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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Receiving The Gift Of Worship Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2009
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    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

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Hearing God's Voice - Circumstances & Other Christians Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008
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    Part 5. Hearing God’s voice through circumstances and other Christians.

    Does God speak to people today? Indeed God does speak to us. Perhaps speak isn’t the term we should use, perhaps communicate is a better one. God communicates to us because God wants us to know him better, he wants us to follow him where he leads so he can bless us and we can experience him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Those Gentiles!

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 27, 2013
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    We Gentiles have been granted repentance by God. This gift is of greater worth than anything this world has to offer. The early church was not excited to open the door of faith to us. What then shall be our response to God's gift of grace?

    What to do with those Gentiles!? Acts 11 records when the doors of the church swung wide open to every nation and Peter was called on the carpet for taking the first steps. We look at this today and wonder how they could have missed it. Did not Jesus himself commission them to go into all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Darren Sirmans avatar

    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

  • Matt Hoffmann avatar

    Go As Far As You Can See, And See What You Can From There

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Apr 28, 2010
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    In Acts 11:1-18, we begin to see the legacy of faith and risk-taking for the sake of the Gospel that included us in the promises of Christ

    Acts 11:1-18 It all started when they saw Jesus for the last time. His last words to them, “And you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and all Judea, and Samaria, and to the very ends of the earth.” Peter was among those who heard these words, and believed them. I’m sure, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Breaking Down Barriers Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 3, 2010
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    The Spirit descends upon Gentile believers before Peter is ale to finish her sermon. When Peter shares what happened with the church leaders they realize that the kingdom of God is open to more people than they had first imagined.

    INTRODUCTION In the Book of Acts, the Holy Spirit moves in a mighty, miraculous way. On the day of Pentecost, which is the birth of the Christian church, over 3,000 people responded to the gospel of Jesus Christ and became Christians. A man who had been lame from birth was healed and began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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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

  • Judith Hand avatar

    A Voice A Vision And A Visit

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015
     | 6,089 views

    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

  • 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

  • David Owens avatar

    Time For A Big Change Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 17, 2018
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     | 29,885 views

    When Peter was sent to the home of Cornelius, God was trying to change Peter's and the churches perspectives toward Gentiles. Peter had some prejudices against Gentiles that needed to change. Perhaps we also have biases and prejudices that God wants to change.

    Introduction: A. One day a preacher went to his monthly meeting with the elders and presented an idea that he believed he had received from God. 1. After giving his most impassioned plea and really “selling” the idea to the elders, they voted down the preacher’s proposed changes 12-1. 2. The elder ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Peter Reaches Gentiles Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 19, 2021
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    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

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Breaking Down Barriers Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 24, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,231 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

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Peter Explains Gentiles Coming To Faith Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 31, 2022
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    This sermon of Peter in Acts 11 is the mark of victory for grace of the Lord Jesus. The Pentecost experience happened three times. It happened in Act chapter 2 with the Jews. It happened in Acts chapter 8 with the Samaritans. Now in Acts Chapter 10 with the Gentiles.

    Context of Peters message Acts 10 explains the events of what makes up Peter’s Acts 11 message. The news about Cornelius travelled fast and in no time the leaders in Jerusalem wanted an explanation from Peter what was happening in Caesarea. Peter himself knew he was breaking Hebrew traditions by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Acts Of The Apostles (16 Of 39)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
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    Have you ever wondered why God promised to reward us for the good deeds we do in this life?

    The first thought that occurs is that He loves us, and wants to reward our good deeds as a father would reward his child for a good report card. Romans 8:17b says, “...and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together." This is one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    5th Sunday Of Easter, Year C. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 9, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,519 views

    May 18th, 2025.

    Acts 11:1-18, Psalm 148, Revelation 21:1-6, John 13:31-35. A). 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational