Faithful to the Mission (Acts 14:1-7)
Sermon Notes
Sermon Series: Acts - Our Story, Our Mission
Sermon Title: Faithful to the Mission
Passage: Acts 14:1-7
Preacher: Robin Philip
Spoke in Such a Way (v.1)
Faithfulness is not ultimately measured by visible results, but by obedience—especially obedience in how we share the gospel.
What does it mean to “speak in such a way”?
They relied on the Holy Spirit, (not their eloquence)
Acts 4:31 — And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.
They reasoned from the Scriptures
Acts 17:2–3 — And Paul went in, as was his custom, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, explaining and proving that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead, and saying, “This Jesus, whom I proclaim to you, is the Christ.”
They spoke with boldness out of necessity
Acts 13:46 — It was necessary that the word of God be spoken first to you. Since you thrust it aside and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we are turning to the Gentiles
They persuaded hearts and minds
Acts 18:4 — “And he reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, and tried to persuade Jews and Greeks.”
Persevering Despite Rising Opposition (v.2–3)
Faithfulness is not proven in the moment of enthusiasm, but in the moments of endurance.
God’s response to their perseverance wasn’t removing the opposition, but adding His Power to sustain them.
Expecting Division as Part of Gospel Ministry (v.4)
The gospel unites believers — but at the same time exposes unbelief, confronts pride, and brings hidden darkness into the light (John 3:19–20).
Light doesn’t just attract — it also reveals and divides
Exercising Wisdom to Stay or Go (v.5–7)
Faithfulness is not just about how long you stay—it’s about obedience to God’s direction, whether He says stay or go.
“Is the mission of Christ the lens through which I make every other decision?”
“Am I willing to go where the gospel is needed, even if it costs me?”
