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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 18,652 views

    Peter discovers that God has more in mind than just the people of Israel as he’s taken outside his comfort zone to share the gospel with Cornelius

    It’s a weird story isn’t it? Peter’s up on the roof of Simon the Tanner’s house in the middle of the day praying and he starts to feel hungry. So he asks the cook to prepare some lunch and while he’s waiting he falls into a trance. Perhaps the heat of the day has got to him. Perhaps he starts to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Pat Cook avatar

    From Lamb To Ham

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,348 views

    Fueled by Philip Yancey’s What’s So Amazing About Grace?, Jesus’resurrection showed that God opened the door for oddballs and misfits.

    Acts 10:9-16 – From Lamb to Ham I’ve been wanting to preach this message for some time. And right after Easter is a good time to do it. Today I’m talking about one of the changes that Jesus made by His life and death. I’m talking about food. Now, our religion has very little to do with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cornelius Receives The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,586 views

    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

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Elvery avatar

    Freedom To Eat, Freedom To Meet, Freedom To Speak

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 10,933 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    Don't Spit Yet!

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,946 views

    We often let ’cultural Christianity’ override the truth of God’s grace in our relationships

    There’s a story about a mother who handed her six-year-old son two candy balls, and told him to share with his four year old brother. She said, “He may spit it out, because they’re kind of sour tasting. But if he keeps sucking on it, there’s bubble gum in the middle”. The older boy ran ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Lee Black avatar

    Insights Of A Man Named Cornelius

    Contributed by Lee Black on Sep 14, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 7,913 views

    Seeking and finding God.

    Acts 10:1-8,19-22 Insights Of a Man Named Cornelius Intro:Cornelius, the man who was so much - like many today. I. He was a Good Man, According to His Servants.[22] A. He was a Military Man - Centurion. B. He was a Moral Man - “just man, one who fears ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    A Memorial That Really Matters

    Contributed by James May on May 26, 2002
    based on 161 ratings
     | 14,429 views

    What kind of memorial will rise before the Lord concerning your life?

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Few Good Men Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 22, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,634 views

    This sermon looks at six characteristics in the life of Cornelius.

    Don’t you just love those U.S. Marine T.V. commercials? The ones with the finely dressed marine with his sword and at the end the commentator says all they want is “A Few Good Men”. This morning we are going to take a look at a good man. His name was Cornelius. From this passage we can identify ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Cure For The Cancer Of Prejudice Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,594 views

    This sermon uses Peters vision to examine a cure for prejudice.

    (powerpoint with subpoints to the three main points is available upon request) Today’s culture seems to be more attuned to issues of prejudice than perhaps any other time in our history. However; simply being aware of something does not readily present a remedy. Prejudice is very much like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Dunbar avatar

    Hearing And Obeying The Voice Of God Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Mar 8, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 23,531 views

    If you want to hear God’s voice and know what He would have you to do then you will want to notice the four things Peter did in this passage and do them yourself.

    If you want to hear God’s voice and know what He would have you to do then you will want to notice the four things Peter did in this passage and do them yourself. You should… 1. REFLECT on God’s word – v.17 Peter was meditating on what God had communicated to him in the vision. God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Collins avatar

    Bookmarked For Life - Baptism

    Contributed by Paul Collins on Mar 9, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,809 views

    A look at Acts 10 where we see Cornelius and Peters life being impacted in such a way that it becomes like a bookmark for them to go back to, to find a source of encouragement and reassurance for the trials life throws at them.

    Bookmarked for life Baptism Sermon for 20th March 05 By Paul Collins What are some uses for bookmarks? 1) Return you to the place you last read from. 2) To stop the pages from getting damaged. 3) To get a message across to others. 4) To clean your fingernails with. 5) Gives you something to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Arthur Jenkins avatar

    God's Word For The Overworked

    Contributed by Arthur Jenkins on Jan 14, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,015 views

    The conversions of Peter and Cornelius in Acts, Chapter 10 gives insight into God’s conversion for the Overworked

    God’s Word For The Overworked January 12, 2003 "You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the Good News of Peace through Jesus Christ." Acts 10:37 Are you tired, overworked, run down? Is the pace of your life getting you down? No, this is not a Geritol commercial. But, if ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Tom Jamieson avatar

    Facing Partiality Series

    Contributed by Tom Jamieson on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,778 views

    “If you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors" (James 2:9). God hates partiality.

    Introduction “Is God biased?” As a Jew, Peter might have thought so. After all, the priests who served Him were Jews, the prophets who proclaimed Him were Jews, and the scholars who described Him were Jews. They were God’s “chosen people” -- the guardians of His Temple and His Law, the recipients ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fredericks avatar

    How Prayer Prepares The Hearts Of Lost People Series

    Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Jan 19, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,666 views

    God is preparing the hearts of lost people through prayer.

    God’s Plan to Grow His Church, Part 1 Acts 10:1-8 – A “Corny” Plan 18 Jan 2003 – fellowship community INTRODUCTION: We are beginning a new series today called, God’s perfect plan for His church. Big Idea for series: WE WILL KNOW GOD’S VISION FOR THE fellowship community, WHEN WE FOLLOW HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Call God's Plan Unclean

    Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 4, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,981 views

    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible