Sermons on leadership of barnabas: showing 16-30 of 22,195

Promises: Barnabas

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 30, 2009

As we grow older we find meaning in encouraging others, especially the young. Trusting them is equivalent to trusting God.

We like to say that age is a state of mind more than it is a set of numbers on the calendar. We tell each other, "You’re only as old as you feel." But you know, I’m finding that it is important to know what you feel. It is important to listen to yourself as you age. I am not referring to aches ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Be A Barnabas"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 7, 2004

Everyone needs a Barnabas. We all need someone to come along beside us and give us encouragement. This message encourages every Christian to be a Barnabas.

Be A Barnabas Acts 9:19-30 Everyone needs a Barnabas. We all need someone to come along beside us and give us encouragement from time to time. We don’t need someone to come up to us and give us a litany of everything that is wrong with us. We need people to build us up and encourage us. When ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-30

Denomination: Free Methodist

Be Like Barnabas

Contributed by Robert Fleener on Jan 11, 2001

Barnabas is a wonderful example of a godly Christian servant.

"BE LIKE BARNABAS" Acts 11:22-24 April 11, 1997 1. HE WAS WILLING TO SERVE They sent Barnabas . . . [22] 2. HE WAS OBEDIENT TO DIRECTION . . . he arrived . . . [23] 3. HE HAD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT . . . he . . . saw the evidence . . . [23] 4. HE HAD THE RIGHT ATTITUDE . . . he was glad ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Barnabas At Antioch

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 17, 2002

A brief look at the work of a great pastor at a great church.

BARNABAS AT ANTIOCH Acts 11:19-24 (vs.23) INTRO. Antioch was about 280 miles from Jerusalem. It was a city of some importance in the New Testament. It was here that the author of Acts, Dr. Luke was born as well as his friend Theophilus. It was to Antioch that many Christians fled after the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Barnabas The Encourager Series

Contributed by Gary Birch on Jul 25, 2008

What can we learn from Barnabas the encourager?

Barnabas – the son of encouragement. Look at a number of passages: Read Acts 4:36 A Levite – the Jewish Tribe who served in the temple, his family obviously moved to Cyprus at some stage and so he didn’t serve in the temple. His real name was Joseph, and Barnabas was a nickname meaning Son of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Barnaba's Example Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Oct 27, 2008

This message is intended to help us realize what the Lord has given us (in both blessings and responsibilities) and encourage us to serve Him by reaching out to others.

BARNABAS’ EXAMPLE Acts 11: 19-26 INTRODUCTION: A. And the disciples were called Christians first at Antioch. 1. What a wonderful testimony! 2. Folks were seen to be following the way of a man named Christ. 3. But it might be interesting to know how it all came about. B. It all began ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Backbone Of Barnabas

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Apr 3, 2007

The real need for encouragement.

Barnabas was THE ENCOURAGER … he was always looking out for the underdog … he always attempted to see the “good” in everyone … he tried to focus on the positives! How many of you know a Barnabas? I have had a number of Barnabas’ in my life … but do you know what I have realized over the years … ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Barnabas The Encourager Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Barnabas was the friend that helped Paul overcome his bad image and become an accepted spokesman of the faith. Barnabas went on to play a major role in the history of Paul

Words are powerful tools of influence. All of us can speak words and so all of us have the power to encourage or discourage others. The life of Victor Sirebianca is a radical illustration of the power of words. His teacher said to him, "You are a dummy. You will never graduate. You will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Barnabas - The Encourager

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024

Barnabas encouraged others, so should we

Barnabas – The Encourager Opener: Good morning and welcome to Church! A place where we are growing together for the glory of God! This morning we are switching gears a bit and we are going to be talking about a character in the bible. This character was key to the writing of half the New ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Barnabas - Encourager Extraordinaire Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 20, 2008

Looks at the Characteristics that Barnabas had and encourages us to live our lives with those characteristics so we might use your gifts in an extraordinary way.

Barnabas – Encourager Extraordinaire Slide Last week we began a new series called from Ordinary to extraordinary. We saw how God took someone who was no leader at all and used him to lead a great victory that God orchestrated. Now God is not going to make everyone into such a leader, because ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37, Acts 4:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Barnabas - A Light Of Encouragement

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 10, 2015

Encouragement means coming alongside and inputting courage. Where courage has faded away, encouragement is the putting back or refilling of courage. The leaders of the early church gave one man, Barnabas, the nickname "Son of encouragement".

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are three Scripture readings prior to the Message. The appointed Scriptures for this day are: 1 Samuel 1:4-20; Hebrews 10:11-25, and Mark 13:1-8 A married couple .....was asleep in bed on a stormy night ......when they were awakened by a loud ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10, Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Anglican

Barnabas Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

Barnabas chooses to take a risk, to investigate a person, and to put even the potential of a relationship of love ahead of every other consideration - even his own safety.

Barnabas pt 2: Stories of God’s People May 28, 2006 Intro: Last week I shared the first part of the story of Barnabas, one of the early Christians and leaders of the church. We talked about how he was a man of generosity – selling an entire field and giving the money to the work of the Kingdom ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Barnabas Or A Barnacle

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Encouragement

Becoming a Barnabas or a Barnacle, Acts 4:36-37 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ September 8, 2002 A man interviews some people for a secretary job. First enters a very beautiful woman and the boss asks her: - "What’s your name?" - "Lily", says the woman. - "Why Lilac?" asks ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be A Barnabas - Be A Bridge Builder

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jul 5, 2021

a narrative message about the ministry of Barnabas - and how we can all be a Barnabas!

“Be a Barnabas - be a Bridge Builder.” Subject; What role did Barnabas play in the ministry of the early church? Complement: he reached out and recruited Saul and partnered with him in the mission. Preaching idea: Be a Barnabas! Text: Acts 11:19-26 19 Now those who had been scattered by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26, Acts 13:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leadership

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

leadership

Leadership Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Exodus 17: 1-7 July 8, 2001 Out West, a cowboy was driving down a dirt road, his dog riding in back of the pickup truck, his faithful horse in the trailer behind. He failed to negotiate a curve and had a terrible accident. Sometime ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ