A Church That Was Willing to Change

The Mystery & Method of God          Vs 19

Persecution           Acts 8-9

The Metropolis They Were In            Vs 19

Antioch of Syria

The Mold Was Broken                       Vs 20

They sought out the Gentiles

The Men God Used                           Vs 19-20

Untrained Laymen

The Message Was Proclaimed          Vs 21-24

The Hand of the Lord was with them

The Message was culturally relevant

The Call to cling and continue in their faith

The Multiplication Was Continuing Vs 21, 24, 26

Discipleship was a priority

The Mission Was Shared      Vs 25-26

We can’t do it alone

God uses us in His perfect timing

God prepares us for the next mission

The Moniker Was Given          Vs 26

“Christian” – belonging to, identified by, of the class of Christ – Little Christs    Acts 26:28; I Peter 4:16

The Mercy That Showed Maturity     Vs 27-30

Everyone gave what they were able to

4 Important Truths About Change

• Changes Are Inevitable
• Any Change Requires Adjustments
• Each Change Must Be Examined
• How We React To the Change Is Crucial

Questions to Ask & Answer: 

Where has God placed you and how is He preparing you to make a difference where you are?

How are you daily praying for God’s Hand to be on your life & how are you continually clinging & continuing in your faith?   

Are we seeing multiplication happen here at Petal FBC?

How does your life reflect the fact that you belong to Christ?

How important is your church family to you and why?