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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Peter, Jew Got Some Splaining To Do Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 21, 2015
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    When we follow the leading of the Holy Spirit amazing things will happen.

    "Peter, Jew Got Some Splaining To Do!" Text: Acts 11:1-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: For those that are old enough to remember it, or even if your not, you may have seen old re-runs of the I Love Lucy Show. It was a show about a big time Cuban bandleader named Ricky Richardo and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What To Do With God’s Word

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 7, 2015
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    A church split could have occurred in the Jerusalem church, but it didn't. That's the background of Acts 11:1-21. But a subtext is the role the Word of God played in the entire passage. Thats the subject of this passage.

    What to Do with God’s Word TEXT: Acts 11:1-21 – “And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. 2 And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him, 3 Saying, Thou wentest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Objections And Criticism

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Feb 27, 2013
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    Peter might be riding high on the cloud of joy and excitement as he is reporting to the Church of Jerusalem the advancement of God’s Kingdom to the Gentile. But instead of appreciation and recognition, what he received is objection and criticism. Let's se

    HANDLING OBJECTIONS AND CRITICISMS Acts 11:1-18 Act 11:1 Soon the news reached the apostles and other believers in Judea that the Gentiles had received the word of God. Act 11:2 But when Peter arrived back in Jerusalem, some of the Jewish believers criticized him. Act 11:3 "You entered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    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

  • Russ Adams avatar

    Runnin' With The Devil Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Jun 30, 2015
     | 7,850 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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    Clearly Seeing The Will Of God Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 16, 2012
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    HE TEXT BEFORE US TODAY DEALS WITH THE RECOUNTING OF THE ACTIVITIES OF PETER WHILE HE WAS IN THE HOUSE OF CORNELIUS. WORD OF WHAT HAD HAPPENED HAD MADE IT ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM, AND HAD CAUSED A STIR AMONG THE MEMBERS. PETER NOW TAK

    CLEARLY SEEING THE WILL OF GOD ACTS 11:1-18 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 UNCIRCUMCISED MEN AND ATE WITH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dale Miller avatar

    Who Let Those People In?

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 28, 2012
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    THIS SERMON DEALS WITH THE REACTION OF THE EARLY CHURCH LEADERS TO PETER AFTER THE HOUSEHOLD OF CORNELIUS.

    HFL SEPTEMBER 27, 2009 ACTS 11;1-4 1The apostles and the brothers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. 2So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him 3and said, “You went into the house of uncircumcised men and ate with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Public Pressure

    Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jul 29, 2012
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    Not everybody that says they love Jesus loves Jesus

    Today, I want you to get your bible, and turn to Acts 11: 1 and read it out loud. What I want you to focus on is the word (heard). The apostles, who along with the brethren, are in Judaea; and they have the right kind of faith. Looking at the word (heard) is now faith, which comes be hearing and by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • 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

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    An Analysis Of Joel's Prophecy Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 10, 2018
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     | 12,595 views

    This lesson analyzes Joel’s Prophecy regarding the “pouring forth of the Holy Spirit upon all flesh.” It will establish that there was only one “pouring forth” of the Holy Spirit in fulfilling this prophecy.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. An Analysis of Joel’s Prophecy Introductory Remarks. 1. In this lesson, we will analyze Joel’s prophecy regarding the “outpouring” or the “pouring forth” of the Holy Spirit upon all flesh on the Day of Pentecost. Many consider this event to be the “pouring out of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Adam James avatar

    The Spirit Of God

    Contributed by Adam James on Nov 15, 2016
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    A sermon on the power of the Holy Spirit.

    Life can get really busy, can’t it? I think that with every passing year, the pace of life increases, and we have quickly found ourselves in a culture where being busy is normal. A young doctor had just opened office and felt really excited. His secretary told him a man was here to see him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Explanation Of Peter

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 27, 2019
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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
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    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
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    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

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    God Is At Work In Our World! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 1, 2017
     | 9,851 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