Sermons on Acts 11:23:

When God Lends A Hand Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 7, 2001

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

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Church God Favors Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 9, 2001

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

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did They Call Them Christians? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 22, 2001

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

Ever wonder why the disciples were first called Christians at Antioch? We’ve already learned in the first two sermons in this series that Antioch was a Spirit-filled, praying, good news-sharing, missions-minded body of believers displaying evidence of God’s power and grace in their midst. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Barnabas: "Son Of Encouragement"

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Barnabas models a life of encouragement for every Christian.

Thesis: Barnabas models a life of encouragement for every Christian. Introduction: 1. During the course of history some great things have happened that might NOT have happened were it not for some unknown, obscure person: a. Illust. Colombus' discovery of America: In 1491 and early 1492 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Living Up To The Name Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 12, 2001

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

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Progressing Through The Storm

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001

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

Scripture: Acts 11:10-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be An Encourager In A Discouraging Situation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001

Finding encouragement from God and godly friends despite all the discouragement you may be facing

How To Be An Encourager in Discouraging Situations (Acts 11:22-26) Illustration: Thomas Edison said, "If I had not had 230 failures I would never have discovered the right filmanet to invent the electric light bulb. Failure often proceeds success." 1. Have you ever wondered how to encourage ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There Evidence?

Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Jun 24, 2001

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

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Progressing Through The Storm 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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

Scripture: Acts 11:10-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be An Encourager In Discouraging Situations 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How To Be An Encourager In Discouraging Situations

How To Be An Encourager In Discouraging Situations Acts 11:22-26 Illustration:Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. William Arthur Ward. 1. Have you ever wondered how to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Supernatural Power Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

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

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Passion For The Lost Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

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

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Be Like Barnabas

Contributed by Robert Fleener on Jan 11, 2001

Barnabas is a wonderful example of a godly Christian servant.

"BE LIKE BARNABAS" Acts 11:22-24 April 11, 1997 1. HE WAS WILLING TO SERVE They sent Barnabas . . . [22] 2. HE WAS OBEDIENT TO DIRECTION . . . he arrived . . . [23] 3. HE HAD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT . . . he . . . saw the evidence . . . [23] 4. HE HAD THE RIGHT ATTITUDE . . . he was glad ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Spreading Branches

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 20, 2004

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

Scripture: Acts 11:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Never Give Up Seeking Breakthrough

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Apr 21, 2004

Every advancement in the way people live has come about because someone saw what could be and was no longer willing to accept what is!

NEVER GIVE UP SEEKING THE BREAKTHROUGH Pastor Ian Johnson Papatoetoe Elim Church 20:04:2004 Every advancement in the way people live has come about because someone saw what could be and was no longer willing to accept what is! All Inventions All breakthroughs in science All social change Came ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:23

Denomination: Pentecostal