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  • John Dobbs avatar

    Equipped #4: Encouragement Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 4, 2025
     | 79 views

    In the list of gifts that God has equipped us to perform in the church and in our lives, Encouragement is one that is needed now more than ever.

    Equipped: Encourage  Romans 12:8 Introduction In the list of gifts that God has equipped us to perform in the church and in our lives, Encouragement is one that is needed now more than ever. Did you know that loneliness contributes to over 100 deaths every hour worldwide? That’s not just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    Son Of Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 7, 2025
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    Barnabas = "son of rest" A servant of the church in Jerusalem and a willing servant of the Lord.

    “Son Of Encouragement” Acts 11:22-25 Barnabas was a Levite from Cyprus. His real name was Joseph, but the apostles nicknamed him Barnabas meaning “son of encouragement,” because he loved to encourage others. Barnabas’ name appears 23 times in Acts, and 5 times in the letters of Paul. Barnabas = ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Outline Of Acts 14

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 2, 2022
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    Acts 14 contains a record of where Paul and Barnabas ministered after they left Cyprus. They worked in Asia Minor, encountering success but also persecution. But no matter what, they never gave up.

    Introduction: Acts 14 records several events during the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas. Some of these events are almost hard to believe but they happened! Once they reached a stopping point, they retraced their steps and returned to Antioch of Syria, reporting all that the Lord had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit Set Paul And Barnabas Apart

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 20, 2017
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    Acts 13:1-14:28 tells of Paul’s first missionary journey, which he made in the Company of Barnabas; but, in this lesson (Acts 13:1-3), Barnabas and Saul, are Divinely called to take the Gospel to the Gentiles, are set apart and Sent Forth by the Church...

    August 11, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.A.1: The Holy Spirit Set Paul and Barnabas Apart (13:1-3) Scripture (Acts 13:1-3; KJV) 1 Now there were in the church that was at Antioch ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    God’s Power Through God’s People #5: Barnabas Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
     | 4,976 views

    A series of character sketches through the book of Acts - Barnabas.

    Acts 4:36-37 – God’s Power Through God’s People #5: Barnabas Today’s message carries a serious lesson for all of us: the importance of one another. We will see how crucial it is for each of us as believers to invest in the lives of others. Today’s message is based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Unity In The Church: Antioch To Help Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 14, 2017
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    The Antioch Christians saved up and assisted the Judean Christians when the famine struck. Paul and Barnabas were chosen to take the offering to Jerusalem.

    May 29, 2014 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.E.4: The Unity in the Church: Antioch to Help Jerusalem (11:27-30) Note: The Revised Standard Version is used throughout, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #1 - In Delays And Detours Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 19, 2015
     | 6,381 views

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

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God Works Through Conflict

    Contributed by Donald Jewell on Sep 23, 2011
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     | 6,266 views

    The study of Paul and Barnabas' conflict

    God work's through conflict Scripture … Ac 15:36 Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, "Let us go back and visit the brothers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing." 37 Barnabas wanted to take John, also ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Scott Maze avatar

    This Guy "gets It": The Story Of Barnabas Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
     | 3,209 views

    If you look at the five leaders in Acts 13, they represent 3 continents and 4 different racial groups. The reason they were called Christians in Antioch is because gospel has the ability to break down walls like nothing else

    Memorial Day Video ahead of me. Today we wrap our 6-week series in the middle of Acts by looking at Barnabas. Barnabas is in fact his nickname. Now, sometimes we can be cruel with our nicknames. We can call a big man “tiny” or a slow-footed person “lightening.” When we think about some of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Barnabas In A World Where Everyone Wants To Be Paul Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 12, 2023
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     | 3,827 views

    It can be overwhelming to think about the changes that need to be made as we look ahead to a post-covid world. Be a hero maker, be a Barnabas in a world where everyone wants to be Paul. I encouraged you to use your influence, skills, and gifts to encourage others and let them have center stage.

    Sermon – Being a Barnabas in a World Where Everyone Wants to be Paul Scripture - Acts 11:20-24 “However, some of the believers who went to Antioch from Cyprus and Cyrene began preaching to the Gentiles about the Lord Jesus. The power of the Lord was with them, and a large number of these Gentiles ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • OSCAR P. LOPEZ, JR. avatar

    Vitamin E

    Contributed by Oscar P. Lopez, Jr. on Apr 10, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,025 views

    Be an Encourager! The Exploits of Barnabas as the "Man of Encouragement."

    VITAMIN E Acts 4:36-37; Selected Passages By Oscar P. Lopez Jr. PROPOSITION: Something good will happen if we are going to encourage others. INTRODUCTION: 1. Greetings. 2. Discouragement: Where most Christians fall. Encouragement: What every Christians need. 3. Read Acts 4:36-37 4. Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    When Good Men Disagree Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 8, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 16,423 views

    Lessons from Paul and Barnabas and their disagreement

    WHEN GOOD MEN DISAGREE Acts 15: 36-41 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    The Power Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,047 views

    Christians owe a lot to Barnabas. We owe Paul to him who went on to write 14 epistles. We also owe Mark to him who wrote the Gospel According to Mark. Thus, in a sense, we owe almost half of the New Testament to Barnabas, even if he did not write a singl

    Intro: At the time of the writing of Hebrews, there was a great persecution. Our natural tendency during trials is to save our own skin or act to each his own. But Hebrews exhorts us to encourage one another. Encouragement is an act that helps someone be a better believer, even when life is rough ...read more

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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Encouraging Others To Succeed

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 17, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,910 views

    This message looks at an account of how encouragement was extended to a young man who had made a mistake, and reveals that encouragement is greatly beneficial in our endeavors at expanding the Lord’s kingdom.

    In a world where people are often quick to judge and criticize, we’re all in need of some encouragement, wouldn’t you agree? I am going to be preaching about encouragement this morning. So, what is encouragement? Well, it’s defined as “the act of giving courage, or confidence of success.”(1) I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace Is About Ministry Series

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jan 28, 2011
     | 4,929 views

    Paul and Barnabas face first century bullying.

    If you’ve been paying any attention to the media reports lately, you’ve probably noticed how much attention bullying, especially in schools, has been getting the headlines. I think there has always been bullying in school, though I agree, it’s not something that should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist