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  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be Called A Christian

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
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    What did it mean when the first believers were called Christians? What does it mean today?

    What Does It Mean To Be Called a Christian? Acts 11:19-26 If I were to ask you the question “What Does It Mean To Be Called a Christian?”, there would be many varied answers... even in this place, even among Christians. Today, I want to answer that question for then, in Paul’s day, and now, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Antioch Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
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    Becoming a New Testament, missions minded church.

    The Antioch Church Acts 11:19-26 Purpose Statement: To renew our focus on becoming a New Testament missions minded church In many churches these days, the buzz word is “purpose statement”. Churches and church leaders are in many churches trying to put together a statement that reflects what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honrando Recibimos Honra.

    Contributed by Amat Fernandez on Jun 21, 2003
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    Honra es un regalo que le damos a otros, nunca debe ser influenciado po las acciones de otros, ni atado a nuestras emociones. Bernabe fue enviado a Antioquia y fue de gran bendicion para los hermanos de esa ciudad. Se dio totalmente honrando a todos y mot

    Honrando recibimos honra. Pastor Amat Fernandez Hechos 11:22-26 Y llegó la fama de estas cosas á oídos de la iglesia que estaba en Jerusalem: y enviaron á Bernabé que fuese hasta Antioquía. 23 El cual, como llegó, y vió la gracia de Dios, se regocijó; y exhortó á todos á que permaneciesen en el ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Discipleship:what A Way To Live!

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 29, 2003
    based on 146 ratings
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    A Disciple is one who is a lifelong learner and follower of Christ determining to go where He goes, do what He does, and to say what He says.

    Discipleship: What A Way To Live! Scripture Reference: Acts 11:19 – 26 Introduction I believed today that a church should require dynamic worship, dynamic fellowship, dynamic opportunities to understand and apply the word, dynamic opportunities to serve the Kingdom of God both locally and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Spreading Branches

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
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    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Never Give Up Seeking Breakthrough

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Apr 21, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
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    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Has Jerusalem To Do With Antioch Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003
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    We must take hold of THE GRANDNESS OF GENTILE SALVATION The Great Commission, in biblio-theological development, is the predictable Messianic restatement of multitudes of Old Testament commissions and promises and prayers for all the nations to be made

    INTRODUCTION "What has Athens to do with Jerusalem? What has the Academy to do with the Church? What have heretics to do with Christians? Our instruction comes from the porch of Solomon, who had himself taught that the Lord should be sought in simplicity of heart. Away with all attempts to produce ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Reach Out To Total Strangers

    Contributed by Charles Degner on May 5, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,890 views

    The model of the book of Acts is clear. The apostles went with the gospel to people not just like themselves, but to stangers. That’s what love compels us to do!

    Acts 11: 19-30 "Love" is one of those sadly misunderstood words in the human language today. What do people usually mean when they say they "love" something or someone? I consulted the American Heritage Dictionary of the Enlish Language. The definitions are ranked by how frequently they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Are You A Barnabas??”

    Contributed by Don Meyer on Aug 30, 2003
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    Barnabas means "son of encouragement." He lived his life by this definition. We Christians can learn from God how we too can be a "son of encouragement."

    “Are You A Barnabas??” Text: Acts 11:19-30 6/1/2003 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Dear Friends in Christ. Last week the choir {here} at Pilgrim sang a beautiful song titled “Unsung Heroes. ” You know, as I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A New Name Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,198 views

    The importance of the name "Christian" and its attributes as demonstrated in Antioch.

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 11:19-30 TITLE: “A NEW NAME” INTRODUCTION: A. What is in a name? 1. In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Juliet asks that very question: a. “…that which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Hand Of The Lord

    Contributed by J. Hail on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
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    This outline describes that God’s work can be traced through his judgment and his blessing.

    The Hand of the Lord Acts 11:19-30 Intro: This phrase is a metaphor speaking of God’s might or power.God’s hand is revealed in two ways. 1) judgment, and 2) blessing. What evidence do we have that God’s power is at work in our lives? It can be revealed in many ways but here are some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Unity In Diversity

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
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    God uses our uniqueness to build his body

    “Unity in Diversity” Acts 11:19-30 Intro: Read “First EZ Church” For many of us, this is our idea of a church. Some of you might have even been scrambling for a pencil to jot down the address. But the truth is, often our churches are not what God designed for them to be. This morning, we want ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Progressing Through The Storm 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
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    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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    How To Be An Encourager In Discouraging Situations 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 116 ratings
     | 28,477 views

    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

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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
     | 6,666 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