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  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Will All Good People Be Saved? Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 4, 2015
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    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

  • James Lee avatar

    “a Vision That Changed The World” Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
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    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    “A Vision that Changed the World” Acts 10:1-33 God called the people of Israel to a special relationship with Him. They were to be His people, His witnesses and His missionaries to the rest of the world. But somewhere along the way they forgot their purpose and began to create barriers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Cornelius, Thy Prayer Is Heard

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 11, 2016
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    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

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    God Speaks Through Centering Prayer

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014
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    The wonderful things God reveals to us when we are totally focused on Him in centering prayer.

    READ PASSAGE. When I first read this passage, I saw examples of centered prayer and how God can speak to you and will speak to you if we will only center on Him and listen to what He has to say. The first centered prayer session was Cornelius. Cornelius was a Gentile, but in verse 2 we find that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving Ahead When You Don't Think It Is Necessary Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 8, 2014
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    Many times we do NOT move forward because we are afraid, but very often we also find ourselves NOT moving ahead because we are comfortable where we are and we just do NOT see the need to move ahead...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: January 07, 2014 Date Preached: January 12, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Moving Ahead Sermon Title: Moving Ahead – When You Feel There is NO Need Sermon Text: Acts 10:1-43 [ESV] Introduction: Last week we started ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Waiting On The Lord In Tarsus (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Feb 6, 2013
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    The apostle Paul had to go through a “waiting” time periods After fleeing Jerusalem in Acts 9:30, Paul was sent to his hometown of Tarsus. Why did Paul have to wait patiently in Tarsus? What was God’s purpose?

    Waiting on the Lord in Tarsus Acts 10 Introduction: 1. One of the hardest things in life to do is to wait. Our fleshly human nature despises waiting. 2. Yet, waiting is a vital part of the Christian life. Over and over again we see examples of this in the Bible. Here are just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Waiting On The Lord In Tarsus (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Feb 12, 2013
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    The apostle Paul had to go through a “waiting” time period. After fleeing Jerusalem in Acts 9:30, Paul was sent to his hometown of Tarsus. Why did Paul have to wait patiently in Tarsus? What was God’s purpose?

    Waiting on the Lord in Tarsus (Part 2) Acts 10 Introduction: 1. One of the hardest things in life to do is to wait. Our fleshly human nature despises waiting. 2. Yet, waiting is a vital part of the Christian life. Over and over again we see examples of this in the Bible. Here are just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Acts 10 - The Acts Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 30, 2013
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    God initiates, He is actively working. God instructs, He is constantly speaking. God empowers, His plan will be fulfilled.

    GOD INITIATES… He is actively working We have literally been SEEING GOD AT WORK THROUGH THE CHURCH. God is actively working in reaching the lost back to Himself. • We’ve now come to the 10th chapter in Acts and it is undeniably clear that God has been initiating His ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Witnessing To The Seeker Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 14, 2012
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    If someone came to you and asked you about your faith in Jesus, what would you tell them? Would you just invite them to church, or would you be able to tell them why you believe what you believe?

    OPEN: Someone once said: “I’m just a nobody, trying to tell everybody, about Somebody, who can save anybody” (REPEAT) This morning’s text is a story about the first Gentiles who became Christians. Up until this time the entire Church was made up of Jews who’d accepted Jesus. There were NO ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Be A World Changer (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 2, 2013
     | 3,971 views

    Being all in is critical; Jesus died for you … the least you can do is live for Him. (Acts 17:10-34)

    Be a world changer (Part 2) Acts 17:10-34 and Mark 7 Introduction We are called to have a common purpose in what we do -- The purpose is to worship, to love, and to celebrate Christ and share Him always -- That is our challenge, mission, and it is STILL where we find ourselves today Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Lowe avatar

    Peter Goes With The Men From Cornelius Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 8, 2017
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    While Peter was pondering in his heart the vision he had received from the Lord, the servants of Cornelius arrived at the gate and asked for him. Directed by the Spirit he went down from the housetop to greet them.

    April 27, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Peter Goes with the Men from Cornelius (10:17-22) Scripture (Acts 10:17-22) 17 Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    God Shall Speak To Your Helper Concerning You Before You Meet Him

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 22, 2018
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    You will not just meet anybody who will decide on his own what to do for you but you shall meet one sent by God who carries specific orders as to what to do for you and He can't deviate. He shall be controlled by the Spirit of God.

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: GOD SHALL SPEAK TO YOUR HELPER CONCERNING YOU BEFORE YOU MEET HIM Acts 10:9-23 King James Version (KJV) 9 On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour: 10 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Luther Sexton avatar

    (Section 5) Dreams And Visions Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 17, 2019
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    God does not lead His children by any rules whatsoever. No two of his children will be led alike.

    (Section 5 His Will) V. DREAMS, VISIONS, AND IMPRESSIONS A. INTRODUCTION God does not lead His children by any rules whatsoever. No two of his children will be led alike, and it is most probable that He will never lead any one of His children twice in exactly the same way. Therefore rules ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Divine Encounters With God

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2018
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    When we least think that God is on the move, we find that He was there all the time intervening and helping us.Just because we cannot see it, does not mean He is silent.

    Divine Encounters with God Acts 10:1-48 Introduction- Last week we looked at getting ourselves in the presence of God and allowing Him to intervene in our lives. Worship can put in the presence of God as we enter into His presence. Those that seem to encounter God have either been intentional or ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Owens avatar

    Time For A Big Change Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 17, 2018
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    When Peter was sent to the home of Cornelius, God was trying to change Peter's and the churches perspectives toward Gentiles. Peter had some prejudices against Gentiles that needed to change. Perhaps we also have biases and prejudices that God wants to change.

    Introduction: A. One day a preacher went to his monthly meeting with the elders and presented an idea that he believed he had received from God. 1. After giving his most impassioned plea and really “selling” the idea to the elders, they voted down the preacher’s proposed changes 12-1. 2. The elder ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ