Sermons on Saint Barnabas:

Freedom's Spirit Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 5, 2009

Through six very pointed questions, Galatians 3:1-5 reminds us that from beginning to end the secret to living the Christian life is not found in our own human efforts, but in trusting God’s Holy Spirit lavishly supplied to every believer.

Freedom’s Spirit (Galatians 3:1-5) On June 23, 2001, the Boeing company finished a labor of love—the complete restoration of the last existing 307 Stratoliner. It was the world’s first pressurized commercial airliner. A New York company used a vintage loom to reproduce the original Pan Am wall ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Detainment, Delivery, And Denial

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Jan 27, 2008

Watch how the power of God moves in such a way that the early church can barely believe their eyes!

Detainment, Delivery, and Denial Acts Chapter 12:1-16 We are continuing in the Book of Acts today – looking at chapter 12 where we are going to see a roller-coaster ride in the life of one Apostle Peter. Really God is doing some amazing things in the life of His followers – the gospel is now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unsearchable Riches Of Christ, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 14, 2012

The Apostle Paul became the embodiment of Romans 12:1.

Outline I. Introduction II. Transition a. CIT: Paul is the Apostle to the Gentiles. b. CIS: The Apostle Paul became the embodiment of Romans 12:1. c. Paul preached the living word alive in Him. III. Exposition a. The Gospel is best expressed when embodied. i. Live the Word. 1. Live up to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8

Denomination: Christian Church

We’re All On The Same Team

Contributed by Tom Feola on Feb 4, 2012

God has called us to work as a team like the early church

We’re all on the same team Team Spirit Day    Today is team spirit day and as a Church or should I say as the Body of Christ we are a Team, Team Jesus.  “ Give me a J” We can look around and see many different teams represented here with the different Jerseys we have on, but in the Body of Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Helpful To The Ministry Of Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2011

In our text, Paul tells of some people who were helpful in the ministry and some who were not. Let’s examine these people to see how we can helpful to the Lord’s work. 1- Demas deserted 2- Mark helped 3- Alexander harmed 4- Christ strengthened

INTRO.- Do you remember the beautiful gate story in Acts 3:1-10? 1One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How We Talk - Part 4: Words Of Encouragement

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 10, 2010

Last of this series on how we can use our tongues for good or bad.

How We Talk Part 4 – Words of Encouragement Various Scriptures May 2, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: This is the last message in a series about how we speak. We started off looking at how what we say is a reflection of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Standing Firm In God’s Grace

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jul 23, 2011

By standing in God’s sovereign grace, we do not need to fear the future, for God establishes us in every situation..

Standing Firm In God’s Grace 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 13 But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: 14 whereunto he called you by our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

United We Stand! Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012

We can always find differences, but if we will commit to working out the rough spots and learn to genuinely love and care for the spiritual family members God has put in our lives, then we will be able to glorify God together as we do life with each other

United We Stand! Romans 15:1-6 Intro: A bus driver and a minister were standing in line to get into heaven. The bus driver approached the gate and St. Peter said, "Welcome, I understand you were a bus driver. Since I’m in charge of housing, I believe I have found the perfect place for you. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Awakening - Easter Sunday

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 9, 2012

Jesus rose triumphant over the grave so that we could live fully awake and in response, He asks us to awaken to Him, His Kingdom, His power, His purpose, His will.

Awakening April 8, 2012 Easter Sunday For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will see face to face. Now I know only in part; then I will know fully, even as I have been fully known. (1 Cor 13:12, NRSV) Yesterday I went for a brief walk, having been sick these past few days I was feeling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Baptist

The 12 Apostles: John Son Of Zebedee

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 22, 2015

Here is the mysterious person who leaned on Jesus at the last supper, the only one of the 12 to die a natural death, and who was vouchsafed with the greatest prophetic insight of any person in Scripture.

THE 12 APOSTLES: JOHN SON OF ZEBEDEE INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Rabbi Levy was walking home from synagogue one Sabbath when he saw Issy, a leader in his congregation, going into ‘The Chinese Crab’ restaurant. 2. As he looked through the window, Rabbi Levy saw Issy order a plate of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sends You Their Greetings

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 25, 2013

To prove that we need to choose good company rather than evil companions.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have good company? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we need to choose good company rather than evil companions. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:23-24 (Amplified Bible) 1:23 Greetings to you from Epaphras, my fellow prisoner here in [the cause of] ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Essential Church – Building Mature Disciples By Teaching God’s Word Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 29, 2013

The only way to produce a mature disciple is by teaching the Word of God.

Today’s Main Idea: The only way to produce a mature disciple is by teaching the Word of God. One of the strongest characteristics of FBC is our commitment to Biblical teaching. We began last week by looking at the Essentials of the church, looking to the things that the first Christians ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Passion For Prodigals

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 17, 2018

God's love for prodigals.

“A Passion for Prodigals” John 21:1-25 John 21:3 Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing. No story in scripture is more winsome that the one Jesus tells in ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Witness: Integrity #8 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 24, 2019

Witness requires integrity before the world

We began a conversation a number of weeks ago with a question: what gives us meaning in this life? I suggested that the question is actually a mute point for those who call themselves Christian because if we believe that Christ came, died and rose again then we must also live out this reality. To ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fellowship Of The Believers Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 13, 2020

In this brief picture of life in the Early Church three distinguishing dimensions emerge that enabled them to become a flourishing assembly.

ACTS 2: 42-47 THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE BELIEVERS After the birth of the church at Pentecost Luke describes the church by telling us what distinguished those who were saved by believing in who Jesus is and what He has done for their salvation from sin. The Spirit now brings believers together to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist