Sermons on Acts 11:21:

The First Christians

Contributed by John White on Feb 25, 2006

As we examine this passage it is easy to see three outstanding things about these who were first called Christians. They had made a CHOICE for Christ. They had been CHANGED by Christ. They were accepting a CHALLENGE for Christ.

The First Christians Acts 11:19-26 "Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only. And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Suffering: How We Can Experience God In Struggle And Pain Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jan 31, 2009

The effects of persecution and struggle caused the church to grow and experience more of God’s power. We can experience God in struggle and pain because He is found in suffering and walks with us through it.

The God of Suffering: How we can experience God in struggle, pain, and suffering. Intro: How do you feel about struggle, suffering, and pain? Explanation: Acts 10-11 1. Peters has a vision for all people…(“all nations”) 2. Everyone is not happy… 3. A new church is born out of struggle Text: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seven Commitments Of The Church At Antioch

Contributed by Joe Robbins on Jul 11, 2009

The church at Antioch made seven commitments that proved favorable for the growth of the Kingdom of God.

"Seven Commitments Of The Church At Antioch" Acts 11:19-26 "Bible Passage" Antioch was Paul’s home church. The first worldwide missionary effort began there and has never ceased. Paul received much inspiration and support for Antioch. The Church at Antioch made seven commitments that proved ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Going Forward Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 21, 2009

We must work to understand what God has revealed, but it takes determined people to put that truth to work.

Going Forward (Acts 11:19-30) 1. Sometimes in life we want to do something, but we feel awkward about it. 2. At a funeral, we sometimes have a sharing time; I usually say, "Nobody likes to be first, so who will be second?" 3. And sometimes we simply don’t make the changes we need to make because ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's In A Name? ("Christian" Or Christian) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 2, 2009

What’s in a name? What is a Christian? What is a Christian and what makes a Christian a Christian?

What’s in a name? “christian” or Christian Acts 11:21-26 NIV 21 The Lord’s hand was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord. 22 News of this reached the ears of the church at Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. 23 When he arrived and saw the evidence of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Positive Power Of Encouragement - Part 1

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 11, 2009

Over the next two weeks we are going to talk about encouragement. Next week we will look in God’s Word to find some very specific ways we can encourage people. But tonight we are going to focus on the amazing power of your encouragement.

The Positive Power of Encouragement - Part 1 Acts 11:19-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 6, 2009 *Can you remember the last time someone encouraged you? -- Going out the door Sunday, a couple of people told me they love me. Now, that was encouraging! I know you love me, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Positive Power Of Encouragement - Part 2

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 25, 2009

Being an encourager is a Christ-like, Godly thing to do. How can I be a better encourager?

The Positive Power of Encouragement - Part 2 Acts 11:19-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 13, 2009 *Last Wednesday, we started looking at the power of encouragement in the life of Barnabas, and we found that your encouragement can do some amazing things. -Your encouragement ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Barnabas The Encourager Series

Contributed by Gary Birch on Jul 25, 2008

What can we learn from Barnabas the encourager?

Barnabas – the son of encouragement. Look at a number of passages: Read Acts 4:36 A Levite – the Jewish Tribe who served in the temple, his family obviously moved to Cyprus at some stage and so he didn’t serve in the temple. His real name was Joseph, and Barnabas was a nickname meaning Son of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Our Identification Tags

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jul 25, 2008

We might ask, "Do others see Jesus in me?"

OUR IDENTIFICATION TAGS Text: Acts 11:19-26 Intro: What’s in your wallet-- Driver License, Credit Cards, other items of identification? What’s in your "safe place"--social security card, food store cards, medical condition identification bracelet or necklace? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Church Of God

The New Name Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2009

A look at what it means to be a Christian

SERIES: “BE NEW” “NEW NAME” ACTS 11:19-30 What’s in a name? In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Juliet asks that very question. She follows that question with this comment: “That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” Romeo and Juliet’s families are feuding – the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is A Christian

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 24, 2008

With times and opinions changing as fast as they are today, i feel this would be a good time to remind ourselves what the biblical discription of a christian is. We will do this by examining the lifestyle and beliefs of the people first called Christians

What is a Christian? Acts 11:19-26 (NIV) 19 Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, telling the message only to Jews. 20 Some of them, however, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began to speak ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Nazarene

The Hand Of The Lord Was Upon Them

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 29, 2009

Let people know how God works. His hand is upon us all the time.

THE HAND OF THE LORD WAS UPON THEM Acts 11:21 And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord. The hand of the Lord is the divine power of the master. With all authority to carry out the commission of Christ to his Church. A. TO DELIVER ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21

Denomination: Baptist

One Year Toward Eternity

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 20, 2008

Preached for the first anniversary of Salem Gospel Ministries, a church for French-speaking Africans. Like the Christians of Antioch, you fled persecution, you reached out beyond your own group, and you have learned for a year from your pastors.

What a difference a year makes! Just one short year. Just twelve months. It is not long, but it can make a difference. It can be one year toward eternity. Just one short year ago I was still in my 60’s, but now I have started a new decade! Adrien and Barbara, I hope I do not show it too ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

An Encouraging Word Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008

Every believer who is part of God’s church should be a source of encouragement to others.

An Encouraging Word Acts 11:19-30 Intro: Barnabas is a unique character in the book of Acts. We first meet him in Acts 4:36-37: “Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement), 37sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marks Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 22, 2008

I want to talk about what Christians should be known for. According to the Bible there are some things that others should know about Christians.

MARKS OF A CHRISTIAN Acts 11: 19-30 Several years ago Time magazine carried a story about a controversy that once raged in a Waterloo, Iowa courthouse over the question, “What is a Christian?” It all started when a local doctor who had been very wealthy died, and when his will was read it was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist