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  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    Barnabas: More Than An Encourager

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 29, 2021
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    The book of Acts recorded several situations involving Barnabas. Barnabas means son of consolation (or encouragement). He lives up to his name and more.

    We are going to look at some scripture about Barnabas. Barnabas means son of consolation (or encouragement). When we study the Bible, it is good to look at the verses around the scripture that we are studying to get the full impact of what we are reading. Let's also look at what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chapter 4:2-18 Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025
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    God never leads away from ministry but to greater opportunity and burden.

    A. INTRODUCTION: THE SETTING 1. What do we know about the writer? a. Paul, verse 18. b. In prison, “Remember my bonds” (v. 18). c. Many fellow workers. d. More concern for them than for himself. 2. Who brings this letter? Tychicus. “Whom I have sent to you” (v. 8). 3. Who came with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Someone's Getting A Letter!

    Contributed by Anthony Sosa on Jan 14, 2025
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    If the Apostle Paul were to write a letter to our church today, what would it say? Would it be filled with praise for our faithfulness, or would it include a call to repent and refocus on Christ’s mission

    Someone's Getting a Letter! If the Apostle Paul were on a missionary journey in America today, it's sobering to consider whether our church would receive a letter, and what that letter might say. Paul’s epistles were a mixture of encouragement, correction, and instruction tailored to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    They Spread The Gospel Of Christ

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2024
     | 554 views

    He, and all those other witnesses, would see Jesus Christ in glory, and share an eternity of joy with Him.

    Solemnity of Peter and Paul 2024 So today we celebrate as a Church the two founders of the Church of Rome, Peter and Paul. The Scriptures, then, concern these two men, whose work to spread a local phenomenon called “The Way” all the way around the Mediterranean world. In the end, both of these men ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Godly Protection In An Idolatrous Civilization Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 13, 2024
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    Even when humanity rebels, we still see a wonderful example of God's grace shown to His servants. Acts shows us again and again, and here in Ephesus it becomes very evident.

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 30 Godly protection in an idolatrous civilization Acts 19:21-41 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week, we unpacked what the bible teaches about Salvation and Revival -- These are more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Macedonian Call

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 21, 2025
     | 541 views

    For the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year C

    The Macedonian Call Acts 16:9–15 NKJV And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” Now after he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go to Macedonia, concluding that the Lord had called us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Declaring War On Sin

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
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    If we desire to know God, we must declare war on sin.

    For the past few weeks, we’ve been talking about seeking God. What it means to pursue God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. And why it’s necessary to do so; why it’s not only desirable and beneficial, but even essential, that we continue striving for God throughout our lives. Last week, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Story Of My Life Series

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 8, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,347 views

    Story of my life. It is the phrase that you never want to say. As Paul writes Romans 7, we hear him sigh and say, "Story of My Life." As we look deeper at the chapter, we see that it is the story of our lives too!

    Jack has been working at a certain accounting firm for years. He graduated at the top of his class but his career seems to be stagnate and going absolutely nowhere. He begins to feel frustrated as he is passed over time and time again for the new positions and promotions. Not wanting this to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    A Riot In Ephesus

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,665 views

    Paul’s Teaching turns Ephesus Upside Down

    I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. I recently read an article by a man who compared a baby monitor to the Holy Spirit. You see, one day while trying out the new baby monitor in his infant’s room, he whispered into it “Can you hear me?” b. His house was like most others with a mother and a newborn, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Way To Treat The Pope Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 18, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,869 views

    Why would Paul stand up to Simon Peter and correct him if he were the Pope? It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have

    THAT’S NO WAY TO TREAT A POPE! Gal. 2:10-21 NASB {11} Now when Peter had come to Antioch, I withstood him to his face, because he was to be blamed; {12} for before certain men came from James, he would eat with the Gentiles; but when they came, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing those ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Todd Randolph avatar

    Is That Your Final Answer Series

    Contributed by Todd Randolph on Mar 8, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 7,102 views

    Paul’s appearance before King Agrippa.

    Tonight I would like to continue the “Who Wants to Be A Millionaire” theme. I don’t know if you have noticed when you watch the show, but on the first five questions Regis rarely asks the contestant if that is their final answer. Typically, this is because these first five questions are meant to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Troy Mason avatar

    Father's Day

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 41,042 views

    The Apostle Paul’s definition of a good father.

    FATHER’S DAY 1Thess 2:10-12 Introduction: Story of 2 fathers: Woodhaven, and football/faith. Sons imitate their fathers I. Traits of a good father – These should be visible to men and God. A. Righteous – Morally correct – ILLUS 275 Iceberg rooted in Jesus Christ. ILLUS 1147 Chinese symbol – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    The Fullness Of God Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 14,590 views

    Paul’s prayer with emphasis on the fullnes of God.

    Sermon for 7 Pent Yr B, 27/07/2003 Based on Eph 3:14-21 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The fullness of God” Cindy’s husband, Jim, pulled his tools out of the garage and began fixing the back deck. The city had warned them that they had to comply ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Approved And Affirmed Series

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,772 views

    Paul’s battle to preserve the Gospel of Grace!

    SERIES TITLE: GALATIANS - A STUDY IN BASIC CHRISTIANITY SERMON TITLE: Approved and Affirmed (Lesson Four) SERMON TEXT: Galatians 2:1-10 1 Then after an interval of fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along also. 2 And it was because of a revelation that I went ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The P Files, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007
     | 1,960 views

    Examining Paul’s second prayer for the Ephesians

    1. The PEOPLE of Paul’s Prayer (v. 14-15) 2. The PLEA of Paul’s Prayer (v. 16-19) A. He pleads for strength through the Spirit of God (v. 16). B. He pleads for strength through the Son of God (v. 17a). C. He pleads for strength through the salvation of God (v. 17b-19a). D. He pleads for strength ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist