Acts 11

From the series: Acts: The Church on the Move

Acts 11:19-31 demonstrates that gospel hubs develop through three markers: cross-cultural evangelism that reaches overlooked people, encouraging leadership that sees potential in rejected servants like Saul, and practical love that sends relief to suffering believers. Antioch became the launching pad for world missions because unnamed believers dared to speak to Greeks, showing that movements start with ordinary people taking extraordinary steps of faith. When Barnabas saw God's grace and was glad rather than threatened, he modeled how established leaders should celebrate new works.

From the series: Standalone Messages

Explores the concept of Christians as the physical representation of Christ on Earth. It emphasizes the importance of each individual's role in the church, akin to different body parts, and the necessity of working collectively for the unity and function of the church. Highlights the significance of living out Christian values and being an example of Christ's teachings in daily life.