Sermons on Hechos 11:21:

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

Be A Disciple Who Makes A Difference! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 30, 2017

How can I be a disciple who makes a difference? 1. By the grace of God (vs. 21-23). 2. By firmly gripping the Lord (vs. 23-24). 3. By going where the Lord leads (vs. 22 & 25-26). 4. By gathering together with other Christians (vs. 26).

Be a Disciple Who Makes a Difference! Acts 11:21-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 23, 2014 *Think about someone who has been a blessing to you. It could have been today or back when you were a little boy or girl. Surely there have been many blessings in our lives, more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Cultural Diversity And The Spread Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 6, 2015

The Holy Spirit drives us to bring all cultures into an appreciation and acceptance of the faith.

Thursday of 10th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel Just imagine if from your earliest days you were called by the name “son/daughter of encouragement”? Wouldn’t you just naturally become a very positive person? That was the destiny of our apostle, today. Bar-Nabas, which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21-26

Denomination: Catholic

Being A Barnabas Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 14, 2016

Many times those who serve in obscurity are overlooked, but provide a tremendous impact to the body of Christ. We must encourage those who serve in the shadows to continue for the Lord.

Series: Serving in the Shadows # 1 Being a Barnabas Acts 11: 19-26 Our text today speaks of a man, who although not obscure in the Scriptures, is often found serving in the shadows. He is first introduced among the early believers in Jerusalem. Acts 4:36 –And Joses, who by the apostles was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name? ("Christian" Or Christian) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 2, 2009

What’s in a name? What is a Christian? What is a Christian and what makes a Christian a Christian?

What’s in a name? “christian” or Christian Acts 11:21-26 NIV 21 The Lord’s hand was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord. 22 News of this reached the ears of the church at Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. 23 When he arrived and saw the evidence of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Real Christian

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

Who we as Christians really should be.

A REAL CHRISTIAN Acts 11:19-26 INTRODUCTION: Only three times in the Bible is the word “Christian” used: Acts 11:26 And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. Acts 26:28 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. 1 Peter 4:16 Yet if ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Unleash The Commitment Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 13, 2017

Committing completely to God by sending, contagion and generosity.

November 12 Unleash the Commitment (Acts 11:19-30) 4 min Song 1 4 min Intro to Commitment Sunday Well, today is Commitment Sunday! I can hardly believe it’s here. Today is going to be a life-changing day in the life of our church, I thrilled that you’re here to be a part of it. If you are ...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

Spread The Word Despite The Odds Sermon X: Encouragement Epitomized By Barnabas Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 15, 2020

In anti-Christian environments, mature Christians may be called on to help stabilize unsettling situations as was Barnabas whose encouraging words and acts of love changed fearfulness to thankfulness.

BARNABAS EPITOMIZED ENCOURAGMENT (Acts 11:19-30) Barnabas was the New Testament witness we all have a chance to identify with. Whether we adopt the Barnabas approach to witnessing depends on our willingness to be encouragers rather than ...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

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

Anatomy Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 3, 2018

church health is more important than church growth.

“Anatomy of a Healthy Church” Acts 11:19-30, 13:1-3 Introduction: Welcome to this last worship service of 2017. As I begin my preaching and teaching ministry here at Thayer Church my prayer is that that Lord will use me to be a blessing to you and your family. Sis. Judy and I are excited about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3, Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 15, 2024

Acts 11:19-30 teaches us that God’s grace transforms lives and communities.

Introduction How many of you own an Apple iPhone? The first Apple iPhone was sold in 2007. That was a mere seventeen years ago. As of September 2024, there are an estimated 1.382 billion active iPhone users worldwide. In the third quarter of 2024, Apple’s iPhone had a worldwide market share of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gospel Is For All (Church Expansion In Antioch) Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 26, 2023

This text shows what can happen when believers follow the Holy Spirit, recognizes the value in all people, and use their gifts, strength and influence to carry out God’s plan. The Gospel is for whosoever will believe!

Sermon: The Gospel is For All (Church Expansion In Antioch) Scripture: Acts 11:19-30 “Meanwhile, the believers who had been scattered during the persecution after Stephen’s death traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch of Syria. They preached the word of God, but only to Jews. 20 However, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30, Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 16:20

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon # 21 - When God Is With Us Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 5, 2023

The assurance that God is with us is such a huge comfort in the life of a believer. As we study the life of some great men in the bible, we will understand how the presence of God transformed them and their situations.

God was with Gideon The word of assurance that came from the Lord to Gideon as recorded in Judges 6:16, “The LORD replied, "I will be with you. You will defeat Midian as if it were only one man." (GW) Gideon was faced with an enormous task to fight against the Midianites. As the people ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:16, Genesis 26:3, Psalm 91:7, Exodus 3:12, Deuteronomy 31:23, Matthew 28:20, Acts 11:21, Genesis 31:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other