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  • 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

  • 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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    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

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    An Analysis Of Joel's Prophecy Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 10, 2018
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    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

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    The Gift Of New Tongues Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 22, 2018
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    To establish that the gift of speaking in tongues – was granted by the direct empowerment of the Holy Spirit - or by the “laying on of hands” by the apostles. If the gift of new tongues was part of the infant church; are they necessary today?

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Confusion with New Tongues 2. Commission of New Tongues 3. Conclusion of New Tongues Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “The gift of new tongues.” It is important to understand the work and purpose of the “gift of new tongues” in the ...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
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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. 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

  • Gavin Rushton avatar

    The Unlimited Gospel Series

    Contributed by Gavin Rushton on Jul 28, 2016
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    The gospel is available to all and we are the ones who are called to take it out to the people (an audio version of this sermon is available at www.stkweb.org.uk/media)

    Acts 11:1-18 I have a friend called Paul, One day Paul read a report in his local newspaper about his home town, Halifax. The headline for this news story was Halifax the wild west of west Yorkshire. Basically the report was all about how Halifax town centre had become a no go area for many locals ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Cornelius, Thy Prayer Is Heard

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 11, 2016
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     | 17,839 views

    To establish that Cornelius was instructed by the Angel to send for the preacher to hear words whereby he and his entire house might be saved. This lesson deals with the false notion – that God does not hear or answer prayers from the unsaved or sinners.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Message of an Angel 2. The Message of Cornelius 3. The Message of Peter Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: “Cornelius, thy Prayer is Heard.” These are the words of the angel that instructed him that God has remembered his prayers ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wrecking Crew ( Fifth Sunday Of Easter 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 11, 2022
     | 1,546 views

    Nothing in all the world is more important to the world but the Blood of Jesus! Nothing but the blood of Jesus matters because [our own] “ … flesh and blood cannot enter the kingdom of God” (I Corinthians 15:50 NIV).

    WRECKING CREW Text: Acts 11:1 -18 Act 11:1-18  Now the apostles and the believers who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also accepted the word of God.  (2)  So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him,  (3)  saying, "Why did ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Don't Say No To God

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 13, 2022
     | 2,219 views

    Peter says NO to God three times again, but finally he says yes.

    Don’t Say “No” to God . Acts 11:1-18 1. Peter Says “No” to the Divine Peter said No 3 times before the cock crowed he said I don’t know him • Notice who, Peter and us say no to , according to the Nicene Creed, God is the “Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Amiri Hooker avatar

    "what God Called Clean" Fifth Sunday Of Easter, Year C Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 14, 2022
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     | 2,013 views

    Change is all around us, even in the church. And change is never easy. Our text this week is about a whole new direction for the beginnings of the church.

    Acts 11:1-18 The Jewish leaders in Judea, the circumcised, The Church Leaders rebuked Peter for sharing a meal, Breaking Bread, with the uncircumcised, the Gentiles (cf. Galatians 2:11-14). They gave him holy heck for doing what they felt went against the rules. Peter proceeds to tell how it ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    So Important We Have To Say It Again

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 16, 2022
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     | 1,860 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Year C

    May 15, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 11:1-18; John 13:31-35 So Important We Have to Say It Again Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. I was a psychology major in college. In one of my classes, we did exercises ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    An Outline Of Acts 11:1-18

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 10, 2022
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    Peter faced a challenge after he had preached the Gospel to Cornelius. This first section of Acts 11 gives his answer to the charges against him. Good things happened at the end, though!

    Introduction: This first section of Acts 11, verses 1-18, describes Peter’s response to those who were upset he had eaten with Gentiles. This would certainly be Cornelius’ household in Caesarea (see Acts 10), but the Jews in Judea didn’t have all the facts. Peter gave a step by step account of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    The Ripple Effect

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 13, 2023
     | 1,201 views

    Conflict between the old and the new can lay the foundation for growth, even if the self-examination and change can be painful.

    One afternoon when I was 14 or 15, my father and I down in a bottom of a large hole in the side yard digging a septic tank. We were digging with a trowel and a pair of pruning shears, because the ground was so laced with tough, springy ivy roots that you couldn’t use a shovel, you had to scrape ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed