Sermons on Barnabas Fund:

Preparing To Build Your Temple

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Jun 13, 2001

This sermon was preached for the Building Fund Rally at the Greater Thankful Missionary Baptist Church in Bleecker, Alabama. The sermon focuses on the importance of preparation in kingdom building.

Preparing to Build Your Temple Text: 1 Chronicles 22:5,6; 1 Corinthians 6:19,20 1 Chronicles 22:5,6 5 And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the LORD must be exceeding magnifical, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:5-6, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Indescribable Gift !

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 23, 2006

Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! Jesus is the most generous gift the world will ever know. With hearts full of joy, we are called to give generously, joyfully and hilariously to the work of God!

This section of Paul’s letter ends with powerful words of praise. They could almost be the title of a worship song because they are powerful words of praise, thanksgiving and truth: “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” (9:15) 2 Corinthians 8 and 9 focus upon generosity in giving. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Anglican

Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 17, 2024

What does a minister do when he arrives at a church and many are unsaved and in leadership positions? Bringing the world’s methods into the church will cause tension. The controversial matter of women in leadership roles looked at. There must be good elders in support.

DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 3 We have been looking into areas where tensions and church conflict may arise. So far we have examined a number of these and today we continue with more, so let’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:3, Hebrews 13:8-9, 1 Timothy 2:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life Of Paul Part Iii Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 26, 2016

After spending ten to thirteen years preparing Paul teamed up with Barnabas in Antioch where the church grew and opened to all people. Barnabas and Paul were sent out on the first outreach team.

INTRODUCTION • Paul was wild, crazy, zealous, lost, brilliant, passionate and super focused. • Last week we talked about how Paul was touched deeply inside and then how he was sent to the desert to be transformed and how he waited for his destiny to unfold, for thirteen ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoiding Short Cuts Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 22, 2002

Antioch was a booming church with great potential. But they lacked one thing that would make them great.

TITLE: Avoiding Short Cuts OPEN: Several years ago the Chattanooga Free Press told the story of a woman who had decided to take a short cut to cleaning the birdcage that housed her favorite canary Chippie. Having a busy schedule that day, she decided to clean the cage with the vacuum cleaner. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prayer Of Antioch

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 26, 2002

The prayer of Antioch got God’s attention in a big way, but we’re not told what they prayed. What can this unique prayer teach us?

OPEN: A 5-yr-old said grace at family dinner one night. "Dear God, thank you for these pancakes." When he finished his prayer, his parents looked curiously at him and asked him why he thanked God for pancakes when they were having chicken. He smiled and said, "I thought I’d see if He was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Until The Whole World Hears Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 21, 2015

Missions Globally, Set Apart, Teamwork

THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING – Until the Whole World Hears Acts 13:1-3 (pg. 768) July 26, 2015 Introduction: We currently live in a world of turmoil. ISIS beheads Christians and seems to be growing in power as converts flock to Syria and Lebanon and other places. American ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lystra: A Lame Man Healed & The Reaction Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 24, 2017

Paul and Barnabas had the gifts of an apostle, the sign gifts. They came into these places without any New Testament with the message of the gospel. What were there credentials? How could they prove their message was from God? The sign gifts were their...

November 2, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Lystra-A Lame Man Healed & the Reaction (14:8-20a) Part 1 Part 1: A Lame Man Healed (8-10) Part 2: Paul and Barnabas Paid Homage (11-13) Part 3: Paul and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Today

Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Jan 14, 2013

And so we live in Today - a time between Yesterday and Tomorrow. Yesterday when God’s plan of salvation was made known and Tomorrow when all of creation will be re-made complete and whole. We live in Today, between the act of salvation and its completion.

Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ in unity with the Holy Spirit. “But encourage each other daily, while it is still called Today, so that none of you is hardened by sin’s deception.” Hebrews 3:13 HCSB The author of Hebrews uses the word ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

A Man On A Mission Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015

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

A Man On A Mission Text: Acts 9:20-31 Introduction 1. Illustration: You gotta love a man on a mission. LeBron James is currently a man on a mission. Since returning to the Cavaliers last summer he has recruited players, caused previously selfish players to accept a role with a team and put ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:20-31

Denomination: Methodist

Communion, Consecration, And Commission

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 10, 2014

Church leaders were not settled with what the Lord had done there at Antioch, because they believed the Lord had greater things for them and the Antioch church to do.

TITLE: COMMUNION, CONSECRATION, AND COMMISSION SCRIPTURE: ACTS 13:1-4 It is a distinct honor and privilege to be here this afternoon to celebrate the Marriage of Church and its new Under Shepard, my brother and friend, Pastor Bernie Kidd and the St. Paul Baptist Church of Binger, OK. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Stay Where You Are Called

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 3, 2021

In zeal, many run off to find the will of God when it was right where they were when He called them.

1 Cor 7:24 Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God. When people get saved they often want to make changes in their life that are not necessary or God's will. In context, new converts were considering changes like being circumcised or uncircumcised. They wanted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:24, Acts 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God Gives Us Great Reasons To Rejoice! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 24, 2018

Life gets hard, but God gives us great reasons to rejoice! 1. God gives us joyful reunions (vs. 21-26). 2. God gives us good results (vs. 25-26). 3. God lets us hear good reports (vs. 27). 4. God gives us rest (vs. 28).

God Gives Us Great Reasons to Rejoice! The Book of Acts - Part 48 Acts 14:21-28 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 13, 2014 *Church: There is a joy that belongs to us, because we belong to Jesus Christ. Yes, life gets hard, but God gives us great reasons to rejoice! And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Great News About The Gospel Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 30, 2018

The gospel of Jesus Christ: 1. is based on God's grace (vs. 11-19). 2. liberates us from Old Testament law (vs. 19-29). 3. calls us to live by love (vs. 28-29). 4. leads us to serve our Savior (vs. 22-31).

Great News about the Gospel of Jesus Christ The Book of Acts - Part 50 Acts 15:11-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 27, 2014 INTRODUCTION: *I have heard a lot of great news in my life. "Yes, I'll marry you!" "I'm pregnant!" (I got to hear that one 3 times!) "You're going to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Let Your Voice Be Heard! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 12, 2018

Let your voice be heard, because: 1. people will still believe in Jesus (1). 2. people are still belligerent against Jesus (2-7). 3. God is still big (8-10). 4. people are still blind to the truth (11-18). 5. eternity still hangs in the balance (18-20).

Let Your Voice Be Heard! The Book of Acts - Part 46 Acts 14:1-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 15, 2014 *Life changing words: Hearing your boyfriend ask, "Will you marry me?" Answering "Yes!" or "No." Both of those answers are pretty life-changing. How about hearing your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-20

Denomination: Baptist