example of Barnabas) 1. Look for God’s Activity. “Now those who had been scattered by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    I Am A C?

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 29, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,778 views

    If being a Christian is about BEING CHANGED and BEARING CHALLENGES, how well do we line up?

    Acts 11:19-26; 1 Peter 4:12-16 – I Am a C? There were two evil brothers. They were rich and used their money to keep their ways from the public eye. They even attended the same church and looked to be perfect Christians. Then, their pastor retired and a new one was hired. Not only could he see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meet Mister Encouragement

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 27, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,632 views

    “When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord.” Note two things in this verse that will help us understand why we need more people like Barnabas in the church to

    MEET MISTER ENCOURAGEMENT Acts 11:19-26 As I began focusing on what to preach on Baptist Men’s Day, the Holy Spirit led me to take a fresh look at one of my favorite Bible Characters. A man by the name of Barnabas. We first encounter Barnabas in Acts 4:36, “And Joses, who was also named ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Definition Christianity

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,858 views

    This is an attempt to clear up the blurred condition in the minds of people concerning the basics of Christianity.

    Scripture: Acts 11:26 Title: “A Definition of Christianity” Introduction: What a sweet, suggestive title “Christian.” They were called after the name of Christ because they had believed on Him, and turned to Him, and were now, with full purpose of heart, living for Him. Wouldn’t it be wonderful ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal