Sermons on Hechos 10:38:

The Barrier Broken Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 11, 2009

What a dance God orchestrated here! This is part 2 of The Launching of the Gospel. Part 1 is "The Preacher’s Message"

“And He ordered us to preach to the people, and solemnly to testify that this is the One who has been appointed by God as Judge of the living and the dead. 43 “Of Him all the prophets bear witness that through His name everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins.” “But now in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Orthodox

"Consider The Claims Of Christ"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 27, 2010

Consider carefully the things Jesus said about Himself

(Various texts) Over the years I have heard many opinions about Jesus expressed by people who, at least in my presence and to my knowledge, have demonstrated no desire to put forth any effort to find out what is said or known – or can be known – about Him in any context outside of that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:38-43

Denomination: Orthodox

A New Year: Real Change

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 8, 2011

You want "real" change this new year? Submit yourself to God.

Acts 10:34-43 34 Then Peter began to speak: "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism 35 but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right. 36 You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peter And Cornelius: From Pronouncements To People

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 14, 2009

Prejudice deals only with groups, not with persons. Peter had to get beyond outworn principles, and both he and Cornelius had to learn to give and receive what was needed. All need Christ.

If you have to choose between principles and people, choose people! Do you agree? If it comes down to deciding whether to adhere to certain principles and thereby injure people; if it comes down to violating your beliefs or violating another person, what will you choose? The principle or the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Power And Triumph Of Easter

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 12, 2009

God came a long, long way to enter our world, endure the cross and triumph over death. He did it for you.

Sermon for Easter Sunday – April 12, 2009 – The Power and Triumph of Easter The story of Good Friday and Easter is when you really pay attention, the most dramatic and intense story imaginable. It is a story of the world’s Creator having become a part of His creation. Look at your hands for a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:36-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter - For Whom?

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on May 16, 2009

Easter 6: We are so good at picking sides - at finding reasons to finding reasons to choose reasons for thinking that we are better than others. The lessons of the early church drive us to question this and to ask: For whom is Easter?

A few years ago some friends from this part of the state visited us when we lived in San Antonio. We took them to lunch at a popular restaurant in San Antonio and there saw a bunch of people wearing “Go, Spurs, Go” t-shirts. Being from the Dallas area – my friend was, of course, rooting for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-48

Denomination: Lutheran

Seeker Or Saver? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 18, 2008

Are you a person who resists change or seeks it? Peter and Cornelius were two such people. Learn how God intervened to bring truth and life to each.

There’s a phrase that I really hate, but one that I’ve heard often, “We’ve always done it this way.” Change comes hard to some people, even when presented with a new reality that requires change. They’re the kind that say, “I don’t mind change as long as everything stays the same.” There’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Heroes #8: The World's Greatest Superhero: Jesus! Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 30, 2008

Jesus is the world’s greatest superhero, and God wants us to be heroes, too – to follow in Jesus’ steps and go about doing good and loving people.

HEROES #8: THE WORLD’S GREATEST SUPERHERO: JESUS! INTRO TO SPEAKER: Discuss holidays, new dog & time visiting my mom in Saskatchewan. Discuss today’s Labour Day Classic – Saskatchewan Riders versus Winnipeg Bombers. WHAT MAKES A HERO SUPER? How many of you watched the Olympics? Michael Phelps ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:38

Denomination: *other

Biblical Lessons Concerning Evangelism Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 8, 2008

This is a two part message inteneded to show the absolute need we have for the Holy Spirit’s presence in evangelism. God uses us in the process, but it is His work from start to finish.

BIBLICAL LESSONS CONCERNING EVANGELISM Acts 10:1-48 INTRODUCTION: A. Evangelism – What are we to think? 1. For some Evangelism is a program dilemma. a. Just a quick look in our own Lifeway catalog sets the tone 1) Faith 2) The NET 3) Share Jesus Without Fear 4) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Whosoever Means Whosoever

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2008

Jesus extends salvation to all.

Introduction: In Chapter 8 of Acts, we find an Ethiopian trust Christ (a descendant of Ham.) In Chapter 9, Saul, later to be the Apostle Paul was saved (He was a Jew, a descendant of Shem). Now in chapter 10, we see a Roman saved - A Gentile, descendant of Japeth. In these three chapters, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Lessons Concerning Evangelism, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 15, 2008

This message is intended to help us see the necessity of God in evangelism and to encourage us to join Him in spreading the Gospel.

BIBLICAL LESSONS CONCERNING EVANGELISM PART 2 Acts 10:1-48 INTRODUCTION: A. Last week we began this message entitled Biblical Lessons Concerning Evangelism. 1. As I thought about it I wondered how many of us consider ourselves to be evangelists? a. The Greek word translated “evangelist” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

God Shows No Partiality

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 19, 2008

We are created in the image of God who shows no favoritism or partiality concerning us.

Text: Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism (partiality) (Acts 10:34). What does it mean to show favoritism or to be partial? If we do not treat people equally, but instead show more kindness, consideration, and respect for some and not for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Christian Church

How Stubborn Are We? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 16, 2009

How stubborn are we as a fellowship? Are we going to continue to stand in God’s way? Or are we going to join Him in reaching this community with His forgiveness, love and salvation? Are you ready and willing to serve Christ “outside” your comfort zone? Pe

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 13, 2009 Date Preached: May 17, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Are We Ready to Love – Reaching Out? Sermon Title: How Stubborn Are We? Sermon Text: Acts 10:1-48 (ESV) entire chapter 28 And he said to them, "You ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Change Comes Hard

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 10, 2008

Gleaned from several sermons on sermoncentral, we see change as necessary but we are slow to do so.

Outline to Learning to Change Acts 10:1-48 It has been said that only wet babies like to be changed, even then they are not that excited about it. Illustration: Henry Ford and William Knudsen Conclusion: Even though he was considered a genius, he did not like change. Sometimes change is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hands Of Jesus!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 10, 2008

One of the main reasons we do missionary evangelism is that Jesus was and is the world’s greatest missionary evangelist. Years ago, by faith, I knelt at His feet and said I would follow Him. Up to that time I was following man, wanting to be like Evangel

Hands of Jesus! One of the main reasons we do missionary evangelism is that Jesus was and is the world’s greatest missionary evangelist. Years ago, by faith, I knelt at His feet and said I would follow Him. Up to that time I was following man, wanting to be like Evangelist T. L. Osborn. I worked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-38