Sermons on St Barnabas Jehricho:

Gifted (Part Three) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 29, 2018

when you look at the three main passages on Spiritual gifts (Rom. 12:6-8, 1st Cor. 12:7-11, Eph. 4:11-16) Paul lists them but he doesn't really define them. But even so, the gifts can be defined through our understanding of them and how they're used.

GIFTED (part three) What's interesting is when you look at the three main passages on Spiritual gifts (Rom. 12:6-8, 1st Cor. 12:7-11, chapter 14 [tongues and prophecy], Eph. 4:11-16) Paul lists them, explains where they're from and explains what they're for but he doesn't really go into defining ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8, 1 Kings 22:6-28, Acts 9:36-42, Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift That Keeps On Giving Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2015

The gift of "giving" is perhaps closest to God's heart. What is it about this gift that makes it so special, and how can we know if we have this particular gift?

OPEN: One preacher told of the time he found himself in a situation where he truly needed to announce publicly what he was giving to a special church offering. “This wasn’t for the purpose of boastfulness, for I was only giving $25, although, at that time, that was significant to me. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It’s What’s Inside That Counts Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 31, 2021

Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would be our helper and be "in" us... but what does that mean? What difference could the presence of God's Spirit make in our lives?

OPEN: I read a true story about a woman was pregnant with her first child, and her 4-year-old nephew came over to visit. She allowed him to place his hand on her belly and feel the baby kick. And he had this puzzled look on his face and said, "How’s that baby gonna get out of there?" She ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Have Church? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 1, 2020

Why do we do church? What is our goal and how do we accomplish that goal?

A man once told about his school’s Spring Break Trip to Italy. When they visited Rome they entered St. Peter's Basilica, the 2nd largest church in world. The tour guide explained, "This church is so large no man on earth could hit a baseball from one end to the other. Not Lou Gehrig. Not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Shall A Man Give? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 26, 2022

If I can't "buy" my way into heaven, why would Jesus ask "What shall a man give in return for his soul?"

(This sermon is part of series is loosely based on a book by Randy Alcorn – “The Treasure Principle”) OPEN: King Tutankhamen (King Tut) was only 17 years old when he died. Thousands of years later, in 1922, his tomb was discovered and became one of the most famous and wealthy burial places in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 2:11-21 - Message 5 – Paul Reprimands The Apostle Peter Publicly Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 17, 2023

How do we deal with others in reprimand? How do we deal with serious problems in the church and in Christian lives? It is difficult. In this message Paul had to reprimand Peter publicly because Peter failed in the very matter Paul was fighting against.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 2:11-21 - MESSAGE 5 – PAUL REPRIMANDS THE APOSTLE PETER PUBLICLY We are continuing the series in Galatians, following the letter that deeply impressed Paul’s heart because the gospel he preached was being mangled. In this message Paul had to reprimand Peter ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-13, Acts 10:15, Acts 10:28, Acts 10:34, Acts 11:2-3, James 3:2, Philippians 4:2, Galatians 2:14-18, Galatians 2:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Subtractions Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 28, 2018

When Ananias and Sapphira lied about their contribution and were punished by God - the church grew. Why?

OPEN: I always loved Church camp. And I especially loved the camp songs. I’m going to sing one of them today, and if you know the song – sing along: "Ananias and Sapphira got together to conspire a plot - to cheat - the church and get ahead, They knew God's power – but did not fear it, tried to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Than Cheerleaders Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 27, 2015

This is the gift that greases the gears of the church. Without this gift a congregation becomes lifeless and empty. What is this gift, and why is it so important to God's church family.

OPEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnVuqfXohxc I’ve been waiting months to use that clip. It’s clever. It’s cute. And whether you realize it or not – it is deeply theological. Think about it… what did it show? It showed lot of animals that don’t ordinarily ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running In The Night Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 17, 2016

Who was this young man who ran away into the night? What's his story and what can it teach us?

OPEN: When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are high. And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit -- Rest if you must, but don't you quit. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You An Encourager Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 6, 2006

We are called by God to be encouraging and edifying to the body of Christ!

Date Written: July 18, 2006 Date Preached: July 19, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (Wed - PM Service) Series Title: Basic Bible Study Sermon Title: Are You an Encourager? Sermon Text: Acts 4:34-37 Introduction: 34 For there was not a needy person among them, for all who were owners of land or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Reformation

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Sep 12, 2025

Reformation reminds us to return to God’s Word, rely on grace alone through faith alone, and worship Christ alone, without intermediaries.

Lessons from the Reformation (Romans 1:17) ESV: “For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ‘The righteous shall live by faith.’” GNT: “For the gospel reveals how God puts people right with himself: it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

A Celebration Of Giving Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 26, 2015

The first of 3 sermons that formed our Stewardship (Giving) Campaign for 2015, this sermon starts by celebrating the huge amounts of God-inspired generosity that are already going on in our church.

So - I have two sermons here, and i wonder which one you would like me to preach? Here I have a really creative one (hold it up) - I promise you none of you will ever have heard a sermon on giving like this. The other one (hold it up) it is a bit more boring and ordinary. Which would you like? You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:17-24

Denomination: Anglican

Apollos' Conversion Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 26, 2019

To establish that Apollos’ Conversion; followed the same “pattern of conversion,” outlined in the Book of Acts. He came to Ephesus preaching John’s baptism; after being taught “the way of God more perfectly;” he was sent into Achaia, being able to show by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Apollos' Capabilities 2. Apollos' Conversion 3. Apollos' Commission Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will speak to the theme: “Apollos’ Conversion.” This lesson reminds us that even this man’s conversion followed the same “pattern of conversion” as others, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Walked Not Uprightly (Full) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 2, 2020

To establish that Paul rebuked Peter for walking not uprightly before the church. When men from James came to Antioch, Peter withdrew and separated himself from eating with the Gentiles, for fear of the circumcision. This same fear exists today, among believers and leaders in the Lord’s church.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Paul’s Rebuke 2. Paul’s Reason 3. Paul’s Resolve Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we will discuss the theme: “He walked not uprightly.” This sermon deals with an important truth to be heard again by the church, and maybe for the first time the religious world. There may ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5, Galatians 2:11-21, Acts 15:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Direction Of Worth Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 8, 2013

This message looks at the value and worth of the gospel and our responsibility to multiply this value and worth through telling others about Christ!

THE DIRECTION OF WORTH Acts 13:42-52 As Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue, the people invited them to speak further about these things on the next Sabbath. 43  When the congregation was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who talked with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Baptist