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God’s plan in action God’s grand plan has been given, empowered, sent, now it will expand as we continue our look in “Witness to the world: Book of Acts.” God’s plan delivered and empowered to apostles (Act1:8) 8 but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses…

Mission trip continues Missionary trip with mission team (Paul, Barnabas and John Mark) continues from Cyprus. In our study this evening we will look at the setting, the sermon, and time permitting the response. (Pauls missionary trip 1 picture inserted here) Antioch of Syria to Seleucia (13:1, 4) Met…

13 Now when Paul and his party set sail from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia; and John, departing from them, returned to Jerusalem. 36 Then after some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us now go back and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how…

God did not waste time with Saul, he began to preach in the synagogues about Jesus. The Jews in Damascus were baffled by his turnaround, and the miracles he performed. Saul was no longer one of them. Saul did not have anywhere to turn but to God. Some Hellenistic Jews conspired to kill him. But Saul…

Two Churches 1. Church at Jerusalem - Aramaic-speaking Jewish Christians 2. Church at Antioch - Greek-speaking Jewish Christians After the death of Stephen believers fled for their safety. Antioch Third largest city in the Roman Empire. Next only to Rome and Alexandria. Had between half a million to…

Gateway to ministry Note: In an effort to create more opportunities to interact and to study all together I am going to work on not being so goal driven in the teachings and allow more time for discussion. The outlines will cover the section if we do not complete it in class. So, please stop me, and…

1 Now in the church that was at Antioch there were certain prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 17 ‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all…

Do any of you ever wonder if God is paying attention to you when you pray? A 5-year-old said grace at family dinner one night. “Dear God, thank you for these pancakes.” When he finished his prayer, his parents looked curiously at him and asked him why he thanked God for pancakes when they were having…

Controversy, Conflict and Contention The mission trip was filled with controversy and conflict with the unbelieving Jews, and even the believers from Jerusalem about circumcision. Controversy and conflict can bring contention. And in our passage tonight it is contention within. Controversy over circumcision…

Barnabas - 16 books of NT. 60% of NT. No direct speech recorded. And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, Having land, sold it , and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. Big Idea:…

for the believer truth must determine feelings cannot trust our feelings, they are always changing according to our circumstances for example, how should we feel when trials come our way 2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, “count it all joy” in other words tell yourself,…

The Church is established by teaching about and from Christ, which is why members are called Christians.

Introduction 180 miles from Cyprus to Perga - boat 100 miles from Perga to Pisidian Antioch - foot Crossing the Taurus mountain range custom if a visiting rabbi or other Jewish authority might be invited to speak. Luke new that the Jewish believers were knowledgeable about their Genealogy and that of…

Not even the darkness of false prophecy and prophets will imped the Word of God.

1. _Conversion_ to the gospel At Iconium Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue. There they spoke so effectively that a great number of Jews and Gentiles believed. 1. Conversion to the gospel 2. _Opposition_ from the Jews But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up the Gentiles…

Be careful of your motive when seeking to make a difference in someone's life, that you may receive your heavenly reward.

The church of Antioch, at the prompting of the Holy Spirit, lays hands on Barnanbas and Saul and sends them into the mission field.

Point to a healthy church and more than likely, its led by healthy leaders. But even healthy leaders can have set-backs, which can lead to stress and anxiety. If that leader’s not careful, burnout can be right around the corner. And that burnout can impact the entire congregation. How can we prevent ministry burnout? How do we restore someone who has burnt out? Today we look at the Acts account of John Mark, a leader who was burnt out but thankfully, restored.

Do not play the hypocrite with your wealth. Spiit empowered Christians, like Barnabas, cling to the kingdom of God.

There was a time in Canada when businesses were closed on Sundays, clubs and sports were sensitive when scheduling Sunday activities and church was the only place to be on a Sunday morning. Those days are gone. We have entered into a time of post-Christian culture. Church attendance throughout every denominations has given evidence to this trend. How do we respond? Is it an obstacle or an opportunity?

1._Difference of opinion_ Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the brothers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing.” Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them, but Paul did not think it wise to take him, because he…

1. A _Stumbling Block_ Some men came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the brothers: “Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be saved.” 1. A Stumbling Block (v. 1) 2. Seeking of _clarification_ This brought Paul and Barnabas into sharp dispute and debate…

1. _Return_ From Attalia they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been committed to the grace of God for the work they had now completed. 1. Return 2. _Report_ On arriving there, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them and how he had opened the door of faith…