Barnabas: A Brother in Troubling Times

Barnabas: A Brother in Troubling Times Acts 14:19-28  And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead. Howbeit, as the disciples stood round...

Barnabas: A Study in Boldness

Acts 13:44-52 Imagine that you are sitting in Spurgeon Hall, our fellowship hall, on a weekday afternoon. You recognize most of those who are in attendance. Around the tables, these folks are gathered to enjoy a delicious meal. As you listen in on the conversations,...

Barnabas: A Model for Service

Acts 13:1-43 Servant-leaders like Barnabas function well as part of a team of leaders who are using their spiritual gifts. 1 In Antioch, they had a team of Spirit-filled “prophets and teachers.” These were “preacher-teachers” working together to edify the church.Some...

Being a Brother Like Barnabas

Acts 11:27-12:25 Wouldn’t it be great if someone could live your life before you do? Now, we know that’s not possible, but what if it were? What if you had a good helper who could basically “pre-live your life” in advance and then guide you every step of the way? Just...

Being a Blessing Like Barnabas

Acts 11:24-26 What is your story? Where do you want to go in life? Or what do you want to accomplish from this point in your life to the end? What do you want to be? What are the goals that you consider to be “glorious”—having great worth in and of themselves?...