In Sermons: "barnabas" showing 1-30 of 48

I-Give Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 18, 2009

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?

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

The Keys To Heaven And Hell Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 17, 2011

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?

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

Playing As A Team Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 19, 2012

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?

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

Too Graced To Be Two-Faced Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

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

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-16

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

Denomination: Baptist

Church... We Have A Problem!

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 18, 2014

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

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

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.

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

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?

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 Nov 11, 2015

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".

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

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

Denomination: Anglican

Running In The Night Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 18, 2016

Who was this young man who ran away into the night? What's his story and what can it teach us?

Scripture: Mark 14:43-52

Tags: Paul, Missionary, Rich, Value, Workmanship, Profile, Quit, Purpose, Peter, Failure, Barnabas, Product, Potential, Wealthy, Silas, Loser, Unfinished, Tattoo, Worth, Image Of God, Discouraged, Unimportant, Linen, Failed, F. Jim Cymbala, Davon Huss, Humanistic, Norman Vincent Peale, Ran Away, Spoiled, Profiling, Pigeon Hole, Give Up, Edgar A. Guest  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making A Rarity Commonplace

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 29, 2013

God's desire is that every Christian be an encouraging person... Barnabas is a good example of a good example.

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Tags: Welcome, Encouragement, Barnabas, Friendship General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stay In Like Barnabas Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 30, 2013

Barnabas was known as an encourager and this is why God changed his name. Barnabas lives up to his mission from the Lord in the book of Acts and challenges us to follow in his path.

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Tags: Encouragement, Barnabas, Hero, Encourager

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Good Man

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 2, 2013

This is a funeral service for an older believer in our congregation. He was indeed a good man and an encourager as was the bible character, Barnabas.

Scripture: Acts 11:24-26

Tags: Funeral, Barnabas, Encourager, Elderly Funeral, Christian Funeral  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#1 - In Delays And Detours Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 19, 2015

Following God is not always easy, sometimes we have to wait awhile before we see prayers answered.

Scripture: Acts 15:24-41

Tags: Direction, Gentile, Barnabas, Philippi, Paul And Barnabas, Change Of Plans  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Holiness

Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by Dan Raymond on Jan 6, 2016

Imagine a church where everyone is your greatest cheerleader. They believe you can do it. They help you do it. They help when you stumble, and they're thrilled when you succeed. Barnabas in Acts is the perfect example of how to encourage one another.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Tags: Encouragement, Barnabas, Second Chances, One Another

Denomination: Christian Church

Role Reversal Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 1, 2009

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.

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

Saul Proclaims Jesus As The Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 6, 2017

The newly converted Saul persuasively preached Christ in the Damascus synagogue, to the amazement of all who had known him as an enemy of Christ (vv. 20-22).

Tags: Barnabas, Plotted To Kill Him

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Sanctioned By Jerusalem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 20, 2017

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....

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

Denomination: Baptist

Barnabas Brings Paul Back To Antioch Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 21, 2017

The Antioch church under the leadership that Barnabas provided had grown to the point that it was obvious that Barnabas needed a helper. One man immediately came to mind, his friend Saul of Tarsus (Paul).

Tags: Barnabas, Antioch, Saul Of Tarsus, Paul And Barnabas, Called Christians  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Man You Need To Know - Barnabas

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 18, 2016

A Father's Day Sermon about a man we need to know, Barnabas.

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Tags: Encouragement, Barnabas

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Barnabas Person

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 17, 2016

Barnabas we will see was a giving person and cared about other people. How can we live a life like that in a society that says it is all about You?

Scripture: Acts 5:29-39

Tags: Church, Giving, Barnabas

Denomination: Nazarene

Encouragement & Unity Series

Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014

Part of a sermon series on Galatians

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Tags: Unity, Encouragement, Barnabas, Christian Unity, Status  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Barnabas—little Man, Big Deeds Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 26, 2015

This sermon examines Barnabas's character as an encourager, his generosity, and his obedience to God and challenges God's people to emulate him.

Scripture: Acts 4:31-37

Tags: Obedience, Generosity, Barnabas, Encourager, Doer Of The Word  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Barnabas

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 14, 2015

Barnabas a man of intergrity, generosity and a man willing to develop the gits of others even at his own expense

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Tags: Integrity, Barnabas

Denomination: Anglican

Cultural Diversity And The Spread Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 9, 2015

The Holy Spirit drives us to bring all cultures into an appreciation and acceptance of the faith.

Scripture: Acts 11:21-26

Tags: Culture, Diversity, Barnabas, Saulpaul

Denomination: Catholic

A Man On A Mission Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 9, 2015

The Great Commission ought to drive us like it drove Saul.

Scripture: Acts 9:20-31

Tags: Evangelism, Spiritual Warfare, Barnabas, Evangelism Urgency, Apostle Paul  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When We Get Stuck

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Aug 29, 2014

People, families, churches and nations get stuck. How one man made the difference

Scripture: Acts 11:18-26

Tags: Joshua, Barnabas, Call To Action, Making A Difference, One Man's Actions  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Barnabas Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 18, 2014

Barnabas our unsung hero of the faith became known as an encourager – he was so good at it - God changed his name from Joseph to Barnabas – which means encourager.

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Tags: Barnabas, Encourager, God's Encouragement, Paul And Barnabas

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leaving A Legacy To Our Neighbor Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 31, 2008

This message looks at the life of Barnabas and how we might leave a legacy to our neighbor

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Tags: Legacy, Neighbor, Barnabas, Christian Witness

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Barnabas - Encourager Extraordinaire Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 20, 2008

Looks at the Characteristics that Barnabas had and encourages us to live our lives with those characteristics so we might use your gifts in an extraordinary way.

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37, Acts 4:36

Tags: Character, Barnabas

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Barnabi

Contributed by Robert Harmon on Jan 22, 2011

Barnabas is one of the best examples we have of the Christian walk, then there's Ananias/Sapphira, who testify to the desires of the world. Who will our walk be more like?

Scripture: Acts 4:36-5:10

Tags: Giving, Encouragement, Lies, Barnabas, Encourage, Giving Yourself  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ