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Persistent in Pursuit A. Rapport for the time B. Reading of the text 19 But Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and having persuaded the crowds, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead. 20 But when the disciples gathered about him, he rose up and entered the city,…

Verse 19 The same angry mob in Iconium from verses 5-6 make the journey of more than 100 miles that Paul and Barnabas just did to persuade/win over the multitudes to join in their hate and violence. It wasn’t enough for them to kick Paul and Barnabas out of their region, they wanted to make sure everyone…

A changing missionary team From Barnabas, Paul and John Mark the team is changing now. Tonight we see new members. We are looking at what we can know about one of our new members. So, a reminder first. Paul and Barnabas split up the team, one team became two (Act15:36-40) Paul continued to strengthen…

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Announcements Scripture Reading: Acts 14:8-15 . Title: The Gospel, Evolution and Climate Change Saul’s First Missionary Journey ( Acts 13 ) Missionary Party: Saul, Barnabas, & John Mark Antioch to Seleucia where they departed. (vs. 4) Island of Cyprus Salamis (vs. 5) And when they were at Salamis, they…

a. Rapport for the time B. Reading of the text C. Review of the text D. Relevance of the text I. Paul’s pattern for ministry 1 Now at Iconium they entered together into the Jewish synagogue and spoke in such a way that a great number of both Jews and Greeks believed. If you are like me you picture Paul…

Who is Timothy? Timothy was referred to by Paul as his son in the faith. He was a younger man, most likely converted during Paul’s first visit to Lystra Timothy’s home town. He worked with Paul on his second missionary journey, and was with Paul during his Roman imprisonment. Timothy was given the task…

On the Move, Part 2: Perseverance Last week we talked about the first missionary journey of Paul. We saw the conversion of a Roman Governor, Sergius Paulus. We witness Paul preaching a Sermon about Christ in the Synagogue and many coming to know the Lord, especially the Gentiles. He also made some more…

The mother of three notorious kids was asked, “If you had to do it all over again would you have children? Sure,” she said, “but not the same ones.” Mom’s, admit it: there are days when you feel this way. However, at the end of the day mom’s, if you had to do it all over again…you would – and you’d have…

Patterns/Examples There are patterns you can see in scriptures, some show sin, judgment, repentance, return to obedience, others examples for us to follow (i.e. salvation’s path; Jesus examples, etc.) Tonight we are looking at Paul’s mission team example, what procedures did he put in place, in what…

1 Now it happened in Iconium that they went together to the synagogue of the Jews, and so spoke that a great multitude both of the Jews and of the Greeks believed. 2 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brethren. 3 Therefore they stayed there a long time,…

Last week we saw God miraculously deliver Peter from execution by helping him escape from prison. After this, Saul and Barnabas return to Antioch, where the Lord calls them out as missionaries. The church fasts and prays for them and commissions them out on their journey. They travel from Antioch to…

Introduction: Who are some of your spiritual role models? Maybe it was a preacher or Sunday school teacher. Maybe it was a parent or grandparent. One thing that I like to do is read old books by old preachers. The reason I do this is because they are often times more theologically rich in what they have…

Travel team The gospel is on the move. From the Jews, to the Samaritans, to the Gentiles.From Jerusalem now as fare as Paphos (Island of Cypress). From victories to conflict (Act13:42-45) In Antioch of Pisidia there were many Jews who believed, Gentiles who listened in to the preaching and they believed.…

The Challenge of the Church Acts 14: 1-28 As we continue our study this morning, I want to remind us again of our text verse: Acts 17:6 And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down are come hither…

Genuine Gratitude for the person but glory to God alone Pray Read 8 Now at Lystra there was a man sitting who could not use his feet. He was crippled from birth and had never walked. 9 He listened to Paul speaking. And Paul, looking intently at him and seeing that he had faith to be made well, 10 said…

Seven Qualities the Spirit Uses to advance the Godpel 1. Spirit Controlled (1) 1 In Iconium they entered the synagogue of the Jews together, and spoke in such a manner that a large number of people believed, both of Jews and of Greeks. In Such a Manner: 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to…

Introduce Self... Pray... Kids... Can you imagine what it would be like if your legs didn’t work? In this story, there is a man whose legs don’t work. He’s an adult man and it’s been this way since he was born. Paul comes to this man fixes his legs! When we’re born, we’re spiritually broken. We don’t…

Opening text 19 For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. 20 To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though not being myself under the law) that I might win those under the law.…

Home Church Today, we are going to see Paul and Barnabas return to their home church after their first missionary journey. This journey took anywhere from one to two years and covered travel of over 1,000 miles. What would it be like to come home after such a long trip? Let’s consider just a few things…

2 Timothy 3:14–17 (ESV) —14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it 15 and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 14 But as…

In Iconium they entered the Jewish synagogue, as usual, and spoke in such a way that a great number of both Jews and Greeks believed. But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers. So they stayed there a long time and spoke boldly for the Lord, who testified…

Time to go home It had been a long journey, a successful journey for the gospel spread, churches were planted, people and families converted, but now it seems God’s will was for Paul to head home from Corinth back to Antioch of Syria. Paul had been in Corinth for some 18 months and feels it is time to…