Sermons on Acts 11:26:

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

What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 29, 2008

Christian is a fallen term cheapened by common usage. It now covers a multitude of religious ideas, error as well as truth, paganism as well as the revelation of God’s divine truth. This term Christian has been stretched to the extent that it covers rat

What Does It Mean to Be a Christian? Acts 11:26 Intro Christian is a fallen term cheapened by common usage. It now covers a multitude of religious ideas, error as well as truth, paganism as well as the revelation of God’s divine truth. This term Christian has been stretched to the extent that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

Four Kinds Of Church Members

Contributed by Selvan John on Feb 4, 2008

This sermon examines the kind of church members we are...what kind are we tired, tiresome, retired, tireless...? Check out!

This is just an insight for anyone who considers being part of a church & calling themselves as church members. Don’t stop go on and read-you might be one in the category I describe - for the first time church goers or followers of Christ were called as Christians at Antioch Acts11:26 since then I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Rodney Byrd on Jul 12, 2001

The term Christian is often used loosely my many different people. This sermon discusses the traits of "true" Christians.

I was reading a great book the other day that gave me the inspiration for this sermon. It discussed ways of growing as a Christian. It really opened my eyes to how ambiguously some people viewed the question, "What is a Christian?" This is a question that has been asked by many people, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26, John 3:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

The First Christians Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 28, 2002

This sermon looks at three characteristics of the church in Antioch that teach us about church growth.

The First Christians Acts 11:19-29 June 30, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration] John Bisagno former Pastor of Houston’s First Baptist Church tells the story of his coming there to candidate for the position of pastor many years ago. He said that as he entered the auditorium it was dimly lit, with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"An Old-Fashioned Christian"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 5, 2002

This sermon details some of the characteristics of the true people of God.

AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTIAN Text: Acts 11:26 Introduction- I’m afraid that the modern day definition of a Christian that some people proclaim just won’t fit into the Bibical description of what a true child of God is like. A true believer, according to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 20, 2002

We need more encouragers in our churches. What are the characteristics of an encourager and a discourager. And some Bible examples of encouragers.

ENCOURAGE Hebrews 10:19-25 What is encouragement? - The Greek word for "encourage" may be translated as comfort, console, inquire, beg, plead, counsel, urge, challenge. We see from this that encouragement has a two-fold emphasis: to comfort or reassure, to challenge or caution. - To encourage ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25, Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Some Things Baptists Believe"

Contributed by Keith Bunch on Dec 28, 2002

IT IS VITALLY IMPORTANT TO HAVE A FIRM GRASP OF BIBLE DOCTRINE. THE FOLLOWING IS A SAMPLE OF WHAT BAPTIST’S BELIEVE.

Assurance of Salvation. (1 John 3:9) "Whoever has been born of God does not (continue to) sin, because His seed remains in him; and he cannot (go on) sinning, because he has been born of God." (Rom. 5:1) "Therefore, having been justified by (through) faith, we have peace with God through our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 9, 2003

An evangelistic message on what a Christian is, what a Christian has, and what a Christian will be.

What Is A Christian? Act 11:26 Acts 11:26 “And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” Introduction What is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist