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  • Matt Hoffmann avatar

    Go As Far As You Can See, And See What You Can From There

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Apr 28, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,213 views

    In Acts 11:1-18, we begin to see the legacy of faith and risk-taking for the sake of the Gospel that included us in the promises of Christ

    Acts 11:1-18 It all started when they saw Jesus for the last time. His last words to them, “And you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and all Judea, and Samaria, and to the very ends of the earth.” Peter was among those who heard these words, and believed them. I’m sure, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Breaking Down Barriers Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,792 views

    The Spirit descends upon Gentile believers before Peter is ale to finish her sermon. When Peter shares what happened with the church leaders they realize that the kingdom of God is open to more people than they had first imagined.

    INTRODUCTION In the Book of Acts, the Holy Spirit moves in a mighty, miraculous way. On the day of Pentecost, which is the birth of the Christian church, over 3,000 people responded to the gospel of Jesus Christ and became Christians. A man who had been lame from birth was healed and began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Handling Objections And Criticism

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Feb 27, 2013
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    Peter might be riding high on the cloud of joy and excitement as he is reporting to the Church of Jerusalem the advancement of God’s Kingdom to the Gentile. But instead of appreciation and recognition, what he received is objection and criticism. Let's se

    HANDLING OBJECTIONS AND CRITICISMS Acts 11:1-18 Act 11:1 Soon the news reached the apostles and other believers in Judea that the Gentiles had received the word of God. Act 11:2 But when Peter arrived back in Jerusalem, some of the Jewish believers criticized him. Act 11:3 "You entered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Mark Of A True Christian Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 17, 2013
    based on 27 ratings
     | 90,146 views

    Jesus said we should love one another. But why bother to tell us to do it? Shouldn't it come naturally to us? Apparently not. So, what do we need to understand in order to obey this command that Jesus gave us?

    OPEN: Several years ago there was an Olympics held in Seattle Washington. And the special event that was talked about for years afterward was the 100 yard dash. Lined up on the starting line were 9 contestants, waiting for the gun to go off. At the gun, the started their run… kind of. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Prejudice Series

    Contributed by Landon Winstead on Dec 31, 2013
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    Sometimes the person we judge in front of us may be Jesus

    Dodie Gadient, a schoolteacher for thirteen years, decided to travel across America and see the sights she had taught about. Traveling alone in a truck with a camper in tow, she launched out. One afternoon, rounding a curve on 1-5 near Sacramento in rush hour traffic, a water pump blew on her ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Gaining A Worldwide Vision

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014
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     | 3,925 views

    What happened in this passage is of critical importance to church history. The events in this passage need to be studied by every church and every body of believers.

    MAR 17 2013PM Gaining a Worldwide Vision Acts 11: 1-18 Usually as we begin each study, I lead in to the message with the ending of the previous week’s message. I don’t have to do that tonight because our passage comes from Acts 11: 1-18 and in it, Peter recaps the whole episode. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peter Vindicates Himself Before The Church In Jerusalem

    Contributed by Carl Palatino on Oct 8, 2013
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     | 3,400 views

    it plays an important role in proving the distinction between Israel and the church and explaining the worldwide mission of the church.

    PETER VINDICATES HIMSELF BEFORE THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM Acts 11:1-18 Introduction: Luke documented this recognition in this pericope because it plays an important role in proving the distinction between Israel and the church and explaining the worldwide mission of the church. Body: I. PETER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Impartiality Of God

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 26, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,515 views

    Breaking new ground with the gospel.

    THE IMPARTIALITY OF GOD. Acts 9:36-Acts 11:18. Joppa was probably the only truly Jewish seaport in Judah. If nationalistic troubles were to break out, it was as likely to happen in Joppa as in Jerusalem itself. To such a city came Peter (Acts 9:36-43). Caesarea was Herod's seaport, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Runnin' With The Devil Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Jun 30, 2015
     | 7,709 views

    The Devil has put many things in our lives that distract us from hearing the word of God.

    June 28, 2015 Church Planting Runnin’ with the Devil Acts 13:4-12 Opening words: At the very heart of this morning’s scripture lesson is a very complex topic, the Devil. Did you know, in the Bible, the Devil is called by 42 different names? Those names are interchangeable. In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Peter, Jew Got Some Splaining To Do Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 21, 2015
     | 5,963 views

    When we follow the leading of the Holy Spirit amazing things will happen.

    "Peter, Jew Got Some Splaining To Do!" Text: Acts 11:1-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: For those that are old enough to remember it, or even if your not, you may have seen old re-runs of the I Love Lucy Show. It was a show about a big time Cuban bandleader named Ricky Richardo and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What To Do With God’s Word

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 7, 2015
     | 5,344 views

    A church split could have occurred in the Jerusalem church, but it didn't. That's the background of Acts 11:1-21. But a subtext is the role the Word of God played in the entire passage. Thats the subject of this passage.

    What to Do with God’s Word TEXT: Acts 11:1-21 – “And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. 2 And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him, 3 Saying, Thou wentest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gavin Rushton avatar

    The Unlimited Gospel Series

    Contributed by Gavin Rushton on Jul 28, 2016
     | 5,909 views

    The gospel is available to all and we are the ones who are called to take it out to the people (an audio version of this sermon is available at www.stkweb.org.uk/media)

    Acts 11:1-18 I have a friend called Paul, One day Paul read a report in his local newspaper about his home town, Halifax. The headline for this news story was Halifax the wild west of west Yorkshire. Basically the report was all about how Halifax town centre had become a no go area for many locals ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Cornelius, Thy Prayer Is Heard

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 11, 2016
    based on 24 ratings
     | 17,215 views

    To establish that Cornelius was instructed by the Angel to send for the preacher to hear words whereby he and his entire house might be saved. This lesson deals with the false notion – that God does not hear or answer prayers from the unsaved or sinners.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Message of an Angel 2. The Message of Cornelius 3. The Message of Peter Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: “Cornelius, thy Prayer is Heard.” These are the words of the angel that instructed him that God has remembered his prayers ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Will All Good People Be Saved? Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 4, 2015
    based on 44 ratings
     | 20,126 views

    To establish that all good people will be saved only due to their faith and obedience to God. Cornelius’ religious piety and righteousness did not save him. He had to hear, believe, and obey the gospel of Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Cornelius’ Character 2. Cornelius’ Commendation 3. Cornelius’ Conversion Remarks. Introductory Remarks. 1. In this gathering, we will discuss the theme: “Will all good people be saved?” It is not our purpose to deny anyone entrance into the kingdom of God. However, God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Judith Hand avatar

    A Voice A Vision And A Visit

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015
     | 5,789 views

    Paul is commissioned to preach to the Gentiles

    Title: A VOICE, A VISION, and A VISIT Acts 11:1-18 and John 13:31-35 Peter was staying at the home of Simon the Tanner. This wasn’t a place that a Jew should have been staying. Simon dealt with dead animals and that made him unclean. But Peter was there anyway. (How many of you know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist