Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Acts 10:9-48:

showing 16-30 of 440
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Clear Scripture Filters

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Jim Kane avatar

    What Are We Supposed To Remember?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 29, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,527 views

    We are to remember courage, responsibility, committment and sacrifice.

    (Overhead 1) Introduction - "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote this poem in 1861 and according to the website at James Madison University where it was posted, Longfellow wrote it to arouse patriotism as the Civil War began. If this is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Peter's Vision

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Aug 18, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 20,136 views

    Peter has a vision concerning the gentiles.

    Peter’s Vision Acts 10:9 – 10:23 Jeff Hughes – July 20, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Ever been in a situation where someone was trying maybe not so subtly to get your attention? You know, like when you’re at a restaurant, and you have a small bit of food on your face. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • C.J. Moffett avatar

    "Catfish, Ham Sandwiches, And Sinners"

    Contributed by C.j. Moffett on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,770 views

    What do these 3 things have in common? Maybe Jesus changes more than just menus!

    (To appreciate much of this sermon, it would help to understand who I am and where I preach~~I am a born and bred New Yorker preaching in a deep South/Bible Belt congregation, hence there is a bit of a culture and perspective shift) --Illus: His name is Leroy ’Lee Lee’ Chauvin. He’s a man in his ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Sowers avatar

    Upside Down Thinking

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,431 views

    The gospel transforms racist believers

    Upside down thinking I have it figured out only to find out that you had exactly the opposite idea? Wazungo (awe - respect) - I found out that the boogie man was me! WW2 > 300K Japanese in the US, 600K Italian 5.2 million Germans. > 100,000 Japanese - no Germans or Italians - went to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Hohm avatar

    The C's Of Evangelism

    Contributed by Tim Hohm on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,301 views

    The Great Commission is blind to differences -- God sent His Son for ALL and no color, caste, or culture should deter the urgency of the message of the cross.

    The ¡§C¡¦s¡¨ of Evangelism Central Assembly, El Sobrante, CA September 5, 2003 Tim Hohm, tim@revtim.com Acts 10:34-35 (NIV) Then Peter began to speak: "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism [35] but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right. 1. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lee Black avatar

    Insights Of A Man Named Cornelius

    Contributed by Lee Black on Sep 14, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 7,912 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

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Ashcraft avatar

    Receiving Miracles

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,270 views

    There is a position of receptivity. This is not a physical position, but a "posture" within our spirit-man to receive impartation from the Holy Spirit. Unfortunately we often quench the operation of the Holy Spirit long before He has an opportunity to del

    How To Receive Ministry 1Thes 5:19 Do not quench the Spirit. There are many ways we quench the Holy Spirit. Preconceived Notions II Ki 5:1-14 1 Now Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, was a great and honorable man in the eyes of his master, because by him the LORD had given ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James May avatar

    Eat What's In Your Sheet

    Contributed by James May on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,672 views

    Like Peter, we don’t always want to accept God’s choice for those we are to witness to. Let’s learn to witness to those who we feel aren’t good enough.

    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

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Darrell Jones avatar

    When Heaven Opens

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 7,097 views

    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:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jack Whitehead avatar

    Are You Available For God's Plan Today?

    Contributed by Jack Whitehead on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,239 views

    Whats keeping you from serving God, oppurtunity or will?

    Are You Available For God’s Plan Today? Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. The question is not, can God use me today. The question is am I available to be used by God today? Moreover do you want ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    No Partiality Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,050 views

    God is directing the expansion of His church, and uses Cornelius as a gate between Jews and Gentiles.

    Conversions in the Book of Acts> “No Partiality” Acts chapter 10 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Peter opened the door to the Gentiles, granting them full standing in the community of faith. The Gospel came to the House of Israel first, because Jesus ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Congregational

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    The Apostle Peter Confronts Prejudice

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 16,443 views

    From time to time it’s good to ask the Lord to earch our heart to see if there is any sin of prejudice there.

    The Apostle Peter Confronts Prejudice Acts 10:1-35 A Christian is one who is walking in all the light of God. Acts 10 we have the story of two Leaders, one a Roman leader and one a Jewish leader. One was looking at life through the lens of a God fearing Gentile and one through the lens of a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Confront Your Prejudices" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,752 views

    Why God wants us to reach out to people who are different from us.

    liff and Saltillo UM Churches February 9, 2003 “Confront Your Prejudices” How to: Widen Your Circle of Unlikely Friends Acts 10:9-35 Introduction: Peter had come a long way in his walk with the Lord but he had restricted his preaching of the gospel to a limited audience focusing only on the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Elvery avatar

    Freedom To Eat, Freedom To Meet, Freedom To Speak

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 10,932 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

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Shipman avatar

    Don't Call God's Plan Unclean

    Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 4, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,980 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

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible