Podcasts about Barnabas

What do you do when something you care about is completely out of your control?You can make plans, pray, prepare, and do everything you know to do—and life can still change.Relationships change. People leave. People misunderstand you. Situations don't turn out the way you expected.But just because something changed doesn't mean God changed His mind about you.In this message from Acts 15–17, Pastor Bobby Chandler looks at the conflict between Paul and Barnabas and what happened when two godly people couldn't agree. Their relationship changed, but God's purpose continued—and eventually, restoration came.You'll learn how to handle changing relationships without bitterness, protect your heart without hating someone, stop allowing other people's responses to distract you, and give God what you cannot control.You don't have to control what happens next when you trust the One who does.God's not done yet.The relationship section is especially important because the sermon doesn't pretend every conflict gets immediately resolved. Paul and Barnabas actually separate, but both continue the mission.

Acts 9–14 captures the church's transformation from a small, persecuted movement into a bold, Spirit‑driven mission stretching across cultures and continents. Saul's encounter with the risen Jesus turns an enemy into an apostle, Peter's ministry reveals that God welcomes Gentiles without barrier, and the church in Antioch becomes a diverse, generous base for global mission. Paul and Barnabas' first journey then shows the gospel's disruptive power—bringing healing, confrontation, joy, and opposition—as they proclaim Jesus from Cyprus to the cities of Galatia, strengthening new believers and entrusting emerging communities to God's grace.

“There was not a needy person among them.”That remarkable statement in Acts 4:34 describes the early church's generosity. The first Christians freely shared what God had entrusted to them so their community's needs were met.Their example can sound almost foreign in a culture that prizes independence and personal ownership. But according to Dr. Darrell Bock, Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS), the generosity we see in Acts reflects something much deeper than a particular financial system. It reveals what happens when people begin to see themselves, their possessions, and one another differently because of the gospel.So what can the early church teach us about generosity today?Hold What You Have With Open HandsMoney and possessions receive considerable attention throughout the Gospel of Luke, and Dr. Bock summarizes Luke's perspective with a simple image: believers should hold what they own with loose hands.The reason is stewardship. What we possess ultimately comes from God. We are not owners in the absolute sense but stewards responsible for faithfully managing what He provides.That changes the question from, “What can I do with my money?” to, “How can I use what God has entrusted to me to serve Him and others?”Open-handed stewardship does not mean possessions are inherently wrong. It means we refuse to grip them so tightly that they become unavailable when God gives us an opportunity to help someone else.Generosity Flows From Spiritual TransformationActs places the extraordinary generosity of the early believers immediately after Pentecost and the Holy Spirit's coming.That placement matters. Dr. Bock describes spiritual transformation as redirecting the focus of our lives. Instead of everything pointing inward toward ourselves and our own agendas, our attention begins moving upward toward God and outward toward others.That transformation inevitably affects how we think about possessions.We no longer view our resources merely as tools for our own comfort or even solely for the benefit of our immediate families. We begin recognizing that God may also use what He has entrusted to us to care for the people He places around us.The early Christians understood themselves as an extended family—brothers and sisters united in Christ. When needs arose within that family, those who could responded.Their generosity was not simply a financial practice. It was evidence of changed hearts.Generosity Was Voluntary, Not ForcedActs 2 and 4 have sometimes raised the question of whether the early church abandoned private ownership altogether. Acts 5 helps clarify the issue.When Ananias and Sapphira sold property but misrepresented what they had given, Peter made clear that the property had remained theirs and that they had authority over the proceeds. Their sin was not keeping some of the money. Their sin was dishonesty.That tells us something important about the early church's generosity: it was voluntary.Believers were not compelled to surrender everything they owned. They chose to give because their hearts had been transformed.That voluntary nature actually makes their generosity more remarkable. No one had to force them to care for one another. Their willingness reflected their character.Wise Generosity Is Sustainable GenerosityThe language Luke uses also suggests that believers were not necessarily liquidating all their possessions at once. Rather, they sold possessions as needs arose.That implies discernment. Dr. Bock points to the contrast between Jesus' encounter with the rich ruler and His encounter with Zacchaeus. Jesus instructed the rich ruler to sell everything, while Zacchaeus announced that he would give away half of his possessions and was commended for his response.The lesson is not that every Christian must dispose of everything he or she owns. The larger principle is that our possessions should remain available to God.Generosity should also be practiced wisely. Giving everything away immediately could leave someone unable to meet his own responsibilities and eventually dependent upon others. Faithful stewardship asks us to manage what God provides in a way that sustains generosity.The goal is not reckless giving. It is a heart consistently ready to respond.Christian Generosity Grows From Christian CommunityActs 4 says the believers were “one in heart and soul” before describing how they shared their possessions.That connection is significant. Generosity becomes more natural when we genuinely view other believers as family.Christians sometimes call one another “brother” or “sister,” but the early church lived as though those words were actually true. They knew one another closely enough to recognize needs and cared enough to respond when those needs arose.That same connection appears elsewhere in Luke's writings. When John the Baptist called people to produce fruit consistent with repentance, he gave an intensely practical example: If someone has clothing and another person is without it, the person who has enough should share.Love for God and love for neighbor belong together. That is the same connection Jesus makes in the Great Commandment. A transformed relationship with God should eventually become visible in how we treat the people around us.Meeting Needs Does Not Mean Everyone Has the Same AmountActs 4:34 says there was “not a needy person among them.”That does not necessarily mean every Christian possessed exactly the same amount. The focus was on meeting genuine needs.1 Timothy 6 says that if we have food and clothing, we should be content with these things. Dr. Bock suggests this provides a helpful lens for understanding Acts: the church made sure people had the necessities of life.The goal was not financial uniformity. It was to ensure brothers and sisters in Christ would not be left without basic provision while others in the community could help.That distinction matters. Biblical generosity is not primarily about making everyone's financial circumstances identical. It is about refusing to ignore genuine needs when God has given us the resources to respond.Barnabas and the Importance of Our MotivesActs places two dramatically different examples side by side.Barnabas sells property and gives the proceeds to help others. Immediately afterward, Ananias and Sapphira attempt to appear more generous than they actually are.The contrast exposes a serious danger: generosity can become something we perform for others' approval. Barnabas is presented positively because his generosity is genuine. Ananias and Sapphira seek the appearance of sacrificial generosity without the reality behind it.The issue is ultimately one of the heart. Biblical generosity is not about appearing generous. It is about honestly surrendering what God has entrusted to us and responding faithfully when opportunities arise.“Descriptive” Does Not Mean IrrelevantActs describes what the early Christians did rather than issuing a direct command that every Christian must sell property.But we should be careful not to use the distinction between descriptive and prescriptive passages as an excuse to avoid the challenge of the text.Biblical narratives frequently present examples intended to shape us. Barnabas is praised. The early church's generosity is celebrated. Their lives point us toward the kind of people Christians should desire to become.The question, then, should not be, “How can I prove that I don't have to do what they did?” A better question is, “What does their example reveal about the kind of heart God desires to form in me?”Acts does not give us a formula for how much property to sell or what percentage of our income to give. It gives us a picture of a community whose relationship with money had been transformed by its relationship with Christ.What Could This Look Like Today?Church benevolence funds can certainly help meet needs, but the generosity pictured in Acts is even more relational.It requires believers to know one another. We should know the people God has placed around us well enough to recognize when someone is struggling. And when we discover a need, helping that person does not always require a formal church program.Sometimes generosity is simply noticing. It may mean providing something someone lacks, helping a family through a difficult season, or using resources God has given us to ease another person's burden.Jesus tells us to love our neighbors as ourselves. Most of us devote considerable attention to our own well-being. Christian generosity asks us to become increasingly attentive to others' well-being, too.A Question Worth AskingThe early church's generosity flowed from a deeper reality: these believers were united in Christ.They held their possessions loosely because their ultimate treasure was found elsewhere. Their resources became tools for loving others rather than merely serving themselves.Their example leaves us with a valuable question: Given the resources God has entrusted to me, how might I use them to bless someone else?We do not need identical bank accounts, nor are we commanded to sell everything we possess. But followers of Jesus are called to become generous people—people whose hearts have been transformed by the gospel, who see fellow believers as family, and who hold everything God provides with open hands.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I'm in my 70s and setting up a trust that will eventually divide my estate equally between my two daughters. 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ROMANS EXEGESIS | EPISODE 36 | APOSTLESHIP, DISCIPLESHIP & THE GREAT COMMISSION| CHIMDI & ADEFUNKE OHAHUNA What does it truly mean to be sent by Christ? In this compelling episode of Romans Exegesis, Chimdi and Funke Ohahuna continue their study of Romans 1:5, focusing on the meaning of grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith among all nations for His name. Building on the previous discussion about commissioning, discipleship, spiritual activation, and the responsibility to represent Christ, this episode explores a powerful truth: we were sent as a fleet, not as isolated individuals. Through a closer examination of apostleship, the hosts challenge the mentality of spiritual competition, denominational division, and the desire to prove that one person or ministry is the only one carrying the truth. Drawing lessons from the early disciples, Paul and Barnabas, the coming of the Holy Spirit, and the Great Commission, they emphasize the importance of unity, cooperation, and the complementary roles of believers in spreading the gospel. The conversation also examines how God uses different people, backgrounds, and spiritual assignments to reach diverse audiences. Rather than competing with one another, the body of Christ is called to work together, keeping Jesus Christ as the central message and allowing the fullness of His revelation to reach the world. The episode further reflects on the significance of spiritual order, the strength of united believers, and the need for the church to recover the harmony and togetherness that characterized the early Christian community. As the hosts discuss the church's longing for revival, they highlight the importance of addressing division and embracing the fleet mentality before expecting the beauty and power of Christ's body to be fully manifested. The episode also includes a time of prayer for healing, miracles, breakthroughs, open doors, and divine opportunities. In this episode, you will be encouraged to: • Understand the biblical meaning and significance of apostleship. • Recognize that Christ sends His people to work together, not in isolation. • Appreciate the different assignments and gifts within the body of Christ. • Examine the dangers of denominational rivalry, spiritual pride, and competition. • Keep Jesus Christ at the center of the gospel and Christian ministry. • Embrace unity, cooperation, and spiritual order as essential to the church's mission. • Reflect on your own calling and how you can contribute to reaching the nations.The harvest is plentiful, and the laborers are needed. The question is not simply whether you have been sent, but whether you are willing to go together with others for the glory of Christ. If this teaching blesses you, share it with other believers, subscribe to the podcast, and join the conversation as we continue studying the book of Romans and discovering the riches of God's Word. Scripture focus: Romans 1:5 — “By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name.” (KJV) Jesus is Lord.

In Acts 13:2–4, the Holy Spirit speaks to the church and calls Barnabas and Saul to be sent out on mission. Pastor Derek looks at how God calls ordinary people, sets them apart, and empowers them to carry the gospel beyond what they know.Purchase The Spirit Rhythm book on Amazon : https://a.co/d/0fMXInF1Learn More & Stay ConnectedPastor Derek: https://awakenlv.org/derekneider/Daily Devotional: https://awakenlv.org/devotionals/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derekneider/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerekNeider/A ministry of Awaken Las Vegas: https://awakenlv.org/Purchase The Spirit Rhythm book on Amazon : https://a.co/d/0fMXInF1Learn More & Stay ConnectedPastor Derek: https://awakenlv.org/derekneider/Daily Devotional: https://awakenlv.org/devotionals/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derekneider/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerekNeider/A ministry of Awaken Las Vegas: https://awakenlv.org/

Acts 15:36-41.  Paul and Barnabas, after having been partners for a lengthy time, have a sharp disagreement over staffing with Barnabas wanting to take John Mark with them and Paul not wanting to. They have such a strong disagreement they part company.   Colossians 4:10 we see the relationship of Barnabas and John Mark, that John Mark is the cousin of Barnabas.   Barnabas heads out one direction and Paul another. Barnabas takes John Mark with him and sails for Cyprus. Paul takes Silas with him and heads to Syria and Cilicia.   Take note of what has happened and has not happened. The mission has not suffered - both are going back to church groups they had established, going back to the believers they had led to Christ months ago. What has happened is a relationship has floundered.   However, we see in Scripture a real indication of God's mercy and grace - as they are later reconciled. Taking a look at Colossians 4:10 written later in Paul's life, we see in this verse that Paul is also sharing a greeting from John Mark - showing us that they are once again working together. They are united in their love for the Lord. And in Paul's final years, John Mark becomes one of Paul's closest associates.   We, too, are to keep out hearts open to Christ and open to reconciliation with one another.     Now What? Learn about God at https://www.awakeusnow.com EVERYTHING we offer is FREE.   View live or on demand: https://www.awakeusnow.com/tuesday-bible-class   For the full list of videos in this series, Dig Deeper, https://www.awakeusnow.com/dig-deeper   For more check out our Sunday series, God ACTS! https://www.awakeusnow.com/god-acts-then-now   Join us Sundays  https://www.awakeusnow.com/sunday-service   Or watch from our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@AwakeUsNow/videos    Watch via our app. Text HELLO to 888-364-4483 to download our app.

The devotional explores the redemptive purpose of severe opposition, illustrating how persecution, far from hindering the gospel, often accelerates its spread. Drawing from the experiences of Paul and Barnabas, it highlights how suffering led to the expansion of the Christian message into new regions, demonstrating that faithful endurance under trial becomes a powerful witness. The preacher emphasizes that the courage and Christlike response of believers under pressure can transform observers, as seen in the historical accounts of martyrs in Rome whose faith moved onlookers to belief. It also reflects on the privilege of accessing Scripture today, underscoring that this access was secured through immense sacrifice, including martyrdom, by those who risked everything to translate and preserve God's Word. Ultimately, the message affirms that when believers respond to opposition with grace and steadfastness, they reveal the transformative power of Christ, turning hardship into a vessel of divine purpose.

How do you respond when people praise you? Proverbs 27:21 says that just as silver is tested in a crucible and gold in a furnace, a person is tested by praise. In this Soul02 episode, I explore why applause can expose character more deeply than criticism. Through the contrasting biblical responses of Herod, Paul, and Barnabas, this episode examines praise, pride, humility, Christian character, leadership, identity, accountability, and the danger of living for human approval. Recent psychological research on praise addiction, parental overvaluation, narcissism, and hubristic leadership adds practical depth to this biblical message. You will learn how to receive encouragement without becoming dependent on it, remain teachable after success, remember the role of grace, celebrate the gifts of others, and stay faithful when no one is watching. Watch, share, and subscribe for thoughtful biblical teaching that connects Scripture, theology, and everyday life.Connect with us: YouTube: YouTube.com/@soul02-oxygen Facebook: @LP.Oxygen https://www.facebook.com/LP.Oxygen Instagram: LP.Oxygen Twitter: @Soul025 Buzzsprout: Soul02-Buzzsprout Spotify: Soul02 - Spotify Apple: Soul02-Itunes Stitcher: Soul02-Stitcher 

The devotional explores the redemptive purpose of severe opposition, illustrating how persecution, far from hindering the gospel, often accelerates its spread. Drawing from the experiences of Paul and Barnabas, it highlights how suffering led to the expansion of the Christian message into new regions, demonstrating that faithful endurance under trial becomes a powerful witness. The preacher emphasizes that the courage and Christlike response of believers under pressure can transform observers, as seen in the historical accounts of martyrs in Rome whose faith moved onlookers to belief. It also reflects on the privilege of accessing Scripture today, underscoring that this access was secured through immense sacrifice, including martyrdom, by those who risked everything to translate and preserve God's Word. Ultimately, the message affirms that when believers respond to opposition with grace and steadfastness, they reveal the transformative power of Christ, turning hardship into a vessel of divine purpose.

Many of us struggle with a critical spirit, and a lack of patience with the foibles and weaknesses of others. In such a context, how we need the example and challenge of Barnabas the encourager! This Monday we continue our consideration of Barnabas and his gift of encouragement with the help of Cecil Siriwardene's 2007 article.    Featured resource:  Cecil Siriwardene, 'Sons and Daughters of Encouragement,' Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 526 (July 2007).    Listen to Part I:  A Son of Encouragement   Explore the work of the Banner of Truth: www.banneroftruth.org  Subscribe to the Magazine (print/digital/both): www.banneroftruth.org/magazine  Leave us your feedback or a testimony: www.speakpipe.com/magazinepodcast

Barnabas was “a good man” full of faith and the Holy Ghost.

Galatians 2:11–12 (NLT) – “But when Peter came to Antioch, I had to oppose him to his face, for what he did was very wrong. When he first arrived, he ate with the Gentile believers who were not circumcised. But afterwards, when some friends of James came, Peter wouldn't eat with the Gentiles anymore. He was afraid of criticism from these people who insisted on the necessity of circumcision.” In this episode of Daily Devotions, Pastor David Sumrall reflects on how even great men of God can fall into the trap of hypocrisy. Using the Apostle Paul's confrontation of Peter in Galatians chapter 2, he explores how Peter's compromise in Antioch not only damaged his personal testimony but also led other Jewish believers and Barnabas astray into the same double-mindedness.   Pastor Sumrall explains that the root cause of hypocrisy in a believer's life is very often the fear of criticism. When we become afraid of getting criticized, yelled at, or rejected by others, we are tempted to compromise our faith and act dishonestly. He encourages leaders and believers to stand firm in biblical truth rather than allowing the fear of human opinion to dictate their integrity. ---- Don't forget to like, subscribe to Cathedral of Praise TV https://www.youtube.com/c/cathedralofpraiseTV/?sub_confirmation=1,and hit the bell icon

Eines ist sicher: Sorgen und Probleme, die man gern loswerden will, nimmt man mit, egal wo man hingeht auf der Welt. Hundertprozent. Und die ersehnten Freiheitsgefühle kommen von innen, nicht von aussen, dafür muss man nicht auswandern. Hundertprozent. Trotzdem wandern so viele Deutsche aus. Warum ? FOLGE „HÖR MAL DEUTSCHLAND“ IN SPOTIFYJedes Jahr packen mehr als 270.000 Menschen in Deutschland die Koffer, Tendenz steigend. Nicht Sonnenhunger und Selbstverwirklichung, wie in den 70er Jahren, sondern soziale, politische und wirtschaftliche Sorgen sind die Gründe. Ein Feature mit Germania, der holden Wacht am Rhein, Hermann dem Cherusker, der Freiheitsstatue, Napoleon und der flotten Jakobinerin, Barnabas dem braven Bayern, dem Tubameister von Texas, dem deutschen Residentenchor von El Paso und vielen Auswanderern in alle Welt. Von Anja Kempe. WDR 3 Kulturfeature (Ausschnitt)

Acts 15: This chapter deals with Entrance Requirements for entering the Kingdom of God.   Acts 15:1 tells us what some people are saying in order to be saved: you had to be circumcised according to the custom taught by Moses.    THEN and NOW:  Proclaim God's Goodness -  As we continue on with the next verses we read that Paul and Barnabas dispute what these people are saying. So they head to Jerusalem to talk to the apostles and elders about this question. As they travel to Jerusalem they shared how the Gentiles had been converted to faith and this news made all the believers very glad. Paul and Barnabas keep proclaiming God's goodness to encourage other believers, even in the light of the upcoming meeting/debate in Jerusalem.  Address False Teaching - wrestle for truth and search the scriptures to make sure what we hear is in sync with what the Bible says, and that we are not taking what the Bible says and adding to it or subtracting from it or taking one verse out of context. Acts 15:4-5  they arrive in Jerusalem and share all the Lord was accomplishing. But the Pharisees stand up and say that the Gentiles must be circumcised and were to be required to keep the law of Moses. Then the apostles and elders met to consider the question and search the scriptures. Gospel of Grace Alone -  Acts 15:6-11  Peter addresses the gathering reminding them how the Gentiles had believed in Jesus and had been given the Holy Spirit, too. Then Peter tells them that Jew and Gentile alike are saved ONLY through the grace of Jesus. Laws don't save - they help show us how to live in response to God's incredible love. Unity of the Body -  Acts 15:12-21  we read about the assembly becoming silent as they listen to the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles.  Then James, Jesus half-brother, tells how God intervened to choose a people for his name from the Gentiles as well and quotes from Amos "…and even all the Gentiles who bear my name…"  and he goes on to encourage Jewish believers not to make it difficult for Gentiles who are turning to God. Meaning let's not add additions to the Gospel of Grace. James goes on saying let's encourage them to not offend Jewish believers and thus to abstain from food offered to idols and from sexual immorality, meat from abused animals and blood.  He was teaching both Jew and Gentile to  have respect for one another and not drive each other away from the faith. Letter + Leaders Acts 15:22-32 - They sent out letters of encouragement to the other churches. Spirit-Guided Living - Acts 15:35 Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch where they and others taught and preached the word of the Lord. Flesh vs Spirit - in Galatians 5:19-26 we see the encouragement we need to walk in the Spirit. We are saved by grace and no longer live by the flesh but by the Spirit: Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. We are saved by Grace and empowered to be who God has made us, living for Him alone, transformed by the Holy Spirit.   This week's READING ASSIGNMENT: Acts chapter 15-16.      Now What? Learn about God at https://www.awakeusnow.com EVERYTHING we offer is FREE.   Check out this video series from our website: https://www.awakeusnow.com/god-acts-then-now   Or watch from our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@AwakeUsNow/videos   Join us Sundays live or on demand from our website  https://www.awakeusnow.com/sunday-service

Can You Really Become a New Person? Names are more than labels in the Bible. They often communicate identity, family history, circumstances, and sometimes God's purpose. In this episode of Relish, Alex Zimmerman and Don Patterson begin by drafting some of the most difficult—and perhaps least advisable—names to give a child from the Bible. From Ichabod and Judas to Dorcas and Mahar-shalal-hash-baz, the conversation starts with humor. But then it moves to a much bigger question. Why did names matter so much in Scripture? Why did Jacob become Israel? What did Jesus mean when He called Simon “Peter”? Why is Joseph remembered as Barnabas? And what do these examples teach us about identity and redemption? The conversation also addresses an important misconception: receiving a new identity does not mean becoming instantly perfect. If God makes someone new, why do old struggles remain? This episode explores what the Bible actually says about names, identity, transformation, and the relationship between who you were and who God calls you to become.   00:00:29 Why Names Matter: Identity and Redemption 00:01:58 Drafting the Worst Bible Names 00:06:34 Bible Names We'd Actually Bring Back 00:07:29 What Do Names Mean in the Bible? 00:10:32 Why God Changed People's Names 00:17:37 Did Peter and Paul Really Get New Names? 00:21:43 Jacob Becomes Israel: A New Identity 00:25:03 New Identity Doesn't Mean Instant Perfection

The Gospel of Mark is one of four Gospels written about the life and ministry of Jesus. This amazing book was written by John Mark, who was a close associate of Peter, and who served with Barnabas and Paul on their first missionary journey.   Join Jerry as he walks through this book and gives insight along the way about how you can apply it in your every day life. You can also take your daily Bible reading to another level with The New Testament Daily with Jerry Dirmann—so grab your Bible and let's get started!  -------  Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:  LINKS:  « FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » To listen to or download more teachings from Jerry and others from Solid Lives ministries, visit our new media library at: https://app.jesusdisciple.com/jesus-way/media-library « THE NEW TESTAMENT DAILY PODCAST » https://thenewtestamentdailywithjerrydirmann.buzzsprout.com « SOLID LIVES » Find out more about the ministries of Jerry Dirmann and Solid Lives at https://www.solidlives.com/  « SUPPORT » You can help us get free resources like this out to more people. Visit https://pushpay.com/g/jdglobal  Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/

Barnabas | Frequency - Part 4 | Encounter Church by Encounter Church

IntroductionThere are certain things in life that we simply like to stay the same. There is a certain comfort in consistency. We know what to expect. We know who people are. We know where we stand.This is true until it is not. Things change, and the challenge is figuring out what to do with the change. This is true today as it was for the early church. The early church knew that Saul was a threat. The church knew that Saul sought to destroy the church. The problem: Saul no longer desires to destroy the church, but to build it up. You can understand how the people wonder if this man has really changed. Has he changed? And those questions really bring us to the heart of this passage. Saul does not become credible simply because he is intelligent, gifted, educated, or persuasive. However, the church does eventually embrace Saul. Why does the church embrace this persecutor?Saul Is Not Immediately EmbracedIt is difficult for us to understand the early church's skepticism. We think of the Apostle Paul, who wrote most of the New Testament by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. We think of him as a brilliant apologist who defends Christ's gospel. The early church has to adjust its mindset regarding Saul. This is a man who condoned the execution of your friend. He has papers to destroy you. How do you embrace this man? Saul is a changed man who has encountered Christ, is humbled by Christ, and so now he promotes the church. The synagogue does not embrace this right away, but eventually it does. Why? Luke tells us that Saul grows in strength. Saul does not grow taller or spend more time in the gym. The point is that Saul is growing in credibility. This is why those who hear him are confused by this change. He is the man who should destroy them, but instead he is proclaiming the Gospel. We might think that Saul is just a very gifted speaker. It seems that Saul is very articulate and capable when we read his writings. However, we need to be careful with this. There is always the temptation to put our confidence in personalities. We are impressed by intelligence, charisma, education, speaking ability, or influence. But none of those things ultimately establish his credibility. The thing that establishes his credibility is that Saul stands with the canon's tradition. Saul is preaching the true Gospel. Saul Tastes His Own MedicineSaul was the hunter, but now he is the hunted. The city is watching for him. This is the same language that is used when the Pharisees try to watch Christ (Luke 14). They are not watching to learn from Christ, but watching to destroy Christ. They want to capture Saul to destroy him. And there is something almost humorous about the way Saul eventually escapes. The great persecutor of the church is lowered over a wall in a basket. When Saul reflects on this in 2 Corinthians 11, he does not boast about his significance, but this is a moment he is ashamed of his weakness. The Lord has captured him. Here Saul runs, but later in his ministry he will stand before kings and defend the faith. He will stand before the Areopagus and present the Gospel. He will defend the Gospel against critics even inside the church itself. Ultimately, Saul will learn to depend on Christ, wait upon Christ, and realize that his life is determined by Christ. Saul escapes from Damascus and goes to Jerusalem. Saul Goes into HidingWhen Saul arrives in Jerusalem, the disciples are afraid of him. We are in Stephen's home turf, and the people remember that Saul was venomous against the Gospel. Saul was present when Stephen was stoned. This is another situation where we wonder: will Saul be accepted? Barnabas steps in. Barnabas does not deny Saul's past. He does not pretend Saul had always been a good man. He does not say, "You're all misunderstanding him." Barnabas bears witness to what Christ has done. Christ captured Saul on the road to Damascus. Saul has boldly preached Christ in the synagogues in Damascus. This is not Barnabas sweeping issues under the rug. Barnabas does not say, “Sure he killed some people, but look at the greater good!” He does not say, “Well, sure there are some issues that he needs to address, but look at the large crowd he draws! Can't we overlook a few personal issues?” Barnabas does not appeal to Saul's giftedness, his charisma, but to the substance of Saul's preaching. He preaches the resurrected Christ. Saul defends Christ as the Messiah. His defense is in line with the canonical words of Scripture. It is the canon that gives Saul credibility, as he operates within the confines of the canon. His credibility is not in his personality, but in the tradition of Scripture and Christ's calling on the Damascus road. His mission is confirming that calling. It is about Christ, the Lord's word, and Saul's preaching in line with the Scripture. It is rooted in Christ and in the gospel Saul proclaims. In fact, he is so tied to the message that he suffers for the message. He ends up fleeing Jerusalem. We do not read about Saul again until Barnabas goes to look for him (Acts 11). This does not mean that the church has failed. Yes, there is conflict, persecution, and not a golden-age victory. However, the kingdom is still present. Then Luke gives us that beautiful summary of the church: the church has peace, is being built up, walks in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.The fear of the Lord is not terror. It is the awe and the love for the living God. It is seeking to do his will because this honors him. It is doing it because it is Christ who has redeemed. It is in the power of the Spirit as we walk in the Spirit's comfort. We are thankful that Christ has completed our redemption and secured us once and for all. ConclusionSo, how does Saul gain that credibility? His credibility is not grounded in his personality. It is not about his gifts or his charismatic ability to capture an audience. No, it is something more. Christ appeared to him. Saul witnessed the resurrected Christ. Saul preaches a gospel in line with the prophetic tradition. Saul's contribution to the canon is not Saul standing over the canon, but continuing the testimony that Christ is the suffering Messiah who lives to make intercession for his people. Saul's credibility rests in the fact that his message is in line with the Lord's word. Saul preaches the consistent Gospel. He is not writing new things, but clarifying and making explicit what was hidden prior to Christ's advent. What Saul did not see, now he sees clearly and explains. These are not merely words that we hear week after week. They are words of life. They are the means by which God draws us near to himself. They are the means by which we know Christ. They are the means by which we are reminded that our salvation does not rest upon our own wisdom, strength, or credibility.

The Gospel of Mark is one of four Gospels written about the life and ministry of Jesus. This amazing book was written by John Mark, who was a close associate of Peter, and who served with Barnabas and Paul on their first missionary journey.   Join Jerry as he walks through this book and gives insight along the way about how you can apply it in your every day life. You can also take your daily Bible reading to another level with The New Testament Daily with Jerry Dirmann—so grab your Bible and let's get started!  -------  Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:  LINKS:  « FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » To listen to or download more teachings from Jerry and others from Solid Lives ministries, visit our new media library at: https://app.jesusdisciple.com/jesus-way/media-library « THE NEW TESTAMENT DAILY PODCAST » https://thenewtestamentdailywithjerrydirmann.buzzsprout.com « SOLID LIVES » Find out more about the ministries of Jerry Dirmann and Solid Lives at https://www.solidlives.com/  « SUPPORT » You can help us get free resources like this out to more people. Visit https://pushpay.com/g/jdglobal  Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/

Barnabas, the 'son of encouragement,' was a man willing to give generously, advocate for the misunderstood, and bear patiently with the weaknesses of others.  Today's reading invites us to appreciate afresh those we know who have the gift of encouragement, and to seek to be encouragers ourselves.    Featured resource:  Cecil Siriwardene, 'Sons and Daughters of Encouragement,' Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 526 (July 2007).    Explore the work of the Banner of Truth: www.banneroftruth.org  Subscribe to the Magazine (print/digital/both): www.banneroftruth.org/magazine  Leave us your feedback or a testimony: www.speakpipe.com/magazinepodcast

Enjoy this replay from September 6, 2026 with Senior Leader Renée Evans as she shares about the importance of building big people through the life of Barnabas.

Is someone blessed by God because they're wealthy? Maybe. Is someone blessed because they're not wealthy? Maybe. So how would you actually know? In this message from Acts 11, we follow Barnabas to Antioch to see the evidence God's blessing leaves behind, including one form of it that showed up in the middle of persecution, not after it ended. Blessing isn't the absence of trouble. It's something far better.Notes for this sermon: https://www.lifechurchww.com/noteoutline/evidence-of-gods-blessingWebsite | https://lifechurchww.comFacebook | https://facebook.com/lifechurchwwInstagram | https://instagram.com/lifechurchwwVida Music | https://vidamsc.com

The Gospel of Mark is one of four Gospels written about the life and ministry of Jesus. This amazing book was written by John Mark, who was a close associate of Peter, and who served with Barnabas and Paul on their first missionary journey.   Join Jerry as he walks through this book and gives insight along the way about how you can apply it in your every day life. You can also take your daily Bible reading to another level with The New Testament Daily with Jerry Dirmann—so grab your Bible and let's get started!  -------  Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:  LINKS:  « FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » To listen to or download more teachings from Jerry and others from Solid Lives ministries, visit our new media library at: https://app.jesusdisciple.com/jesus-way/media-library « THE NEW TESTAMENT DAILY PODCAST » https://thenewtestamentdailywithjerrydirmann.buzzsprout.com « SOLID LIVES » Find out more about the ministries of Jerry Dirmann and Solid Lives at https://www.solidlives.com/  « SUPPORT » You can help us get free resources like this out to more people. Visit https://pushpay.com/g/jdglobal  Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/

August 30, 2026 - Sunday AM Sermon This episode features a sermon rooted in Matthew 7:1–6 and the wider context of the Sermon on the Mount, delivered during a service that includes youth-led worship and a brief announcement about three college‑age men preaching on the theme "Jesus the Master Teacher." Neal unpacks what Jesus meant by "Judge not, that you be not judged," showing how familiar words must be understood in context and tied back to Matthew 5:20 and the larger sermon. The message examines the process of unrighteous judgment — how judgment begins in thought, becomes a narrowed way of seeing, and then moves outward into speech and action. The sermon traces sin's progression with biblical illustrations (Eve, Lot, Joseph's brothers, Achan, David, Herod, Judas) and modern cultural examples of how "judge not" is often invoked in media controversies. Three principal problems with unrighteous judgment are identified: bias (we excuse ourselves and favor loved ones), hypocrisy (deflecting attention from our own faults and building ourselves up by tearing others down), and a distorted view (acting on incomplete facts or outward appearances). Neal uses concrete examples — including a baseball player's ocular migraine and the story of Eliab and David — to show how limited perspective warps response. The sermon offers a clear prescription. Practical steps include practicing rigorous self‑examination ("examine yourself"), cultivating brotherly love and the Golden Rule, actively asking God for help, and intentionally looking for the good in others (becoming "sparkle detectors" like Barnabas saw good in Paul). Neal stresses that discernment and church discipline have a place — but must be exercised by God's standard and in a spirit of gentleness and mercy (Ephesians, 1 Corinthians, 2 Timothy, Hebrews). The talk concludes with a reminder that righteous judgment is distinct from the unrighteous kind the sermon warns against: Christians are called to uphold God's standard without becoming "hanging judges." Mercy triumphs over judgment, and the preacher issues an invitation to respond in repentance and obedience — a call to faith, baptism, and restoration that echoes the prodigal‑son picture of a merciful Father. Listeners can expect a theological, pastoral, and practical exploration of judgment: careful exegesis of Matthew 7:1–6, scriptural cross‑references (John, James, 1 Corinthians, Romans), real‑world illustrations, and specific, actionable steps for replacing unfair criticism with humble, compassionate discernment.   Handout:   The Verse Everybody Knows... And What It Really Means Neal Pollard Text: _____________________________ I. THE ________________________ OF UNRIGHTEOUS _________________________ A. "I _____________________________________" (1-2) B. "I _____________________________________" (3) C. "I _____________________________________" (4) D. "I _____________________________________" (5) II. THE ________________________ OF UNRIGHTEOUS ________________________ A. We Suffer From _________________________________ B. We Struggle With ________________________________ C. We Struggle With A ____________________________ View II. THE ________________________ FOR UNRIGHTEOUS ______________________ A. ____________________________________ B. ____________________________________ C. ____________________________________ D. ____________________________________ E. ____________________________________ Conclusion A. God Doesn't Condemn: B. But That's Not What Jesus Is Addressing In This Passage C. We Will All Receive ____________________ From _________________ (Js. 2:11-12)   Duration 33:33  

Acts 13:1-3 Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger,[a] Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a lifelong friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them." 3 Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.

The Gospel of Mark is one of four Gospels written about the life and ministry of Jesus. This amazing book was written by John Mark, who was a close associate of Peter, and who served with Barnabas and Paul on their first missionary journey.   Join Jerry as he walks through this book and gives insight along the way about how you can apply it in your every day life. You can also take your daily Bible reading to another level with The New Testament Daily with Jerry Dirmann—so grab your Bible and let's get started!  -------  Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:  LINKS:  « FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » To listen to or download more teachings from Jerry and others from Solid Lives ministries, visit our new media library at: https://app.jesusdisciple.com/jesus-way/media-library « THE NEW TESTAMENT DAILY PODCAST » https://thenewtestamentdailywithjerrydirmann.buzzsprout.com « SOLID LIVES » Find out more about the ministries of Jerry Dirmann and Solid Lives at https://www.solidlives.com/  « SUPPORT » You can help us get free resources like this out to more people. Visit https://pushpay.com/g/jdglobal  Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/

Barnabas was a man known for his encouragement and generosity. In this sermon, we are invited to follow his example by encouraging others and living generously, just as Jesus has been generous towards us.Bible Reading:Acts 11:19–26Preacher:Sermon by Andrew GrillsFind out more at cityonahill.com.au

Try the BibleACTS app!: https://bibleacts.goodbarber.app/subscribe Shop "Cut to the Heart" apparel: https://cut2theheart.com In this episode, we continue our verse-by-verse study through **Acts 14**, following Paul and Barnabas as they boldly preach the gospel, perform signs and wonders, face intense persecution, and establish new churches. Acts 14 gives us a powerful picture of what following Jesus and advancing the gospel looked like in the early Church—great fruit, supernatural works, fierce opposition, and perseverance through it all. In this study, we discuss: * Paul and Barnabas preaching boldly despite opposition * Signs and wonders confirming the message of grace * The healing of the crippled man at Lystra * Paul and Barnabas refusing to receive worship as gods * Paul being stoned and left for dead * Continuing to preach after severe persecution * “Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God” * Strengthening believers and encouraging them to continue in the faith * Appointing elders in the newly established churches Acts 14 challenges the idea that following Jesus guarantees an easy life. Paul and Barnabas experienced incredible works of God alongside tremendous suffering, yet they refused to quit. They continued preaching Christ, strengthening believers, and calling disciples to remain faithful through whatever trials came their way. Watch, listen, and grow in your faith — and subscribe for more verse-by-verse Bible teaching, podcast discussions, and biblical commentary.

The Gospel of Mark is one of four Gospels written about the life and ministry of Jesus. This amazing book was written by John Mark, who was a close associate of Peter, and who served with Barnabas and Paul on their first missionary journey.   Join Jerry as he walks through this book and gives insight along the way about how you can apply it in your every day life. You can also take your daily Bible reading to another level with The New Testament Daily with Jerry Dirmann—so grab your Bible and let's get started!  -------  Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:  LINKS:  « FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » To listen to or download more teachings from Jerry and others from Solid Lives ministries, visit our new media library at: https://app.jesusdisciple.com/jesus-way/media-library « THE NEW TESTAMENT DAILY PODCAST » https://thenewtestamentdailywithjerrydirmann.buzzsprout.com « SOLID LIVES » Find out more about the ministries of Jerry Dirmann and Solid Lives at https://www.solidlives.com/  « SUPPORT » You can help us get free resources like this out to more people. Visit https://pushpay.com/g/jdglobal  Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/

Justin is joined by Jim Johnson to discuss Proverbs 1–15 and Acts 14–17. They talk about signs and wonders, appointing elders, Jewish believers wrestling with old traditions, Paul and Barnabas parting ways, Timothy's circumcision, and Paul's sermon in Athens. Jim also reflects on lessons from his early ministry in Berea, while the conversation turns to Proverbs for insight on wisdom literature, discipling children, the fear of the Lord, and the enduring wisdom of Proverbs 3:5–6.

The Gospel of Mark is one of four Gospels written about the life and ministry of Jesus. This amazing book was written by John Mark, who was a close associate of Peter, and who served with Barnabas and Paul on their first missionary journey.   Join Jerry as he walks through this book and gives insight along the way about how you can apply it in your every day life. You can also take your daily Bible reading to another level with The New Testament Daily with Jerry Dirmann—so grab your Bible and let's get started!  -------  Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:  LINKS:  « FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » To listen to or download more teachings from Jerry and others from Solid Lives ministries, visit our new media library at: https://app.jesusdisciple.com/jesus-way/media-library « THE NEW TESTAMENT DAILY PODCAST » https://thenewtestamentdailywithjerrydirmann.buzzsprout.com « SOLID LIVES » Find out more about the ministries of Jerry Dirmann and Solid Lives at https://www.solidlives.com/  « SUPPORT » You can help us get free resources like this out to more people. Visit https://pushpay.com/g/jdglobal  Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/

ACTS 4:32-37- ALL THINGS IN COMMON - BRIAN SUMNER - 2026ACTS 4:32-37 "Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. 33 And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all. 34 Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, 35 and laid them at the apostles' feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need.36 And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus, 37 having land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet.”To support this channel and partner with Brian in Ministryhttps://www.briansumner.net/support/For more on Brianhttp://www.briansumner.nethttps://www.instagram.com/BRIANSUMNER/https://www.facebook.com/BRIANSUMNEROFFICIALTo listen to Brians Podcast, click below.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Purchase Brians Marriage book at https://www.amazon.com/Never-Fails-Da...Brian is a full time "Urban Missionary" both locally and internationally with a focus on MISSIONS - MARRIAGES - MINISTRY. Since coming to faith in 2004 doors continued opening locally and internationally to do more and more ministry with a focus on Evangelism, Outreach Missions, Marriage, Counsel, Schools, Festivals, Conferences and the like.  Everything about this ministry is made possible because of people personally partnering through the non profit. God Bless and thank you. †Support the showSUPPORT THE SHOW

The Gospel of Mark is one of four Gospels written about the life and ministry of Jesus. This amazing book was written by John Mark, who was a close associate of Peter, and who served with Barnabas and Paul on their first missionary journey.   Join Jerry as he walks through this book and gives insight along the way about how you can apply it in your every day life. You can also take your daily Bible reading to another level with The New Testament Daily with Jerry Dirmann—so grab your Bible and let's get started!  -------  Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:  LINKS:  « FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » To listen to or download more teachings from Jerry and others from Solid Lives ministries, visit our new media library at: https://app.jesusdisciple.com/jesus-way/media-library « THE NEW TESTAMENT DAILY PODCAST » https://thenewtestamentdailywithjerrydirmann.buzzsprout.com « SOLID LIVES » Find out more about the ministries of Jerry Dirmann and Solid Lives at https://www.solidlives.com/  « SUPPORT » You can help us get free resources like this out to more people. Visit https://pushpay.com/g/jdglobal Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/

“There are therefore three things ordained by Adonai: the hope of life; the beginning and the completion of it.” Epistle of Barnabas 1:7 https://linktr.ee/wilsonryan__

The Gospel of Mark is one of four Gospels written about the life and ministry of Jesus. This amazing book was written by John Mark, who was a close associate of Peter, and who served with Barnabas and Paul on their first missionary journey.   Join Jerry as he walks through this book and gives insight along the way about how you can apply it in your every day life. You can also take your daily Bible reading to another level with The New Testament Daily with Jerry Dirmann—so grab your Bible and let's get started!  -------  Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:  LINKS:  « FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » To listen to or download more teachings from Jerry and others from Solid Lives ministries, visit our new media library at: https://app.jesusdisciple.com/jesus-way/media-library « THE NEW TESTAMENT DAILY PODCAST » https://thenewtestamentdailywithjerrydirmann.buzzsprout.com « SOLID LIVES » Find out more about the ministries of Jerry Dirmann and Solid Lives at https://www.solidlives.com/  « SUPPORT » You can help us get free resources like this out to more people. Visit https://pushpay.com/g/jdglobal Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/

What exactly is Velvet Ashes, and who is it for? In this episode of the Velvet Ashes Legacy Podcast, Denise and Sarah pull back the curtain and invite you into the heart behind the ministry.Velvet Ashes began with a simple desire: for women serving cross-culturally to have a place where they could be known and understood without having to explain every layer of their lives. More than a collection of resources, Velvet Ashes began as a community of women—and the ministry has continued to grow out of that community. Denise and Sarah talk about the women they serve, the joys and challenges they hear about, and why creating spaces for honesty, connection, spiritual formation, and sustainable joy matters so much.From the blog and podcast to Connection Groups, retreats, cohorts, the app, and membership, they share the many ways women can find a place at the Velvet Ashes table. Whether you're brand new to Velvet Ashes or have been around for years, consider this your invitation to pull up a chair, meet the women behind the ministry, and discover a space where you don't have to explain yourself.Learn more about ⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ Featured music is "Doxology of Mercy" by ⁠⁠Eine Blume⁠⁠. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠Apple Music⁠⁠ or wherever you get music! We are grateful to ⁠⁠Barnabas International⁠⁠ for sponsoring this podcast. Barnabas is a member care organization that shepherds global workers and trains global shepherds. Learn more about them ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

In Acts 14:19- 22, Paul is stoned in the city of Lystra. Those stoning him thought he was dead; they dragged him outside the city, but the disciples gathered around Paul and he got up and he and Barnabas left for the town of Derbe.   It's easy to look at this story and in a human sense say, "Well, that didn't turn out well," when actually some amazing things went on there in Lystra.   In Galatians 6:17 we read Paul talking about this event saying, "from now on, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus." The leftover marks from the stoning. And 2 Corinthians 11:25 Paul tells us "…once I was pelted with stones."   Yet inspite of that horrible event -  3 lives were changed (2 Timothy 1:5) - 3 people were converted to faith in Christ in the city of Lystra: A grandmother - Lois A mother  - Eunice A teenager - Timothy  After being stoned, believe it our not, Paul goes back to Lystra to see Timothy. Acts 16:1-2 tells us that Paul takes Timothy as his son in the faith and Timothy accompanies Paul in the following missionary journeys. Timothy becomes one of Paul's dearest friends and trusted co-workers. This all happened in a city where everything looked like it had gone wrong.   What we learn: A profound lesson: often times in those places where we feel things have not worked out well, God is working behind the scenes to do things that are absolutely amazing. From these verses we get to see what happened in the spiritual realm at the stoning at Lystra that day.  God was moving mightily, even though with human eyes it didn't look good. It was! God was working!   As we face challenges and difficulties today, we need to be strong and courageous and take heart, because just as the Hebrew Scriptures say: "The Lord our God is with us!"     Now What? Learn about God at https://www.awakeusnow.com EVERYTHING we offer is FREE.   View live or on demand: https://www.awakeusnow.com/tuesday-bible-class   For the full list of videos in this series, Dig Deeper, https://www.awakeusnow.com/dig-deeper   For more check out our Sunday series, God ACTS! https://www.awakeusnow.com/god-acts-then-now   Join us Sundays  https://www.awakeusnow.com/sunday-service   Or watch from our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@AwakeUsNow/videos    Watch via our app. Text HELLO to 888-364-4483 to download our app.

Only one in three pastors finish well. And 78% say they have no close friends. Kevin Abbott, who leads pastoral health and resilience work for Texas Baptists, joins Eric Bryant to talk honestly about the isolation that quietly derails so many pastors — and what it actually takes to keep going the distance.Drawing from 30 years in ministry, a season as a military chaplain, 13 years as a senior pastor, and now years spent walking hundreds of pastors through cohorts built on his doctoral research at Fuller Seminary, Kevin shares the habits that separate leaders who finish well from those who burn out. He gets real about his own dark nights of the soul, why "every leader has a limp," and the power of having a Paul, a Barnabas, and a Timothy in your life.This conversation is packed with practical wisdom and real stories — including pastors who found physical, emotional, and spiritual breakthrough through community, coaching, and the kind of friendship most pastors never let themselves have.

What do you do when you're tired of fighting?You can be following God, doing exactly what He's called you to do, and still face opposition. In Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas experience both rejection and applause. People turn against them, crowds change their opinions, and Paul is eventually stoned and left for dead.But he gets back up.In Learning the Hard Way, Pastor Bobby Chandler teaches how difficult seasons reveal dangerous patterns, expose where we're getting our identity, and teach us to keep going when we feel knocked down.You can't control who talks about you. You can't control who praises you or who turns against you. But you can decide that no matter what happens, you're going to keep trusting God.You may get knocked down—but you're not destroyed.Don't stop the mission.The ending strongly supports that promise: Paul writes that believers can be pressed, perplexed, hunted and knocked down without being destroyed, followed by “That is why we never give up.”GIVING To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://authenticchurch.com/give GET CONNECTED Ready to check out Authentic Church in person? We can't wait to meet you in person. Simply fill out the form below and we'll make sure to give you the VIP treatment upon your first visit. https://authenticchurch.com/plan-a-visit ABOUT AUTHENTIC CHURCH Authentic Church exists so that people will have an authentic encounter with God, be set free, and grow in Christ. Our mission is to help each person at Authentic believe in Jesus, belong to family, inspire true worship, walk in God's Spirit, and build the kingdom of God.

The Gospel of Mark is one of four Gospels written about the life and ministry of Jesus. This amazing book was written by John Mark, who was a close associate of Peter, and who served with Barnabas and Paul on their first missionary journey.   Join Jerry as he walks through this book and gives insight along the way about how you can apply it in your every day life. You can also take your daily Bible reading to another level with The New Testament Daily with Jerry Dirmann—so grab your Bible and let's get started!  -------  Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:  LINKS:  « FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » To listen to or download more teachings from Jerry and others from Solid Lives ministries, visit our new media library at: https://app.jesusdisciple.com/jesus-way/media-library « THE NEW TESTAMENT DAILY PODCAST » https://thenewtestamentdailywithjerrydirmann.buzzsprout.com « SOLID LIVES » Find out more about the ministries of Jerry Dirmann and Solid Lives at https://www.solidlives.com/  « SUPPORT » You can help us get free resources like this out to more people. Visit https://pushpay.com/g/jdglobal  Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/

The church carries out her ministry in a world full of challenges. Today, we see those challenges being experienced in the mission of Paul and Barnabas. We also see the providential hand and wisdom of God for meeting the challenges and moving forward in the strength that he supplies. Every member of every congregation can gain from this passage as we pray and participate in the ministry of the church. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

Dr. Ted Traylor continues his series in the book of Acts with a discussion about the conversion of Saul as detailed in Acts 9:1-9. 00:00 - Introduction 07:56 - I. Ananias 14:13 - II. Disciples 2:00 - III. Barnabas

Pastor Jordan Boyce is preaching on Discerning Right Decisions.

Join Paul and Barnabas as they embark on a bold journey to unite Jews and Gentiles under Christ, fulfilling the Great Commission amidst persecution and trials.In this episode, Paul and Barnabas set out on their mission to spread the gospel, facing resistance and hardships but remaining steadfast in their calling. As they witness the growing movement of believers in Antioch, they prepare for greater challenges and an emerging role as leaders of the early church.Today's Bible verse is Matthew 28:19, from the King James Version.Download the ⁠Pray.com⁠ app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.ories.Pray.com is the digital destination for faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Gospel of Mark is one of four Gospels written about the life and ministry of Jesus. This amazing book was written by John Mark, who was a close associate of Peter, and who served with Barnabas and Paul on their first missionary journey.   Join Jerry as he walks through this book and gives insight along the way about how you can apply it in your every day life. You can also take your daily Bible reading to another level with The New Testament Daily with Jerry Dirmann—so grab your Bible and let's get started!  -------  Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:  LINKS:  « FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » To listen to or download more teachings from Jerry and others from Solid Lives ministries, visit our new media library at: https://app.jesusdisciple.com/jesus-way/media-library « THE NEW TESTAMENT DAILY PODCAST » https://thenewtestamentdailywithjerrydirmann.buzzsprout.com « SOLID LIVES » Find out more about the ministries of Jerry Dirmann and Solid Lives at https://www.solidlives.com/  « SUPPORT » You can help us get free resources like this out to more people. Visit https://pushpay.com/g/jdglobal  Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/

The Gospel of Mark is one of four Gospels written about the life and ministry of Jesus. This amazing book was written by John Mark, who was a close associate of Peter, and who served with Barnabas and Paul on their first missionary journey.   Join Jerry as he walks through this book and gives insight along the way about how you can apply it in your every day life. You can also take your daily Bible reading to another level with The New Testament Daily with Jerry Dirmann—so grab your Bible and let's get started!  -------  Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:  LINKS:  « FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » To listen to or download more teachings from Jerry and others from Solid Lives ministries, visit our new media library at: https://app.jesusdisciple.com/jesus-way/media-library « THE NEW TESTAMENT DAILY PODCAST » https://thenewtestamentdailywithjerrydirmann.buzzsprout.com « SOLID LIVES » Find out more about the ministries of Jerry Dirmann and Solid Lives at https://www.solidlives.com/  « SUPPORT » You can help us get free resources like this out to more people. Visit https://pushpay.com/g/jdglobal  Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/

The Gospel can be an uncomfortable message. It’s a message of sin and its consequences . . . but of course the remedy found in the Lord’s sacrifice. But that discussion can be so effective in an atmosphere of encouragement. It’s what their heart needs wrapped in what their heart wants. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how to be an encourager in the tradition of Barnabas. As we study the book of Acts today, we’ll see how we can follow in his reassuring footsteps. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gospel can be an uncomfortable message. It’s a message of sin and its consequences . . . but of course the remedy found in the Lord’s sacrifice. But that discussion can be so effective in an atmosphere of encouragement. It’s what their heart needs wrapped in what their heart wants. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how to be an encourager in the tradition of Barnabas. As we study the book of Acts today, we’ll see how we can follow in his reassuring footsteps. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Follow Saul's journey from feared persecutor to fervent missionary as he navigates the dangers of Jerusalem and embraces his new mission for Christ.In this episode, Saul returns to Jerusalem as an outcast, seeking acceptance from the believers he once persecuted. As he faces rejection and a plot to take his life, Saul finds an ally in Barnabas and begins to understand his mission in Christ more clearly.Today's Bible verse is Galatians 2:20, from the King James Version.Download the ⁠Pray.com⁠ app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Pray.com is the digital destination for faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do you know if the voice you're hearing is actually God?We're surrounded by voices telling us what to believe, how to live, who we are, and what we should do. But not every voice deserves influence in your life.In Acts 13, Saul and Barnabas encounter a sorcerer who attempts to keep a governor from hearing and believing the Word of God. It's a powerful picture of the spiritual battle that happens when the wrong voice tries to fight what God is about to change.In this message, Pastor Bobby Chandler teaches us how to recognize God's voice, test what we're hearing against Scripture, guard what we allow close to us, and replace the enemy's lies with the truth of God's Word.You can't always control the voices around you—but you can decide which voice you listen to.And when the wrong voice gets loud, remember: the answer isn't a louder you. It's more of Him.The sermon specifically teaches that the closer a voice is, the greater its influence, and that while we can't control every voice around us, we can control which voices we allow to remain close.GIVING To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://authenticchurch.com/give GET CONNECTED Ready to check out Authentic Church in person? We can't wait to meet you in person. Simply fill out the form below and we'll make sure to give you the VIP treatment upon your first visit. https://authenticchurch.com/plan-a-visit ABOUT AUTHENTIC CHURCH Authentic Church exists so that people will have an authentic encounter with God, be set free, and grow in Christ. Our mission is to help each person at Authentic believe in Jesus, belong to family, inspire true worship, walk in God's Spirit, and build the kingdom of God.