As the old song goes, “What He’s done for others, He’ll do for you,” and we are reminded of the many things God’s grace can do for us. In this message, Bro. Jeff provides the Who and how behind the first missionary journey of the early New Testament Church.
Blessed be the LORD ~Psalm 28:6
Blessed be the LORD ~Psalm 28:6
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Not only did we enjoy learning more about the recommendation to the first missionary journey, but we were also extremely blessed to hear Bro. Jeff’s personal testimony. We hope you are blessed as well as you learn more about the praying, placing, and parting involved in the sending by the early church.
The Holy Spirit worked among the early church, and He still works among us today. What can we learn from the communication and call of the Spirit in the lives of His servants? Bro. Jeff explains how we can discern the voice of God’s Spirit and encourages us to listen for His call to service.
“What kind of church do we want to be? Average? Or Antioch?” Bro. Jeff poses this question to believers. Think on it as you hear him make practical application from the ministry of some recommended saints in the early Antioch church.
Focusing on the area of ministry, Bro. Jeff makes practical application of some key characteristics of the early church. Are you listening to God? Looking for opportunities? Demonstrating “holy determination?” Using your abilities? Taking action? In what kind of ministry does God want you involved?
“Your cash. Your calendar. Your conversation.” How we spend our money, how we spend our time, and what we talk about will all reveal what we love. As the community realized what early New Testament believers loved, a new nickname began to be used. Learn more as Bro. Jeff challenges us to examine what we really love.
“People who are growing are hungry.” They are also committed to helping others be born again. Are you spiritually growing? Hungry for God’s Word? Sharing the gospel? We are urged to be diligent and encouraged in our blessings by pastor in this powerful message.
Are you mad? Or sad? Or glad? Have you cleaved unto the Lord? Believers are encouraged in the areas of leadership and commitment by Bro. Jeff as he looks at the examples of Barnabas and Saul of Tarsus.
Have you had a real experience with the Lord? After Paul and Barnabas had been away for many months, they returned to a church that had a real experience with the Lord. Bro. Jeff shares Biblical history and practical application from the Antioch homecoming of these two disciples.
Have you been born of the Holy Spirit? Will you enter God’s Kingdom when you leave this earth? Learn more about the arrival of our King and His Kingdom and how it relates to the past, present, and future as Bro. Jeff shares Biblical truth here.