Sermons about Barnabas Retreat

Slave To Sin Or Slave To Righteousness

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 17, 2005

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Simon the Sorcerer showed wrong understanding and wrong motivation in his desire to purchase the gift of the Spirit. Some times bad examples make good teachers.

Luke is a story-teller, a narrator, a writer of historical biography. Paul, in his letters, provides guidance and encouragement through mostly through direct teaching—exposing false teachings and explaining right understanding. Luke, in his gospel and in Acts, provides guidance and encouragement ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Greatest Gift Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

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What is the greatest Gift one can receive or give? It is indeed Jesus Christ, the gift that never stops giving.

A Gift, All may Repent and Turn to Christ God is over All God calls us to call to the lost Wabush, a town in a remote portion of Labrador, Canada, was completely isolated for some time. But recently a road was cut through the wilderness to reach it. Wabush now has one road leading into it, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

How Then Shall We Walk Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

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How are we who are Christians to walk in this world. Let us review what God’s word tells us in light of this today...

How then should We Walk? Eli Black was a brilliant businessman best know for two events in his life: He masterminded the multimillion dollar takeover of the United Fruit conglomerate, and he jumped to his death from the 42nd floor of the Pan Am building in New York City. In the book An American ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Guest [spirit]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 19, 2005

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The Holy Ghost: a three point sermon concerning His PERSONAL ACTIONS, PERSONAL REACTIONS and PERSONAL TRANSACTIONS. Link to Formatted Text and Powerpoint included.

The Holy Guest, pt. 1 John 4:24 [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!] “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.”—John 4:24. The Bible calls the Spirit of God “The Holy Ghost” and “The Holy Spirit”; but tonite, I’d like ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Baptist

Counting The Cost

Contributed by Giles Mullen on Feb 8, 2002

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Trust in Jesus; how far will your trust in Jesus Christ carry you in todays society? Will you be seen as a commited to discipleship, or like Judas--an uncommitted pretender?

COUNTING THE COST Luke 14:25-35 Counting the cost of discipleship. That is something that we don’t like to think about too often. But, everything comes at a cost. For an athlete, they must decide early in life just how serious he/she wants to become in their sport and train accordingly. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Conviction For Witness—part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 14, 2002

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Who will bear witness of/to Jesus’ revelation? 17 convictions for bearing witness to Jesus’ revelation. Part 1 of a 2 part sermon.

A CONVICTION FOR WITNESS—I—Revelation 1:9-20 Need: Some of us have trouble ‘witnessing’. We allow other things to call us away from that responsibility. The apostle John was convicted to record the fantastic images of Jesus’ revelation. Those loyal to Christ will be convicted to bear record of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Fills Our Hearts With Joy

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Dec 29, 2006

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Is it possible to experience great joy in the midst of sufferings?

"But the angel said to them, ’Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people’" (Luke 2:10, NIV). Is it possible for God’s people to experience great joy in the midst of difficulty and pain? We read in God’s Word, "Do not fear..." (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Create In Me A Clean Heart

Contributed by Mark Baker on Apr 27, 2007

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The born again man, or spirit man is spotless in the eyes of God, but our outward man has to be renewed, and reprogrammed to think and act like the Word of God says to think and act.God looks at our heart and sees things that no one else sees...

Psalms 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. How does God do this? Is it automatic? The born again man, or spirit man is spotless in the eyes of God, but our outward man has to be renewed, and reprogrammed to think and act like the Word of God says ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Trip Is Over - What Now?

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006

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A message presented at a mission trip report. The challenge is how will we get involved in God’s worldwide mission

The Trip is over - What now? Gladstone Baptist Church – 22/1/06 am Well, I hope that you have enjoyed your whirl wind tour around Thailand with us. We had an amazing time as you can see and I don’t think any single member of the team came back the same. Today, I want to wrap up by asking the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Chains To Set You Free Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Mar 29, 2001

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Through passionate prayer, you can be set free from the adversities and conflicts of life.

Sermon.966 “Breaking The Chains To Set You Free!” Acts 12:1-19a Sometimes, life holds more bad news for us than good news! Today’s text from the Bible in the book of Acts lets us know very quickly that our perspective on life makes all the difference. Like the 96 year old man who was asked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Promise Giving

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 7, 2001

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Faith/Promise Giving vs. Abundance Giving

Sermon for 5/6/2001 Promise Giving Luke 6:38 and Mark 12:41-44 ** Thanks to Don Robinson for his sermon on Promise Giving (Luke 6:38) on SermonCentral that provided the outline for this sermon Introduction: A. Bob Russell, the minister at Southeast Christian in Louisville, said that in the early ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44, 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Those Ugly Tan Lines

Contributed by Pat Herlitz on Jul 15, 2001

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AWhat a person DOES has a profound impact on what they become. (i.e. the coorelation between BEHAVIOR and CHARACTER

Title: Those ugly Tan Lines! TEXT: 1Cor. 9:1-14 Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not the result of my work in the Lord? 2 Even though I may not be an apostle to others, surely I am to you! For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. 3 This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:13-14, Jude 62:16-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Action Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Todd Randolph on Oct 12, 2001

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Forgiveness in Philemon

In this study of forgiveness we have seen with scriptural support the 3 principles of forgiveness ... 1. Forgive those who sin against you. 2. Forgive and be forgiven. 3. If you don’t forgive you won’t be forgiven. At first glance these rules can seem cold and hard ... because scriptures ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of The Church- Discipleship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 25, 2003

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The church is not to stop once we get a person in the door and on the church roll. Our work just begins at that point

INTRODUCTION • Talk about the goal of a baseball team. Get people across home plate. Don’t push the details of the analogy. • Does a team cheer and quit when it gets a person to 1st base or 3rd base? They will cheer because they expect to bring that person around the bases to score. • At the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stand Firm In The Truth Of The Gospel

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

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Stand Firm In The Truth Of The Gospel even when though it sounds incredible, even when it feels uncomfortable.

A hunter raised his rifle and took careful aim at a large bear. When he was about to pull the trigger, the bear spoke in a soft, soothing voice, “Isn’t it better to talk than shoot? What do you want? Let us negotiate the matter.” Lowering his rifle, the hunter replied, “I want a fur coat.” “Good,” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Lutheran

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