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When Heaven Opens

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 1, 2003

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I recently saw a sign for a store advertising a grand opening. The store manager boasted of great give-a-ways and all sort of wonderful prizes. However, none of these things compare to what we gain when Heaven opens.

In our text Heaven opened to show Peter a vision from God of our world,both Jews, Gentiles and Samaritans. God also showed Peter that he would have to work among the unbelief, prejudices, and despair of this world. Heaven opened to give Peter a promise of continual divine assistance. (1) Heaven ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Church Story Series

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 25, 2004

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The story of the church following the Day of Pentecost told from the perspective of Cornelius.

A Church Story Many years ago there lived a young Italian man, who had been born into a noble and distinguished family. Upon reaching adulthood he entered the military, whether through enlistment or conscription is unclear, nonetheless, as a military man he did very well and eventually ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48, Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Free Methodist

Out Of The Comfort Zone

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006

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God is in the business of changing lives, and that means the disruption of our comfort zone. Here is the story of a man whose world was rocked!

Passage: Acts 10:1-8 Intro: Henry Ford Story, submitted by Jeff Strite 1. change is tough, whoever and whatever is involved. 2. we settle into a comfort zone, where we know everyone and everyone know us 3. we appreciate the known, even if that known is miserable. A known misery is often preferred ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fly High - Acts Part 9 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 18, 2006

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Acts chapter 10, 11 reveals to the world and to all generations that God will pour out His Holy Spirit on anyone who is devoted to God and His ways --whether they are Jewish, Italian, American or even Muslim. Peter showed that God is ready to pour out His

“Fly High” – Acts part 9 Thesis: Acts chapter 10, 11 reveals to the world and to all generations that God will pour out His Holy Spirit on anyone who is devoted to God and His ways --whether they are Jewish, Italian, American or even Muslim. Peter showed that God is ready to pour out His Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News For Everyone

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 18, 2005

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Events in the house of Cornelius of Caesarea prove the Gospel of Christ is meant for everyone.

Good News for Everyone Acts 10:1-8 INTRO.: Jesus told His disciples they would witness for Him in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. (Acts 1:8) We can trace the Gospel’s progress through the pages of the Book of Acts. Chapter nine relates the story of Saul’s conversion. God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gentiles Coming To Christ Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

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This is the account of gentiles coming to Christ the 13th sermon in the series in Acts

Gentiles coming to Christ Acts #13 Acts 10 I. God fearing Gentiles needed some one to tell the good news of Jesus. 10:1-8 A. Introduction of Cornelius. 1. Lived in Caesarea 2. He was a Roman Soldier, a Centurion; He was in charge of a group of 100 soldiers. 3. He was a devout man that feared ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

How To Receive A Refreshing Vision From God Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 26, 2006

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How to put yourself in line to be visited by God with a refreshing new vision for your life!

Today we’re completing our series on Second Chances. We’ve been digging deeper into the Word of God to find out more about how God’s character as a wonderful Heavenly Father who gives us a multitude of opportunities to live life to the fullest! One of the big factors in taking advantage of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Cornelius Receives The Holy Spirit

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

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We are fortunate that the Holy Spirit has been poured out on us. There are many people that want to know more about God, but don’t know where to begin.

We are fortunate that the Holy Spirit has been poured out on us. There are many people that want to know more about God, but don’t know where to begin. The Holy Spirit should be impacting our lives so dramatically that those who know us will want what we have. Regretfully, that may or may not be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Salvation Of The Gentiles, Pt. 1--The Searching Soldier Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 15, 2004

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CORNELIUS WAS A GOOD MAN, A GOD-FEARING MAN, A GENEROUS MAN, A PRAYING MAN, BUT NOT A SAVED MAN...YET! [GOOD HURRICANE ILLUSTRATION AND MISSIONS APPLICATION] Powerpoint at website.

The Salvation of the Gentiles, pt. 1 “The Searching Soldier” Acts 10:1-16 It’s now about 10 years after the day of Pentecost, and though the early church has made great strides and reached a lot of people, they are making no efforts to reach the Gentiles. Those 3k saved at Pentecost…all Jews. 5k ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Salvation Of The Gentiles, Pt. 2--The Soulwinning Servant Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 23, 2004

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God used the SCALPEL OF SIMON [the tanner] and the FORCEPS OF FOOD to remove prejudice from Peter in this radical spiritual surgery! Powerpoint at website.

The Salvation of the Gentiles, pt. 2—“The Soul-Winning Servant” Acts 10:1-16 Prejudice back then wasn’t white against black, but Jew against any non-Jew! A searching Gentile soldier. [Cornelius] A soul-winning gospel servant. [Peter] A surprising Gentile salvation. Cornelius is a perfect example ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Used Cornelius?

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 28, 2004

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There are qualifications that God is looking for those who would serve Him.

There are some qualifications that God is looking for those who would serve Him. I. He was a MAN OF CHARACTER (v. 1-2) A. He was a strongman - He is soldier B. He was a devout man C. He was a generous man D. He was an influential man (with all his house) II. He was a MAN OF PRAYER (v.2-4) A. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cornelius' Friends And Family Day Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 16, 2004

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Welcome to God’s Great Family! God wants a house full of family and he is preparing both the seekers and the speakers when it comes to evangelizing.

Welcome! We want to extend a special thanks to all our guests who have come to celebrate the worship of our Lord. God’s family is international. We have several Spanish speakers with us today along with all our other friends and family. We want everyone to be able to participate in the worship ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Act At The Table Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005

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We all know how to act at the dinner table what about the Lord’s table

Acts 10:1-48 How to Act at the Table Introduction A. Just for a little D.Y.K. (Did you Know) B. Did you know that when Ice cream was invented the Quakers thought that it was sinful C. According to them it had to be sinful. Nothing could taste that good a not be sinful! D. That kind of sums up the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Freedom To Eat, Freedom To Meet, Freedom To Speak

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 10, 2004

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God’s call to embrace all people not exclude them

Freedom to eat, Freedom to meet, Freedom to speak God’s call to Embrace not Exclude Acts 10:1-34, 44-48 Introduction to Topic There are many cultures in this world, with various distinctions. One distinction that we have is in the foods we enjoy eating. There are some foods which we all enjoy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Call God's Plan Unclean

Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 4, 2004

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We don’t know what we don’t know, but the Spirit of God knoweth all. We must learn to trust the spirit and be will to allow the "exceedingness" of God lead us beyond our current understanding.

As an introduction to our message this morning, I would like to read a larger than normal passage of scripture first that is found in Acts 10. I want to read the majority of the story so please bare with me as we do then we will come back look at some important issues concerning it. Read: Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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