Sermons on Acts 11:19-29:

What To Do With God’s Word

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 7, 2015

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

Scripture: Acts 11:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

First Called Christians At Antioch

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 26, 2013

Why does Luk mention that believers were first called Christians at Antioch?

First Called Christians at Antioch Acts 11:19-26 This passage follows the conversion of the Roman Centurion, Cornelius. God had opened the door for the Gentiles to come in. It took divine intervention to make it happen. First or all, Peter had to receive a vision from the Lord to direct him to go. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be An Encourager For God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 2, 2013

Our encouragement: 1. Can help overcome suffering (vs. 19). 2. Can be sent to new places (vs. 20-23). 3. Can help people be saved (vs. 23-24). 4. Can help strengthen other Christians (vs. 23&26).

Be an Encourager for God Acts 11:19-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 17, 2013 *Everybody needs encouragement. The night Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theatre, he was carrying: two pairs of glasses, a small velvet eyeglass cleaner, an ivory pocketknife, a large ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To The Poor

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013

The duty of all Christians to remember the poor.

RESPONDING TO THE POOR. Acts 11:27-30. When Paul made his second post-conversion visit to Jerusalem, it was in response to a revelation (Galatians 2:1-2). A prophet named Agabus had signified by the Spirit that there would be a great dearth throughout the Empire, and Paul and Barnabas were sent ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Pattern For All Churches

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014

There’s no question—this passage covers one of the most significant events in history. It’s the founding of the first great Gentile church

MAR 24 2013PM God’s Pattern for All Churches Acts 11: 19-30 READ PASSAGE There’s no question—this passage covers one of the most significant events in history. It’s the founding of the first great Gentile church. The church was founded under God’s sovereignty, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Vision Beyond Jerusalem

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 25, 2015

This sermon establishes the church must look beyond its doors, city, and state. It has to extend its vision and mission to fulfill the Great Commission. This lesson also discusses the expansion of the gospel of Christ beyond Jerusalem into the Gentile nations by men of color.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Commission of Barnabas 2. The Consolation of Barnabas 3. The Character of Barnabas 1Introductory Remarks. 1. After the conversion of Cornelius and the persecution that arose due to Stephen's Stoning, the gospel reached other cities beyond Jerusalem. Men traveled as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 27, 2012

The word Christian is a two sided coin 1. United to Christ 2. Unction by Christ

Acts 11:26 ...... And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. - WHEN A COIN has been so long in use that its impression is almost effaced, it is not easy to recapture its appearance as it came from the mint. - Words are like coins — they are worn down by usage, and not only ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

Making Lemonade From Lemons Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 16, 2012

AS WE APPROACH THIS PASSAGE, WHAT WE HAVE HERE IS WHAT I MIGHT CALL THE FINAL LEG OF THE GREAT COMMISSION (CULTURALLY SPEAKING). BY THE TIME WE REACH THIS PASSAGE THE GOSPEL HAS PROGRESSED FROM THE JEWS TO THE SAMARITANS, TO THE GOD FEARING GREEKS, AND N

MAKING LEMONADE FROM LEMONS ACTS 11:19-30 INTRODUCTION: AS WE APPROACH THIS PASSAGE, WHAT WE HAVE HERE IS WHAT I MIGHT CALL THE FINAL LEG OF THE GREAT COMMISSION (CULTURALLY SPEAKING). BY THE TIME WE REACH THIS PASSAGE THE GOSPEL HAS PROGRESSED FROM THE JEWS TO THE SAMARITANS, TO THE GOD FEARING ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

"Lets Get Back To The Basics In Our Faith" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 22, 2014

We need to start at the beginning to see where we went wrong on Doctrine.

The Ultimate Decision July 22, 2014 Every morning I have the same routine. I start the coffee, get all my Bible supplies, computer and get ready to start studying for the lesson. I have been doing the same things for 7 years now. Plus I have made coffee every morning for 35 years. This morning I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

What Is A Christian

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Aug 14, 2014

What is a christian

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: *other

When We Get Stuck

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Aug 26, 2014

People, families, churches and nations get stuck. How one man made the difference

When We Get Stuck Acts 11:24, Acts 11:18-26 If you’ve lived for a few years, you have experienced being stuck – sometimes by physical circumstances, sometimes by emotional obstacles, sometimes by career issues like job/boss, sometimes by family problems. The Bible is a wonderful, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

"The Mark Of Christ"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 18, 2010

Christ marks you as His own with the Holy Spirit, consequently, we 1. Care, 2. We Bear, 3. We Share

“The Mark of Christ” August 22, 2010 11 In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, 12 in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-27

Denomination: Holiness

How Do You Wear Your Name?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 9, 2010

Inductive sermon speaking about names, possible names for Jesus' followers, and then settling on "Christian" and its meaning for believers.

HOW DO YOU WEAR YOUR NAME? Acts 11:19-26 INTRODUCTION Today we will be talking a lot about names. As you came in, you received a nametag. Hopefully it is a nametag with your name on it. If you have someone else’s nametag, just pretend to be them while you are here today. As I said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting To Know Your Church

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Oct 12, 2010

A sermon on the result of faithfulness and membership and belonging to a great church.

Getting To Know YOUR Church “So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.” Acts 11:26 Intro: I believe this is a great church! God is doing great things! [But there is still greater work ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Our Lives Do The Talking Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

[2] Where are the genuine people today? Where are they? It doesn’t seem like anyone tells the truth any more. And you know what, it doesn’t even seem like people are expected to be truthful any more. Lying is commonplace, accepted and even expected from time to time. Do we have any ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist