Sermons on Barnabas And Saul:

The Danger Of Dishonouring God's Anointed People

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 4, 2007

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE DANGER OF DISHONOURING GOD’S ANOINTED PEOPLE AND USES EXAMPLES FROM1. NOAH AND HIS SONS 2. MOSES AND MIRIAM 3. DAVID AND SAUL 4. ELISHA AND THE YOUTHS 5.JESUS AND THE TEACHERS OF THE LAW 6. HIS HOMETOWN FOLKS 7. HIS FAMILY

THE DANGER OF DISHONOURING GOD’S ANOINTED PEOPLE ************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. NOAH AND HIS SONS 2. MOSES AND MIRIAM 3. DAVID AND SAUL 4. ELISHA AND THE YOUTHS 5. JESUS AND THE TEACHERS OF THE LAW 6. JESUS AND HIS HOMETOWN FOLKS 7. JESUS AND ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Bought The Property To Build Something New.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 9, 2012

God doesn't want the old you or the old me...we belong to Him now ...we are His property ....He builds something brand new. The one that wrote that Scripture was for sure changed into a new creature. Apostle Paul whose name was Saul before his conversion

God bought the property to build something new. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. A story is told about a business man who was selling a warehouse and its property. The building had been empty ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Paul’s Epistle To The Romans Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 3, 2018

The apostle Paul wrote the Epistle to the Romans. Paul, who at birth received the Jewish name Saul, was born in the city of Tarsus located in Cilicia (Acts 22:3). His birth occurred probably between a.d. 1 and 5. Although he grew up in Greek culture. .

INTRODUCTION TO PAUL’S EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS Author The apostle Paul wrote the Epistle to the Romans. Paul, who at birth received the Jewish name Saul, was born in the city of Tarsus located in Cilicia (Acts 22:3). His birth occurred probably between a.d. 1 and 5. Although he grew up ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Belonging In A Better Place Series

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 14, 2022

King Saul had just died. David had been anointed king for the second time. Now he looked at the city of Jerusalem (a Jebusite stronghold) and said to himself, "I"m going to take that city. That is where I belong as the King of Israel."

This story unfolds in four main points: 1. David’s Desire for Jerusalem (v. 6a) It’s interesting that the Bible does not say anything about David’s desire to take Jerusalem. Verse 6 simply says, “And the king and his men went to Jerusalem unto the Jebusites.” However, David was a conqueror, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Resentment

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 22, 2023

Jesus disarms the cynic in us with His gentle answers to our resentful and skeptical questions. This sermon relies heavily on chapter three of Scott Sauls's book "A Gentle Answer: Our 'Secret Weapon' In An Age of Us Versus Them".

Freedom From Resentment INTRODUCTION: John 1:43-51 (NKJV) 43 The following day Jesus wanted to go to Galilee, and He found Philip and said to him, “Follow Me.” 44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found Him of whom ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Worst Job Description Ever

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 6, 2019

God's appointment is seldom to do easy tasks. God appoints us to do hard things, and He equips us to fulfil what He has appointed us to do.

“Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. Now as he went on his way, he approached ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Invades Earth - Pentecost!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 21, 2020

This is a sermon that focuses on Pentecost and asks three questions - 1. Did you know Heaven Has Invaded the Earth? 2. Has Heaven Invaded Your Earth? 3. Is Heaven’s Invasion Still Happening In and Around You?

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4; Mark 1:9-11; Mark 15:33-38 Title: Heaven Invades Earth – Pentecost INTRO: Grace and peace this morning! All three of our scripture passages have one major thing in common; they all speak of an invasion. Each one of them speaks of a time when Heaven invaded Earth and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Mark 1:9-11, Mark 15:33-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon # 4 - God's Special Protection Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 3, 2024

If we want to have the special protection of God, we must trust God like David trusted Him. Only when our lives are in God’s hands and He becomes our shield and defender will our lives be safe and protected from every harm and attack that is aimed at us.

Let us read 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) God is able to make every blessing overflow on us, and this is applicable to every area of our lives. This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Psalm 23:5, Psalm 54:1, 1 Samuel 23:19-20, Psalm 18:35, 1 Samuel 23:21, Matthew 7:16-17, 1 Samuel 23:22, 1 Samuel 23:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 33 - Bear Fruit Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 4, 2025

God’s purpose for every one of us who are part of His body the church, is that we bear much fruit. Sin and rebellion will prevent us from being fruitful. Let’s not take God’s grace for granted but repent of every sin so we can bear good fruit as God desires of us.

Today’s meditation is based on the parable that Jesus taught in Luke 13:6-9. We read in Luke 13:6, “Then Jesus told them this parable:”(GNB) The Background to the parable While Jesus was teaching there were some who shared this information with Him. The news they brought to Jesus is found in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9, Luke 13:1-3, Luke 13:6-7, Isaiah 5:1-2, Matthew 21:19, Luke 19:4, John 15:16, Romans 8:34, 1 Timothy 2:5, Luke 13:8-9, Luke 3:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

1 Timothy Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 13, 2024

This is a detailed study verse by verse. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need. I have used several different sources to which I give credit.

I Timothy Chapter 1 I Tim 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Savior, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; (King James Version) 1:1 Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus by the commandment of God our Savior, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The New Me"

Contributed by Terry Moon on Sep 25, 2005

Today we will reference to the story of Saul and his transformation into Paul in the book of Acts. We will talk about how God transformed Paul’s life forever when he had his Damascus road experience. God used Paul to preach and teach His people so that t

Reference Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 I. Romans 12:1a – Sacrifice – means to give up something. Question: What makes me new?  When I make the decision to give up and get rid of the old stuff.  When I make the decision to give up and get rid of some people. What are you willing to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Power Of A Proper U-Turn" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 7, 2016

Turning around can be difficult and painful. I mean let’s face it when you have to turn around there is usually only one good reason. You have realized you’re going in the wrong direction. This is exactly what happened to a man named Saul

“The Power of a Proper U-Turn” Acts 9:1-19 Early in our ministry my wife and I did a lot of work with youth and children. There was a camp in Northeast Arkansas we would take them to each summer located in the mountains. It was beautiful. As many times as we went there I would usually ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Law Vs Grace Part 2

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 21, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you still under the law? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are under grace not law IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 24:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) 2. So Saul chose 3,000 elite troops

I. EXORDIUM: Are you still under the law? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are under grace not law IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 24:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) 2. So Saul chose 3,000 elite troops from all Israel and went to search for David and his men ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

1 Samuel Part 2 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Apr 24, 2024

A prophet and judge, God's choice; a king-the people's choice; location = The Promised Land; A barren wife asks God for a son; Saul's reign, disobedience, and rejection; book took place over 100 years; footnotes from Biblegateway.com

Purpose: Samuel writes a prophetically oriented history of Israel's early monarchy. Because the sinful nature found it easier to follow an earthly king the Israelites were reluctantly granted a monarch of their popular choice -but man's wisdom never exceeds God's wisdom, and this ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Last Straw Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003

It wasn’t enough that Saul had Go’s Spirit within him. He also needed to respond to the Spirit’s prompting with obedience. We need to listen to God’s voice and respond as he would have us respond. "Surely, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed tha

When you think about it, being a Christian is a simple thing at one level, but it’s a multifaceted thing at another. And it’s so easy to get confused about what matters. At one level all you need is faith in Jesus Christ. At another level you need to be in a Church, you need to read your Bible. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Anglican