Sermons on Barnabas And Saul:

Relevant Friendship

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Aug 9, 2015

Do you invite people into your circle of friends? What does real genuine friendship look like to you?

Relevant Friendship “… enjoy the companionship of those who love the Lord…” 2 Tim. 2:22 (LB) Intro: Sharon was like most lifelong members of First Church. At one time she knew every person by name. She and her husband had six children, eleven grandchildren and five ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Don't Need Church!

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 7, 2015

What is the church? Is it necessary for a Christian to be connected to a local church if at all possible? What are the functions and benefits of the church? Why does the Lord think so highly of the Church if we don't?

We often say that context in reading Scripture is everything. But, getting the right verse is pretty important as well. At a wedding one of those involved was supposed to read 1 John 4:18 NASB which says, “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

What Kind Of Churches Will Change The World Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007

What should the church look like?

What kind of Churches will change the world? Acts 11-15 Audio at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons05/What_kind_of_churches_will_change_the_world.mp3 A Different approach, not honing in on details, instead broad brush strokes- I want to paint a picture of a compelling future for the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Antioch: A Model Church

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 10, 2005

A message encouraging the church to get involved in evangelism

ANTIOCH: A MODEL CHURCH Acts 11:19-30 INTRO: Any search for a model Church must inevitably begin in the New Testament. Generally speaking, the Jerusalem Church is considered the first Church, and we are indebted to it for many reasons. The influence of the Church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Antioch: A Model Church

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

Is there a model church for us to pattern after? Any search for a model Church must inevitably begin in the New Testament.

ANTIOCH: A MODEL CHURCH Acts 11:19-30 INTRO: Any search for a model Church must inevitably begin in the New Testament. Generally speaking, the Jerusalem Church is considered the first Church, and we are indebted to it for many reasons. The influence of the Church in Jerusalem waned, however, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Disagreement Among Missionaries Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 24, 2024

In the same way Split brings destruction in the church. Unity keeps peace and prosperity. Many denominations, organisations are the out come of personality clashes and self projected leaders. How to resolve the problem?

Text: Acts 15:36-41 Theme: Disagreement among missionaries   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever.   I request you to kindly turn to the Bible passage. Observe the Text: Paul and Barnabas, planning for second missionary journey. John Mark, Sharp Disagreement; Barnabas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Methodist

Who And What Is The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Mike Salman on Feb 21, 2008

How do you explain who and what is the Holy Spirit? These outline sermon helps bring this explaination to the simplest of all people.

WHO OR WHAT IS THE HOLY SPIRIT? THE HOLY SPIRIT IS GOD Luke 1:30-35 And the angel said to her, Do not fear, Mary, for you have found favor with God. (31) And behold! You shall conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call His name JESUS. (32) He shall be great and shall be called ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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.

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

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Mighty Have Fallen

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 8

HOW THE MIGHTY HAVE FALLEN (2 SAMUEL 1) In the summer of 2003 cyclist Lance Armstrong’s attempt to equal Miguel Indurain’s record of five successive Tour de France wins nearly came to a crashing halt. With fourteen stages completed and six stages to go, Armstrong’s lead was in jeopardy when he fell ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Background Of The Apostle Paul Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 16, 2013

In this lesson, we will study the background of the apostle Paul, so that we might obtain a greater appreciation of his unique ministry.

Background of the Apostle Paul Introduction 1. In Acts 9:1-6, we read about the salvation testimony of the Apostle Paul. 2. Paul was on his way to Damascus to find and arrest Christians. On the road to Damascus, Paul has a face to face meeting with the risen and glorified Redeemer. This is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6, Philippians 3:2-6

Denomination: Bible Church

1 Samuel Part 6

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jun 24, 2024

NASB

David Again Spares Saul 26 Then the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah, saying, “Is not David hiding on the hill of Hachilah, which is before [a]Jeshimon?” 2 So Saul arose and went down to the wilderness of Ziph, having with him three thousand chosen men of Israel (ABOUT THE SIZE OF AN ARMY BRIGADE), ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

2 Samuel Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 28, 2024

NASB

David Learns of Saul’s Death 1 Now it came about after the death of Saul, when David had returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites (LIKE EPHRAIM, ONE OF THE 12 TRIBES) that David remained two days in Ziklag. 2 On the third day, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul, with his clothes ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

1 Samuel Part 3

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on May 26, 2024

NASB, notes from biblegateway.com and from Marilyn Hickey Ministries

Saul Defeats the Ammonites, his reign, disobedience and rejection 11:1 Now Nahash the Ammonite came up and [a]besieged Jabesh-gilead; and all the men of Jabesh said to Nahash, “Make a covenant with us and we will serve you.” 2 But Nahash the Ammonite said to them, “I will make it with you on this ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

1 Samuel Part 5

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jun 9, 2024

NASB

David Takes Consecrated Bread 21 Then David came to Nob to Ahimelech the priest; and Ahimelech came trembling to meet David and said to him, “Why are you alone and no one with you?” 2 David said to Ahimelech the priest, “The king has commissioned me with a matter and has said to me, ‘Let no one ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Acts 9

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 6, 2020

Saul's conversion

Saul on the road to Damascus (v.1-9) When was our Damascus experience? Ananias healed Saul (v.10-22) Will we say "Here I am, Lord?" Our changed lives will be a witness. Can we prove Jesus is the Christ? The plot against Saul (v.23-31) Christ brings peace and the Holy Spirit ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard