Sermons on Acts 11:19-21:

Why Should I Be Free From Bondage? Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 7, 2021

So many people, including some believers are trapped in some sort of bondage. Many are in despair, because they have tried so hard, to give up and break free but are unable to do so. But there is hope for all. Most often it is only knowing the Truth that will set people free!

Freedom from bondage Chapter 1 – Why should I be free from bondage Act 11:21: “And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.” (KJV) Most of us would like to have promises from the Lord for our personal benefit – we desire that the Lord should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21, Titus 3:3, Luke 4:18

Denomination: Other

Church At Antioch Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 25, 2021

The Gospel reached the nations through the persecution of disciples. They became founders of taking the Gospel to Jews and Gentiles. Find out how God used Christians on run for the expansion of the early Church.

Acts 11:19-30 Church at Antioch 11:19-21 Gospel and nations 11:22-24 Barnabas Ministry at Antioch 11:25-26 Believers named as Christians 11:28-30 Response of the Church during Calamities Acts 11:19-21 Gospel reached many nations The expansion of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Methodist

Growing Pains Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2020

This sheltering interlude is a time when we should be, and many of us have been, acquiring more understanding of our faith.

Tuesday of the 4th week of Easter 2020 “Growing Pains” When the authorities in Jerusalem, a few years after the Resurrection of Christ, determined to wipe out the new Jesus cult that was attracting so many converts, their persecution had an unintended result. The Jesus contagion spread all over ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26, John 10:22-30

Denomination: Catholic

Ordinary People Unleashed Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 2, 2020

God unleashes the extraordinary through ordinary people.

An ordinary Sunday School teacher named Ed was concerned for a young man in his class named Dwight, so he shared Christ with him in the back room of a shoe store. Dwight got saved and eventually became a well-known evangelist. Years later, when preaching in the British Isles, Dwight told the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Of Maximum Impact Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 10, 2020

Christian missions at its most basic level is one BEGGAR telling another BEGGAR where to find BREAD.

A Church Of Maximum Impact Acts 11:19-30 Several years ago Time magazine carried a story about a controversy that once raged in a Waterloo, Iowa courthouse over a perplexing question. The question at hand was this: “What is a Christian?” It all started when a local doctor who had been very wealthy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Stay True To The Lord

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 10, 2019

The Gospel was spreading and people were trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation. Especially in Antioch, they needed encouragement and who better than Barnabas to fulfill that ministry!

Stay True to the Lord (Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Glasgow, MO) The background for today’s message comes from the Book of Acts, chapter 11, verses 19 through 26. Luke wrote these words under the Holy Spirit’s guidance about how things were beginning to change. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2020

This is the 25th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#25] A CHRISTIAN? Acts 11:19-30 Introduction: The Church had stayed in and near Jerusalem until Stephen was killed and persecution broke out. Although these Christians were living in new towns and meeting new people, they continued to be effective in leading people to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Hand Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 18, 2020

The Gospel transformed the lives of the Gentiles in Antioch. The Christians there are people of faith in Christ, displaying the grace of God and exemplifying the love of God.

Hello everyone! Let’s continue to worship the Lord with the reading and proclaiming of His Word. Let’s pray and commit this time to Him. As we gather Lord, may your spirit work within us. As we gather may we glorify your name, knowing well that as our heart begin to worship, we'll be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Encourage Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 19, 2021

We could use a daily dose of something else, too. We’ll call it a spiritual and emotional vitamin: the vitamin of encouragement.

Last week we began a series of messages concerning relational living and we discussed the impact of LOVE on any relationship. Today we take the next step to better our relationships by talking about ENCOURAGEMENT. What a great way to strengthen any relationship by offering encouragement. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Acts 9:26-28, Acts 11:21-26, Hebrews 10:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

This Guy "gets It": The Story Of Barnabas Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

If you look at the five leaders in Acts 13, they represent 3 continents and 4 different racial groups. The reason they were called Christians in Antioch is because gospel has the ability to break down walls like nothing else

Memorial Day Video ahead of me. Today we wrap our 6-week series in the middle of Acts by looking at Barnabas. Barnabas is in fact his nickname. Now, sometimes we can be cruel with our nicknames. We can call a big man “tiny” or a slow-footed person “lightening.” When we think about some of our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Barnabas - Be A Bridge Builder

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jul 5, 2021

a narrative message about the ministry of Barnabas - and how we can all be a Barnabas!

“Be a Barnabas - be a Bridge Builder.” Subject; What role did Barnabas play in the ministry of the early church? Complement: he reached out and recruited Saul and partnered with him in the mission. Preaching idea: Be a Barnabas! Text: Acts 11:19-26 19 Now those who had been scattered by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26, Acts 13:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acts Of The Apostles (16 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

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

Scripture: Acts 11:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Barnabas The Encourager Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Barnabas was the friend that helped Paul overcome his bad image and become an accepted spokesman of the faith. Barnabas went on to play a major role in the history of Paul

Words are powerful tools of influence. All of us can speak words and so all of us have the power to encourage or discourage others. The life of Victor Sirebianca is a radical illustration of the power of words. His teacher said to him, "You are a dummy. You will never graduate. You will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

The Power Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 4, 2022

Disciples are formed not informed. Jesus did not just teach the disciples. They learned in the situations like witnessing to the woman at the well. The impressions burned in their mind. This is the “Organic Discipleship” process.

The gospels record many occasions when Jesus addressed large crowds. But when we take an overview of the Gospels we discover that his speaking to the large crowds is not what made the lasting impact. What carried the ministry of Jesus after his death was the time he invested with small ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Post Pentecostal Trials And Their Benefits!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 2, 2025

To bring out the benefits which accrued to the Early Church on account of persecution. The truths thereof are very much appilcable to us too!!!

Post Pentecostal Trials and their benefits!!! Let's get it straight...being at the receiving end of persecution is indeed painful. But have we considered that our Heavenly Father in His infinite wisdom permits it for our benefits. In this Message, Yours Truly is inspired to share ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 8:1, Acts 11:19-21, Romans 5:4, James 1:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other