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The Keys To Heaven And Hell Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 17, 2011

based on 170 ratings

| 45,495 views

Is it only Peter who got the "keys" to the Kingdom of Heaven? And what does it mean to "loose and bind" as Jesus told them they could do?

OPEN: A husband and wife arrived at an automobile dealership to pick up their car but they were told that the keys had been accidentally locked in it. They went to the service department and found a mechanic working feverishly to unlock the driver’s side door. As the wife watched from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Tags: Missionary, Matthew, Blood, Heaven, Satan, Pentecost, Prayer, Kingdom, Testimony, Thomas, Key, Barnabas, Bind, Cornelius, Silas, India, Hades, Ethiopia, Permission, Loose, Unlock, Authority, Pearly Gates, Lock, Sharing My Testimony (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Too Graced To Be Two-Faced Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

based on 7 ratings

| 14,949 views

THE ART OF STUMBLING When Peter’s behavior didn’t line up with the gospel, Paul confronted him publicly.

INTRODUCTION Someone sent me a list of popular sayings third graders were asked to complete. Their surprise endings made me smile. 1. Better safe than punch a fifth grader. 2. Strike while the bug is close. 3. It’s always darkest before Daylight Savings Time. 4. Don’t bite the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-16

Tags: Paul, Prejudice, Barnabas, Stumble, Simon Peter (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Playing As A Team Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 19, 2012

based on 67 ratings

| 21,868 views

There were 5 men on the floor praying and fasting for God’s will. What do these 5 tell us about working together as a team for God? And what principles can help us change the world as they did?

OPEN: Yesterday was “St. Patrick’s Day. So, in honor of that special day, I thought I’d share this video clip with you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8lEhiHw0Dg&feature=related From 4:04 to 6:17 What you’ve seen were just A FEW of the final minutes of the 1963 championship game between the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Tags: Team, Teamwork, Basketball, Ordination, Barnabas, Fast, Simeon, Synergy, Ordain, Championship, Nba, Manaen, Niger, Lucius, Church Body Of Christ (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church... We Have A Problem!

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 18, 2014

based on 13 ratings

| 16,372 views

Examining the problem of "professing Christians" that have left the battle-field and the mission-field.

Church... We Have A Problem! Acts 15:36-41 In 1970 the crew of the Apollo 13 moon flight, encountered a major problem, an on-board explosion deprived their spacecraft of most of its oxygen supply and electric power. Captain Jim Lovell radioed the Houston base and said the famous words "Houston, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Tags: Restoration, Barnabas, Helping Others, John Mark, Encourager, Church Attendance, Mission (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Cheerleaders Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 28, 2015

based on 18 ratings

| 12,708 views

This is the gift that greases the gears of the church. Without this gift a congregation becomes lifeless and empty. What is this gift, and why is it so important to God's church family.

OPEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnVuqfXohxc I’ve been waiting months to use that clip. It’s clever. It’s cute. And whether you realize it or not – it is deeply theological. Think about it… what did it show? It showed lot of animals that don’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Tags: Paul, Helper, Isaiah, Holy Spirit, Persecution, Predators, Lamb, Comforter, Encouragement, Counselor, Ananias, Joseph, Calf, Positive, Barnabas, Encourage, Negative, Exhort, Parakaleo, Tear Down, Leopard, Fatling, Build Up, Urge, John Gottman, Jack Zenger, Compliments, Cnn, Son Of Encouragement, Come Alongside, Transformative, Assassin, Devourers, Snake In The Grass, Cobra, Wolf, Orangutan (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift That Keeps On Giving Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 6, 2015

based on 17 ratings

| 12,482 views

The gift of "giving" is perhaps closest to God's heart. What is it about this gift that makes it so special, and how can we know if we have this particular gift?

OPEN: One preacher told of the time he found himself in a situation where he truly needed to announce publicly what he was giving to a special church offering. “This wasn’t for the purpose of boastfulness, for I was only giving $25, although, at that time, that was significant to me. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Tags: Giving, Prayer, Hungry, Sheep, Challenge, Inspire, Influence, Barnabas, Lazarus, Volunteer, Poor, Generous, Barna, Motivational, Needy, Rich Man, Charity, Goats, Motivate, Giving To The Poor, Fasting, Don Linscott, Abraham’s Bosom, Boone Fields, Donate, Gallup, Contributing (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be A Barnabas - A Light Of Encouragement

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 4, 2018

based on 41 ratings

| 20,626 views

Encouragement means coming alongside and inputting courage. Where courage has faded away, encouragement is the putting back or refilling of courage. The leaders of the early church gave one man, Barnabas, the nickname "Son of encouragement".

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are three Scripture readings prior to the Message. The appointed Scriptures for this day are: 1 Samuel 1:4-20; Hebrews 10:11-25, and Mark 13:1-8 A married couple .....was asleep in bed on a stormy night ......when they were awakened by a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10, Colossians 3:13, Proverbs 17:17, Hebrews 10:11-25

Tags: Community, Believe, Encouragement, Courage, Barnabas, Encourage, Love One Another, Paul And Barnabas, Belonging, Son Of Encouragement (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

I-Give Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 18, 2009

based on 23 ratings

| 18,757 views

The early church sold their lands to help the poor and needy amongst them. Were they setting the pattern for a communist commune? Were they socialists? Or was there something more basic going on here?

OPEN: The past two weeks we’ve been talking about iPods. Ever since Apple Computers began marketing these miniature music machines in 2001 they’ve been a popular item with both adults and kids alike. iPods have been marketed in various shapes and sizes and colors, and there are all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:15-37

Tags: Prayer, Ipod, Ananias, Sapphira, Pray, Barnabas, Fast, Poor, Needy, Communism, Socialism, Diamond, Giving General (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming Barnabas Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Sep 22, 2009

based on 3 ratings

| 2,663 views

How do you respond to the success of those around you? Do you rejoice with those who rejoice or do you rejoice when others mourn? Is your faith a community or a zero sum game?

10. The Book of Acts July 26th, 2009 Becoming Barnabas Through our study of the book of Acts we have been trying to see what the church is supposed to look like. In our efforts we have turned to pictures of the early church to see principles that we adopt today to become the church that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-28

Tags: Support, Joy, Encouragement, Success, Barnabas (view more) (view less)

Denomination: *other

Blessed Subtractions Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 19, 2018

based on 3 ratings

| 3,613 views

When Ananias and Sapphira lied about their contribution and were punished by God - the church grew. Why?

OPEN: I always loved Church camp. And I especially loved the camp songs. I’m going to sing one of them today, and if you know the song – sing along: "Ananias and Sapphira got together to conspire a plot - to cheat - the church and get ahead, They knew God's power – but did not fear it, tried ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-5:14

Tags: Death, Fear, Glory, Holy Spirit, Praise, Feet, Field, Donation, Church Growth, Attention, Ananias, Sapphira, Shame, Tithes, Barnabas, Control, Condemnation, Poor, Benevolence, Important, Needy, Contribution, Coincidence, Offerings, Apostles, Cheat, Lie, My Church, Philip Gulley, Home Town Tales, Tootsie Rolls, Church Camp, Killed, Proceeds, Seminars, Surrendering, Bylaws, Bill Collins, Walton, Anderson, Christian Church, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, Tainted (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Role Reversal Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 1, 2009

based on 3 ratings

| 3,107 views

You are who you are, very, very, specifically, so God can use you in His particular circumstance. Don’t be ashamed of your background, or where you come from.

Note to reader: I have hot-links to various subjects in this sermon. The document with the active links can be found in PDF form at this web address: http://www.firstpresanchorage.org/Sermons.htm (The sermon is titled the same, "Role Reversal"), the links are not active in this document. May our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Tags: Saul, Paul, Background, Character, Experience, Barnabas, Prepare, Caesarea, Apostle, Rabbi, Petra, Tarsus, Gamaliel, Nabataean, Aretas (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Treatment Of Titus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 19, 2018

| 516 views

The Galatians were following the false teachers who were Judaizers, because they thought it was necessary for those who aspired to higher perfection to observe the Law of Moses in addition to Christian faith and doctrine.

September 11, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe II. Personal: Defense of Paul’s Apostleship (1:11–2:21) II.B: Independent of Jerusalem Apostles (1:13-2.21) II.B.3: Confirmed by the Jerusalem Apostles (2.1-10) Chapter II.B.3.a: The Treatment of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-5

Tags: Titus, Bondage, Barnabas, Circumcised

Denomination: Baptist

Peter’s Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 17, 2018

| 650 views

When Paul visited Jerusalem, Peter (and others) gave him the “right hand of fellowship”; but when Peter visited Antioch, Paul “opposed him to his face.” Peter’s conduct in Antioch produced a tense face-to-face confrontation between two Christian leaders.

September 21, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter II.B.4.a: Peter’s Hypocrisy (2.11-13) Galatians 2.11-13 (KJV) 11 But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed. 12 For before that certain came ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-13

Tags: Peter, Hypocrisy, Circumcision, Barnabas, Eat With The Gentiles (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Barnabas, A Christian Example

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 9, 2010

based on 1 rating

| 2,512 views

An example for every Christian, Barnabas is an often overlooked figure crucial to the early church effort. He led others to Christ and brought glory to His name, what better can be said of someone?

BARNABAS INTRODUCTION 1. Barnabas is a wonderful character in the Bible 2. This study has been rewarding study and I pray it will benefit you TRANSITION: To begin, let's examine: I. Who is Barnabas? A. According to Acts 4:36, his name was Joseph &he was a Levite, the priestly tribe 1. He was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:26-15:41

Tags: Character, Barnabas, Example, Encourager

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Sanctioned By Jerusalem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 20, 2017

| 1,478 views

Several years, perhaps as many as ten years after the gospel was first preached in Antioch, men from Cyprus and Cyrene came preaching the gospel to Jews and Gentiles. Antioch’s Gentile mission came to the attention of the Jerusalem church, which sent....

May 18, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.E.2: The Church Sanctioned by Jerusalem (11:22-24) Scripture (Acts 11:22-24; KJV) 22 Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-24

Tags: Holy Spirit, Barnabas, Grace Of God, Antioch Church

Denomination: Baptist

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The Keys To Heaven And Hell Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 17, 2011

Too Graced To Be Two-Faced Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Playing As A Team Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 19, 2012

Church... We Have A Problem!

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 18, 2014

More Than Cheerleaders Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 28, 2015

The Gift That Keeps On Giving Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 6, 2015

Be A Barnabas - A Light Of Encouragement

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 4, 2018

I-Give Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 18, 2009

Becoming Barnabas Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Sep 22, 2009

Blessed Subtractions Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 19, 2018

Role Reversal Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 1, 2009

The Treatment Of Titus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 19, 2018

Peter’s Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 17, 2018

Barnabas, A Christian Example

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 9, 2010

The Church Sanctioned By Jerusalem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 20, 2017