We can know…Contentment
We live in a consumer-driven society, and we’ll be inundated with marketing messages throughout the Christmas season. Each radio, television and printed ad will offer...
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We can know…Stability
The holiday season is accompanied by busyness, challenging family dynamics and financial stress. There’s so many external factors unfolding that we can’t control, and we...
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Just Like Barnabas: Believing
Paul’s casual reference to Timothy to bring John Mark is a testimony to Barnabas’ faithfulness. Because Barnabas wouldn’t give up, John Mark didn’t either, and...
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Just Like Barnabas: Defending
Barnabas won’t let Paul abandon John Mark. Barnabas gave his word to protect John Mark. Little brothers and sisters always need someone to look out...
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Just Like Barnabas: Evangelistic
The gospel can never be hindered or contained, and Barnabas is willing to leave a successful church to start more throughout the Roman Empire.
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Just Like Barnabas: Leading
Barnabas sees the young church invest his life as they grow into the church that sends off the first missionaries.
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Just Like Barnabas: Affirming
Sent to Antioch to church in the church there, Barnabas finds a group of believers who are following Christ and ends up staying with them...
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Just Like Barnabas: Generous
Barnabas didn’t give a portion. He gave all of the proceeds from the sale of the land. We give as God then gives to us…generously.
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Just Like Barnabas: Encourages
The early church gathered in fear of the growing persecution. They didn’t know how they would make it. Then, Barnabas sells some land and brings...
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Maturing While Multiplying
Spiritual growth and multiplication are evidence that we are growing strong in the gospel of grace. Paul reminds Timothy that those who make disciples intentionally...
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Gospel Transformation Stories from the Summer
Gospel transformation happens as we become disciple-makers with Jesus who invite the lost and searching alongside of us to become disciple-makers themselves. Just as we...
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Gospel Conversations
The longest recorded gospel conversation happens at Jacob’s well between Jesus and a Samaritan woman. We live in an age in which people look to...
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