Barnabas - The Life of an Encourager

Springhouse Church Sermons

What does it mean to be a “Barnabas?” Listen as Pastor James shares how Barnabas was an encourager, what it takes to be an encourager, and the incredible value of encouraging others.

Scriptures Referenced

Acts 2:5, 4:32-37, 9:26-28, 9:31, 11:19-26, 13:2-3, 15:36-41; Romans 12:6-8

Key Insights

• An encourager walks in a spirit of generosity.
• An encourager is someone who deposits life, hope, and courage into others in such a way that it inspires them to be better and go further than they would have otherwise.
• An encourager instills confidence in someone.
• An encourager extends grace.
• Every day we are fighting a battle that others know nothing about.
• It takes the Spirit of God in someone’s life to encourage others in a world full of discouragement.
• God works even through conflict and disagreement.
• Sometimes it’s the smallest things that make the biggest difference.

About Springhouse

If you’re looking for a church in Smyrna, TN that is focused on Loving Big, Living Truth, and Healthy Family, we’d love to connect with you. We are home to a vibrant children’s ministry, powerful middle school and youth ministries, and incredible ministries for men and women of all ages. Our local and global outreaches include partnerships with missionaries in the US and abroad, Isaiah 117 House, local retirement communities, and more.

Additionally, we are home to Springhouse Theatre, an award-winning theatre in the Nashville area. Through the theatre, we serve both the greater Nashville theatre community, and thousands of patrons each year, and we are expanding our vision to impact the culture through the arts into additional mediums and through an expanding network of relationships.

We would love it if you would consider joining us in person for one of our Sunday gatherings.

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Gathering Times

• Sundays, 9:00 AM
• Sundays, 10:30 AM

Contact Info

Springhouse Church
14119 Old Nashville Highway
Smyrna TN 37167

615-459-3421

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