Sermons on lucius:

The False Prophet Elymas Bar-Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 19, 2025

Barnabas and Saul had just started their first missionary journey. They started in Cyprus, walking from the eastern shore to the western shore. That's where they met a false prophet with an unusual name.

The False Prophet Elymas Bar-Jesus (Based on a message preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on Sunday evening, 3-16-2025. This is not an exact transcription.) (Full disclosure: Sermon Central has an outline of mine on this passage, but this is an edited sermon and not just an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Push Back Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 20, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 13: 1 – 52

Acts 13: 1 – 52 Push Back 13 Now in the church that was at Antioch there were certain prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Everyone Can Tell The Good News

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 21, 2005

Because the gospel is for all people, God calls believers to take the good news to people in other places.

#2005-25 Title: Everyone Can Take the Good News to Others Text: Acts 13:1-3, 26-33a, 38-39, 44-48 Truth: Because the gospel is for all people, God calls believers to take the good news to people in other places. Aim: To help you participate in taking the gospel to all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Ordination Sermon

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Jan 12, 2004

A charge to the candidate based on Acts 13:1-4 outlining the following requirements for ordination: COMMUNION, CONSECRATION, & COMMISSION; and a charge to the congregation based on 1 Timothy 5:17-19 outlining their threefold ministry to their pastor, name

ORDINATION SERMON Acts 13:1-4 & 1 Timothy 5:17-19 A WORD FOR THE PASTOR INTRODUCTION This morning, I want to share some thoughts from the Word of God. I have chosen two passages for our meditation. The first is Acts 13:1-4. · “1Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4, 1 Timothy 5:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Teachers Shall Receive A Stricter Judgment ! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches that teachers are to take the work of teaching extremely serious because they will be judged with stricter judgement!

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to James 3:1. Let’s read James 3:1, “My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment.” 2. In this verse James is giving those who teach and preach God’s word a serious warning. In the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People God Uses Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the 23rd in my series on the Book of Acts.

“People God Uses” Acts 12:25-13:3 November 11, 2007 “People God Uses” – Even as I gave this message that name, I had this thought: God uses whomever He pleases! He used contrary kings and evil empires. He used murderers like David and doubters like Moses, confused people like Samson, liars ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Who's Got Your Back?

Contributed by Troy Richards on Jun 29, 2007

Showing that no Christian goes it alone, even the spiritual giants had help.

WHO’S GOT YOUR BACK? -do me a favor. Name one person who did something completely on their own. -you can’t. It’s impossible. There is no one in the history of the world that has done it. God designed us that way, that we cannot be alone. **Gen. 2:18 -> 18God said, “It’s not good for the Man to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Methodist

The Unity In The Church: Antioch To Help Jerusalem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 14, 2017

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

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 25, 2022

When you read the word church in your English Bible it is a translation of the Greek word ekklesia. The literal meaning is those who are called out. The general use in Greek was to express the idea of an assembly.

You are most likely familiar with the children’s hand motion and rhyme to learn about church. Here is the church, here is the steeple, open the door and see all the people. Well, when we really understand church we say, here is the building and here is the steeple, open the door and see the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:20

Denomination: Baptist

Two Journeys - One Hope

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 10, 2023

What is the difference between heaven and hell? This message was used as part of a commissioning service for a short-term missions team.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Introduction We are coming into one of the teachings of Jesus that today’s pastors and churches widely ignore, but one that every person should read and study until they understand everything Jesus is conveying ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Luke 16:19-31, Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Brethren

An Example Of A Great Church Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 20, 2004

A look at the church in Antioch of Syria and what made it a great church

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 11:19-29; 12:25-13:3; 14:26-28; 15:1-3 TITLE: “AN EXAMPLE OF A GREAT CHURCH: 9 Marks of a Great Church as Exemplified in the Church at Antioch” INTRODUCTION: A. What does being “great” mean? 1. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing The False Prophet Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 5, 2004

Saul of Tarsus transforms into the apostle Paul whil preaching the true gospel and facing a false prophet: what the 21st century church can learn about confronting false teaching from the 1st cenutry example

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 13:1-12 TITLE: “FACING THE FALSE PROPHET” INTRODUCTION: A. Would you hire this man? A member of the pulpit committee at a certain church was tired of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

7. The Hidden Power Of Prayer And Fasting Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 22, 2005

All believers can multiply their effectiveness in prayer by utilizing the discipline of fasting.

BIG IDEA: All believers can multiply their effectiveness in prayer by utilizing the discipline of fasting. Key scripture: Matthew 6:16-18 Why should we fast? 1. We fast in obedience to Jesus’ teaching. (Matt. 6:16-18) 2. We fast to demonstrate our dependence upon God. (James 4:10, 1Cor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Acts 14:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Lessons From Andrew - Dealing With Racism, Evangelism & Humble Service

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Apr 28, 2004

This message examines the life of Andrew. He was a man that lived in the shadow of his brother and yet remained faithful in his service. He is an example of overcoming prejudice, sticking to the mission and humbly serving the Lord.

Andrew - Living in Your Brother’s Shadow" John 1:35-42 (Watch clip from Friends - season five - "The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS" - show first 3 minutes - theme is all about whether or not there are truly selfless good deeds) Well, that’s a great question and one that we will come back to at the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42, John 12:20-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

El Poder De Su Amor

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jul 22, 2006

4th in a series on 1 John

“EL PODER DEL AMOR” 1 Juan 4:7-12 Introduccion: ?Que viene a su mente cuando piensa de la palabra “poder?” Usted puede pensar de la fuerza. Puede pensar de una fuerza tal como la fuerza natural de un huracan, un tornado, una inundacion. Tal vez, pensaria del poder de la electricidad . . . una ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist