Sermons on Cyprus:

Peter’s Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 17, 2018

When Paul visited Jerusalem, Peter (and others) gave him the “right hand of fellowship”; but when Peter visited Antioch, Paul “opposed him to his face.” Peter’s conduct in Antioch produced a tense face-to-face confrontation between two Christian leaders.

September 21, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter II.B.4.a: Peter’s Hypocrisy (2.11-13) Galatians 2.11-13 (KJV) 11 But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed. 12 For before that certain came from James, he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

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

It's Good To Share Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 5, 2022

A unified church works together to make a difference in their community.

IT’S GOOD TO SHARE Text: Acts 4:32-37 Introduction 1. Illustration: When we pray together and work together in fellowship there is a strengthening bond that forms. There is strength in numbers. Vance Havner said: “Snowflakes are frail, but if enough of them get together they can stop traffic.” If ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer Of Jabez - Hand Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 22, 2022

Jabez's knew that he needed God's presence to go with him.

Title: Prayer of Jabez – Passionate Prayer and the Hand of the Lord 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him in pain." (10) And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Unfolding Ot The Time Of The End

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009

The future history of the Antichrist and his rise, rule and ruin

Daniel Chapter 11-‘Daniel’s Last Vision-The Time of the End’ I. The Immediate Future (v.1-4) A. The Persian Kings (v.2) B. The Grecian King (v.3) C. The 4-Fold Division (v.4) II. The Warfare of History Typifies the End of the Age (v.5-20) A. A Great Warfare is Prophesied (9:26,10:1; Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:1-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Simon Of Cyrene - From Bystander To Cross-Bearer

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Jul 19, 2024

Today, we explore the remarkable story of Simon of Cyrene, the man who transitioned from being a mere bystander to bearing the cross of Jesus. His encounter with Christ teaches us about the transformative power of obedience and presence.

Praise be to the wonderful name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Simon’s story is found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Let’s take a closer look at who he was and what we can learn from his remarkable encounter with Jesus. Simon was from Cyrene, a city located in the northern part ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21, Matthew 27:3, Luke 23:26, Acts 2:10, Acts 11:20, Acts 13:1  (view more)  (view less)

Witnessing Through Circumstances

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004

WITNESSING THROUGH CIRCUMSTANCES

WITNESSING THROUGH CIRCUMSTANCES ACTS:16:25 11/6/95 JER.8:20 THE HARVEST IS PAST, THE SUMMER IS ENDED AND WE ARE NOT SAVED. WITNESS: SOMEONE WHO IS CALLED UPON TO BE PRESENT AT A TRANSATION OR EVENT IN ORDER TO ATTEST TO WHAT TOOK PLACE. SOMEONE WHO HAS SEEN OR HEARD ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of An Authentic Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

answering three tough questions concerning the integrity of my faith...

The importance of an authentic faith Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 10 Pastor Jeff Christopherson March 16, 2003 Acts 4:36 ¡V 5:11 Authentic Worshipping Community 3 QUESTIONS CONCERNING AN AUTHENTIC FAITH: I. What is an Authentic ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

A Witnessing Church Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

A Witnessing Church

A. INTRODUCTION “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8 , NLT). 1. After My resurrection, First Sunday, I told My ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Mark 16:13, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Few Bad Apples

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 1, 2003

Sin in the Early Church has dire concequences

A Few Bad Apples… Acts 4:32-5:11 Jeff Hughes – March 23, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. The old saying goes, a few bad apples will ruin the whole bunch. The church at Jerusalem was growing by leaps and bounds. Thousands of people were being added to their numbers. Their influence ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Christians Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 28, 2002

This sermon looks at three characteristics of the church in Antioch that teach us about church growth.

The First Christians Acts 11:19-29 June 30, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration] John Bisagno former Pastor of Houston’s First Baptist Church tells the story of his coming there to candidate for the position of pastor many years ago. He said that as he entered the auditorium it was dimly lit, with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beginning Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jun 5, 2003

Describes how Mark serves as a source of understanding and pattern for following Jesus

Last fall, we began our journey through the Bible. We started in Genesis with the creation and we traced the formation of God’s people beginning with the call of Abraham and Sarah. God gave his promise of blessing to them. Later, we heard the story of Joseph. If you know the story, you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-20

Denomination: Brethren

Reaching Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 27, 2009

What did this church do to capture people’s hearts and attention? The first thing they did was that they could not keep their mouths shut about this man Jesus. In fact, the word “Christian” was coined at Antioch because these people could not keep quiet a

UNSTOPPABLE Reaching Our World July 27 The Church that Captures the Heart of the Community Welcoming Worshiping Growing Serving Reaching How would you answer this phrase, "I like church, but...?" Over time, what have been those "buts" in your life? When I was young, for me it was that the service ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Relationships Count Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 4, 2004

God given relationships make all the difference in where you spend eternity.

Acts 15:35 But Paul and Barnabas stayed in Antioch, teaching and preaching, with many others also, the word of the Lord. 36 And after some days Paul said to Barnabas, "Let us return and visit the brethren in every city in which we proclaimed the word of the Lord, and see how they are." 37 And ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ