Resources on Acts 11:1-18
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45
Let us choose who can repent Assurance of Pardon by Bill Wessner
https://confessionrcl.blogspot.com/2013/04/cycle-c-easter-5.html
Assurance of Pardon
by
Bill Wessner
Topics:
Judgment
,
Inclusion
,
Purity
Source:
ConfessionRCL
Ironically asking God to put us in charge of repentance, purity, and invitation, this prayer of confession reflects on God's inclusion of the Gentile Others (Acts 11:1-18).
God's Love Is for Everyone Children's Sermon by Kristin Schmidt
https://ministry-to-children.com/peter-explains-childrens-sermon/
Children's Sermon
by
Kristin Schmidt
Topics:
Peter
,
Gentiles
,
Gospel
,
God's Love
Source:
MinistryToChildren
Kristin Schmidt's video children's message (with transcript) on Peter's vision and the conversion of Gentiles (Acts 11:1-18). "Peter realized that God wanted to let him know the good news of the Gospel is for everyone!"
Many Peoples Sunday Service - Breaking Down Barriers Article about Worship by Raul Bogoya
https://togetherinworship.net/ResourceView/82/12421
Article about Worship
by
Raul Bogoya
Topics:
Cultures
,
Immigration
,
Diversity
,
Nation
Source:
Together in Worship
Raul Bogoya’s multicultural worship resource/service outline is based on Psalm 148, John 13:31-35, Acts 11:1-18, Revelation 21:1-6. It helps churches to welcome immigrants, and “think globally and act locally.”
In the Spirit's Way Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Kenneth H Carter Jr
https://www.christiancentury.org/blogs/archive/2009-05/spirits-way
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
by
Kenneth H Carter Jr
Topics:
Gifts of the Spirit
,
Holy Spirit
,
Gentiles
,
Peter
Source:
The Christian Century
Kenneth Carter Jr. reflects on Peter's response to the pouring out of God's Spirit on the Gentiles: "Who was I that I could hinder God" (Acts 11:17). In what ways do we hinder God's Spirit?
A Dangerous Read for a Holy People Sermon Preparation or Illustration
http://www.aplainaccount.org/acts-11-1-18/
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Topics:
Holiness
,
Holy Spirit
,
Peter
,
Change
Source:
A Plain Account
Describing how God breaks Peter's "holiness code" in Acts 11:1-18, this commentary says God's nature is free "to be whoever God will be." God may act in people who formerly were excluded.
Dreaming in Joppa Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Jon M Walton
https://www.christiancentury.org/article/2007-04/dreaming-joppa
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
by
Jon M Walton
Topics:
Gentiles
,
Holy Spirit
,
Peter
Source:
The Christian Century
Jon M. Walton's commentary on Acts 11:1-18 and Psalm 148 notes how Peter's dream resulted in Christianity becoming available to Gentiles. Even today the church still struggles with admitting people thought by some to be unfit.
Enlarged Vision Sermon Preparation or Illustration
https://livingchurch.org/2016/04/24/enlarged-vision/
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Topics:
Creation
,
Praise
,
Divisions
,
Language
Source:
The Living Church
"How good is it when earth is joined to heaven and human beings everywhere are reconciled to God." A commentary on Acts 11:1-18, Psalm 148, and Revelation 21:1-6.
Readers' Theatre: Peter's Vision of the Sheet Scripture Drama or Paraphrase by Christine Longhurst
https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2013/04/readers-theatre-acts-11-1-18.html
Scripture Drama or Paraphrase
by
Christine Longhurst
Topics:
Gentiles
,
Holy Spirit
,
Peter
,
Worship Planning
Source:
Re-Worship
This is a three-voice readers’ theatre setting of Acts 11:1-18 from the New Living Translation.
Commentary on Acts 11:1-18 Sermon Preparation or Illustration by James Boyce
https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/fifth-sunday-of-easter-3/commentary-on-acts-111-18-2
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
by
James Boyce
Topics:
Easter
,
Power
,
Luke
,
Peter
Source:
Working Preacher
James Boyce’s commentary on Acts 11:1-18 reflects on God’s word coming to the Gentiles by divine power and proclaimed by divine visions.
The Spirit, Everyone, & Everything Sermon Preparation or Illustration
https://livingchurch.org/2013/04/28/spirit-everyone-everything/
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Topics:
Holy Spirit
,
Peter
,
Holiness
,
God's Presence
Source:
The Living Church
Infused with the Spirit, every person is a sanctuary of holiness, worthy of respect and reverence. The Spirit drives us to our neighbor in love and to see the created order fully alive with praise.
Peter’s Vision of a Sheet with Animals Artwork by Ben Lima
https://lectionaryart.org/2017/05/20/peters-vision-of-a-sheet-with-animals/
Artwork
by
Ben Lima
Topics:
Peter
,
Vision
Source:
Lectionary Art
Ben Lima highlights several art pieces that interpret Peter's vision of a sheet with animals in Acts 10:9-16 and Acts 11:1-18.
An Order of Service Template for Celebrating the Lord's Supper Service Outline or Song Suggestions by Thom M Shuman
https://lectionaryliturgies.blogspot.com/2016/04/liturgy-wcommunion-for-april-24-2016.html
Service Outline or Song Suggestions
by
Thom M Shuman
Topics:
Easter
,
Grace
,
Liturgy
,
Holiness
Source:
Lectionary Liturgies
This resource provides a template designed to assist worship leaders in planning a worship service celebrating the Lord's Supper based on John 13:31-35, Acts 11:1-18, and Revelation 21:1-6.
Full Text Hymns on Acts 11:1-18
Spirit of the Living God©
Santo, Espíritu de Dios©
Teach me, my God and KingPD
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Love for Everyone Scripture Drama or Paraphrase
https://togetherinworship.net/ResourceView/82/20550
Scripture Drama or Paraphrase
Topics:
Love
,
Gospel
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Commandments
,
God's Love
Source:
Together in Worship
This sermon starter for Acts 11:1-18 and John 13:31-35 contrasts the "old commandment" with the new. If the old commandment was to "love the loveable," than what does the new one require of us?
Peter's Invisible Fence Scripture Meditation/Sermon by P Richard Game
http://day1.org/4751-peters_invisible_fence
Scripture Meditation/Sermon
by
P Richard Game
Topics:
Hospitality
,
Unity
,
Sermon
,
Divisions
Source:
Day1
A sermon on Acts 11:1-18. Dick Game helps us explore the implications for our faith and life from Peter's vision involving the church as he crossed over "the invisible fence" that separate him from the Gentiles.
Love One Another Assurance of Pardon by Nathan Nettleton
https://staging.laughingbird.net/index.php/occasion/c36/2022-05-15/
Assurance of Pardon
by
Nathan Nettleton
Topics:
Love
,
God's Love
,
Love to God
,
Easter
Source:
Laughingbird Staging
Paraphrases of Acts 11:1-18; Psalm 148; Revelation 21:1-6; John 13:31-35. Includes worship resources based on these texts: Eucharistic preface, general prayer of thanksgiving, declaration of grace/absolution, and commission & blessing.
Children as Easter People Children's Sermon by Carolyn C Brown
http://worshipingwithchildren.blogspot.com/2016/03/year-c-fifth-sunday-of-easter-april-24.html
Children's Sermon
by
Carolyn C Brown
Topics:
Easter
,
Praise
,
Children
,
Food
Source:
Worshiping With Children
A guide for children's participation in congregational worship, including children's books, dramatic readings, activities, etc. Designed for use with Psalm 148, John 13:31-35, Acts 11:1-18, and Revelation 21:1-6.
Love One Another Assurance of Pardon by Nathan Nettleton
https://staging.laughingbird.net/index.php/occasion/c36/2025-05-18/
Assurance of Pardon
by
Nathan Nettleton
Topics:
Praise
,
Heaven
,
Singing
,
God's Love
Source:
Laughingbird Staging
Australian paraphrases of Acts 11:1-18; Psalm 148; Revelation 21:1-6; John 13:31-35. Includes worship resources: Eucharistic preface, general prayer of thanksgiving, declaration of grace/absolution, and commission & benediction.
Give Us Your Vision Assurance of Pardon by Thom M Shuman
https://lectionaryliturgies.blogspot.com/2019/05/liturgy-with-communion-for-may-19-2019.html
Assurance of Pardon
by
Thom M Shuman
Topics:
Creation
,
CHILDREN OF GOD
,
Renewal
,
Justice
Source:
Lectionary Liturgies
Thom Shuman offers a complete order of worship, weaving in passages from Acts 11:1-18, Psalm 148, Revelation 21:1-6, and John 13:31-35, including calls to worship and reconciliation, prayers, a liturgy for communion, an offertory, sending, etc.
Here be Dragons Sermon Preparation or Illustration by J Nelson Kraybill
https://www.christiancentury.org/article/2004-05/here-be-dragons
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
by
J Nelson Kraybill
Topics:
Peace
,
Nonviolence
,
Love
,
Violence
Source:
The Christian Century
Dismissing monsters (Psalm 148) makes their power more dangerous. Facing chaos calls for boundary-crossing (Acts 11:1-18), following Jesus' call to love in John 13:31-35, and creating a new heaven and a new earth (Revelation 21:1-6).
Peter's Pride Scripture Meditation/Sermon by Conrad H Massa
http://commons.ptsem.edu/id/03520
Scripture Meditation/Sermon
by
Conrad H Massa
Topics:
Peter
,
Pride
,
Forgiveness
Source:
Theological Commons (Princeton Theological Seminary)
In this sermon on Acts 11:1-18 Conrad Massa highlights the way in which God challenges Peter's pride as the gospel is extended to the Gentiles.