Playlist: Barnabas (topic)
Acts (Part Seven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughBarnabas received acclaim because of the sacrifices that he made for the church. Ananias and Sapphira saw the acclaim that Barnabas received as a result of his sacrifice. This motivated them to want the same kind of acclaim without having to make the same kind of sacrifice. They made it appear as though they were making the same …
Acts (Part Twelve)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughBarnabas was sent by the church in Jerusalem to Antioch. Barnabas was a Hellenist and a Levite from Cyprus. His major personality characteristic was that he was an encouraging person who consoled others. Barnabas was trusted by the church in Jerusalem as well as by the Hellenists. In the whole book of Acts Barnabas is the only …
Don't Give Up (2015)!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsBarnabas was a Levite from Cyprus who sold his property and gave the proceeds to the early church. He traveled with Paul on his first missionary journey. In Acts 9 Barnabas sought out Paul when everybody else was afraid of him. Barnabas listened to Paul and recognized that his testimony was genuine. Barnabas brought Paul to the …
Acts (Part Thirteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughBarnabas was selected along with Paul from the group at Antioch to take the gospel to the Gentile areas. The congregation fasted and prayed and laid hands on Barnabas and Paul before sending them away. Being sent out by the Holy Spirit, Barnabas and Paul went to Seleucia and then sailed to Cyprus. They preached the word of God …
Acts (Part Ten)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughBarnabas took Saul and brought him to the apostles. He declared to them how Saul had seen the Lord on the road, that He had spoken to him, and how Saul had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus. Barnabas was a man of some vision and a big heart. His name meant son of encouragement. He took the apostle Paul under his …
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Twenty-Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughBarnabas was carried away with the dissimulation of Peter and the other Jews. Barnabas was affected by the presence and arguments of certain Jews who arrived claiming they were from James. Barnabas withdrew from associating with the Gentiles in the church at Antioch. Barnabas was Paul's traveling companion on many journeys.
Acts (Part Seventeen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughAfter the council it became necessary to send people out to spread the word regarding the decisions that were made at the council and this was entrusted to Paul and Barnabas and Silas and Judas. As they went out on their way they went to Antioch and the apostle Paul there made the decision that he wanted to go back and visit the …
Acts (Part Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughBarnabas was also named Joses. The apostles gave him the name Barnabas, which is translated Son of Encouragement. He was a Levite from the country of Cyprus. He sold land and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet. Barnabas serves as an example of doing things right. His household name was Joses, or Joseph. Barnabas …
Acts (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughBarnabas sold a piece of property. He contributed the proceeds of it to the welfare of the people. The fact that this act is pointed out indicates that what he did was rather an unusual act. This shows the attitude of giving that the believers had in putting their goods at the disposal of any who happened to need them.
No One Else Matters (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSin has tainted the most faithful leaders. Most (perhaps all) church leaders have skeletons in their closets, but we follow them as they follow Christ.
The Book of Joel (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIf the victims of the devastating plague would return to the covenant, the land would be refreshed, prosperity would return, and the years lost would be restored.
Are We Ever Good Enough?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIt is necessary to begin with a conviction of sin in order to experience a need for Jesus Christ and to receive the joy in the forgiveness of sin.
Could You Be Struck Dead?
Sermon by Martin G. Collinsthe deaths of Ananias, Saphira, Nadab, Abihu, and Uzzah all occurred at a pivotal time of change, a time God desired to get the attention of all people.
The Fear of God (Part Three)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAfter the Spirit of God is imparted, removing the fear of men and installing the life-sustaining fear of God, the real dramatic growth takes place.
'I Will Pour Out My Spirit!'
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe outpouring of God's Holy Spirit in AD 31 represented a pivotal event in church history, marking the initial fulfillment of Joel's prophecy.
Worship and Culture (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe apostles, to properly honor God, reinforce existing traditions to create unity, order, and decorum, avoiding the common, crude, or profane.
Dogs and Sheep
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe sheepdog must be instantly obedient to the master's commands, self-controlled, able to influence and direct without unduly frightening the sheep.
Matthew (Part Five)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe word 'blessed' in the Beatitudes means happy from within, not dependent on circumstances. It comes from having God's spirit and hope for the future.