Sermons on Acts 11:19: showing 1-15 of 146

The Ripple Effect

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 13, 2023

Conflict between the old and the new can lay the foundation for growth, even if the self-examination and change can be painful.

One afternoon when I was 14 or 15, my father and I down in a bottom of a large hole in the side yard digging a septic tank. We were digging with a trowel and a pair of pruning shears, because the ground was so laced with tough, springy ivy roots that you couldn’t use a shovel, you had to scrape ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-19

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

Find Encouragement In Barnabas, The Son Of Encouragement

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 8, 2023

A look at St. Barnabas, and what we can learn from him.

6.11.23 Acts 11:19–30, 13:1-3 (EHV) 19 Now those who had been scattered by the persecution that took place at the time of Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews. 20 But there were some men from Cyprus and Cyrene who came to Antioch ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Barnabas The Encourager Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Barnabas was the friend that helped Paul overcome his bad image and become an accepted spokesman of the faith. Barnabas went on to play a major role in the history of Paul

Words are powerful tools of influence. All of us can speak words and so all of us have the power to encourage or discourage others. The life of Victor Sirebianca is a radical illustration of the power of words. His teacher said to him, "You are a dummy. You will never graduate. You will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

This Guy "gets It": The Story Of Barnabas Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

If you look at the five leaders in Acts 13, they represent 3 continents and 4 different racial groups. The reason they were called Christians in Antioch is because gospel has the ability to break down walls like nothing else

Memorial Day Video ahead of me. Today we wrap our 6-week series in the middle of Acts by looking at Barnabas. Barnabas is in fact his nickname. Now, sometimes we can be cruel with our nicknames. We can call a big man “tiny” or a slow-footed person “lightening.” When we think about some of our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Barnabas - Be A Bridge Builder

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jul 5, 2021

a narrative message about the ministry of Barnabas - and how we can all be a Barnabas!

“Be a Barnabas - be a Bridge Builder.” Subject; What role did Barnabas play in the ministry of the early church? Complement: he reached out and recruited Saul and partnered with him in the mission. Preaching idea: Be a Barnabas! Text: Acts 11:19-26 19 Now those who had been scattered by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26, Acts 13:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Outline Of Acts 11:19-30

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 29, 2022

Acts 11:19-30 gives an account of how the Church reached as far away as Antioch, nearly 300 miles from Jerusalem. A group of unknown missionaries went to Antioch, then Barnabas came, and then so did Saul.

Introduction: The second part of Acts 11 covers two different scenarios, probably a few years apart. First, Luke describes the growth of the Church and how the Gospel reached as far away as Antioch. Then he adds a brief note, where one of the New Testament prophets—Agabus—made a prediction about a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose, Discipleship, & Growth

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Sep 9, 2023

Illustration” Video - Adrian Rogers “If you are not sharing the gospel then you are not right with God”

I. We must be faithful with steadfast purpose. (v.23) - Romans 7:4  Likewise, my brothers, you also have died to the law through the body of Christ, so that you may belong to another, to him who has been raised from the dead, in order that we may bear fruit for God. II. The church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Go To Antioch Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 22, 2023

If we want to grow as a church we have to go and tell people about Jesus, and then we need to teach them how to follow him.

Let’s Go to Antioch Text: Acts 11:19-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: I heard a story about a guy who applied for a job as an usher at a theater in the mall. As a part of the interview process, the manager asked him, "What would you do in case a fire breaks out?" The young guy answered, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Methodist

The Church Scatters Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 29, 2023

Beginning with the stoning of Stephen, a great persecution began against the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem. Saul created havoc for the church, entering homes and hauling men and women to prison.

September 30, 2023 Beginning with the stoning of Stephen, a great persecution began against the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem. Saul created havoc for the church, entering homes and hauling men and women to prison. He would later describe his activities this way: • Acts 26:9-11 - I too was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 26:9-11, Acts 11:19, Acts 11:23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Paul's 1st Missionary Journey Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 27, 2023

We begin in Syrian Antioch. There we find Barnabas and Saul worshipping with other believers. The Holy Spirit instructed the congregation to set Barnabas and Saul aside for a special work.

October 28, 2023 Prologue • Acts 11:19-30 - Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, telling the message only to Jews. Some men from Cyprus and Cyrene went to Antioch and also told the Greeks good news about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4, Acts 11:19-30, Acts 14:27-28

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What To Do When You Are Placed In A Position Of Contention 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile Cornelius, his Jewish friends cried out in anger, "You went to the uncircumcised men

Illustration:No great advance has been made in science, politics or religion without controversy. Lyman Beecher 1. Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Progressing Through The Storm 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you ever wondered why some people are afraid to progress when conditions appear difficult? Most of us are hesitant to try something new unless we are given guarantees

Illustration:When Pablo Casals reached 95, a young reported threw him a question: "Mr. Casals, you are 95 and the greatest cellist that ever lived. Why do you still practice six hours a day?" And Mr. Casals answered, "Because I think I’m making progress." Your goal is to make progress every day of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:10-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Supernatural Power Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

For a church to be effective, it must have the supernatural power of God.

Supernatural Power Acts 11:19-26; s.s. I. Prototype of Antioch A. Hand of the Lord was with them (Acts 11:21) 1. King Saul (1 Samuel 10:1-10) 2. Elijah (1 Kings 18:46) B. Barnabas saw the grace of God (Acts 11:23) 1. Conversions (vs. 21,24) 2. Prayer & Fasting (13:2,3) 3. Spontaneous Generosity ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Family Relationships Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

For a church to be effective, there must be kingdom family relationships.

Kingdom Family Relationships Acts 11:19-21; Selected Scriptures “The world is crying, ‘Does anybody know I’m alive?”” I. The Model Declared A. Luke 8:19-21 READ B. Matthew 23:8, “ye are all brethren” II. The Model ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-21

Denomination: Baptist