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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Peas And Carrots Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2008
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    Exposition of Acts 11:1-18 about the preservation of unity in the early church in the wake of Cornelius’ conversion and Peter’s return to Jerusalem

    Text: Acts 11:1-18, Title: Peas and Carrots, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/24/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Forest Gump, peas and carrots B. Background to passage: As we mentioned last week, the entrance of the Gentiles into the Christian community through the providentially arranged meeting of Peter and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confirmation Of God's Work In The World

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 8, 2007
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    God works to: 1. enlighten us about what matters (vs. 1-3). 2. encourage our trust in Him (vs. 4-12). 3. energize our witness for Him (vs. 12-15). 4. establish a life-changing relationship with Him (vs. 16-18).

    Confirmation of God’s Work in the World Acts 11:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church Jan. 31, 2007 *Have you ever seen the Hand of God at work in your life? Most of us can say absolutely yes. And I hope you can too. *God wants us to see His Hand at work in our world, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Barrier-Busting

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006
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    The inclusion of the Gentiles in the church was not an easy thing to accomplish. But watch here how God goes about changing the hearts and minds of these staunch Jews.

    Passage: Acts 11:1-18 Intro: In 1972, I had the opportunity to stand in front of the Berlin Wall PP Berlin Wall 1. This wall separated the people of West Berlin from the rest of East Germany, which was communist. 2. this piece of barbed wire is from that wall. (I picked it off the wall in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Spitual Problem Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,442 views

    With all the talk of the spirit in Acts, where is it today? What is missing?

    A spiritual problem Review of Acts 1-11 I don’t know about all of you but, for me time moves so fast. I don’t know what happened…When I was a kid time moved so slow, Christmas took for ever to come. But now birthdays, anniversary seem to always be around the corner. By the time I figure ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    God's Spirit Moves Us Witness To The Resurrection

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 5, 2007
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    A sermon for the 5th Sudnay of Easter, Series C

    5th Sunday of Easter, May 6, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, push us out beyond the safe confines of our congregation. Restore us to the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Cutters

    Contributed by Rusty Wright on May 10, 2007
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    A sermon on tolerance of other people and other faith traditions

    Cutters 5-6-07 Acts 11:1-18 During the 1980s, there were a slew of films that fit the genre called “coming of age” movies. These were movies about kids in their late teens or early twenties who, in the course of a two hour film, learned valuable lessons about life and about themselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Peter's Convicting Question To A Contentious People Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on May 30, 2007
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    This message will guide us to obey God,even if it means breaking a tradition.

    PETER’S CONVICTING QUESTION TO A CONTENTIOUS PEOPLE Acts 11:1-18 My brothers and sisters had you ever run across a person or a group that without examining the facts, is ready to expose you as being wrong concerning a particular issue? They have already set in their minds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking Out Of The Box Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 22, 2008
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     | 8,530 views

    The purpose of this message is to help us see that we don’t want to put God or our ministry in a box and to prepare us for what God just might want to do through us in the future.

    BREAKING OUT OF THE BOX Acts 11:1-18 INTRODUCTION: A. How should we go about ministry and spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ? 1. Most people who are Christians would have an answer to that question 2. The answers, for the most part would probably be predictable a. If I had the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Model For Unity

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 29, 2008
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    This message is intended to stress the need for unity and provide instruction on how we can gain and keep it: in the church and family.

    MODEL FOR UNITY Acts 11:1-18 INTRODUCTION: A. How many of you have ever built a model? 1. There are all kinds: a. Cars & Trucks b. Military vehicles & Trains c. Planes & boats 2. At present I am working on a ship, the HMS Bounty. a. There are many reasons a ship can become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Carrying Christ With You Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 31, 2009
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    The Holy Spirit is constantly working in our lives. We are always a bridge in someone’s life. Our obedience to God is a big thing. It is always worth it!

    Last week we learn about overcoming prejudice. • God has no favourites. Salvation is for all men. • Israelites were chosen as a forerunner. God’s purpose was to save them and through them, the whole world. • The Jews were not intended to be the END of God’s plan, but the MEANS. • Because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Getting Out Of God's Way Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
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    Part 6 of "Being the Church," focusing on the crucial importance of letting God have His way in the life of a church.

    Stephen N. Collins 7/13/2008 Being the Church Part 6: Getting Out of God’s Way Scripture: Acts 11:1-18 Icebreaker: I can’t hardly stand to wear my contacts anymore. So when I got my new, thick, black-rimmed glasses, I got them because I wanted something modern and stylish that I wouldn’t be ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Need For Speed Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,374 views

    We can experience God by learning to be silent.

    Need for Speed January 28, 2009 What is the most thrlling, exciting thing you have ever experienced? How did it feel? How long did that feeling last? Why do we need speed? Roller Coasters: We wait an hour for a 30 sec thrill. We all have a need for excitement, thrills, but that need can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Should I Oppose God?

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,043 views

    Let God do what he wants to do in your life and in your church.

    Why Should I Oppose God? Acts 11 After the day of Pentecost, the Apostle Peter began to be used mightily by the Lord as he traveled about, leading and doing God’s work. The church was experiencing unprecedented growth, and Peter was at the forefront of it all. God used him to do great miracles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Theology Of Change Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
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    Is there a theology of change in scripture? Does God change? In this message there is a discussion of scriptures view of change and why we must change.

    A theology of change… Acts 11: 1 The apostles and the brothers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. 2 So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him 3 and said, "You went into the house of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Receiving The Gift Of Worship Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,435 views

    As changes in worship style come, many will find the changes difficult to accept, but it will be easier if we see Liturgy as primarily a divine gift.

    May 4, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcision party criticized him, saying, "Why did you go to uncircumcised men and eat with them?" When the RSV translation talks about “the circumcision party,” we get an unintended pun in English. Literally, it refers to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic