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  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Cornelius' Conversion Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 9, 2016
    based on 19 ratings
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    To establish that this conversion also follows the New Testament’s “pattern of conversions” as outlined in the Book of Acts. This lesson will establish that these uncircumcised Gentiles were added to the church in the same manner as all other believers.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Cornelius’ Character before the Lord 2. Cornelius’ Call by the Lord 3. Cornelius’ Conversion to the Lord Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we continue discussing New Testament conversions. As we continue to plow through this theme, one thing has become ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is At Work In Our World! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 1, 2017
     | 9,850 views

    God works to: 1. enlighten us about what matters (vs. 1-3). 2. encourage our trust in Him (vs. 4-12). 3. enlist our witness for Him (vs. 12-15). 4. establish a life-changing relationship with Him (vs. 16-18).

    God Is at Work in Our World! Acts 11:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 9, 2014 *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 in today's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sam McCormick avatar

    The Holy Spirit - Part 2 Of 9 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 3, 2017
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    The Holy Spirit in the New Testament with power, foretold to Jesus' mother and others, the Spirit on Pentecost, and baptism in the Holy Spirit as compared to baptism of believers today.

    THE HOLY SPIRIT This nine-part series was originally developed for a class environment, and later adapted for use in a prison ministry conducted via correspondence. Because of that background, questions were developed for each lesson for participants to use in a setting conducive to discussion, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Lowe avatar

    Peter Defends Himself Before The Jerusalem Church Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 10, 2017
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    It appears that when the church leaders in Jerusalem had heard of Peter’s experience in Joppa at the home of Cornelius, they challenged his action and recalled him to Jerusalem for the purpose of justifying it.

    May 6, 2014 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.D.7: Peter Defends Himself Before the Jerusalem Church (11:1-18) Scripture (Acts 11:1-18; KJV) 1 And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Judith Hand avatar

    A Voice A Vision And A Visit

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015
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    Paul is commissioned to preach to the Gentiles

    Title: A VOICE, A VISION, and A VISIT Acts 11:1-18 and John 13:31-35 Peter was staying at the home of Simon the Tanner. This wasn’t a place that a Jew should have been staying. Simon dealt with dead animals and that made him unclean. But Peter was there anyway. (How many of you know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Likes To Cross The Lines Series

    Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Aug 1, 2011
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    8th Sermon in our Action in Acts series, we look at how God pushes us out of our natural divisions and understandings, and when we are willing to follow him there, he can do huge things through us.

    Action – God crossing the line (Show a coloring page) Who recognizes this? It’s a coloring page, which most of us can remember from when we were children or from when we had children... And for most of our lives, we have learned that this is what we are to do with it (show a well ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Should I Oppose God?

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,044 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

  • Russ Adams avatar

    Runnin' With The Devil Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Jun 30, 2015
     | 7,848 views

    The Devil has put many things in our lives that distract us from hearing the word of God.

    June 28, 2015 Church Planting Runnin’ with the Devil Acts 13:4-12 Opening words: At the very heart of this morning’s scripture lesson is a very complex topic, the Devil. Did you know, in the Bible, the Devil is called by 42 different names? Those names are interchangeable. In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Explanation Of Peter

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 27, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
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    Who was I that I could withstand God?

    PETER’S EXPLANATION. Acts 11:1-18. The turning point in Luke’s Gospel was when Jesus ‘steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem’ (Luke 9:51). The turning point of Luke’s second volume, the Book of Acts, is found in the breaking down of objections to the inclusion of Gentiles in the church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Roberta Karchner avatar

    The Lord God Made Them All

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 18, 2019
     | 3,391 views

    At a pivotal moment, Peter discovered God loved those outside his inner circle. Who are we including or excluding?

    Acts 11:1-18 The Lord God Made Them All – How many Christians does it take to change a light bulb? It depends upon which denomination you belong to. If you are Methodist, you are welcome no matter what the status of your bulb. You can be bright, dim, or completely burned out. You can be a light ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Beth Garrod-Logsdon avatar

    All Means All

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on May 23, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,241 views

    This sermon on breaking down draws its primary illustration from Dr. Seuss's story "The Sneetches". This story was read to the children and congregation during the Children's Sermon immediately prior to the sermon.

    All Means All Acts 11:1-18 Tribalism is defined as the state or fact of being organized in a tribe or tribes and the resulting behaviors and attitudes that stem from loyalty to this tribe. On the surface, that doesn’t sound too bad. Human beings naturally migrate into groups of like-minded ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Breaking Down Barriers Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 24, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,584 views

    Peter’s response to these religious rule-keepers is a model for us as we face criticism or complaints. We’ll see that Peter’s answer is more pastoral than argumentative. I see seven correctives to help us handle criticism.

    This week I shared something positive on Facebook and got pulverized. The criticism came quickly and repeatedly. Normally I’m more careful about posting about controversial matters so I wasn’t prepared for all the venomous vitriol and overwhelming opposition. One person simply replied, “Oh ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peter Reaches Gentiles Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 19, 2021
     | 2,139 views

    Gospel reaches the Gentiles through Peter, even before Paul took the Gospel to them. Church accepts the new Challenges and met the needs. Read further to know the mission of Peter.

    Acts 11:01-18 Peter and the Jerusalem Church regarding Gentiles Mission 11:01-03 Church questioned Peter 11:04-17 Peter Explains the Church 11:18 Church rejoiced over the Gentiles Acts 11:01-03 Church questioned Peter. There could have been some communication systems among the first-century ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Growing The Flock Of Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 24, 2021
     | 1,681 views

    In a world hungry for meaning, hungry for joy, hungry for hope, we must share the story of Christ and His Church.

    Monday of 4th week of Easter In Palestine, sheep have been for dozens of generations the basis of animal husbandry. Sheep produce milk and wool–they are not used for meat. Sheep are also pretty stupid, so they need shepherds to keep them from getting into trouble and being killed. Every night ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Destroying The Wall Of Hostility Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,674 views

    Peter shared the works of God in saving the Gentiles in Cornelius' house. This is the will of God. It brings challenges the church will have to grapple with, but the truth is, God will make the Jews and Gentiles one in Christ.

    Good morning. Glad to be able to meet up again and remember our Lord together as a Body of Christ. We celebrate God’s goodness and lovingkindness despite the challenges. • Let us praise God with Psalm 47 before we look into Acts 11. 1 Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible