Sunday's Sermon Preview

Sermon Preview: Multiply

This Sunday, we continue our Life Mission series as we return to the book of Acts and look at how God uses ordinary believers to multiply disciples and strengthen His church.

We’ll pick up in Acts 15:36–16:5, after Paul and Barnabas return from their first missionary journey. They had seen many people come to faith in Jesus, but the mission was not finished. Paul wanted to go back and strengthen the believers in the churches they had planted, reminding us that the Great Commission is not only about evangelism—it is also about discipleship.

This message will explore:

• How Paul and Barnabas disagreed, yet God still used both of them  
• Why unity in Christ does not always mean doing everything the same way  
• How Barnabas encouraged Mark and Paul discipled Timothy  
• Why strong believers are developed, not simply discovered  
• What it means to yield to others out of love in order to help them know Jesus  
• How God can use every season of life—even hardship or limitation—for His mission  

We’ll also reflect on Paul’s words from Philippians 1:21–25, where he says, “For to me, living means living for Christ.” Paul’s life reminds us that every believer is on a missionary journey, whether we are just beginning to follow Jesus or have walked with Him for many years.

Key Question for Sunday
What is my part in helping multiply disciples and strengthen God’s kingdom?

Here are a few questions you can talk about together:
1. Who has helped you grow in your faith?
2. Is there someone God might want you to encourage or help follow Jesus?
3. Why is it important to keep loving one another even when we disagree?
4. What does it mean to “live on mission” with Jesus?