Sermons on Epistle Of Barnabas:

From Jerusalem To Antioch

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 18, 2010

A contrast of Jerusalem and Antioch, Peter and Paul, and law and grace -- How God bridged the gap and sent the good news around the world! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

From Jerusalem to Antioch Galatians 2:1-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Jerusalem2Antioch.html We have seen that the Lord Jesus Christ communicated the gospel directly to Paul. Was it the same gospel that the other apostles had received from the lips of the Lord? We will see the oneness of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

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

Take Heed How You Hear

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015

It is important how we come to church and hear! We often forget that listening to preaching is an act of worship but few really prepare their mind to hear the Word in a focused way.

TAKE HEED HOW YOU HEAR TEXT: Hebrews 2:1-4 Hebrews 2:1-4 KJV Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. [2] For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love, Fear, Forgiveness And Forgetting Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 28, 2021

God fills you with love, and as you mature in Christ, that drives out the fear of eternal damnation, the only real fear worth mentioning.

5th Sunday of Easter We’ve grown so accustomed to seeing St. Paul as one of the good guys of history, especially of Catholic or Christian history that we might be shocked by today’s reading from the Acts. Paul comes to Jerusalem after a three-year retreat in the Arabian desert. He comes full of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18, 1 John 3:18-24, John 15:1-8, Acts 9:26-31

Denomination: Catholic

After Disgrace: The Restoration Of John Mark - Sermon On Mark 1:1 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 15, 2023

No reputation is so damaged that it can’t be restored by God.

For audio or video of this message go to https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=92172240386 Mark 1:1 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Introduction How many of you have ever totaled a car? It used to be that totaling a car meant the car was utterly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

What Counts In My Life?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 16, 2013

What gives me self worth? i) Are you important because of the accident of your birth? ii) Are you important because of what you have achieved? iii) Or are you who you are because you know Christ?

SERMON Story: A Quaker once posted a sign on one of the choicest fields of his farm. It stated, "This land will be given to the first truly satisfied person who passes this way" . No sooner had he arrived back at his house than a man knocked at his door. “Sir," he said, "I just saw your sign ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:4-14

Denomination: Anglican

Affirmed In The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 1, 2018

In Galatians 2:1–10 Paul was “Affirmed in the Gospel”, as shown through 1) His Coming (Galatians 2:1–2), 2) His Companion (Galatians 2:3–5), 3) His Commission (Galatians 2:6–8), and 4) His Commendation (Galatians 2:9–10) that he was of one truth and one spirit with the other twelve apostles.

The nature of work has radically changed. Moving away from a “job for life”, todays workers struggle with company reorganizations, changing customer demographics, labour laws, environmental regulations, trade pacts and on and on. All this comes on top of personal struggles. This week a congregation ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Other

Decision-Making And God's Will Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts

I was in the mood for a little George Jones this week—I’m sure that mood strikes each of you with regularity. I listened to his lament, entitled “Choices”, with the words I’ve had choices Since the day that I was born There were voices That told me right from wrong If I had listened No I wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Aspects Of Persecutions And Trials

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 18, 2002

This sermon considers several aspects of persecutions and trials: author, purpose, assurances, response.

Aspects Of Persecutions And Trials The Church’s Reaction To Adversity Introduction 1. Since the establishment of the church God’s people have endured various persecutions and trials. Even in times of comparative rest a church may face discouraging trails from a variety of circumstances and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:20, 1 Thessalonians 3:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Colossians Introduction Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 23, 2022

A detailed study on each verse in the book of Colossians.

Colossians Introduction INTRODUCTION I. THE TOWNS OF THE LYCUS VALLEY About one hundred miles inland (Med. Sea) from Ephesus in the valley of the River Lycus, near where it joins the Maeander, there once stood three important cities: (1) Laodicaea (remember 30 years later the 7 letters in ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Salutation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 8, 2018

To Paul, the gospel was a miracle he had experienced. The gospel is “the power of God to salvation,” and it brings freedom. Christ died “that He might deliver us.” When Paul trusted Christ, the shackles of sin and legalistic religion were broken!

August 10, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe I. Introduction (1:1-10) Chapter I.A Salutation (1:1-5) Galatians 1.1-5 (KJV) 1 Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) 2 And all the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of The Messenger (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

The “HOW” of our message gives validity to the “WHAT” of our message.

Marks Of The Messenger Part 2 Acts 14:1-28 This week I watched an interview of a mom who's son was one of the servicemen who was killed in the tragic shooting here in our home town. She experienced what no serviceman's family wants to experience: the arrival of a death notification officer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Philippians Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 25, 2020

This message launches as expository teaching of Philippians. The history in Acts 16 is explored laying a foundation for understanding Paul's relationship with the church. Philippians 1:1-2 are then analyzed and explained.

Today we begin a brief study of the book of Philippians, entitled Joyful Living. I. PAUL'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THIS CHURCH: Began in Acts 15 while on his 2nd missionary journey. Prior to that, he and Barnabas have gone their separate ways because of the disagreement over John Mark.i Paul took ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-6, Acts 20:28

Denomination: Charismatic

"A Life Well Lived” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

Live life with a readiness, an openness, and a willingness to preach the Word...when it’s expected and when it’s not.

OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO 1 John 3:1-3 & 2 TIM 4 1. I believe it is God’s will & His steadfast desire that every generation live with the urgent expectancy that Jesus can and will return at any moment. a. That our lives would be tempered & targeted toward holy living and righteous conduct. b. That our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace Of God

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jul 16, 2024

Paul instructs his readers to pray instead of worrying

Peace of God Philippians 4:1-7 Good morning. “Peace on earth” is a phrase we always hear around Christmas, but as we look at our world, many ask, “Where is the peace?” Because in our chaotic world “peace on earth” seems elusive. This morning, I would like to begin with a Bible verse which is a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational