Sermons on Joppa:

Peter’s Struggle: Overcoming The Wall Of Prejudice

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 19, 2022

It was essential for Peter to admit (And us), when prejudice is in operation. Our prejudices and biases always collide with God's grace. God has no favorites; we are all equal in his sight. He welcomes whosoever!

Sermon Peter’s Struggle: Overcoming The Wall of Prejudice Scripture Reading: Acts 10: 1-23 “1 In Caesarea there lived a Roman army officer named Cornelius, who was a captain of the Italian Regiment. 2 He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was everyone in his household. He gave generously to the poor ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-23, John 3:16, Revelation 5:9

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Grace On A Collision Course Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 18, 2023

Peter's prejudicial sentiments lingering like a foul odor in his mind collided with God's grace. Only a fresh breath of God's grace, could clear the air, and open up the door to a world of Gentiles who were waiting to follow Christ.

Sermon - God’s Grace On a Collision Course Scripture: Acts 10:1-23 “In Caesarea there lived a Roman army officer named Cornelius, who was a captain of the Italian Regiment. 2 He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was everyone in his household. He gave generously to the poor and prayed regularly to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-23, Matthew 28:18-20, James 2:9, Revelation 7:9-12

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Grace Collides With Culture

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 6, 2024

Unless you happen to be like the man who said: "I am not prejudiced, I hate everyone!" All of us if we are honest are prejudiced. When prejudice is in operation, it will always collide with God's grace.

Sermon - God’s Grace Collides With Culture Scripture: Acts 10:1-23 “In Caesarea there lived a Roman army officer named Cornelius, who was a captain of the Italian Regiment. He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was everyone in his household. He gave generously to the poor and prayed regularly to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-23, James 2:9, Revelation 7:9-12

Denomination: Methodist

Philip En Route To Caesarea

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2017

“Philip was found” is an expression confirming the miraculous manner of his conveyance away from Gaza to his current location “at Azotus”—“the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip.”

February 21, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Philip En Route to Caesarea (8:40) Series: The Early Church Commentary 40 But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea. “Philip was found” is an expression ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:40

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel That Saves Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 2, 2020

We see the transforming power of the Gospel when the Gentiles listened and believed in the Name of Jesus Christ. The Gospel has to do with Jesus of Nazareth.

Good morning. Let’s commit this time to the Lord in prayer. Our gracious Father, we come to worship you, our Creator and Redeemer. Thank you for reconciling us back to You through Your Son, Jesus. Thank you for loving us and watching over us. Let us praise You as long as we live and honour ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:23-48, Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There Is Jesus Power In The Hard Times

Contributed by Craig Fenton on Sep 9, 2001

THE POWER OF JESUS DRAWS ALL MEN UNTO HIMSELF, HE USES OUR HARD TIMES TO DRAW MEN UNTO HIMSELF.

There is Jesus Power in the hard times Acts 9:32-43. Hard times are nothing new. Hard times, times of trials and tribulations, seem to be as constant as the sunrise. You can watch the news on any given day and hear of the hard times of those around our country. You can read the morning paper and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peter, Cornelius, And Us Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 21, 2002

This sermon examines how the Spirit of God worked in Peter and Cornelius, and how He works in us.

Peter, Cornelius, and Us Acts 10:1 - 11:18 June 23, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration] One New Year’s day in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gas. The amusing thing was ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Second Of Four Things That Will Change Your Life...obedience 2 Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Jan 16, 2009

Disobedience to God, always takes you where you don’t want to be!

Four Things that will Change Your Life…2b…Obedience… We began talking last week of the second thing that will change your life…obedience. First, there was faith, and we learned that we must have faith to please God. Second, we must be obedient to Him and His Word. Let’s spend a little more time ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Power Through God’s People #8: Cornelius And Peter Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A series of character sketches in the book of Acts - Cornelius and Peter.

Acts 10:1-48 – God’s Power Through God’s People #8: Cornelius and Peter So we’ve been working through the book of Acts this fall, looking at how God used His people in the early church to accomplish great things, making the world a better place. Today we come to an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

God Encounters #2 - Jesus The Healer

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 14, 2015

Jesus is the Saviour who died on the Cross to forgive our sins, and He is also the Healer by whose wounds we are healed.

GOD ENCOUNTERS: THE FOURSQUARE GOSPEL #2: JESUS THE HEALER: INTRO TO TOPIC: Last week we started a series looking at the Foursquare Gospel of Jesus. Foursquare Gospel: Jesus the Saviour, Healer, Baptiser in the Holy Spirit, Soon Coming King. Theme verse: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: *other

Cornelius –the Man Who Had A Heavenly Visitation

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 7, 2020

1.POWERFUL 2.PIOUS 3.PRAYERFUL 4.PROVIDING 5.PERFORMING 6.PATRIARCH 7.PROMISES

CORNELIUS –THE MAN WHO HAD A HEAVENLY VISITATION OUTLINE 1.POWERFUL 2.PIOUS 3.PRAYERFUL 4.PROVIDING 5.PERFORMING 6.PATRIARCH 7.PROMISES THE MESSAGE CORNELIUS –THE MAN WHO HAD A HEAVENLY VISITATION 1.POWERFUL Cornelius was a powerful man. He was a centurion with a hundred people under ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gentile Pentecost Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025

The Gentile Pentecost

Acts 11:1 - 18 The Gentile Pentecost 1. The Report - 1 And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. A Very Dynamic Report - the apostles and brethren throughout Judaea A Very Dramatic Report - heard that the Gentiles had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

A Vision That Changed The World Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 23, 2001

How Peter’s vision changed the outreach of the church.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 20 “A Vision that Changed the World” Acts 10:1-33 God had called the people of Israel to a special relationship with Him so that they might be His people, his witnesses, His missionaries to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Essential Christian Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 18, 2017

The Essential Christian Life: 1. Our going. 2. Our gathering. 3. Our giving. 4. Our God. 5. Our goal.

The Essential Christian Life Acts 9:32-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Revised March 5, 2017 INTRODUCTION: *The average person breathes about 12 to 18 times a minute. Of course, we do that all the time. And if you're like me, you almost never think about it. But when it comes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Widow's Mite

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 2, 2024

The Widow’s Mite is regarded as a small contribution that is willingly given and is all one can afford.

Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett, a female British-American novelist and play-write once remarked: “If nature has made you for a giver, your hands are born open, and so is your heart; and though there may be times when your hands are empty, your heart is always full, and you can give things out of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:12, Mark 12:40, Luke 6:38, Proverbs 11:24-25